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Up with Downs: Facing Adversity

October is ‘Down Syndrome Awareness Month,’ so all month long we are shining a light on Down syndrome with our series ‘Up with Downs.’ A person with Down syndrome not only faces medical challenges in their lives, but legal ones…

29th annual Gautier Mullet and Music Festival

Festival organizers in Gautier are hard at work getting ready for a fun festival this Saturday. The 29th annual Gautier Mullet and Music Festival returns this Saturday at the lawn next to the old Singing River Mall. Live music and…

‘Fintastic Boo Fest’ at IMMS

Looking for a fun fall activity to do with the whole family? This weekend you can get the Halloween experience with a Coastal twist. Things are getting a little bit spooky over at Ocean Adventures Marine Park in Gulfport, this…

‘Making Strides against Breast Cancer’ walk

We’re all holding out, hoping the weather will be picture perfect for this weekend’s fundraising events in the fight against breast cancer. October is ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Month.’ South Mississippians have railed together, hosting awareness and fundraising events throughout the…

Phase one of beach storm water outfalls complete in Biloxi

All summer long you might have noticed some construction going on at Biloxi Beach. Now, that construction is cleared, we have some beautiful new additions to the beach. To help reduce the number of pipes along the beach, three ‘wave…

Big Red Night at Harrison Central High

Every October, Harrison Central High School raises thousands of dollars by hosting activities during ‘Think Pink’ week. News 25’s Victoria Bailey has more.

Gulfport Rotary Club gifts dictionaries to third grade students

This morning, Gulfport Rotary Club members paid a visit to Central Elementary with gifts in hand. This visit was to hand out 85 dictionaries to third grade students as part of their volunteer outreach program. After they gave the dictionaries…

Men’s Town Hall Meeting

Do you have concerns within the Gulfport community? Well, you can bring them to the forefront at the Town Hall meeting at 19th Street Community Center. Swing by on Tuesday, October 22nd to discuss topics such as legal aspects in…

Amber Alert for two Copiah County children cancelled

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigations reported the Amber Alert issued for Dior and Zarie Wade has been cancelled. Both children have been located and are safe. The two children were taken from their babysitter shortly after 6 p.m. in Copiah…

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…