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2019 Thunder over the Sound: Air and Space Show

There’s plenty of time to brace yourself and prepare for yet another magnificent air show here on the Coast. Keesler Air Force Base and the City of Biloxi are preparing for the 2019 Thunder over the Sound: Air and Space…

Wings of Freedom Tour

The Wings of Freedom Tour is a tour to honor the sacrifices made by our veterans who allow us to enjoy our freedom. With more than 2,900 airport visits across the country, Gulfport-Biloxi International was next on their list. It’s…

Gulfport Amnesty Program

Now until April 1st, the City of Gulfport is offering a chance to clear old fines through its amnesty program. Anyone with old fines or certain warrants with the Gulfport Municipal Court can pay their balance in full with cash…

Gautier Amnesty Program

The City of Gautier is offering a ‘get out of jail free’ pass for those who are willing to pay old fines in the month of March. Starting Friday, March 1st if you pay the balance in full with cash,…

Krewe of Barkloxi Parade

Wanting to find a way to help out the Humane Society of South Mississippi, the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce developed the Krewe of Barkloxi. Three years later, the pawrade has raised thousands of dollars for the animal shelter. Music, beads,…

Margaritaville Resort hosted nacho eating contest fundraiser

Over the weekend, the Margaritaville Resort in Biloxi had an interesting way to raise money for charity. The resort hosted a nacho eating contest with all proceeds benefiting the Biloxi chapter of the Tunnel to Towers charity. Eight contestants had…

Monster Jam at the Coast Coliseum

It was a busy weekend at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum with Monster Jam on the Coast. Lines were out the door all weekend for the biggest monster truck tour in the country. Monster Jam took center stage on Saturday and…

Suspect wanted in Gautier bank robbery

On Saturday, February 23, 2019, Gautier Police Officers responded to the Navigator Federal Credit Union, located at 1850 Highway 90, in reference to a robbery. Officers learned that an unknown white male entered the bank and provided a note demanding…

Mobile home fire in Harrison County

The Harrison County Fire Service, along with other fire crews, responded to a mobile home fire last around 11 p.m. The fire destroyed a home off of Mobile Street and Canal Road in Harrison County that was being renovated. No…

Gulfport man wanted for murder

A Gulfport man is wanted for murder. Police are looking for 44-year-old Eli Martinez Medina. He is accused of assaulting and killing a man last night in Gulfport. The victim, who has been identified as Frederick Plummer, was found in…

Bomb Threat

   .                                                                         On February 24, 2019, at approximately 8:15 pm, the Gulfport Police responded to the 9400 block  Highway 49 to investigate a Bomb Threat. Upon arrival, officers located a suspicious bag near the entrance of the building. The Biloxi Bomb Squad…

Homicide- 2300 block of 26th Avenue

   .                                                                         On February 24, 2019, at approximately 6:24 pm, the Gulfport Police responded to the 2300 block  26th Avenue to investigate an assault. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased male in the wooded area west of 26th Avenue. Initial…

Margaritaville Mixology Class

It’s ‘National Margarita Day’ so hopefully you found that lost shaker of salt and enjoyed a nice glass or two of the refreshing cocktail. Margaritaville in Biloxi celebrated by teaching people how to make Jimmy Buffet’s signature drink for free.…

Special Needs Mardi Gras Ball

With all of the Mardi Gras parades and balls taking shape on the Coast, there’s one that stands out above them all, guaranteed to put a smile on your face. The Special Needs Mardi Gras Ball took place at the…

Monster Jam coming to the Coliseum

Get ready for a wild ride! Monster Jam is invading the Coast Coliseum this weekend. Unexpected, unscripted, and unforgettable: Monster Jam takes center stage at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum on Saturday at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. and on Sunday…

Music for Willow

Tonight, the Gulf Coast community came together to support one little girl with a rare disease and others like her. Tonight, the community came together to raise money and awareness for one little girl and the movement she started. Event…

‘Inspire our Children to Believe, Achieve, and Succeed’ event

The Gulfport branch of the NAACP decided to inspire our children to believe, achieve, and succeed at their annual Black History program. The youth headlined this year’s event with songs, readings, speeches, and expressing the importance of African-American history. Moss…

Chandeleur Brewing Company releases King Cake Ale

The Chandeleur Brewing Company seems to be in the Mardi Gras spirit with the release of their new king cake ale. A kickoff release party is underway to celebrate the beer and the Mardi Gras season. This is a basic…

Dealing with pollen and allergies

If you haven’t noticed already, allergy season is back again and for the second year in a row it came early. According to allergist Mark Murray, allergy season started a lot earlier in South Mississippi due to our mild winter.…

Career day at North Gulfport Middle School

It was an exciting day for students at North Gulfport Middle School. The seventh and eighth graders had the chance to listen to police officers, business owners, fire fighters, EMTs, and many other representatives from different career fields for the…

Ingalls delivers ship to the Navy

Ingalls Shipbuilding is celebrating the completion of their newest guided missile destroyers. The Paul Ignatius was transferred into the custody of the U.S. Navy today. “What do you today matters” that statement is echoed throughout the Ingalls Shipyard, reminding employees…

Music for Willow

Music for Willow is kicking off tonight in Biloxi to benefit a little girl who suffers from one of the rarest diseases in the world: MSD. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini has more.

New veteran care facility announced

This morning, Stacey Pickering, director of the Mississippi Veterans Affairs Board, made a big announcement regarding long term care for veterans. He announced a new care facility for veterans that will be located at Tradition. According to Pickering, there are…