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Gulf Coast Big Rig Truck Show

The Gulf Coast Big Rig Truck Show is making its return to the Coast this weekend. The truck show rolls into the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center tomorrow from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will feature dozens…

Black Tie and Blue Jeans Gala

It’s time for the 11th annual Black Tie and Blue Jeans Gala. This event honors ten accomplished and influential mentors of the Mississippi Gulf Coast with the Forever Young Awards. Doors open at 6:30 with the program beginning at 7.…

Music on the Lawn at Gautier City Hall

For the third year in a row, Gautier is hosting ‘Music on the Lawn’ at City Hall on Saturday. Gautier Mayor Phil Torjusen tells News 25 coordinators will partner up with those involved in this year’s Mississippi Songwriters Festival. The…

Inaugural Robotics Camp at West Harrison High

Robots and engineers in the making were at West Harrison High School this morning for their first ever Robotics Camp. This week and next, students from around the district have the chance to attend the free camp, all in hopes…

Litter for Lattes: beautification program in Ocean Springs

‘Litter for Lattes’ is an idea created by the District Coffee Company and the City of Ocean Springs to reward those who pick up trash in the city with free coffee. The District Coffee Company Owner Megan Miller got the…

‘Embrace the Coast’ campaign starting in 2020

Next year, all five Gulf Coast states will be learning to ‘embrace the Coast’ for a one–of-a kind campaign. This morning at the Gulfport Connection breakfast, Gulf of Mexico Alliance Director Laura Bowie broke down for those attending just how…

Gulfport Man Gets 30 Years for Death of a Homeless Man

A 33-year-old Gulfport man will serve 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to the murder of a homeless man. James Christopher Woodard entered his plea to a charge of second degree murder in the 2017 death of another homeless…

Bay St. Louis Deemed Best Hidden Gem in Mississippi

Bay St. Louis's rebuilding efforts since Katrina are certainly paying off as the city continues to grow and launch new projects. In fact, according to Yahoo, this cozy coastal town has been named the best hidden gem destination in Mississippi.…

Wicker, Hyde-Smith support confirmation of Ozerden

Today, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith recommended the confirmation of U.S. District Court Judge Sul Ozerden of Gulfport to serve on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the fifth circuit. Wicker and Hyde-Smith introduced Ozerden at a…

Retired Seabee’s final wish

Many people worry about how they’ll be remembered when they pass away. For Retired Seabee Sam Bass, he wants to be remembered by his peers. Bass died on July 13th at 88 one of his last wishes was to have…

Early Childhood Academy Ribbon Cutting

Local leaders and members of the early childhood community gathered today to mark the opening of a new facility. The Early Childhood Academy on MGCCC’s Jefferson Davis campus helps those in the early childhood field prepare children as they get…

Coast Life Back to School Drive

In an effort to help students on the Coast get geared up for school, one local organization is giving them a head start by providing the necessities for heading back. Coast Life, which stands for ‘Can Overcome Any Stereotypes,’ is…

Gautier Senior Center Fish Fry

The Gautier Senior Center welcomed new members today with their annual Fish Fry. Music, games, and fish welcomed visitors for lunch and an opportunity to learn more about what the senior center has to offer. The Gautier Senior Center holds…

Gautier High Band prepares for season

As high school football season inches closer, local high school bands are beginning preparations for their season. The Gautier High Band is in the middle of their band camp as they get ready for the start of football season. A…

Groundbreaking at Championship Field in Pascagoula

It was an exciting day for the City of Pascagoula as officials broke ground at Championship Field. The construction for the new municipal ballfields is on schedule and today they broke ground on field No. 7. There are a total…

Softball tournament’s effects on tourism

A softball tournament taking place in Gulfport has people from across the country visiting the Mississippi Coast this week. National Fastpitch Alliance’s inaugural National Championship at the Gulfport Sportsplex has brought around 112 teams from 20 different states to Gulfport…

Barry and the Spillway: Looking into the impact on marine life

With the delayed closing of the Bonnet Carre Spillway, things are not looking bright for Mississippi Sound marine life. According to the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport, 133 dolphins and 179 sea turtles are dead so far this…

Two arrested in connection with deadly shooting in Gautier

Two people are behind bars in connection with the shooting death of 38-year-old Courtney Todd. Gautier police arrested 23-year-old Jamyrian Quinn for murder and 25-year-old Parish Raper for accessory after the fact in the murder. Both suspects were taken into…