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Sentenced on one count of child exploitation

A D’Iberville man guilty of possessing child pornography will be spending a decade behind bars. Forty-two year-old Richard McIntyre was arrested at his home in May of 2017 following an investigation by Jim Hood’s ‘Internet Crimes against Children’ Task Force.…

MS Nurses Association Annual Convention

The Mississippi Nurses Association showcased the pathway to nursing success at day one of their annual convention in Biloxi. The convention presents the opportunity to learn, network, and check in on the latest research being developed in the medical field.…

Mississippi Power employees give back to the community

Since Saturday, Mississippi Power, along 23 counties in the state, has been serving their communities as a part of Southern Company’s ‘Week of Service.’ Moving dirt and lending a helping hand, that’s what Mississippi Power’s ‘Southern Week of Service’ is…

Powerball and Mega Millions tickets available in January

It’s now a safe bet for the addition of a lottery in our state as the Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced today Powerball and Mega Millions tickets will be available come January 30th next year. This shortly after the announcement of…

Jackson County Fair takes place this week

The Jackson County Fair has been around for nearly a century and every year it grows bigger and better. Fair attendee Jessica Luce said, “We’re just having a great time. My little boy loves it. He would come every night,…

Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week

Today marks the official start of Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi. Back in September, Governor Phil Bryant signed a proclamation announcing the week, aimed at keeping residents prepared for the worst. With fall comes colder temperatures and worse…

National Teen Driver Safety Week

As we get closer to Halloween, scary things are everywhere, but for some parents there is nothing scarier than seeing their teens behind the wheel of a car. That’s why this week has been named ‘National Teen Driver Safety Week.’…

Biloxi family to appear on ‘Family Feud’ Tuesday

Tomorrow night you will be able to catch some Biloxi natives on national television in a head-to-head competition. It was a once in the lifetime Hollywood experience for one local family, as they had the chance to compete on ‘Family…

Arrested for aggravated assault

A George County woman is behind bars tonight, facing aggravated assault charges in connection with a shooting overnight. The George County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home last night on Fulton Road in the Agricola Community where they found a…

Volunteers wanted for Peter Anderson Festival

The Peter Anderson Festival is next weekend in downtown Ocean Springs. The City of Ocean Springs is asking for volunteers to help put on the show. Anyone 16 and up is welcome to help. Visit peterandersonfestival.com to sign up or…

Jackson County Fair

It’s that time of the year again! Folks are making their way to Jackson County for the 99th annual Jackson County Fair. News 25’s Victoria Bailey has more.

Third annual Equality Fest

Members of the LGBTQ community and public across the Coast gathered in Biloxi for a celebration of community this weekend. The Gulf Coast Equality Festival’s third annual Equality Fest was put on with support from Harrah’s Gulf Coast, Scarlet Pearl…

Beauvoir Fall Muster

History came to life at Beauvoir this weekend for an annual reenactment. The 33rd annual Fall Muster is one of Beauvoir’s largest fundraisers each year. Over 300 reenactors representing the Union and Confederacy camped out on the grounds with Civil…

2019 Buddy Walk

Hundreds of walkers took over the Gulfport Sportsplex on Saturday for a good cause. The Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society’s annual Buddy Walk featured a mile long fun walk for family and friends to recognize those they know with Down…