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New infrastructure and residential homes in Gautier

In addition to the development of the town commons project, Gautier residents will see some more infrastructure in the near future. Gautier Mayor Phil Torjusen discussed Ingalls and V.T. Halter getting new contracts which would bring in more jobs and…

Honoring family on Memorial Day

For widows like Mrs. Sarah Primus Memorial Day is always spent with her husband. Gunnery Sergeant Roscoe Primus served his country in the Marine Corps during World War II, the Korean War, and in Vietnam. He retired from the service…

Honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice

They all give some, but some give all. Every year on this day, people gather at the Biloxi National Cemetery to honor those who gave their lives, both abroad and at home, in service to our country. Memorial Day is…

St. Clare’s Seafood Festival

A popular Memorial Day Weekend tradition brought seafood lovers to Waveland. The annual St. Clare's Seafood Festival brought in crowds from across the Coast. Added for this year’s festival was a car show, bringing in participants from around the state.…

Go-Ruck Challenge in honor of Officer McKeithen

The Margaritaville Resort in Biloxi challenged the community to compete in a ‘Go-Ruck Challenge’ to benefit fallen Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. The community responded with hundreds of participants lining Highway 90 to march to the lighthouse for Officer McKeithen.…

Conference USA Turnout at MGM Park

The continued success of Southern Miss at the Conference USA Tournament has certainly helped the turnout of the event. After rain dampened the tournament last year, the Conference USA Tournament bounced back this season with an estimated $25 million brought…

Not missing a second

Being over 7,000 miles away didn’t stop one Coast father from being a part of his son’s high school graduation. With a little help from the Harrison County School District, Major Thomas Klerk was able to watch his son graduate.…

End of School Summer Party

A fiesta celebrating the end of the school year kicked off tonight at the Donal Snyder Community Center. For more than seven years, Biloxi Parks and Rec has been putting on this end of school summer party. It’s a party…

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…