State of the Coast Symposium at Beau Rivage
South Mississippi businesses and political leaders gathered Wednesday morning at the Beau Rivage for the State of the Coast Symposium. The topic of conversation was focused on the…
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Gulfport man arrested on felony charge of arson
On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Sheriff Matt Haley announced the arrest of 54-year-old Alcide Joseph Toups of Gulfport for one felony charge of Arson. According to Sheriff Matt Haley, Harrison County Fire Service and Deputies responded to the 11000 block…
Resident in Sugar Mill Apartment fire has died
A resident of Sugar Mill Apartments who was injured in a fire Tuesday has died. Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley confirmed that the resident did die as a…
New Moss Point fire chief sworn in
The City of Moss Point has a new fire chief. Jason Davis was sworn in in front of family and friends at Tuesday’s Board of Alderman meeting. Davis has…
Ocean Springs man pleads guilty in 2020 DUI case that killed one, injured another
An Ocean Springs man will spend 20 years behind bars after killing one man and injuring another in a 2020 drunk driving case. 33-year-old Ernesto Antonio Rodriguez pleaded guilty Tuesday to aggravated DUI causing death, aggravated DUI causing injury and…
Biloxi man charged with capital rape of minor
A Biloxi man has been charged with capital rape in Gulfport. Gulfport Police say 25-year-old Decruis Furre Tatum was arrested Monday on the charge after an investigation into a report came in regarding the sexual assault of a minor. He…
One critically injured in Gulfport apartment fire
One resident at a Gulfport apartment complex was critically injured in a morning fire. Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley said a call came in about 10:24 a.m. that a unit at Sugar Mill Apartments on Mill Road was on fire.…
Victim in fatal motorcycle accident identified as Biloxi High senior
We’re learning more about the identity of the victim from a motorcycle crash that happened on Sunday, May 12th on Sunkist Country Club Road in Biloxi.…
Victim identified after multi-vehicle crash in Jackson County
On Monday, May 20, 2024, at approximately 6 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Interstate 10 in Jackson County. A 2016 Western Star semi-truck driven by 53-year-old Paul Fredrick Wilson of Saint Hedwig, TX, traveled…
Firefighters work together to rescue colleague from fire engine wreckage
A Wiggins firefighter was put into a scary situation over the weekend while traveling on Highway 26 heading towards an accident to offer assistance. Well, she didn't…
All clear given to end lockdown at D'Iberville High School
News 25 can confirm that law enforcement agencies are working an incident at D'Iberville High School. D'Iberville Police Chief Shannon Nobles said the school did receive a threat by phone. "It was a very complex threat, which some of the…
Pass Christian celebrates 46th annual Blessing of the Fleet
Many gathered for the celebratory start of shrimp season and the 46th annual Blessing of the Fleet in Pass Christian over the weekend. “Hopefully we can get…
Arrest made in Friday afternoon shooting in Gulfport
Gulfport Police have made an arrest in connection with a shooting death last week. Police said 32-year-old Chaz Joshua-Dixon Farrell was arrested Saturday and charged with murder. He was taken to the Harrison County jail. Bond is set at $1…
Wiggins Fire truck involved in accident while responding to a different accident
According to the Wiggins Fire Department, early Sunday morning, a Wiggins Fire Department truck was involved in an accident while responding to another vehicle accident. The engine rolled and even trapped one of the firefighters underneath it. The firefighter was…
City of Gulfport scheduling smoke test for areas surrounding 34th Avenue
(Gulfport, MS) - The City of Gulfport is scheduled to conduct a ‘Smoke Test’ on the sewer lines in the surrounding areas from 34th Avenue spanning west to Wisteria Street, and from Sabine Street spanning north to Amazon Street. The ‘Smoke…
USM Army and Air Force ROTC programs host Commissioning Ceremonies
Ten Army and three Air Force University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets were commissioned as Second Lieutenants this past weekend. The Commissioning Ceremony marks the beginning of the cadet’s career, as they move on to…
75.7% of third graders pass state reading assessment on first attempt in 2024
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education is announcing that 75.7% of 31,787 third graders passed the initial administration of the third-grade reading assessment given this spring for the 2023-24 school year. The percentage is nearly the same as…
Announcing Ocean Springs 2024 best food and wine awards
(Ocean Springs, MS) – Taste of Ocean Springs Food & Wine Festival organizers and its partners are pleased to recognize the 2024 best of the best food and wine awards. More than 400 foodies attended this year’s Taste of Ocean…
Hancock Chamber announces Small Business Grant recipients and Regan Kane as the 2024 Jody Compretta Person of Passion, names Mary M. Perkins board member Emeritus
Hancock Co., Miss. - May 16, 2024 - The Hancock Chamber of Commerce held its annual Midyear Meeting, known as "Business Over Brunch," on Thursday, May 16th, at Hollywood Casino - Gulf Coast. Set over a gorgeous champagne brunch and…
Family files lawsuit after teen's suicide in Harrison County Jail
The family of the young girl who committed suicide at the Harrison County Adult Detention Center has announced that they are forming a lawsuit against the…
Victim identified in 33rd Street shooting in Gulfport
One person is dead after a shooting in Gulfport on Friday. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer confirmed the identity of the victim as 50-year-old Kevin Davis. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Gulfport Police say the shooting happened in…
Ocean Springs residents and RV resort developers meet in court
Residents of Ocean Springs filed a lawsuit against developers seeking to build a luxury RV park in Gulf Park estates. The court date has finally arrived. The court did not come to a resolution in this case. They will be…
Gulfport Police working shooting on 33rd Avenue
The Gulfport Police Department is currently working a shooting in the 2800 block of 33rd Avenue. Details are limited right now. Anyone with any information regarding this incident should contact the Gulfport Police Department at 228-868-5959 or Mississippi Coast Crime…
American Red Cross Diversity blood drive aims to help sickle cell patients
The Southeast Mississippi chapter of the American Red Cross is set to host a blood drive this weekend to raise awareness for a disease not well…