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Hilton Garden Inn now open on Hwy 90 in Biloxi

Just in time for Memorial Day Weekend, the long-awaited Hilton Garden Inn in Biloxi has opened their doors for business. This new hotel is complete with one hundred rooms and suites located near downtown Biloxi on Highway 90. Some of…

Whataburger Fundraiser for the Salvation Army

What a deal at Whataburger! The popular restaurant is paying it forward and helping out the Salvation Army in Mississippi. For the next three weeks, just a one dollar donation can get you a coupon for a free Whataburger with…

16th annual Oxford Film Fest

The 16th annual Oxford Film Festival is well underway. It’s happening at the Greenhouse on Porter in Ocean Springs. The weekend long event features a different live musical performance every day at 5 p.m. then the film starts at 7:30…

Community crawfish boil and cook-off at Climb CDC

With crawfish season in full swing, what better way to raise money for a good cause than a community crawfish boil? The Climb CDC of Gulfport hosted their first boil and cook-off to help raise money for their organization. You…

Memorial Day Blowout underway at Gulfport Dragway

Bikers from across the country are joining up on the Gulf Coast this weekend for the 37th annual Memorial Day Blowout. The blowout started today and goes on until Monday and features bike races, bike shows, a flea market, and…

Red snapper season opens

Anglers across the country are hitting the water for red snapper season opening today. Private, recreational anglers and state-for-hire vessels kicked the season off at 12:01 this morning. There are a few things to keep in mind while out on…

Cleaning up the Mississippi Sound

Mississippi State University, Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United, and Mississippi Coalition for Vietnamese American Fisher Folks and Families have partnered together to clean up the Mississippi Sound. Marine debris and derelict crab traps are a growing issue for local fisherman here…

Oxford Film Festival kicks off in Ocean Springs

It’s a night of cinema in Ocean Springs as the Oxford Film Festival gets underway. This event is showcasing some of the best student films of the year. News 25’s Victoria Bailey is at the Greenhouse on Porter with more.

Wear Blue: Run to Remember

This morning about 50 people laced up their running shoes, put on blue shirts and hit the beach in Biloxi to run or walk two miles during the annual ‘Wear Blue: Run to Remember.” Each year before Memorial Day officials…

MDMR accepting proposals for GOMESA

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is giving South Mississippi residents a say in the projects that may receive funding from the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act. MDMR will be accepting proposals for potential GOMESA funded projects. Proposals are…

Arrested for statutory rape

The Biloxi Police Department arrested one man today for statutory rape. Nineteen-year-old Darwin Robert Dubon Ibanez of Biloxi was issued a warrant as the result of an investigation into allegations made back in October 2018. Ibanez had engaged in sexual…

Mississippi Highway Patrol seeking applicants

Mississippi Highway Patrol is looking for those ready to pursue the call. It is time for the rare opportunity to become a state trooper. In order to apply you have to be at least 21-years-old with 60 college credit hours…

Cross-state remembrance bike ride for fallen first responders

‘Brotherhood Biker Clubs’ are stationed all over the country, comprised of first responders who bike to honor their fallen brothers. This week, the Gulf Coast’s very own Brotherhood Club started their first ride. For first responders, honor and respect are…

Deadly officer involved shooting in Pearl River County

Tense moments for a Pearl River County Sheriff’s deputy after exchanging fire with a man at a traffic stop. Earlier today, a deputy responded to a call about someone making suicidal threats and believed to be armed. Shortly after 3…

Grilling safety tips

Memorial Day Weekend is upon us. When grilling this holiday weekend, it is important to exercise caution. There are many tips you can use to have fun, but stay safe this weekend. First, grill outside and away from any structures.…

Ocean Springs Upper Elementary principal to retire

After nearly four decades in education, one local principal is retiring. Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School Principal Susan Dollar is saying goodbye to work and hello to retirement. “I’m going to miss so many great teachers that I have here.…

Third arrest made in St. Andrew’s Clubhouse shooting

A third teenager is behind bars in connection with a shooting that happened in Jackson County on May 11th that injured another teen. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says 19-year-old Devin Von Musterman of Gulfport is charged with three counts…