Mississippi Legislature back in session
The state legislature is in session for the 2023 year. Newly elected Representative Jeffrey Hulum III tells News 25 that the top priority this year is fixing infrastructure, especially in Jackson,…
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Doctor: Health care access ‘scary’ in parts of Mississippi
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi doesn’t have the medical workforce to address a wide range of poor health outcomes, from high rates of maternal and infant mortality to severe cases of diabetes that require the amputation of…
Biloxi man accused of exposing himself to teen girls
A Biloxi man is charged with enticement of a child after allegedly exposing himself. 34-year-old Christopher Carmel Burdine was arrested Thursday afternoon in the St. Martin community. He is being held without bond, awaiting an initial court appearance. Sheriff John…
Pascagoula pitting superheroes against villains in a dodgeball tournament
The city of Pascagoula Parks and Recreation is hosting a dodgeball tournament later this month. Torian Brown, the city's athletic director, tells WXXV more about the event that is Jan. 28 at 1…
State revenue $800M more than projected
Taxpayers could be looking at a rebate in the coming year. The state collected an estimated $800 million more than was projected last tax season. Legislation goals this year include…
Gulfport Police investigating stabbing, homicide
Gulfport Police are investigating a stabbing on Wednesday night that left one man dead and another injured. Police were called to Memorial Hospital at Gulfport about 8 p.m. about someone being cut. When officers arrived, they found two victims suffering…
Kimberly Nastasi promoted to VP of communications at Ingalls
Huntington Ingalls announced today that Kimberly Nastasi has been promoted to vice president of the newly formed integrated communications and stakeholder engagement department at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula. This new department will enhance communication and engagement with key stakeholders inside…
Jackson County looking for driver in road rage incident
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is looking for information to help identify the driver and two passengers involved in a road rage incident on Monday. Jackson County investigators say the driver of a Silver Nissan Altima, described only as a black…
Long Beach man charged with stabbing man during argument
A Long Beach man is in jail, charged with stabbing a man during an argument at a home on 28th Street. Sheriff Troy Peterson said 29-year-old Kino Davis is charged with one count of aggravated assault. His bond is set…
Florida man charged with assault of man trying to help him
A Good Samaritan trying to help someone who needed help was assaulted for their efforts Tuesday morning. The man the person tried to help is behind bars. Biloxi Police arrested 26-year-old Jacob Austin Crowson of Orlando, Florida and charged him…
Mobile woman hits big with Texas Hold'em game at Harrah's
A Mobile woman kicked off the new year with a windfall, courtesy of Harrah's Gulf coast. The woman, identified only as Keyla D., won $842,662.75 progressive jackpot on a the Ultimate Texas Hold'em table at Harrah's. She made a $5…
More than 1,000 customers lose power Friday morning
Power went out in Harrison County for more than 1,000 customers on Friday morning. The outage happened about 6:30 a.m. and was restored for most customers by 7 a.m. Coast Electric customers from about County Farm Road to the intersection…
Congressmen-elect Ezell pledges support to McCarthy for House Speaker
Mike Ezell, who was elected to the Fourth Congressional District in Mississippi, is still waiting to be sworn into office. The Congressman-elect -- along with others elected in November -- cannot be sworn in until a House Speaker is elected.…
2023 Mardi Gras parade schedule
Here is a list of your 2023 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Jan. 21 5 pm - CALB Jeep-A-Gras Jeep parade, Long Beach 6 pm - Lucedale Carnival Association Night Parade Jan. 28 10 am…
Saucier man charged with second degree murder
A Saucer man has been charged in connection with a shooting on Wednesday. 39-year-old Michael Yahne was charged with second degree murder. His bond was set at $1 million dollars. Sheriff Troy Peterson said deputies responded to a call of…
Mega Millions ticket worth $4 million sold in Mississippi
A Mega Millions ticket sold in Byram is worth $4 million -- thanks to the player opting for the Megaplier option for Tuesday night's drawing. The numbers from last night’s drawing were 25-29-33-41-44 with a Mega Ball of 18 and…
Bodies of four who went down in helicopter crash in Gulf of Mexico are recovered
The wife of a Lizana man who went down in a helicopter crash last week posted to social media that he has been found. Lacy Scarborough posted to her Facebook page on Sunday evening that her husband was coming home.…
Jackson County appoints Ledbetter interim sheriff
Jackson County Supervisors on Monday appointed Chief Deputy John Ledbetter the interim sheriff. Ledbetter will finish the term of Mike Ezell, who resigned after being elected to the Fourth Congressional District in Congress. He will be sworn in today in…
Harrison County arrests sex offender, who has 11-year-old with him
A tip that a convicted sex offender was with an 11-year-old girl prompted an investigation and arrest of a Carriere man in Harrison County. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson said 40-year-old Michael Anthony Rester was arrested about noon today after…
Musician Steve Azar to serve as Neptune grand marshal
The Krewe of Neptune announced that Mississippi musician and recording artist Steve Azar will serve as grand marshal for the night parade on Feb. 18. The parade rolls at 5:30 p.m. Azar is known for his hit "I Don't Have…
Civilian contractor to serve 10 years in death of Keesler airman
A civilian contractor at Keesler Air Force Base will spend 10 years in prison for the death of an airman that happened on base June 28, 2021. According to federal court documents, 28-year-old Emmett Jason Bennett will serve the 120…
Pass Christian Police searching for commercial burglary suspect
Pass Christian Police are searching for a suspect in a commercial burglary case. Police said more than $14,000 in goods were taken from numerous storage units on Dec. 10. On Dec. 13, 43-year-old Charles Shannon Parker was identified as a…
CEO of Biloxi retirement home dies in train accident
The co-founder and CEO of a Biloxi retirement home died over the Christmas holiday. 57-year-old Glenn Barclay died December 26, according to a post made on The Blake at Biloxi's social media page. News outlets in Pensacola reported that Terry…
Boil water notice lifted for Pascagoula
The boil water notice has been lifted for Pascagoula. All city water is safe for use. The boil water notice went into effect on Saturday after a low water pressure indicated a broken water main in the city. The break…