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Reunion at the Union

It’s a party in downtown Biloxi tonight celebrating the completion of a milestone for the city. The city, along with Merit Health Biloxi, will formally mark the reopening of Howard Avenue with a ‘Reunion at the Union.’ News 25’s Victoria…

Remembering Peyton Henson on graduation night

‘Pomp and Circumstance’ will be ringing throughout the Coast tonight as many high school seniors will be receiving their diplomas. Peyton Henson, the Long Beach senior whose body was recovered by authorities last night, was set to walk across the…

Students lend a hand during community cleanup

Over at DeLisle Elementary, students were taking part in their annual field day, but some students decided to forgo the fun to lend a helping hand. Dressed in full field day attire, a group of students walked across the street…

Waste Management Community Cleanup Project

Officials at Waste Management are no strangers to picking up trash, but this morning they picked up their garbage grabbers for a good cause. Waste Management employees spent the morning at a vacant lot located near the intersection of Cuevas…

Arrested for aggravated assault

The Biloxi Police Department arrested 32-year-old Oshea Montrell Odom for two counts of aggravated assault. According to Biloxi police, his warrant was issued as a result of an investigation of a shooting on the 800 block of Bayview Avenue back…

Dedication of Wiggins Police Station

It was a special day in the City of Wiggins as people gathered to dedicate the newly renovated police station. After five years of displacement, the Wiggins Police Department is back under one roof. The department evacuated the station due…

A sense of justice for Trevues Martin

The family of Trevues Martin feels a sense of justice today after the two day murder trial of DeAndre Ball ended with a guilty verdict. Ball has been convicted of first-degree murder and has been sentenced to life in prison.…

‘Reunion at the Union’ in Biloxi

Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich’s vision of returning Howard Avenue to all its former glory has been complete for a few months, but now it’s time to celebrate. Tomorrow, the city and Merit Health Biloxi will formerly mark the reopening of…

Academic Signing Day at D’Iberville High School

D’Iberville High School invited everyone to ‘The Greatest Show’ for their annual Academic Signing Day event. This event showcased 144 senior students as they signed their academic scholarships and military commitments. Teachers and students participated in ‘The Greatest Show’ as…

One year anniversary of sports gambling ruling

It was a little over a year ago when the Supreme Court ruled in favor of sports gambling to be decided at the state level. That ruling would pave the way for Coast casinos to open their sports books. Sportsbook…

Mark Baker running for attorney general

After the election in November, Mississippi will have a new attorney general for the first time in 16 years. Current Attorney General Jim Hood is running for governor this year. Four candidates are running for attorney general, three are Republicans…

Biloxi’s annual Fallen Officer Ceremony

This morning, the Biloxi Police Department honored their brothers in blue who have been killed in the line of duty. Five flags with five names of fallen officers across them hung over the Lopez-Quave Public Safety Center during Biloxi’s annual…

Wiggins Police Station dedication ceremony

It’s an exciting day for the City of Wiggins as the community hosts a dedication ceremony for the Wiggins Police Station. It’s National Police Week and the city is also honoring the memory of fallen Biloxi Officer Robert McKeithen. News…

Jury convicts DeAndre Ball of first-degree murder

The family of Trevues Martin feels a sense of justice today after the two day murder trial of DeAndre Ball ended with a guilty verdict. Ball has been convicted of first-degree murder and has been sentenced to life in prison.…

Possible drowning in Wolf River

Authorities were called out to the Bells Ferry Bridge near the Wolf River following reports of a possible drowning. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson says they are currently searching for the victim. This is a developing story and we will…

MDWFP celebrates National Fishing and Boating Week

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) wants you to mark your calendar for National Fishing and Boating Week June 1 - 9, a national celebration of fishing and boating. June 1st and 2nd are designated as “Free…

Arrested on charge of auto burglary

The Biloxi Police Department arrested 54-year-old Dickie Douglas Waltman Jr. of Gulfport on a charge of auto burglary. Waltman’s arrest was the result of an investigation into the reported burglary of an auto that occurred in the 700 block of…

Blessing of the Fleet poster unveiling

The 90th annual Blessing of the Fleet is just a few weeks away and they are celebrating a huge milestone. Biloxi’s Blessing of the Fleet is celebrating 90 years of shrimping heritage on the Coast. This year’s Blessing will happen…

Annual Mississippi Coastal Trauma Symposium

Today, more than 450 first responders from around the state gathered together on the Coast for the 18th annual trauma symposium. This year, the event focused on pediatric trauma. The National Institute of Health recognized Mississippi for having the best…

The Blind Tiger holds fundraiser for Officer McKeithen’s family

To honor the memory of fallen Officer Robert McKeithen the Blind Tiger in Biloxi hosted a fundraiser for the McKeithen family. Donations have been collected at baseball games and other events across the Coast for the Official Robert McKeithen Family…