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Arrest made in armed robbery at 'Up in Smoke’

Gulfport police, along with several other agencies, made an arrest in connection with an armed robbery at the Up in Smoke Store on 25th avenue. The robbery occurred on July 3rd. Thirty-nine year-old Kelly Akins of Houston, Texas and 32-year-old…

Armed Robbery *UPDATE* (Arrest Warrants)

.                                                                                         The investigation into the armed robbery which occurred on July 3, 2019, at the Up in Smoke store located in the 2900 block of 25th Avenue, has led to arrest warrants for 39 year old Kelly Wayne…

15th annual Martini Shakedown

It is time to help Make-A-Wish with the 15th annual Martini Shakedown. It’s being described as a ‘can’t-miss event’ that’s bigger and better. This year’s event will include a silent auction, food and some of the best martinis and live…

Gulf Coast Marathon ‘Halfway to Go’ Party

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon ‘Halfway to Go’ Party kicked off Monday night at Murky Waters in Gulfport. The event was free and open to the public and included food, drinks, live music, as well as a fun run. The…

Huntington Ingalls awards 89 scholarships

Huntington Ingalls Industries announced today it awarded 89 new scholarships for the 2019-2020 school year. The scholarship fund also renewed 89 previous scholarships. Since the fund began four years ago, more than 500 scholarships have been awarded or renewed for…

Fisherman tries to clear up confusion about local seafood

The blue-green harmful algal bloom has hit the Coast hard and local businesses are feeling the effects. All beaches in the state of Mississippi are closed due to the toxic algae, but that doesn’t mean local fishermen have taken time…

The Great Southern Club fights to stay open

The Great Southern Golf Club on Highway 90 has been open since 1908 and they recently filed for bankruptcy. Now, the state’s oldest golf course is attempting to restructure the debt they’ve accumulated since Hurricane Katrina destroyed the property in…

Saenger Theater in Biloxi remains untouched

Three Saenger Theaters within driving distance have been renovated, but the one in South Mississippi is dark with a leaky roof and safety hazards. Our media partner, the Sun Herald, reports that millions of dollars have been spent to renovate…

East Biloxi Convention Center study shows feasibility

A new non-traditional convention center in East Biloxi is on the mind of the mayor and other city leaders. The East Biloxi Convention Center has been described as a world-class, waterfront, mixed-use convention center and retail project. The city recently…

Harrison County prepares for bad weather

With the possibility of a named storm making landfall sometime this weekend, Harrison County has begun preparing. The Harrison County Emergency Management Agency is keeping a close eye on the non-tropical system that is making its way into the Gulf.…

Freshwater impacts on local fishermen

The effects of the freshwater in the Gulf are having a large and lasting impact on local fishermen. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini has more.

Wanted for larceny

Biloxi police needs help in identifying an alleged larceny suspect. The suspect stole a cell phone valued at about $500 at the IP Casino on June 10th. The suspect is described as a white male wearing a white baseball cap,…

Gulf Coast Marathon Halfway to Go Party

We are officially at the halfway point for the fourth annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon and what better way to get folks excited about the big event than to throw a party. News 25’s Victoria Bailey is on hand with…

Coastfest Car Show at Beauvoir

Car enthusiasts of all kinds gathered at a historical site this weekend to showcase their rides. The second annual Beauvoir Coastfest Car Show was held on Saturday. Cars and trucks of all ages lined the trees on Beauvoir’s property for…

Mississippi Mercantile Company events in Gulfport

One area business is winding down following the holiday weekend, but there’s much more in the works for this month. Mississippi Mercantile Company partners with vendors to sell handcrafted and vintage home furnishings and décor. The store is open from…

Back Bay Fireworks Show

Independence Day may be over, but that didn’t stop people from enjoying some weekend fireworks. The Scarlet Pearl and IP Casino teamed up to present the Back Bay Fireworks Show on Saturday night. Fireworks placed on three barges set up…

World Cup Championship betting

People on the Coast favored the U.S. Women’s National Team when it came to betting on the World Cup Championship game. Betting for the championship game opened shortly after the U.S. defeated England in the semifinal round on July 2nd…

Huge surprise for two brave step-sisters

It’s a celebration fit for a queen -- or more like two princesses. Tonight, the Pink Heart Funds organization honors two brave sisters as they embarked on the journey of their lives, battling bone cancer. Thirteen-year-old step-sisters Natalie Harvey and…

Fundraiser for Zae Crain’s family

Many people are mourning the loss of former Gulfport High football player Zae Crain, but his mother has been hit with tragedy twice within a few days. Zae’s mother, Latoya, lost her son and her brother within the same week.…