Freedom Ball
Veterans are held close by many people on the Gulf Coast and this shows especially well within the Crusaders for Veterans. On Saturday, they held their third annual Freedom Ball, a black tie event that honors those who have fallen,…
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Assaulted while on the job
Caught on camera: an office manager at a car dealership in Gulfport was the victim of assault. On Tuesday, a woman who was upset about having her vehicle repossessed walked into Select One Auto Sales in Gulfport, demanding to have…
Sports betting in casinos
It’s an exciting time for Mississippi casinos as they continue to get ready for sports betting. There will be sports betting at many Coast casinos starting Saturday, July 21st. Casinos across the Coast are going to be taking advantage of…
Biloxi man arrested for felony touching of a child
A man is in custody today on charges of sexual assault of a child. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of 40-year-old Arlan Morris of Biloxi. He’s facing two counts of touching of a child for lustful purpose…
Man arrested in connection to wife’s death
A Pearl River County man wanted in connection to his wife’s death was arrested in Utah. Sixty-one year-old Charles Bowman was spotted in a campground on the east side of Bear Lake. He was arrested by the United States Marshal…
Man in custody for firing gun inside Gulfport business
A former employee of Warren Pavement in Gulfport has turned himself into police after firing shots in a workplace shooting Friday morning. Fifty-five year-old Johnnie Lee Fulton was accused of firing a gun inside Warren Pavement. No one was injured…
Freedom Ball honors all military
It’s a night dedicated to respecting our military. Tomorrow, the Golden Nugget Casino is hosting the third annual Freedom Ball at 5 p.m. The black tie event is put on by the nonprofit organization Crusaders for Veterans. The ball honors…
New thrift store in Long Beach aims to bring aid
This morning in Long Beach, city leaders and community members came together to welcome a new business that aims to help those in need. The God’s Will Thrift Store is the newest outreach by Fatherless and Widows, a nonprofit that’s…
College Park neighborhood discusses crime
Crime prevention starts with awareness and that’s exactly what was on tonight’s agenda for College Park residents. Tonight Gulfport’s Ward Two Councilman Ron Roland hosted a community meeting alongside Gulfport police, allowing locals to speak out about their concerns. Petty…
Pearl River County man accused of murder arrested in Utah
A Pearl River County man suspected in the murder of his wife has been arrested in Utah. US Marshals/VFAST arrested Charles Bowman in a campground on the east side of Bear Lake. A Division of Natural Resources (DNR) agent spotted…
New shopping plaza under construction in Ocean Springs
A new shopping plaza is under construction on Washington Avenue in Ocean Springs. You may have driven past the construction site, but had little idea what was being built. Between Interstate 10 and Highway 90 in Ocean Springs across the…
Dr. Rhonda Clark named Catholic School Superintendent
Dr. Rhonda Clark, associate superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Biloxi, will now be moving on to the role of superintendent. Dr. Rhonda Clark has been the associate superintendent of Catholic Schools for the past ten years. She…
Stopping crime one day at a time
Stopping crime may seem like a scary feat especially if you’re not a part of law enforcement. The Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers make it easier for the community to get involved in the fight against crime. The group met with…
Gulfport Connect App
The City of Gulfport is rolling out a brand new app. The app is called Gulfport Connect and can be found on iTunes and Google Play and can be used on any smart phone. The city recently launched it after…
First case of West Nile virus reported in Mississippi
Today, the State Department of Health reported the first case of West Nile virus for 2018. The reported case is in Hinds County. MDSH officials want to remind Mississippians to act now to reduce their risk of infection. They suggest…
Senior Matters: Battling Depression
Around 19 million American adults are affected by depression. It can leave you feeling alone and desperate and with senior citizens it can be much worse. “There is still life to be lived and loved and enjoyed.” Words to live…
Peterman sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Tena Broadus
The final chapter of the Tena Broadus murder case came to a close today. Her killer, Joshua Peterman, will spend the rest of his life behind bars. Peterman was sentenced to serve a life sentence without the possibility of parole…
New handicapped access path coming to Long Beach
The City of Long Beach just announced it will be the first city on the Mississippi Gulf Coast to offer a handicapped access path on one of its beaches. The Long Beach Wheel Way will be installed between the Jim…
Fingerprinting for safety
It’s any parent’s worst nightmare: a missing child. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood takes us to St. Martin where protective parents took preventative measures to help safeguard their kids, all right at the tips of their fingers. Kevin Benjaman spent Wednesday…
Mississippi Power awards scholarships
They say knowledge is power and that’s just what Mississippi Power awarded to eight Gulf Coast and Pine Belt students today. Mississippi Power gives us more than just our electricity. They introduced the Heritage Scholarship Program in 2016, giving minority…
Third Street shooting investigation
Gulfport police are looking for a second suspect believed to be connected with a shooting that happened on Third Street Sunday night. Thirty-six year-old Jermaine Posey of Biloxi is wanted for questioning. Currently, this is an outstanding aggravated assault warrant…
Wanted for questioning in money scam
Biloxi police are searching for a man wanted for questioning in connection with a quick change money scam. The incident happened on May 5th at about 11 a.m. in the 800 block of Howard Avenue. Police say the man was…
Treasure Bay Casino expansion
There are big changes in the works for Treasure Bay Casino in Biloxi. News 25’s Caroline Eaker was on hand as casino officials laid out the plans for the casino’s future. Treasure Bay Casino has not changed much since 2007,…
Drive thru coffee shop opens in Long Beach
Today a Long Beach resident opened a drive thru coffee shop in the City of Long Beach, something she says is the first of its kind. “I’m tired. I’ve just worked really hard for other people and I just wanted…