Battle of the Forces
In less than 24 hours, the Armorbearers will host a Saturday full of softball games and other events to benefit Purple Heart recipient Jack Walker at the Battle of the Forces event. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at MGM Park…
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Habitat for Humanity Women Build
Habitat for Humanity of the Mississippi Gulf Coast is in day four of the Women Build campaign. So much has already been done since the project started this past Tuesday. After holding a fundraiser to purchase materials for the home,…
Bancorp South bank robbery suspect wanted
Gulfport police are searching for a suspect involved in a bank robbery in Gulfport. Shortly after 9:45 this morning, a black female walked into the Bancorp South Bank on Cowan Road. The female approached the teller and demanded money using…
Police release image of Bancorp South Bank robber
On March 22, 2019, at approximately 9:46 A.M., Gulfport Police responded to the 900 block of Cowan Road to investigate a Robbery. Initial investigation revealed that a suspect walked into the Bancorp South Bank and produced a note demanding money.…
Military Affairs Breakfast
This morning Retired Rear Admiral Mark Buzby, the U.S. Maritime administrator, stopped by the Great Southern Club in Gulfport to share some vital information about water borne transportation with local business leaders. The Maritime Administrator promotes the use of transportation…
Stolen motorcycle in Biloxi
The Biloxi Police Department needs help locating a stolen motorcycle. A blue 2005 Harley Davidson Electra GL with an Alabama license plate 156-518-M has been missing since March 2nd. The motorcycle has ‘1776’ in white lettering on the back and…
Public hearing on short term rentals in Biloxi
With the hot topic of short term rentals in the City of Biloxi, there was a full house for the public hearing in the auditorium of the Biloxi Community Development building regarding the issue. One by one, locals walked up…
Pack 23 Cub Scouts Awards Ceremony
Cub Scout Pack 23 held their first award ceremony as a pack tonight in Gulfport. These Cub Scouts were awarded with their pack badges and a certificate for learning the basics of the program. There are 15 boys participating in…
Gearing up for Black Beach Weekend
One of the biggest spring break events on the Coast is just a few weeks away. The sixth annual Black Beach Weekend will be here starting April 11th. This is the first year they are starting the party on Thursday.…
Two suspects arrested for aggravated assault
Two teenagers are behind bars tonight for allegedly shooting a man in Biloxi. According to Biloxi police, 18-year-old Bertrand Antoine IV and 17-year-old Cameron Payton are both facing aggravated assault charges. They were both taken into custody after warrants were…
World Down Syndrome Awareness Day
Students across the nation were wearing crazy socks for World Down Syndrome Awareness Day. Every year, World Down Syndrome Day is held on the 21st day of the third month because the genetic disorder is the result of a third…
Local seventh grader scores big on ACT
Harrison County School District is no stranger to students scoring well on the ACT, but usually those students are in high school. Landon Blake recently took the test and had a composite score of 31 and even had a perfect…
Beau Rivage expanding sportsbook
The Sportsbook and Bar at the Beau Rivage will be closing on March 25th to make way for a new state-of-the-art sportsbook. The casino plans to expand the current area, adding more seating, and more televisions. As construction begins, the…
First March Madness for sportsbooks on the Coast
The Beau Rivage Resort and Casino Sportsbook and Bar is hosting its first NCAA Tournament with legalized sports betting. Food specials, viewing parties, and extended hours are all on tap for one of the most popular sporting events of the…
Navy Gold Star Coordinator wins top award
The Navy Gold Star coordinator at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport has been awarded the designation of Navy Gold Star Coordinator of the Year. The honor was bestowed on Emily Kolenda last month. The Navy Gold Star Program…
‘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…
New casino in the works for D’Iberville
D’Iberville Mayor Rusty Quave has put five years of work into bringing another casino to the city and now the $350 million dream could become a reality. The process for developers is still in the works. Within 60 to 90…
Senior Care facility owner sentenced for abuse
A former care facility owner out of Gulfport has been sentenced to eight years behind bars today for crimes committed inside his facility. Thirty-one year-old Michael Hillie was operating the Precious Care Senior Facility when he took social security benefits…
Gulfport Fire responds to chemical leak at Armed Forces Retirement Home
This afternoon, Gulfport Fire Department responded to a call from the Armed Forces Retirement Home for a supposed chemical leak. Once units arrived on scene they realized they were dealing with a chlorine leak. The leak was coming from a…
Orange Grove Elementary students raise money for American Heart Association
Students at Orange Grove Elementary School have been jumping to raise money for the American Heart Association. Students at Orange Grove Elementary School have raised $3,000 for the American Heart Association. Elizabeth Williams with the American Heart Association said, “A…
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…
Buddy Ball Opening Night
Providing sporting opportunities for individuals with disabilities is not a new concept, but localizing the opportunities in our area is what the Gulf Coast Buddy Sports is about. Tonight at the Gulfport Sportsplex, this season’s opening ceremonies of Buddy Ball…
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,…