New Moss Point police chief focuses on communication, hiring quality officers
MOSS POINT, Miss. -- We sat down with newly sworn in Moss Point Police Chief Dennis Stevenson to learn more about his plans for the…
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Police and Fire chiefs announce departures in Ocean Springs
The fire chief is resigning and the police chief is retiring in Ocean Springs. Police Chief Ryan LeMaire announced his plans to retire at the end of February. Chief LeMaire was named interim chief in October 2023, accepting the full…
Ponthieux retires as Bay police chief
Bay St. Louis is looking for a new police chief after the retirement late last month of Chief Gary Ponthieux Jr. Bay St. Louis Mayor Mike Favre said Ponthieux, a 23-year veteran of Gulfport Police Department before taking over the…
Gulfport PD swears in new Police Chief Adam Cooper
Gulfport Police Department’s new chief was officially sworn into office this morning. Chief Adam Cooper took his oath of office with his wife Melinda by his side…
Gautier names David Bever the new chief of police
Gautier has named David Bever as Gautier’s newest chief of police. City Manager Paula Yancey announced Bever's promotion this morning. Bever, 40, has been with Gautier since 2005. He was promoted to sergeant in 2016 and lieutenant in 2017. He…
Gulfport police chief stepping down
Gulfport Police Chief Chris Ryle is stepping down . The chief is retiring in two months. Gulfport Police spokesman confirmed that Ryle is leaving the department. Ryle is leaving the force to take a job with the Mississippi Aquarium as…
D'Iberville police chief Wayne Payne calls it a career after four decades
The Payne name is synonymous with law enforcement in South Mississippi. And after four decades in uniform, Wayne Payne is calling it a career. The D'Iberville Police Chief announced his decision to retire, effective March 11, on Monday afternoon. Payne…
New police chief appointed in Waveland
There is a new police chief in town for the City of Waveland. Last night at the city’s board of alderman meeting, assistant chief Michael Prendergast was appointed to the position. He has been with the force his whole career,…
REMEMBERING FORMER POLICE CHIEF MICHAEL WHITMORE
The City of Pascagoula is mourning the loss of former police Chief Michael Whitmore. He died Tuesday at the age of 70. News 25's Lindsey Goodwin has more on how he's being remembered by family, friends, and the city. A…
Keith Davis not accepting police chief position
Chief of Marine Patrol with the Department of Marine Resource Keith Davis will no longer be accepting the position as police chief with the city of Moss Point. Mayor Mario King says Keith Davis made his decision known tonight during…
Keith Davis changes his mind, turns down Moss Point Police Chief position
Chief of Marine Patrol with the Department of Marine Resources Keith Davis will no longer be accepting the position as police chief with the city of Moss Point. Davis had accepted the position of police chief on February 12th. News…
Keith Davis named Moss Point police chief
The City of Moss Point hires a familiar face as the new police chief. Former Chief Keith Davis was voted in by the Moss Point Board of Alderman this afternoon. Davis will be taking over Moss Point as the city…
Moss Point police chief first day on the job
The Moss Point Police Department turned a new page as Calvin Hutchins stepped into the role as the city’s newest chief of police. News 25 stopped by the police department today to see how Chief Hutchins’ first day went as…
Bay St. Louis Police Chief
Will the city of Bay St. Louis learn who is their new police chief, tonight? It's been almost two weeks since Mayor Les Filling Game was set to announce who he had chosen to take over, but council members denied…
Bay St. Louis Police Chief Search Nears End
After months of interviews and evaluations, Bay St. Louis Mayor Les Fillingame is ready to announce a new police chief, but he’ll have to wait a little while longer. Fillingame wanted to reveal his choice during tonight’s City Council meeting,…
Bay St. Louis Police Chief Search Nears End
After months of interviews and evaluations, Bay St. Louis Mayor Les Fillingame is ready to announce a new police chief. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from tonight’s City Council meeting with more.
Mark Dunston Named as New Ocean Springs Police Chief
After two and a half hours of executive session, the Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen has officially named Mark Dunston as Police Chief.
Ocean Springs Could Choose New Chief of Police Wed. Night
The City of Ocean Springs has been searching for a new chief of police since their previous chief retired in January.
Moss Point Swears In New Police Chief, Art McClung
McClung has made it to the top, as Moss Point's Police Chief that is, and as McClung was sworn in Thursday night, family, friends, and co-workers shared memories of McClung's life and work in law enforcement.
Art McClung Sworn In as Moss Point Police Chief
After a contentious few months, Art McClung was officially sworn in Thursday night as Moss Point's Police Chief.
Art McClung Named Moss Point Police Chief
Art McClung is now officially Moss Point's top law enforcement officer.
Mayor's Veto of Hutchins as Police Chief Stands
Tuesday night, Moss Point’s Board of Aldermen was unable to overturn the Mayor's veto of Calvin Hutchins as the new Police Chief.