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Shelter Fundamentals Training at the Red Cross

In times of disaster, there are some volunteers on the front lines ready to help. Ahead of Hurricane Dorian, our local Red Cross held a training session today for shelter fundamentals. These two hour training sessions help volunteers know what…

Charged with four counts of auto burglary

A man in Jackson County has been charged with four counts of auto burglary. According to Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell, four vehicles were burglarized on Jackson Lee Drive in St. Martin. Investigators received surveillance video and identified 19-year-old Kristian…

Red Cross sending relief to the East Coast

As Hurricane Dorian makes its way to the East Coast so are folks from our local Red Cross. The Southeast Mississippi chapter of the American Red Cross has already sent four groups to the East Coast to help with the…

A delicious ‘thank you’ to law enforcement

It was a busy morning in the kitchen for Olive Garden employees in D’Iberville as they prepared to send out a delicious ‘thank you’ to local first responders. For the 18th consecutive year, first responders on the Coast received a…

Labor Day BBQ and Campaign Rally

With primary elections over, candidates are now turning their attention towards Election Day on November 5th. The Diamondhead Democratic Club hosted five candidates today at their annual Labor Day barbecue, allowing for residents to get familiar with the nominees. For…

Thousands line up for free sandwiches at The Shed

The Shed BBQ & Blues Joint is celebrating Labor Day by giving back to the customers. Today, thousands of people have lined up to get a free pork sandwich from The Shed in Ocean Springs. This is a part of…

Tourists enjoy Labor Day on the Coast

Labor Day is the holiday signifying the end of summer. Over in Biloxi, summer travelers were still out enjoying some morning fun in the sun. News 25 spoke with multiple tourists who say they love coming to the Coast for…

Biloxi Fire answers the call to help with Hurricane Dorian relief

Yesterday afternoon, three Biloxi firefighters deployed to Jacksonville, Florida, to help with Hurricane Dorian relief. This deployment is part of a group called ‘Task Force Three.’ ‘Task Force Three’ is the southern-most force in the state trained for search and…

Inaugural Booker Fest

A new festival in Bay St. Louis kicked off over the weekend to celebrate the legacy of a famous local musician. Booker Fest started on Friday and ran through Saturday night at 100 Men Hall. The inaugural event served as…

Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday Weekend

With Labor Day Weekend in full swing, shoppers locally and across the state had the chance to take advantage of a sales tax holiday. Mississippi’s Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday kicked off on Friday and ended on Sunday. Guns, ammunition,…

Comeback Coolers: helping people after devastation

As we keep a close eye on Hurricane Dorian, many agencies and groups are already prepping for the aftermath. One of the local nonprofits focus on helping people feel better after a devastating storm. Comeback Coolers Founder Heather Eason said,…

Arrested on a warrant for auto burglary

The Biloxi Police Department arrested 28-year-old Seyha X Chang of Ocean Springs on a warrant for auto burglary. The warrant was issued as the result of an investigation into an auto burglary reported in the 1900 block of Beach Blvd.…

28th annual Artwalk in downtown Ocean Springs

The 28th annual Artwalk is happening this weekend in downtown Ocean Springs. This rain or shine event will feature around 60 Gulf Coast and traveling artists. This year, shops and restaurants will sponsor artists in and outside of their businesses.…

Fight continues to keep mental health services

As the Mental Health Association of South Mississippi continues to fight to keep vital services available to the Coast, last month’s ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’ fundraiser helped in the efforts tremendously. According to Executive Director Kay Daneault, an anonymous donor…

Labor Day Weekend fun on the Coast

It’s officially Labor Day Weekend and folks from all over the country are flocking to the area to enjoy all the Mississippi Gulf Coast has to offer. According to Coastal Mississippi there are always activities throughout the year happening on…

Highway Patrol prepares for Labor Day

As with any long holiday weekend, you can expect more people on the roads. Mississippi Highway Patrol is gearing up for this Labor Day Weekend. They plan on stepping up enforcement efforts through Monday. That plan entails extra troopers on…

Sales on Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day Weekend kicks off today and people will be heading out to do some fall shopping and check out some store discounts. Nearly every store is offering clearance discounts at the Gulfport Premium Outlets during the extended weekend. Premium…

Sales tax holiday underway

Shoppers along the Coast and the entire state have the opportunity to purchase certain items without sales tax this weekend. The Mississippi Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday kicked off this morning at midnight. Guns and ammunition are exempt from the…