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Sales Tax Free Weekend

Mississippi will soon have its annual sales tax holiday, but this year there is more to celebrate. School supplies are officially on the tax exemption list for the holiday, which takes place July 26th and 27th. All clothing, footwear and…

Arrested for warrant for felony malicious mischief

Biloxi Police arrested 33-year-old William Criss Taggart of Vancleave for a warrant issued for felony malicious mischief. The arrest stemmed from an investigation in which Taggart was found to have intentionally caused damage to his hotel room and an adjoining…

Beach Bot Battle

Get ready to go nuts and bolts at Gulfport High School this week for their third annual Beach Bot Battle. Robotics Team Fusion 364 will join forces with 24 other teams locally and around the country. Each year, students and…

Global Rocket Launch Day at Infinity Science Center

Infinity Science Center celebrated the anniversary of Apollo 11 in booming fashion. Children visited the center today to learn more about space, even shooting off a rocket or two! NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said, “Fifty years ago this week, Neil…

Man found dead in Gautier identified

We now know the identity of the person found dead in Gautier. Christian Burdine, 29, was found last week on the east side of Dolphin Drive. Gautier police are still investigating and have not yet released any information on just…

27th annual Steak and Steak Dinner

A silent auction, keynote speaker, and delicious steak is what you will find tonight at the 27th annual Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County’s Steak and Steak Dinner. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini has more.

Gautier Police identify suspect in gas station shooting

Gautier Police are looking for Jamyrian Wayne Quinn, 23, in connection with the shooting death of Courtney Todd of Moss Point. The shooting occurred last night, July 15th at the Pure Gas Station at 2218 Ladnier Road. Todd, 38, was…

27th annual Steak and Steak Dinner

It all goes back to furthering the lives of youth in the Jackson County community, but with a little fun along the way. The 27th annual Steak and Steak dinner will be held in Pascagoula tonight. Over 350 people will…

Man shot to death at ‘Pure’ Gas Station in Gautier

Gautier police need help finding a suspect involved in a shooting death at ‘Pure’ gas station on Ladnier Road. Authorities say they found the victim, identified as 38-year-old Courtney Todd of Moss Point, suffering from gunshot wounds. He later died…

Auditors Arrest Harrison County Assistant Tax Collector

Today State Auditor Shad White announced Special Agents from his office have arrested Harrison County Assistant Tax Collector Denise Gill after she was indicted on four counts of submitting false statements to defraud the government by a grand jury assembled…

2019 Schutt Sports NFA National Championship

More than 120 teams from 18 different states made their way to the Gulfport Sportsplex for the 2019 Schutt Sports National Fastpitch Championship. This inaugural event features fastpitch softball for ages 18 and under. There is something for all the…

Online registration begins for Biloxi Public Schools

Right now, the grounds are empty at Biloxi Junior High School, but next week, students, new and current, will fill the hallways as they prepare for the 2019-2020 school year. Online registration for Biloxi Public Schools began on their website…

Sand cleanup on Highway 90

With all of the wind Barry brought into our Coast this weekend, you have probably noticed how those winds pushed a good amount of sand onto Highway 90. The Mississippi Department of Transportation is always tasked with the process of…

Red Cross efforts in Southeast Mississippi

Over the weekend, the Coast felt impacts of Tropical Storm Barry. The hardest hit areas with high winds and flooding include Hancock, Forrest, and Jones counties. The Southeast Mississippi Red Cross chapter worked around the clock to lend a helping…

MS Air National Guard members volunteer at local schools

Members of the Mississippi Air National Guard took on a special mission as the weekend began. Around 15 volunteers from the Combat Readiness Training Center in Gulfport deployed Friday to three Harrison County schools for various projects. At Crossroads Elementary…

Remembering Emily Goss

It’s a heartbreaking loss for the community. On Friday, 17-year-old Emily Goss died in a car crash. Emily Goss was loved deeply by her friends and family. She was going into her senior year at Hancock High School and was…

Arrested for felony shoplifting

A Biloxi woman is behind bars, charged with felony shoplifting. Biloxi police arrested 22-year-old Essence Nellie Mae Williams after a shoplifting complaint at the Edgewater Mall on Beach Boulevard. Police say Williams went into the business and stole items worth…

Beach cleanup after Barry

Sand Beach Authority was up bright and early to clear the beaches from what was left behind after Barry. They started the cleanup process at Henderson Point in Pass Christian and once they are done there they will work their…

Second annual Cornhole Tournament

Cornhole enthusiasts and animal lovers gathered in Pascagoula for a good cause. The Jackson County Animal Shelter hosted its second annual Cornhole Tournament at the Elks Lodge to raise money for the shelter. Teams registered for the tournament and competed…