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Third annual Spartan Weekend

Over 50 military veterans have just kicked off a weekend of relaxation and networking in D’Iberville. The Spartan Alliance’s Third Annual Spartan Weekend began this afternoon at the Scarlet Pearl with a meet and greet. Spartan Weekend allows veterans and…

Birds are disappearing in North America at alarming rate

Birds are disappearing from North America at an alarming rate. It is becoming more difficult to spot a bird because over the last 50 years, the United States and Canada have lost nearly 30 percent of its bird populations. Pascagoula…

NAACP turns in final witness interviews in Toussaint Sims case

Toussaint Diamon Sims died in August after being shot by a Moss Point police officer while fleeing from authorities. Sims’ death has left a lot of people with questions, including Jackson County NAACP President Curley Clark. Clark tells News 25…

Taste of Back Bay

Local restaurants in the D’Iberville and St. Martin area are showcasing their best dishes all for a good cause. News 25’s Victoria Bailey is at the ‘Taste of Back Bay’ with more.

Woman believes Dixie Mafia involved in death of family members

Fifty-two years ago today, Phyllis Anderson-Cook’s younger brother Ronnie was allegedly murdered in Gulfport. Initially ruled a suicide, Cook began an investigation into her brother’s death, which she believes was a murder at the hands of the Dixie Mafia. Violence,…

New dog park to open in Long Beach

A good day starts with a good dog and the City of Long Beach has plenty of good days ahead with the addition of their new dog park. The ‘F.E.T.C.H. Park’ has been in the works for two years, but…

WWII Veteran honored at ‘Bells across America’ ceremony

One special World War II veteran was in attendance at today’s ‘Bells across America’ ceremony. Ninety-six year-old Paul Haplea is a retired seaman 1st class. He was assigned to the 62nd Seabees during WWII. He landed on Iwo Jima during…

Bells across America Remembrance Ceremony

Emotions were high at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport today at their fourth annual ‘Bells across America’ ceremony. ‘Bells across America’ is a day and a ceremony to remember those who died in the line of duty and…

St. Patrick Named National Blue Ribbon School

St. Patrick Catholic High School has been named a National Blue Ribbon School.  This recognition and award is based on the school’s overall academic performance and is awarded to the top 50 private schools in the nation each year. The…

Biloxi Man Charged with Aggravated Assault

A Biloxi man is behind bars this morning charged with aggravated assault. Biloxi police arrested 35-year-old Jerome Hubert Brown earlier this morning. Police say Brown is charged with aggravated assault after an investigation revealed he used a machete and almost…

The Reef restaurant celebrates five years on the Coast

It’s a cause for celebration today as the Reef restaurant in Biloxi celebrates its fifth anniversary. The party kicked off at 5:30 at the Sky Bar. City leaders and residents celebrated in a huge way with food, live entertainment, and…

Biloxi Police to honor fallen Mandeville police officer

Hearts are heavy yet again in the law enforcement community after the shooting death of Mandeville Police Captain Vincent ‘Vinny’ Liberto Jr. Law enforcement throughout the Coast are banding together to show support during this tough time. Biloxi Honor Guard…

Conservation Education Field Day

It was fun on the farm for some fourth graders in Harrison County today. It’s an interactive way to learn about Mississippi’s unique environment. Fourth-grade students from 28th Street Elementary School in Gulfport made the trip to the Harrison County…

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Annual Conference

Over 800 government and transportation officials from across North America have been in Biloxi this week to learn more about advancements in the trucking industry. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is hosting the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual conference at the…

Federal Fisheries Disaster Declaration approved by NOAA

Local fishermen and the tourism industry have been hit hard over this past year, but some relief might soon be in sight. The reopening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway has had lasting effects throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Chris Rhodes…

One woman dead after overnight shooting in Gulfport

One woman is dead after an overnight shooting in Gulfport. Gulfport police say officers arrived on scene at the O’Neal Road Apartment Complex at around 1 a.m. Once they arrived, they found 44-year-old Sharon Grantham dead from an apparent gunshot…

‘Move to Learn’ at West Wortham

If you have kids, you know it is hard for them to sit still for long periods of times and teachers see this just as much. That’s why the Mississippi Department of Education and the Bower Foundation created ‘Move to…

Foreign exchange students arrive from China

Several flights and more than 40 hours later, two foreign exchange students arrived on the Gulf Coast this week all the way from China. Kevin and Terry are a part of the ‘Academic Foreign Exchange Culture Exchange Program,” helping students…

‘Safe Exchange Zones’ coming to D’Iberville

On Monday, officials broke ground on the brand new police headquarters in D’Iberville. This new state of the art police building will include a feature that aims to keep everyone safe when meeting up to do trades. These areas will…