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Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon

On June 14, 2019, the Bay St. Louis Police Department arrested 51-year-old Michael Tracy Ratchford Jr. of Bay St. Louis and charged him with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Ratchford was also charged with one count of…

“Spirits at Beauvoir"

Interested in finding the paranormal? Then look no further than Beauvoir in Biloxi. Tomorrow night, Beauvoir will be holding their monthly ‘Spirits at Beauvoir” event. All eyes are on you this weekend in the Jefferson Davis house at Beauvoir. Are…

U.S. Army celebrates birthday

The U.S. Army hit a big milestone today and members of the branch on the Gulf Coast are celebrating. Remembrance. Celebration. Life. Those are the values being put on display by members of the U.S. Army as they celebrate the…

Missing Hancock County man found after two days

After more than two days a missing man from Hancock County has been found alive. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department, Hancock Search and Rescue, Hancock EMA, and Bayside Fire Department, alongside Gulf Coast Search and Rescue and Harrison County Fire…

Cancer Survivor Day

Cancer is something that can touch people in different ways, so honoring those that are survivors is very important. That’s why ever since 2016, Singing River Health Systems has held their Cancer Survivor Day. It is a day all about…

Freedom Festival in Jackson County

We are just one day away from the first ever Jackson County Freedom Festival. Thanks to the organization CORE, a celebration in honor of Juneteenth will be held Saturday, June 15th at the Gautier City Park from 12 to 4…

Gulfport shooting suspect pleads guilty

A capital murder suspect accused of shooting a Gulfport teenager then fleeing to New Mexico appeared in court this morning. D’Juan Holloway is charged with capital murder for shooting Ray Howze outside a Gulfport convenience store in 2015. He was…

Woman fatally hit by car on Highway 49 in Gulfport

Gulfport police are investigating a pedestrian accident that left one woman dead early this morning. According to Gulfport police, the accident happened on the 12,000th block of Highway 49 at around 1:15 a.m. Investigations revealed the victim, a 40-year-old Gulfport…

Get Your Free Ticket to Ride on CTA's Try Transit Day

News 25 Today Anchor Jaylon Morris catches up with Coast Transit Authority Director Kevin Coggin to get the rundown for us on the upcoming Try Transit Day, a day where you can catch a ride with the Coast Transit Authority…

Top 10 Gifts on Mississippi Dads' Wish List for Father's Day

What does good, ol' dad want for Father's Day besides his children's love and affection? Well, if he lives in Mississippi, anything related to shooting sports. That's right. Academy Sports and Outdoors conducted a survey for each state, and here are…

Access to Justice Commission Honors Rep. David Baria

Mississippi Representative David Baria is being honored for his work with the Access to Justice Commission. Earlier this week, the Commission honored Baria for his four-and-a-half years of service on the Mississippi Access to Justice Commission. Baria's term on the…

Wicker, Palazzo Appeal to U.S. Secretary of Commerce

United States Senator Roger Wicker and United States Congressman Steven Palazzo have sent a letter to Wilbur Ross, the United States Secretary of Commerce, supporting Governor Phil Bryant's request for a federal fisheries disaster declaration related to the openings of…

JoJo the Kangaroo update: vet says JoJo looks healthy

We’ve been keeping you up to date with the Coast’s favorite kangaroo and today we have some more good news to report about JoJo the Kangaroo. JoJo had his second veterinary appointment today and his owner, Cody Breland, said he…

Mississippi Center for Autism receives donation

The Mississippi Center for Autism has been helping people on the Coast since 2005. Today, they received a little bit of help from a local bank. Merchant & Marine Bank presented a $1,400 check to the Mississippi Center for Autism…

Coast mayors discuss water impacts in Washington, D.C.

Five Coast mayors are in Washington today to discuss the impacts to our Mississippi Sound caused by the reopening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway. Mayor FoFo Gilich of Biloxi, Pascagoula Mayor Dane Maxwell, Waveland Mayor Mike Smith, Long Beach Mayor…

Attorney General Jim Hood addresses Bonnet Carre Spillway

Following Governor Phil Bryant’s disaster declaration, another Mississippi politician is addressing the impact of the opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway. Today, Attorney General Jim Hood was in Biloxi to discuss what’s next for our lawmakers. IMMS President Dr. Moby…

Biloxi man arrested for felony DUI

Seventy-one year-old Joseph Staehling Jr. is behind bars for felony DUI. Biloxi police say a warrant was issued back in April where Staehling was charged with misdemeanor DUI. Further investigation revealed he had two previous DUI convictions within a five…

One man arrested after car chase in Biloxi

A police chase that started in Biloxi this afternoon led to one man being arrested in Gulfport. It happened after police attempted to perform a traffic stop on 45-year-old Norman Bradley from Pass Christian. The chase began when Bradley refused…

Police identify Circle-K shooting victim

Police have identified the man who was shot at the Circle K gas station in Gulfport and driven around for at least an hour before being pronounced dead at a hospital. Lamar County Deputy Coroner Blake Matherne identified the victim…