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Accident on Highway 49

Dense fog in the area caused problem for drivers this morning. An accident in the southbound lane of Highway 49 in Gulfport caused some traffic delays. The accident happened just before 8 at the intersection of Highway 49 and Duckworth…

Grand larceny arrest

This morning, Biloxi police arrested 37-year-old Homer Lee McClelland of Biloxi for grand larceny. Police say a warrant was issued after an investigation into the theft of a motor vehicle in the 200 block of Iberville Drive. He is being…

Gearing up for Mardi Gras

It’s the season of moon pies, beads, and all things purple, gold, and green. It’s Mardi Gras and local stores are seeing the impact. The carnival celebration season always has Coast resident ready for the Mardi Party. At the Mardi…

State of the Union watch party

In Gulfport, residents gathered at the Almanett Hotel and Bistro in downtown Gulfport to watch the State of the Union Address. Many members of the community, political officials, and NAACP members came together to hear what President Trump and Stacey…

Car vs. 18-wheeler accident on HWY 67

Two people were taken to a local hospital by American Medical Response after their car hit an 18-wheeler and was lodged under the truck on Hwy 67 and Shriners Blvd Monday night. Fire units from Harrison County Fire Services, D’Iberville…

AMBER ALERT UPDATE: Suspect in custody, child safe

A two-year-old is safe and her father is behind bars tonight following a homicide investigation at the Bandywood Apartments in Pascagoula. Joe Quincy McCord is accused of killing his estranged wife and kidnapping their two-year-old daughter. According to police in…

Black History Month Preview of Events

Several programs and events will take place on the Coast in honor of Black History Month. First Missionary Baptist Church of Biloxi will host a program on February 23rd, acknowledging local African-American leaders on the Coast. St. Paul United Methodist…

Prom dresses for $15 and under in Ocean Springs

It’s hard to believe, but prom season is right around the corner for many high school students. While this is an exciting time for most, it can create a financial burden for others. To help make sure no one has…

Budweiser Clydesdales come to the Coast

Budweiser beer lovers and horse fans can rejoice! The iconic brand is bringing their Clydesdales to the Coast. The Clydesdales will make their first stop tomorrow in Biloxi and then make their way to Gulfport Friday. The horses will make…

MGCCC adds $17 million STEM building in Jackson County

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Jackson County campus will soon feature a new $17 million facility. This afternoon, dozens gathered for the groundbreaking of the science, technology, engineering, and math building. The structure will be just under 100,000 square feet…

Keesler Air Force Base Technology Expo

A lot has changed over the past 20 years, but Keesler Air Force Base continues to hold its annual technology expo and today was no exception with the show going two decades strong. Keeping our nation and local community safe,…

Local woman celebrates 95th birthday

Today is a very special day for a woman raised on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Arleaner Washington celebrated her 95th birthday. The City of Gulfport not only said happy birthday, but they thanked Mrs. Washington for dedicating her life to…

State of the Union Address Watch Party

People from all over the Coast are extended an invitation for a State of the Union watch party. Things kick off at the Almanett Hotel and Bistro in downtown Gulfport. Tonight’s party will include the State of the Union address…

Missing Person: Robert ‘Bruce’ Hariel

The missing person case of a Perkinston man has been upgraded with authorities believing he may be in danger. According to our media partner the Sun Herald and Stone County Sheriff’s Captain Ray Boggs, Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers is now…

Clydesdales visiting the Coast

The world famous Budweiser Clydesdales are making a stop right here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Clydesdale horses will make their first appearance on Wednesday night starting at 5 p.m. in Biloxi. They will parade all the way from…

Community Development Block Grant

The Biloxi City Council plans to execute a sub-recipient agreement regarding the programs involved in the 2018 Community Development Block Grant. The grant helps provide services to low income individuals. The Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence, the Moore Community House,…

Waveland man arrested on several sex abuse charges

Seventy-four-old Harry Trest of Waveland is behind bars on several sex abuse charges. Trest was booked into the Hancock County Jail today on four counts of sexual battery, four counts of child molestation, and four counts of dissemination of sexually…

The Best and Worst of Super Bowl commercials

People wait for the Super Bowl all year long, some not for the game but for the commercials. The Focus Group out of Gulfport went through their annual routine of watching the best and the worst of what Super Bowl…

Sports betting was a hit during the Super Bowl

Super Bowl 53 was the first major sporting event for sportsbooks in a handful of states that opened after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a ban on sports betting back in May. Despite the New Orleans Saints not playing…

Singing for greater glory

He was a professional gambler and she was a showgirl, now she’s singing not for herself, but for greater glory and both are living their lives in line with a greater power. News 25’s Toni Miles takes us behind the…

Rebuilding Puerto Rico

Back in December, News 25 told you about a  local principal who was traveling to Puerto Rico to help rebuild a school. Now, he is back and sharing his life changing experience. Popp’s Ferry Elementary School Principal Todd Boucher was…