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Bills aim to reinstate film incentives in Mississippi

Would more incentives lead to more TV and film productions made here in Mississippi and would the re-instatement of Mississippi’s film incentives help the overall economy? Senate Bill 2603 and House Bill 1128 would reinstate the film incentives that expired…

Mississippi's role in Moon to Mars Mission

NASA is trying to take humans to new heights and thanks to a new budget we could have people on Mars in the next few years. As the old saying goes ‘you can’t get to the moon without going through…

Mississippi Legislative Session update

We are now in the tenth week of the Mississippi State Legislative Session with less than four weeks to go. Here’s a look at some of the bills still alive as the session continues. House Bill 732 prohibits an abortion…

Woman killed in Pearl River County car crash

This morning a car crash in Pearl River County killed a Slidell woman. Mississippi Highway Patrol released the name of the driver as 25-year-old Danielle Austin. At about 6:30 a.m., Highway Patrol went to the scene of the accident on…

Saints Shenanigans Sister Mary Jo Fun Run and 5K

The Inaugural Saints Shenanigans Sister Mary Jo Fun Run and 5K was held over the weekend in downtown Biloxi. It was in honor of former Nativity BVM Principal Sister Mary Jo Mike who passed away in January to cancer. All…

Beach Day at the Wheel Way

March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month. On Saturday, the Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport held their Beach Day at the Wheel Way and people with special needs and their families came together to participate. “Having a disability does not define who…

BBQ and Music Festival

Residents from around the Gulf Coast flocked to Beauvoir in Biloxi for the annual BBQ and Music Fest. Vendors from around the area were on hand for the event which was held on the Beauvoir grounds. Many were there for…

Arrest made in Gulfport shooting

A twenty-year-old man is behind bars, charged with aggravated assault. Gulfport police arrested Dontedrique Magee following a shooting late Friday night. It happened in the 16,000 block of Crestview Drive. When police arrived, they found a 16-year-old woman who had…

Battle of the Forces

We are just a few weeks away from the Battle of the Forces at MGM Park on March 23rd, hoping to raise money for a great cause. A coaches meeting took place to go over the rules and regulations for…

The Hunt for Richard Merritt

The nationwide manhunt continues tonight for former Georgia attorney turned accused killer Richard Merritt. The victim of the alleged crime is his own mother. Police believe the murder occurred just hours before he was set to report to prison for…

Jackson County redevelopment on Cook Road

Jackson County lawmakers are taking a new path to help recreate some of the Promenade and shopping areas in D’Iberville. The county is spending $21 million to relocate and widen Cook Road between D’Iberville’s city limits and Washington Avenue, north…

Bacot McCarty Foundation holds ‘The Jolly’ Kickoff

It’s been called one of the biggest events of the year by some and it’s almost back. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini has the details on this year’s Jolly event. It was a jolly good time in Pascagoula today as members…

Proposal for new casino on the Coast

Developers are proposing a new casino in Lake Shore, as an existing nearby casino plans an expansion. Cure Land Co. is seeking Mississippi Gaming Commission approval for a casino site in Clermont Harbor. The legal ad proposes a casino with…

Humane Society accepting donations to help guinea pigs

More than 100 guinea pigs are safe and sound after Gulfport police found them living in deplorable conditions. These guinea pigs were found after Gulfport officers got a call for a burglary and ultimately found these poor pigs at that…

Wanted for shoplifting

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to identify two females who are suspects in an alleged shoplifting incident which occurred on March 6, 2019. The suspects entered a business in the 2600 block of Beach Blvd,…

Harrah’s Gulf Coast Job Fair

Harrah’s Gulf Coast will host a job fair on Saturday. They will be hiring for security officers, table and games dealers, and pool staff. They say experience for these positions is preferred, but not required. Those interested are encouraged to…

Ocean Springs School District Job Fair

If you’ve been on the job hunt lately you might be in luck! The Ocean Springs School District is hosting a job fair tomorrow from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Ocean Springs High School. It’s an opportunity for those interested…

Beauvoir preparing for BBQ and Music Festival

Employees at Beauvoir are busy working to get things up and running for the two day annual BBQ and Music Festival. That includes preparing the grounds of the historic home, setting up vendor spots and prepping for the antique car…

Wanted for shoplifting

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to identify a subject who allegedly shoplifted item(s) displayed for sale, on March 5, 2019 at about 12:35pm. The incident occurred in the 900 block of Cedar Lake Rd.  The…

A Star-Studded Event to Help South Mississippian Fighting RMS

Lauren Hannah is young, but strong. Coastal Connections host Toni Miles talks with this young South Mississippi woman who is battling RMS, and event organizer, Donna Farris with Terror on the Coast, about a March 16th benefit to help Lauren in…

Historical markers in D’Iberville

Something new for the City of D’Iberville may be making its mark soon, historical markers that is. Ocean Springs Genealogical Society held a meeting tonight to discuss this possibility. There are already multiple locations in the D’Iberville area where these…

Bringing oysters back to the Gulf Coast

Seafood lovers rejoice! There might soon be more Mississippi oysters to go around thanks to funding from the BP oil spill. Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United Executive Director Ryan Bradley said, “Mississippi’s coast down here in Biloxi and Pass Christian was…

Nationwide manhunt continues, suspect could be on the Coast

The manhunt continues for a former Georgia attorney accused of murdering his mother. The murder occurred just hours before the man was set to report to prison. Richard Merritt was found guilty in January of defrauding more than a dozen…

Two years since deadly train vs. bus crash in Biloxi

It was just two years ago today that four people lost their lives when the bus they were traveling on was hit by a freight train. Memories of the incident prompting more safety regulations at railroad crossings in the area.…