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Sales tax holiday underway

Shoppers along the Coast and the entire state have the opportunity to purchase certain items without sales tax this weekend. The Mississippi Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday kicked off this morning at midnight. Guns and ammunition are exempt from the…

Local teen to be featured on big screen in Times Square

Last week, we told you about Hudson Hartman, the local baby who will be the grand marshal at the National Down Syndrome Society’s annual Buddy Walk in New York City. Today, we meet up with another local kid who will…

Impacts of Katrina still felt in Waveland 14 years later

Fourteen years ago today, early in the morning, a Category 3 storm with winds near 127 miles per hour made landfall right here on the Gulf Coast, forever etching the name Katrina in the minds of those hardest hit. “Nobody…

Storm safety tips from the American Red Cross

Our local Red Cross and other branches of the nonprofit are making storm preparations, ready to deploy to any areas Dorian might impact, but also keeping locals in mind and sharing these tips when it comes to storm preparation. Keep…

Coastal Region Transportation Summit

Transportation officials as well as local, state, and federal leaders met at the Golden Nugget in Biloxi today to discuss important transportation issues across the Coast. Topics discussed during the Coastal Regional Transportation Summit include panel discussions on future transportation…

The Hurricane Band and Hope

As Coast residents remember the 14th anniversary of Katrina’s landfall, the band of one high school that came to be as a result of Katrina is focusing on the area’s resiliency and hope. West Harrison High School was built with…

Remembering Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Katrina will remain in the minds of those who lived through it for the rest of their lives, especially on days like today. It’s been 14 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall. This morning at the Ground Zero Museum…

Second Amendment Sales Tax kicks off tomorrow

Mississippi’s Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday will be in full effect over the weekend. This means sales tax is waived on firearms, ammunition, and hunting supplies. Dad’s Super Pawn Manager Jeff McGill tells News 25 this is the busiest time…

Harrison County Sand Beach Authority ahead of Labor Day

Miles of beach in Harrison County are being cleaned up today ahead of the Labor Day holiday weekend. Harrison County Sand Beach Authority is out in full force profiling the Coast after several rain events over the last few weeks…

Tips from the Red Cross to Prepare for Dorian

The American Red Cross isn't taking any chances as Dorian approaches. Our local Red Cross and other branches of the nonprofit are making storm preparations, ready to deploy to any areas Dorian might affect, but also keeping locals in mind…

City of Waveland cuts ribbon on new town green

The City of Waveland has been working to rebuild ever since Hurricane Katrina devastated the community 14 years ago. Today was a sign of progress for the city as they cut the ribbon to their brand new town green. This…

Scarlet Pearl Sportsbook prepares for football season

Following a successful year of sports betting, one Coast casino is expecting an even busier season. The sportsbook at the Scarlet Pearl has begun preparing for the college football season. It’s that time of the year again. Football is back.…

Hurricane Katrina Memorial Service planned at Ground Zero Museum

In remembrance of the 14th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Ground Zero Hurricane Museum in Waveland will be hosting a memorial service. The museum features multiple exhibits displaying the effects that the storm had on the City of Waveland. The…

AT&T works out deal with labor union

AT&T representatives have ironed out a deal with the Communications Workers of America, ending the four-day strike involving more than 20,000 workers. According to the Associated Press, the union and the company would not say what was resolved to end…