Paradise Pier Fun Park officially open in Biloxi
Margaritaville’s Paradise Pier is officially open to the public. Paradise Pier cut the ribbon before letting everyone up to the pier for fun. Congressman Mike Ezell and Biloxi…
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New Biloxi restaurant will draw from some Coast favorites
A steak and seafood restaurant will be taking up residence in what was Sal & Mookie's in downtown Biloxi. Kevin Fish, who owns the Half Shell Restaurant Group, which owns Half Shell Oyster House restaurants and The Rack House Steaks…
Former councilman indicted on four counts in sex crime case
A former Diamondhead councilman has been indicted by a Hancock County grand jury in a felony touching case. Alan Moran was charged with touching a child for lustful purposes as a result of a Feb. 14,2022 incident. He was accused…
Alex Murdaugh sentenced to two life sentences in deaths of wife, son
By JEFFREY COLLINS and JAMES POLLARD A judge has sentenced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh to life in prison a day after he was convicted of murder in the shooting deaths of his wife and son. The sentence issued Friday…
Ex-wrestler pleads guilty again in Mississippi welfare fraud
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A former pro wrestler pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal charge related to misspending of welfare money that was supposed to help needy families in Mississippi, one of the poorest states in the U.S.…
Gulfport approves contract to widen Landon Rd. from Highway 49
Gulfport is approving an engineering contract to widen Landon Road from Highway 49 past Sam’s Club to alleviate the bottleneck in that area. Mayor Billy Hewes…
Gulfport High students work with first responders through class
Gulfport High School has a unique class that allows their juniors and seniors to do more hands-on activities with first responders. Today, the class worked with the…
New Orleans man biking 6,500 miles for great cause
A New Orleans man is riding his bike across the country to raise money and awareness for his nephew who has Down Syndrome. Chris Sweeney left New…
No threat after handgun found in student backpack at Hancock High
A handgun was found in a student's backpack this afternoon at Hancock High School, officials said in an email sent to media. The school resource officer and administration immediately implemented safety procedures once the weapon was found. The incident was…
State Supreme Court clears the way for pier at Veterans Avenue
The Mississippi Supreme Court on Thursday said that RW Development can move ahead with the construction of a pier on the beach south of Veterans Avenue. The decision says that a Chancery Court judge sided with RW Development, Biloxi and…
Sal & Mookies in Biloxi closes its doors
Hard on the heels of the news that Fill-Up with Billups has closed its doors in Biloxi, Sal & Mookies announced it has closed its doors. The popular…
Moss Point man charged with sex crime
A Moss Point man is in jail, charged with sexual battery. 38-year-old Steven Knox was arrested Wednesday night on an outstanding warrant. Police said the victim reported a sexual assault on February 11 and swore out an affadavit about the…
Singing River Gulfport to suspend labor and delivery
Singing River Gulfport announced today that effective April 1, the hospital is suspending its obstetrics department -- including labor and delivery. Employees were given a 30-day notice. The decision stemmed from a lack of provider coverage and Singing River said…
Charlie Henderson Ford sells Waveland dealership
Charlie Henderson Ford in Waveland has been bought by Premier Automotive, the group announced today. Henderson Ford, owned by the Henderson family, was acquired in a partnership between Troy Duhon and Anthony Legeaux to give Premier Automotive a property in…
Long Beach remembers two long-time Rotary Club members
The Long Beach community is mourning the loss of two Rotary Club members who made a huge impact in the city. Long Beach Rotary Club members Karen Livengood…
Eaglets at Sandhill Crane Wildlife Refuge receive GPS solar transmitters for migration
Eaglets have hatched at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. Now the refuge is preparing for its fifth year of bald eagle banding.…
First BEAR implant surgery for torn ACL performed in the state
Dr. Philip Myers at Singing River Gulfport is the first doctor in Mississippi to perform the BEAR implant. The BEAR implant is a less invasive…
Repairs made to fix sinkhole at Beauvoir Rd and Highway 90 in Biloxi
A sinkhole that opened up at Beauvoir Road and Highway 90 is under repair. Biloxi officials said the hole was first spotted yesterday…
Gautier woman charged with DUI, threatening deputies
A Gautier woman is in jail with no bond after her arrest on a DUI charge. 36-year-old Cassidy Purdy is charged with DUI child endangerment, two counts of simple assault on a police officer, driving with an expired tag and…
Mississippi could renew initiatives but ban them on abortion
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG Mississippi residents might get back the ability to enact public policy through statewide ballot initiatives, but people would be banned from using the process to change abortion laws. Republican lawmakers advanced a proposal Tuesday that would strip…
A look at growing cannabis at Southern Grown Therapeutics
How do you even grow medical cannabis? News 25’s Brooke Parker is taking us inside a medical cannabis cultivation facility in Ocean Springs to find out. Clean,…
Paradise Pier Fun Park opens Friday in Biloxi
Exciting news for adventure-lovers here on the Coast. Margaritaville’s Paradise Pier Fun Park in Biloxi is opening in just a matter of days. News 25’s Janae Jordan gives…
Success story of child with rare heart syndrome
With today being the final day of American Heart Month, we introduce to you a success story of a child living with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Narissa Behrens-Brown…
Mississippi enacts ban on gender-affirming care for minors
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed a bill Tuesday to ban gender-affirming care in the state for anyone younger than 18, part of a broad effort in conservative states to restrict transgender athletes, gender-affirming care and…