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Vintage Tourism Industry Exhibition

It’s a blast from the past. This month you’ll have a chance to look at the Biloxi Tourism Industry through the eyes of a 1950s photographer. The Mississippi Gulf Coast has had a long history with the tourism industry. Photographer…

Mississippi residents protest pothole with holiday decor

MCCOMB, Miss. (AP) — Residents of a Mississippi city are protesting a large pothole in their neighborhood by decorating it with holiday cheer. The Enterprise-Journal reports residents of McComb’s Edgewood neighborhood have topped the pothole and its yellow traffic cone…

December issue of South Mississippi Living out now

You can pick up the December issue of South Mississippi Living Magazine at local businesses across the Coast today. The special "giving back" issue features a guide to giving and volunteering on the Gulf Coast, as well as articles on…

Wanted Mississippi murder suspect captured in California

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — A fugitive captured in California is being extradited back to Mississippi where he’ll be charged with first-degree murder. Hattiesburg police said in a statement they arrested 48-year-old Carzetta Myers in San Diego last week. He’ll also…

Mississippi case pushes to restore felons’ voting rights

By REBECCA SANTANA NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court is set to hear arguments on whether Mississippi laws that restrict the voting rights of certain felons are unconstitutional. Former convicted felons affected by the state’s laws are pushing…

Wiener Wonderland Light Display

We’ve all heard of a winter wonderland, but a new creation has Coast locals in awe driving through Woolmarket. A Coast woman, passionate about helping dogs in need, is decking the halls with some of the best doggie decorations. For…

King’s Christmas Display back again in Woolmarket

The King’s Christmas Display is back again this year, bigger and brighter than ever. What started as a small family tradition in 1956 quickly grew into a beloved Coast tradition. The King family for many years welcomed residents and visitors…

Tree of Remembrance Celebration

The holiday season is a time for camaraderie and family, but for some they don’t have that luxury. For the past 30 years the Riemann Family Funeral Home has held their ‘Tree of Remembrance Celebration.’ Guests were invited for a…

Staying active during the holidays

On Thanksgiving the average American eats around 3,000 calories and that’s just for dinner, not including drinks and desserts. This is why it is so important to stay active during the holiday season. Dawn Roberts, the general manager at Crunch…

30th annual Feed the Needy

It’s the season of giving and that’s just what the Gulfport Police Department plans to do for the annual Christmas Feed the Needy program. For 30 years, Gulfport PD along with donors, other public safety agencies in Harrison County, and…

Update on Bay St. Louis food and beverage tax

It is a busy time in Bay St. Louis with city officials looking to widen tourism and events in the city. News 25 caught up with Mayor Mike Favre this morning who is excited about where the city is headed.…

Request for zoning change on Canal Road

Dozens of Harrison County residents filled the room in Gulfport and many stood before the Board of Supervisors this morning expressing concerns over issues in their communities. Today’s agenda included a resident’s wish to limit the discharge of firearms in…

Traffic stops leads to shooting arrests in Harrison County

In Harrison County, a traffic stop led to the arrests of two shooting suspects. Twenty-three year-old Amber Page and 26-year-old Andrew Ausmer are both charged with one count of aggravated assault. According to Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, last Tuesday,…

Body identified as missing Louisiana man

A man found dead last week off Interstate 10 has been identified as a missing Louisiana man. Sixty-four year-old Terry Lee Wallace of Slidell was reported missing on November 14th. Last Tuesday afternoon, Wallace’s body was discovered in a wooded…

Small Business Saturday

Businesses in Downtown Ocean Springs took part in a nationwide celebration of local businesses this weekend. Saturday was ‘Small Business Saturday,’ and local shoppers took advantage of 25 percent off and buy one, get one free deals at many stores…

Harbor Lights Festival Official Lighting

This weekend marked the start of one of the biggest holiday celebrations on the Coast. While the ‘Harbor Lights Winter Festival’ opened to crowds on Friday evening, Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes, along with some help from Make-A-Wish kid Drew Endsely…

30th annual Motorcycle Toy Run

Motorcyclists from across the Coast hopped on their bikes for a good cause. Hundreds of riders kicked off the Asgard Motorcycle Club’s Toy Run in the Kiln and met up with other riders at stops at the Gulfport Dragway and…

Moss Point native receives key to the city

One of Moss Point’s distinguished natives was recognized by the city in a big way this weekend. Dr. Eddie Glaude was born and raised in Moss Point and is currently the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor and Chair of…

Mayoral Monday: Bay St. Louis Mayor Mike Favre

A referendum, snow flakes and sugar plums, and even a visit by Santa himself... these are just a few things on the agenda this month for Bay St. Louis. In this week's edition of Mayoral Monday, Bay St. Louis Mayor…