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Jackson County School District receives “A” rating

Jackson County School District has received an "A" rating in the latest accountability scores. Stat superintendent, Dr. Carey Wright, is scheduled to visit the Jackson County School District on Friday, November 1 to present an achievement award to the school…

‘Terror on the Coast’ Blood Drive

Vampires, ghouls, and goblins will be on the lookout for your blood October 25th at ‘Terror on the Coast.’ No they aren’t going to drink your blood, but donate it to save lives. ‘Terror on the Coast’ is teaming up…

American Red Cross seeks volunteers

The American Red Cross needs your help! They are looking for volunteers to help canvas neighborhoods in Biloxi. This is all a part of the Red Cross’s new campaign called ‘Sound the Alarm.’ Volunteers are needed to help install fire…

Amber Alert for two children in Copiah County

The Copiah County Sheriff’s Department is searching for two children who were taken from their babysitter shortly after 6 tonight. The Copiah County Sheriff’s Department says the mother of two-year-old Dior Wade and one-year-old Za’Air Wade, along with an unknown subject,…

Gulf Hills Golf Club closing

After 92 years in business, the Gulf Hills Golf Club in Ocean Springs is closing its doors. In a letter released through Facebook, the club states ‘play, membership, and course conditions have dwindled to the point that costs of maintenance…

Wells Fargo donates to Biloxi nonprofit

Wells Fargo representatives were in Biloxi today to present one organization with a big gift. Community and education leaders were on hand at the Lopez School for the presentation of an $80,000 check to Biloxi’s Excel by 5 organization. The…

Sec. of State presents Tidelands Funds to DMR

Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann along with local leaders presented a check for nearly 12 million dollars to the Department of Marine Resources today to help fund projects along the Coast. DMR received $11.7 million as part of the Tidelands…

Long Beach man seeks justice after near death experience

Yesterday, we brought you the story about the truck that drove through the middle of a convenience store in Long Beach. Today we spoke with a man who was in the store and barely escaped death during that wreck. News…

Keesler Gate closure extended

For those of you who work, train, or do business at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, listen up! The closure of Keesler’s main gate at the White Avenue entrance will remain closed for a few more days. Keesler officials…

Arrested for kidnapping and assault

Gulfport police arrested 19-year-old Zayron Seymour for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting his girlfriend. Seymour was arrested and booked into the Harrison County Jail on domestic violence, aggravated assault, and kidnapping of his 17-year-old girlfriend. According to the Harrison County Sheriff’s…

Suspect wanted for domestic violence arrested

Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of O’keem Anderson for aggravated domestic violence. The arrest stemmed from an incident in Jackson County where Anderson shot his wife during a domestic altercation. Anderson was broadcasted as a fugitive from justice and…

Adopt a Diva

If you are looking for a way to help someone who is or has been through breast cancer in a more personal way, then look no further. Prestige Beauties is hosting ‘Adopt a Diva’ all month long. Adopting a diva…

Party with a Purpose

This month we are thinking all things pink! There’s another breast cancer awareness fundraising event coming up tomorrow night. The South Mississippi ‘Real Men Wear Pink’ campaign will be hosting a ‘Party with a Purpose.’ It’s set to take place…

Long Beach Night out against Crime

Looking for something to do in the City of Long Beach this weekend? How about spending your evening getting to know some police officers! The Long Beach Police Department will host their ‘Night out against Crime’ this Saturday from 5…

Biloxi native dies in Hard Rock Hotel collapse in New Orleans

We’re beginning to learn more about the second victim from last Saturday’s Hard Rock Hotel collapse in New Orleans. Forty-nine year-old Anthony Magrette has been identified as the second victim. News 25’s Andrew Scherer spoke with his relative to learn…