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Short term rental workshop in Biloxi

The City of Biloxi will host a short term rental workshop at City Hall on Tuesday that is open to the public. The Biloxi Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider some changes to the current short term rental…

Highlighting legislative successes in Pascagoula

The City of Pascagoula is celebrating a number of legislative successes. Some of these will hopefully boost the city’s economy and tourism. Senate Bill 3049 will provide the Pascagoula Redevelopment Authority with $650,000 to continue its work to offer assistance…

Body identified as missing Pascagoula man

The decomposed body of a missing Pascagoula man that was found in a wooded area of Moss Point on April 13th has now been identified. Jackson County Deputy Coroner Carole Fagan identified the body as 26-year-old Shawn Martin based on…

New Life Disaster Relief seeking donations

Ever since enduring Hurricane Katrina, the people at New Life Disaster Relief have been helping those affected by disaster. Now, they need your help. They are making a trip next week to respond to the tornadoes that hit Monroe County.…

Free lunch during Spring Break

It is spring break for students on the Coast and the ‘Extend-a-Hand, Help-a-Friend Foundation’ wants to give Gaston Point and surrounding communities free lunch throughout the rest of the week. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., kids can go to…

Scarlet Pearl is going green

In honor of Earth Day, Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort is launching a new environmentally friendly initiative that they hope will spark a change. The Scarlet Pearl is going green to help the environment. Hotel, Food, and Beverage Vice President Roy…

Plastics affecting local sea life

The Gulf of Mexico is one of the area’s most beneficial resources. It is important that we take good care of it. Enough plastic is thrown away each year to circle the Earth four times. A lot of that plastic…

Earth Day 2019

Save the bees, plant some trees, clean the seas, love the Earth. It’s Earth Day. Two local environmentalists stopped by today to spread the word on preserving this great planet.

Suspect wanted for string of burglaries in Harrison County

Harrison County authorities are looking for a person regarding a string of burglaries in the Woolmarket area. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, on March 21st, deputies responded to three burglaries in Woolmarket. On March 25th, deputies responded to two burglaries…

Health officials investigate measles exposure in Hattiesburg

A measles outbreak in the United States shows no sign of slowing down. On Friday, state health officials began an investigation into the first case of the 2019 measles outbreak here in Mississippi. The exposure came from an out-of-state traveler…

Body art exhibit proceeds donated to St. Jude’s

A local fashion designer found an interesting way to raise money for charity. Reginald Robinson hosted his first Body Art Exhibit at the Hyatt Place Biloxi. More than ten models were there to showcase body art. Robinson tells News 25…

Easter Extravaganza

The Second Liners Mardi Gras Club of Biloxi hosted their annual Easter Extravaganza yesterday at John Henry Beck Park. Easter egg hunts, food, games, and balloon animals were just some of the many fun things on hand for the annual…

Unsafe work environment claims at Keesler Air Force Base

Choosing to serve in the military is one of the most courageous things you can do. After serving in active duty, Larry McDonald began fabrication work at the Keesler Air Force Base. Since then, his life has been flipped upside…

Local boy becomes honorary garbage man

A mother was overcome with emotion and joy when Waste Pro workers surprised her son, Cane, with a certificate to become an honorary garbage man. He also got a certificate and some new Waste Pro gear. It was the least…

Water Water Invitational

With the weather we had yesterday, it was only fitting a spring pop up exhibit invitational at the Walter Anderson Museum of Art in Ocean Springs was all about appreciation of land and water. The Water Water Invitational included 50…

Easter Eggstravaganza

With Easter being this Sunday, there are a bunch of activities for the kids to get into on the Coast. Head over to John Henry Beck Park for the annual Easter Eggstravaganza! Just like every year, this event will have…

Easter Egg Hunt at Beauvoir

Beauvoir is calling all kids of the Coast for their Easter Egg Hunt this weekend. The sixth annual event starts tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. with the ages one through four group. Following the little ones, ages five through seven…

Stations of the Cross

For some parishioners on the Coast, they’re starting their Easter weekend honoring the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The Cathedral of the Nativity hosted the Stations of the Cross to start their Holy Weekend. Parishioners filled the Cathedral of the Nativity…

Mississippi college tuition increase

Mississippi’s eight public universities plan to raise tuition by an average of four percent by fall. For the first time, the average cost for a full year of tuition and mandatory fees in Mississippi will exceed $8,000. The College Board…

Local Vietnam veteran in desperate need of help

In Pass Christian, resident John Trapagnia served our nation as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. Now, this man who has given so much to our country needs our help. John, who goes by Jack now, is 70-years-old living with three…

FCC approves C Spire request for WXXV in Diamondhead

Good news for residents in Diamondhead. They can now choose to make WXXV their primary news, sports, and weather station instead of TV markets in New Orleans. The FCC approved a petition on behalf of C Spire since the city…

Health Officials Investigate Measles Exposure in Mississippi

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is investigating measles exposure in Mississippi from an out-of-state traveler. The exposure happened at various locations from April 9-11. “We are conducting a thorough investigation of the contacts we know this individual made…