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Alligator found in Pascagoula neighborhood

A post shared by the City of Pascagoula’s Facebook page has been circulating around the community. It shows multiple pictures of an alligator being rescued from a storm drain in a neighborhood. It’s not something you see every day: video…

Downtown Biloxi restoration update

In just a few weeks, the restoration project of downtown Biloxi is expected to be complete and there are signs showing daily progress. Today, sidewalks were paved on Howard Avenue next to the People’s Bank. This side of Howard Avenue…

Keesler Federal Credit Union offers provisional credit

Because of the government shutdown, Keesler Federal Credit Union is prepared to provide provisional credit to federal employees who will not be paid due to the shutdown.  This credit will be for members who have federal payroll direct deposit established…

2019 Mississippi Legislative Session

Mississippi legislators are beginning their three month session today with Republican Governor Phil Bryant proposing a teacher pay raise. House and Senate leaders say they would also like to consider raises for state employees. Lawmakers say changes to Mississippi’s criminal…

Statutory rape arrest

A Biloxi man sits behind bars today after having sex with a minor. The Biloxi Police Department responded to a suspicious activity complaint near the 800 block of Cedar Lake Road. Upon arrival they found 20-year-old Dalentez Brice and a…

Call center creating jobs in Gautier

Since 2002, the location where Kmart used to be in Gautier has stood empty, but now it’s going to revitalized in a way that will create over 200 jobs. This building may stand empty now, but by July, Roy Rogers…

Climb CDC giving out education grant

Climb CDC is looking for motivated people ages 17 to 26 to earn an education grant. Climb CDC is a Mississippi nonprofit community development agency that provides work-force training, housing, and financial counseling, housing development, and disaster recovery services in…

Gulfport High students gearing up for national competition

Samsung is investing in our young people and those young people at Gulfport High School are paying it forward. Once again the school has landed the top spot in the state in this year’s ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ contest. These students…

Keeping the flu away

According to the Mississippi State Department of Health, more cases of the flu are being reported across the state. If you are a parent you know just how quickly germs can spread through schools. We are just coming into peak…

Lil Boosie Black Beach lawsuit

Hip-hop star Lil Boosie says he was pepper-sprayed by a mall guard in Biloxi because he is black, but the guard and police say otherwise. The Sun Herald reported on pretrial testimony in Boosie’s federal lawsuit. He entered a Dillard’s…

Jackson County inmate suicide prompts policy review

Two inmates at the Jackson County Jail have committed suicide in the past few weeks. On December 28th, one male inmate committed suicide and then another male inmate committed suicide on Saturday, January 5th. Authorities say both inmates died by…

Twelfth Night Celebration

Over the weekend, the sixth annual Twelfth Night Celebration made their way down the streets of Biloxi. The reigning royal court of the Gulf Coast Carnival shut off the Christmas lights at the Biloxi Lighthouse to signal the end of…

Local favorite reopens in Ocean Springs

After being closed for the past five years, an Ocean Springs favorite reopened its doors under a new name. Local restaurant Jocelyn’s is back, well sort of.  After being open for 32 years, Jocelyn’s shut its doors in 2013. “She…

Pass Christian Harbor Cleanup

After seeing litter continue to buildup in his hometown, a local realtor decided to take action. Ken Harshbarger of Pass Christian hosted the first annual Pass Christian Harbor Cleanup. For over two hours, volunteers from around the Coast picked up…

Local brewery sees sales increase

Following the passing of legislation allowing for Mississippi breweries to sell their product directly to consumers, the Lazy Magnolia Brewery has seen their sales increase dramatically. Before the bill, local breweries could only give out samples to those who took…

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

Throughout the holidays, D’Iberville police participated in the ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign. This campaign is an effort to remind people of the dangers of driving under the influence. During this New Year’s holiday weekend, the D’Iberville police…

City of Ocean Springs 2019 plans

The City of Ocean Springs can expect big plans regarding infrastructure in 2019. Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson reflected on 2018 and tells News 25 last year was a great year for all of the festivals hosted in the city.…

New semester starts at Gulfport schools

It’s back to school time for Gulfport students and with the new year comes new goals for many students. Today is the first day of spring semester at Gulfport High School.  According to Gulfport High Principal Michael Lindsey, the spring…

Twelfth Night Celebration

‘Tis the season for king cakes and Mardi Gras beads as the sixth annual Twelfth Night Celebration takes place tomorrow evening in Biloxi. It’s a tradition that goes way back to celebrate the beginning of Mardi Gras. The celebration starts…

Designer ‘She Shed’ raffle for Habitat for Humanity

Doing good for the community doesn’t always have to be hard. You’ve probably heard of a ‘man cave’, but have you ever heard of a ‘she shed?’ This recent trend takes normal sheds and turns them into a little oasis…

Ms. Senior USA Crowning

After being crowned Ms. Senior Universe 2018, Sherry Strother was on-hand at the Hard Rock Casino to crown two Ms. Senior USA hopefuls, including Ms. Senior Mississippi. Following a second place finish in the Ms. Senior USA pageant, Biloxi resident…

Keesler Federal Credit Union offers provisional credit

The government shutdown isn’t just having an effect on the national level, but it’s also affecting a few things here on the Coast. Keesler Federal Credit Union has ensured that their members will still get paid during the shutdown.  According…