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A Salute to Gold Star Families

It’s a job that no one wants, being a surviving family member to those who sacrificed their lives serving our nation’s military. Today, the Ocean Springs Lions Club hosted a Salute to Gold Star Families. “Dallas was my oldest son.…

‘Rock your Socks’ for World Down Syndrome Day

The halls of Saucier Elementary School were infused with flashes of color, fun patterns, and googly-eyed characters this morning as teachers and students walked from class to class wearing their wildest, mismatched socks as a show of support for World…

Fetal Heartbeat Bill signed into law

An unborn baby with a detectable heartbeat will now have a greater chance at life in Mississippi. This morning, Governor Phil Bryant signed Senate Bill 2116, the Fetal Heartbeat Bill, into law in Jackson. This bill will prevent an abortion…

A Salute to Gold Star Families

The table is set and there are plenty of people on hand, but it’s the empty seats that are the focus of a Lion’s Club meeting in Ocean Springs this afternoon. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini joins us from Aunt Jenny’s…

Prepping for ‘Thunder over the Sound’

We are in the planning stages of the highly anticipated ‘Thunder over the Sound.’ More than 100,000 people are expected to be in Biloxi for the event. The air show will take place on May 4th and 5th and officials…

Courthouse Road construction nearing completion

Road work is finally wrapping up on Courthouse Road. The one mile stretch of road between Highway 90 and Pass Road was initially expected to be completed last summer. While crews are still touching up areas along the road, traffic…

Two men charged with attempted murder in Hancock County

Two men are facing charges of attempted murder after a 29-year-old man was shot on Tuesday night. Twenty-three year-old Charles Dufrene of Bogalusa, Louisiana and 23-year-old Sadi Armstead of Bayside Park are accused of shooting a man on East Lamar…

Biloxi road woes continue

Dust, gravel, closed streets, pot holes, and puddles: it’s been a common sight in Biloxi as work continues to complete the city’s massive infrastructure project that has dragged out over the past few years, causing headaches for many who live,…

Gulfport fireman gets a heartwarming surprise

What started out as a normal day at work for Gulfport Fireman J.R. Valdez quickly changed into an unforgettable moment when he walked into Gulfport Fire Chief Beyerstedt’s office this morning. J.R.’s family and friends surprised him during his shift…

Home drug raid in Gulfport leads to felony arrest

Handguns, an AK-47, and a variety of narcotic drugs are off the streets today after an overnight drug bust in Gulfport. Thirty-two year-old Dwan Durrell Parnell is now behind bars and facing a number of charges after a search of…

14th annual Coast Observer Covey Awards

The best of the best of South Mississippi filled the Hard Rock Casino tonight for the 14th annual Coast Observer Covey Awards. All kinds of awards were presented like favorite casino, favorite local band, and best night life. There were…

2019 Women Build Campaign kicks off

This morning in Gulfport, a group of women came together with their sleeves rolled up and picked up a hammer all to give back to the community. Today started the 2019 Women Build fundraiser with Habitat for Humanity. The National…

Gulfport Courthouse provides new toys for children in court

Appearing in court can be a stressful experience, especially for children, but two members of the Harrison County Board of Supervisors want to ensure the experience children have with the Harrison County Court System is a pleasant one. News 25…

Fetal heartbeat abortion bill moves forward

One of the nation’s most restrictive abortion bills is headed to Governor Phil Bryant’s desk for approval. Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves thanked legislators today for helping to strengthen Mississippi’s abortion laws. The State Senate sent legislation to Gov. Bryant that…

Stennis and Michoud Center Briefing

This morning business leaders from South Mississippi had a chance to take a trip to outer space. Not literally, but they did get a full briefing directly from key leadership at Stennis Space Center, the U.S. Navy, and the Michoud…

Police officers cleared in 2018 shooting death

Police in an officer-involved shooting in Gulfport have been cleared. The shooting happened on March 3rd, 2018. Forty-one year-old Marvin Ray McMillian died in that shooting during a standoff with police.This happened about two months after a shooting in January…

March Madness impact on the Coast

Gulf Coast, it’s that time of the year again! It’s March Madness and this year that madness will have a huge impact on sports betting. Can you feel it? The upsets, the bracket busters? It is madness time and it’s…

Local girls receives donation from first responders

Two Gulfport girls were surprised this afternoon by local first responders in a special way. Kaylee and Paige Wilson are the founders of Delicious Divas. They sell lemonade and then use the proceeds to buy mugs for first responders. Those…