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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…

Music for Willow

Tonight, come together in song to benefit a little girl. Willow Olsen suffers from multiple sulfatase deficiency, one of the rarest diseases in the world. Greg Everhart and Sunshine Travel will be spreading a little sunshine in her life, hosting…

Suspects wanted in connection with bike theft

The Biloxi Police Department needs help finding two people who allegedly stole a $300 Schwinn mountain bike in the 800 block of Bayview Avenue. Police say the white man and woman allegedly stole the bike on February 10th just before…

Taste of Jackson County

It was all about food, fun, and fundraising in Moss Point tonight for the 11th annual Taste of Jackson County. Eighteen Coast restaurants like Brady’s Steak and Seafood, The Shed BBQ, and Tara’s Kitchen featured a variety of food and…

Hancock County earns Work Ready Community Accreditation

Hancock County is the first coastal county to earn the Work Ready Community Accreditation from the ACT Company. For two years, the Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission teamed with school districts and board of supervisors to earn the Work…

West Harrison student plays at Carnegie Hall

A West Harrison High School student has the opportunity of a lifetime, the chance to play at the world famous Sydney Opera House in Australia following his recent performance at Carnegie Hall. They say that music can be a sanctuary…

NCBC testing for water contamination

The Naval Construction Battalion Center is asking permission from property owners near the base to test their private drinking water for contamination. This testing will only affect those living within a mile distance of the base and that use water…

Gulfport Amnesty Program

The City of Gulfport is joining the list of cities on the Coast this year offering an amnesty program. The program gives a chance for anyone to clear warrants or fines without the chance of being arrested. The program runs…

Cracking down on crime in Moss Point

Violent crimes have been on the rise in Moss Point, but local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies are stepping in to put a stop to it. Moss Point Police Chief Brandon Ashley said, “I live in the City of…