Good luck for 2019
To bring in good luck for the new year, it’s always good to eat some black-eyed peas and cabbage. Cajun’s Fabulous Fried Chicken Buffet in Gulfport was the place to be to usher in 2019. The restaurant made sure all…
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Meeting financial resolutions
A new year can mean the perfect time to get your finances in order. Many people make it their New Year’s resolution to handle their money better. News 25 spoke with Edward Jones financial advisor Wendy Roper about things to…
Volunteering opportunities in the New Year
Many people try to set goals that will make their life better for the new year, but how about trying to make the new year better for someone else? During the holiday season, many people like to volunteer. While that…
Seniors getting into shape for the New Year
Getting in shape and going to the gym is hard for anyone and it can be especially challenging if you are over a certain age. One woman is making an offer to local seniors to help motivate them to go…
Oyster Ball Drop at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum
South Mississippi waited on the oyster to drop to usher in 2019. The Maritime Seafood and Industry Museum hosted this event to add a Gulf Coast twist to the New Year. There was food, drinks, live entertainment, and fireworks. At…
Victim identified in fatal accident on Interstate 10
Last night at 7:00 p.m., The Mississippi Highway Patrol investigated a fatal crash which occurred on Interstate 10 eastbound near the 49 mile marker in Jackson County, claiming the life of one man. Upon arrival it appeared a 2017 Dodge…
Firework safety and pets
As you are lighting up the sky tonight with those fireworks be sure to keep your pets in mind. Valerie Katz with the Humane Society of South Mississippi says the loud noises and bright lights that come from fireworks can…
New Year’s Eve safety tips
While you are getting ready to celebrate the New Year, it is important to stay safe in order to kick off 2019. Designate a sober driver or plan in advance to have someone pick you up from your location if…
Fireworks can trigger PTSD
Tonight, millions will celebrate the countdown to the New Year with family, friends, and fireworks. For some people, like veterans, the loud booming can spark something much deeper. The sound of fireworks often triggers memories of war for those who…
Financial Fitness 2019
Are you looking to wipe the slate clean or to get your financial standing in better shape for 2019? Hundreds of Mississippians will have judgement balances and debt completely eliminated or reduced thanks to a recent settlement with Encore Capital…
Aggravated assault arrest
Forty-two year-old Chien Van Nguyen of D’Iberville is behind bars on a warrant for aggravated assault. Biloxi police say the assault occurred near the 900 block of Division Street where Nguyen struck the victim, causing multiple serious injuries on Christmas…
Scarlet Pearl Sportsbook sees success
Just a month removed from opening up their sportsbook, the Scarlet Pearl Casino is seeing success. The Scarlet Pearl partnered with daily-fantasy providers DraftKings on their sportsbook. Although the Sportsbook was built during football season, they’ve still seen great numbers…
Bobby Bradley Foundation’s Baseball Camp
A former Harrison Central star came home over the weekend to put on his annual baseball camp. Former Rebels baseball player and current Cleveland Indian Bobby Bradley hosted the fourth annual Bobby Bradley Foundation’s Baseball Camp on Saturday. The camp…
Christmas Cardboard Recycling
The Harrison County Beautification Commission held their annual Christmas Cardboard Recycling event over the weekend. Partnered with Waste Management and Mississippi Power, Harrison County set up three separate locations where people could recycle their cardboard items. The Christmas holiday is…
Jackson County Adult Detention Center inmate hanging death
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department has reported an inmate hanging death in the adult detention center. Sheriff Mike Ezell says a deputy found 35-year-old Robert Gene Danley Jr. hanging in his cell shortly after head count Friday night. The staff…
Biloxi shooting investigation
One man was sent to the hospital following a shooting yesterday morning in Biloxi on Bayview Avenue. According to Biloxi police, the incident occurred around 4:50 in the 800 block of Bayview Avenue. A male victim was shot and transported…
Last weekend for Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival
If you are still in the Christmas spirit you can head out to the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival this weekend. It is the last weekend for the light festival. With the numbers still coming in, city officials say it…
Last Kmart on the Coast shutting down
The last local Kmart will soon be closing its door permanently. This morning, employees at the Kmart located on Highway 49 learned that the store will soon be closing. The store is expected to close in late March and liquidation…
Setting New Year’s goals early
You’ve probably heard the saying ‘new year, new me.’ Well, one local gym wants to help you make that line a reality in 2019. Every year gyms see an influx of members signing up around the New Year. People are…
Staying safe on the road
As rainfall continues to increase, so does the likelihood of hazards in the roadway. The Gulf Coast has seen over three inches of rain since Thursday with two to three more inches expected through the start of the new year.…
Arrested for armed robbery
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 26-year-old Darren Andrew Stevens of Biloxi on a charge of armed robbery. The arrest is the result of an investigation into an armed robbery reported at the BP Country Store located on Shriners Blvd in…
Suspect arrested in Family Market armed robbery
An arrest has been made in connection with last night’s armed robbery at the Family Market Service Station in Gulfport. Eighteen-year-old Dalize Nutall has been charged with one count of armed robbery after authorities connected him with a previously reported…
Ride in the New Year
This weekend you have the chance to ride in the New Year at South Mississippi Off Road and RV Park. Gates opened Thursday for the three day long celebration and the fun will last until Saturday night. The weekend will…
Lynn Meadows ‘Countdown to Noon’
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport will be counting down to noon on Monday to celebrate the New Year. This countdown will have lots going on like a DJ with music, noise maker crafts, dancing, snacks, and karaoke. Lynn Meadows…