Mississippi

Biloxi woman charged with stealing from employer

A Biloxi woman is in jail, charged with stealing money from a business where she worked. Biloxi Police on Monday arrested 33-year-old Amber Smith, charging her with two felony counts of embezzlement. She was taken to Harrison County jail. Bond…

Gulfport investigating weekend shooting

Gulfport Police are investigating a shooting on Saturday evening that left three people wounded. Officers were called to the 1000 block of 45th Avenue on Saturday about 6:27 p.m. about a shooting.…

Severe weather causes flooding in Biloxi neighborhood

Torrential rain, high winds and thunderstorms caused flash flooding across South Mississippi. News 25's Spencer Pullen was in Biloxi to talk to affected nearby residents. Good morning South Mississippi, currently I'm…

New Mississippi license plate design

After five years, Mississippians will see a new license plate design on the roads soon. The State Department of Revenue confirmed these new plates will be issued when residents renew registration…

2024-2028 Blue Book Now Available

JACKSON, Miss. – Secretary of State Michael Watson reveals the 2024-2028 Mississippi Official & Statistical Register, better known as the Blue Book. Mississippi is known around the world for producing some of the most interesting authors, musicians, athletes, and artists…

Department of Health puts hold on medical cannabis sales

The state Department of Health on  Thursday halted sales of on a number of medical cannabis products pending re-testing. The Health Department said in a statement on its website that the move was made to protect the health and safety…

MDOT names new chief engineer for South Mississippi

The Mississippi Department of Transportation has named Billy Owen as the new District 6 engineer. Owen will assume the duties held by Kelly Castleberry, who is retiring the end of the year. Owen begins his new duties on Jan. 1.…

Merit Health makes donation to Back Bay Mission

For the second year in a row, Merit Health Biloxi has made a donation to Back Bay Mission. Previously, Merit Health would give gifts to healthcare workers. Those providers asked that the money…