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Harrison County Board of Supervisors meeting

The Harrison County Board of Supervisors met this morning with plenty on the agenda. Most recently, they put forth their support for the Mississippi Sound Protection Act, which was a topic at the meeting. This protection act would ensure that…

Learning new creative skills at the Kroc Center

Gulf Coast kids will have the chance to master a creative skill over a 13 week period. The Salvation Army is kicking off their creative arts academies. These courses allow children eight years and up the chance to learn skills…

Family pet pig shot dead in Harrison County

A Gulfport family is heartbroken tonight after a shocking instance of animal abuse. After looking for their pet pig for six days, they found him dead near their house. A Gulfport family is devastated after the found their missing pet…

Commercial Red Drum season to close February 11

Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced today that the commercial fishing season for Red Drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) will close in Mississippi territorial waters on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. local time.  

Parades roll in Ocean Springs

The good times were rolling once again in Ocean Springs on Saturday with two parades known for being local traditions. Coast residents lined the downtown area of the city from the beach to Government Street to enjoy the Elks Mardi…

Coast author releases new book

A Coast author is out with a new book for young girls aimed at celebrating the power of being unique. Moss Point native Lane Bird celebrated the release of her book ‘Unique’ with a book signing at Barnes and Noble…

Storm surge barrier meeting

A local resident is raising public awareness for his plan to combat storm surge along the Mississippi Coast. Diamondhead resident Lee Taylor knows firsthand the damage storm surge can do to coastal areas. He moved to the area a few…

Surprise reunion at Woolmarket Elementary

There were a lot of tears and smiles at Woolmarket Elementary this morning as a military dad reunited with his son. For Ezra Knight, what started out as an ordinary day in kindergarten turned into one he will never forget…

Dozens sick from Mississippi Coast Convention Center visit

Dozens of people caught an illness after events at the Coast Convention Center. Two separate groups of people from separate events reported they became ill after attending events at the convention center. News 25 spoke with Executive Director Matt McDonnell…

Deadly hit and run suspect appears in court

The suspect in Wednesday’s deadly hit-and-run at CSL Plasma Center in Gulfport made his initial court appearance today. Thirty-four year-old Justin Overall’s bond was set at more than $3.5 million. He’s been charged with manslaughter, five counts of aggravated assault,…

Elks Mardi Gras Parade tomorrow in downtown Ocean Springs

It’s time to get the Mardi Party going in Ocean Springs. The first parade of the Carnival Season in Ocean Springs will be tomorrow at 1 p.m. The Ocean Springs Elks Mardi Gras Parade with Krewe Unique will roll the…

Gulf Coast Historical and Cultural Exposition

The history of the Gulf Coast is being celebrated today for the first day of the Gulf Coast Historical and Cultural Exposition. Historical organizations and destinations are gathered at the Biloxi Visitors Center for this event, including Beauvoir, the Mardi…

ESCI conducts study for Biloxi

Looking for ways to improve is always important, especially when it comes to first responders and keeping residents on the Coast safe which is why the Biloxi Fire Department requested and received a federal grant to bring in the Emergency…

Check Out Other People's Money on Stage in South Mississippi

A hot shot Wall Street guy is trying to take over a small New England company, but not without a fight. You can watch "Other People's Money" unfold on stage this weekend at Center Stage Biloxi. Hadley Hill and David Slatten…

Tune in Monday with Gautier Mayor for Mayoral Monday

In 2019, the city of Gautier saw major improvements in an ongoing sewage problem, as well as water quality improvements, and a new walking trail and fitness area. Tune in on Monday on FOX at 8 am to hear the…

Looking inside the ‘Soul of the Coast’

Though efforts to improve the quality of life for African-Americans are as old as the United States, the fight for equality really ramped up in the 1950s and 60s. That fight, we know as the Civil Rights era. In the…

Economic development on Division Street

The area of Division Street near the under-construction Keesler Gate will soon experience some major changes. Biloxi is accepting bids on the demolition of nine properties in the area between I-110 and the new gate near Forrest Avenue to prepare…

Pascagoula Mayor Candidate Forum

There is a special mayoral election set for next Tuesday in Pascagoula and this morning at the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce’s Candidates Forums each candidate got to answer questions and give reason as to why they are fit for…

Coast child dies from rare brain cancer

Four Coast children have now died from a rare childhood cancer called DIPG. Three-year-old Brooklyn Willis from Pascagoula died Wednesday morning around 10 a.m. She had a seven month fight with the rare and incurable childhood brain tumor. In 2017,…

Wanted in connection with counterfeit money

Biloxi Police Department is searching for an unknown white female who entered a business in the 1800 block of Beach Boulevard and allegedly purchased lottery tickets with a counterfeit $100. The suspect is about 5’2” and weighing an estimated 135…