Gaston Point community cleanup
Tomorrow, you can get your hands dirty and help the west Gulfport community look good as new. The West Gulfport Civic Club is hosting its Cleanup Day. They are asking all residents to join them by cleaning the area of…
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Arrested on a warrant for robbery
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 36-year-old William Lee Pendergrass of Moss Point on a warrant for robbery. The warrant was issued as the result of an investigation into an attempted robbery incident reported in October 2018 in the 800 block…
Gulfport man behind bars
A traffic stop puts a Gulfport man behind bars. Around 3 a.m., Biloxi police stopped 29-year-old Moreno Estelle. He was driving a gold 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier in the 700 block of Beach Boulevard. During the stop, officers discovered the vehicle…
Free Flowin’ on the Riverfront
The sixth annual Free Flowin’ on the Riverfront music festival is taking the stage this Saturday. We are just days away from good music, delicious food, boat tours, and a fireworks show to end the day. This festival takes place…
Black Beach Weekend kicks off in Biloxi
Black Beach Weekend takes over the Gulf Coast with endless activities for locals and tourists to enjoy. On Highway 90 you can see what’s in store for Black Beach Weekend. The motto for day one: prep on Thursday so this…
Getting new school uniforms for kids in need
Local students in need will have the chance to start the upcoming school year in new uniforms. This is thanks to two local organizations coming together to make this happen. Everyday Hope Haven Children’s Advocacy Center in Waveland helps countless…
Developments in Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson made an appearance today at the weekly Ocean Springs Lions Club meeting. Dobson highlighted the many developments making its way to Ocean Springs. Making Ocean Springs the premiere place to live on the Coast is…
Woman faces embezzlement charges for rigging slots
A former Silver Slipper employee is facing felony embezzlement charges for rigging slot machines and taking money from fake jackpots. The casino has filed a lawsuit against 28-year-old Geovoni Reese after firing her in 2017. The civil suit in Hancock…
Boat crash in Biloxi Bay
A man is in the hospital today after his speed boat crashed in Biloxi Bay. An eyewitness on the scene tells News 25 that after hearing a loud noise, he came outside to see a boat submerged in the Bay.…
‘Anchors Aweigh’ sunset dinner cruise
If you’re looking to experience the beauty of our Mississippi Gulf Coast while giving back to our local art community, we have just the ticket for you. The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art is inviting everyone to hop on board the…
Sam Britton to run for Mississippi Secretary of State
After serving one term as the Southern District’s public commissioner, Sam Britton will be throwing his hat into a bigger ring. Britton will be running for secretary of state, opposing Republican candidate Michael Watson ahead of the August primary. During…
Keesler adjusts gate schedule for spring break
Spring Break weekend officially kicks off today and traffic is expected to be heavy. In response, Keesler Air Force Base is adjusting their gate schedule until Monday, April 15th. The main entrance at White Avenue is closed to car and…
Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art Ready to Roll in Annual Spring Fundraiser on Betsy Ann Riverboat Friday
It's that time of year again, and the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art, based in Biloxi, is getting ready to roll - not on the river, but on a riverboat in the Mississippi Sound Fri., April 12 at 6 p.m. Everyone…
Kids Have Blank Canvas to Make Art and Music at Salvation Army Summer Camps
Could your child be the next Orson Welles or John Williams? You can put their skills to the test at one of several Salvation Army creative arts summer camp programs being offered this June and July in South Mississippi. Coastal…
Cheer Zone Athletics ready to conquer D2 Summit
Twelve thousand plus cheerleaders compete for a spot at the D2 Varsity Summit with only a ten percent chance of making it. One cheer squad on the Coast are taking their talents all the way to that summit in Disney…
Lt. Governor Tate Reeves kicks off campaign
Lieutenant Governor Tate Reeves visited the Coast, kicking off his 2019 GOP gubernatorial campaign. Several lawmakers and residents gathered at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in support of candidate Tate Reeves. He discussed why he believes he’s the right…
FCC broadband map discrepancy areas see up to 62 percent variation
Southern District Public Service Commissioner Sam Britton is taking a stand against a recent report published by the FCC. In the FCC’s recent broadband coverage map for Mississippi, 72 percent of Mississippians were said to have access to broadband. After…
Update on U.S. 90 lane closure in Biloxi
Just in time for spring break, some good news for drivers who travel Highway 90. Since April 2nd, the southern lane of 90 at White Avenue has been reduced to one lane. This lane closure was necessary for construction on…
Biloxi prepares for Spring Break traffic
With Spring Break on the Coast just days away, the City of Biloxi has begun preparations for one of their busiest weekends of the year. In the past, the event has created its share of traffic congestion for drivers, causing…
Former U.S. solicitor general on the Coast
Former U.S. Justice Department official Ken Starr is making his rounds on the Coast this week. Starr is best known for heading an investigation into members of the Clinton Administration in the mid-90s as an independent counsel. Ken Starr is…
Pascagoula Ward 2 councilman election results
The votes are in for Pascagoula’s runoff election. Felix ‘FeFe’ Fornett will fill the ward 2 seat on Pascagoula’s City Council replacing Councilman George Wolverton, who passed away earlier this year. The unofficial results show Fornett received 204 votes while…
Man charged in Moss Point shooting death
A Moss Point man is in the Jackson County Adult Detention Center charged with murder in the shooting death of another man Tuesday night. Sheriff Mike Ezell says Dirk Lambert Jr. allegedly shot 50-year-old Noel Christopher Benson of Grand Bay,…
CASA of Hancock County hosts sixth annual Light of Hope
For six years, CASA has put on the Light of Hope event in order to promote awareness of child abuse prevention. This event in Hancock County featured the South Hancock Elementary Choir soothing the audience with songs like “We are…
Fire erupts on a shrimp boat in Gautier
A 60 foot shrimp boat went up in flames today in Gautier. “It’s going to be a complete loss unfortunately.” A devastating sight for all at Patilo’s Marina, the owner of a 60 foot shrimp boat was welding the bottom…