Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves kicks off campaign
Lt. Governor Tate Reeves visits the Coast today to kick off his 2019 GOP gubernatorial campaign. News 25’s Jaylon Morris has more.
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Even before Masters starts, back 9 on Sunday looms large
By MIKE ANTHONY As the old saying goes, The Masters doesn’t really begin until the second nine on Sunday.Through decades of thrilling finishes and memorable moments at Augusta National Golf Course, the vast majority of singular shots that have separated…
Pascagoula Ward 2 councilman election results
The votes are in for Pascagoula’s runoff election. Felix ‘FeFe’ Fornett will fill the ward 2 seat on Pascagoula’s City Council replacing Councilman George Wolverton, who passed away earlier this year. The unofficial results show Fornett received 204 votes while…
Man charged in Moss Point shooting death
A Moss Point man is in the Jackson County Adult Detention Center charged with murder in the shooting death of another man Tuesday night. Sheriff Mike Ezell says Dirk Lambert Jr. allegedly shot 50-year-old Noel Christopher Benson of Grand Bay,…
CASA of Hancock County hosts sixth annual Light of Hope
For six years, CASA has put on the Light of Hope event in order to promote awareness of child abuse prevention. This event in Hancock County featured the South Hancock Elementary Choir soothing the audience with songs like “We are…
Fire erupts on a shrimp boat in Gautier
A 60 foot shrimp boat went up in flames today in Gautier. “It’s going to be a complete loss unfortunately.” A devastating sight for all at Patilo’s Marina, the owner of a 60 foot shrimp boat was welding the bottom…
Shooting in Jackson County
Jackson County Sheriff’s Investigators are on the scene of a shooting that happened around 6:30 Tuesday evening on Independence Road in the Fort Lakes community. Sheriff Mike Ezell says a person is in custody being questioned, as well as witnesses.…
March Madness national championship game
This year’s NCAA Tournament has arguably been the most entertaining March Madness ever. It ended Monday with the national championship game. The Scarlet Pearl was one of many places to check out the big game between Virginia and Texas Tech.…
Blue ribbons to support Child Abuse Prevention
The City of Gulfport will be speckled in blue ribbons. That’s because the members of the South Mississippi Child Advocacy Center is putting boots on the ground to raise awareness of child abuse and what we can do to prevent…
Bringing more oysters to the Coast
Biloxi was once referred to as the ‘seafood capital of the world.’ Although those days are behind us, city officials and fishermen are now working together to bring back more marine life to the Mississippi Sound. When you think of…
Sentenced to 27 years for murder
After changing his mind this morning, a Gulfport man has pled guilty to second degree murder and sentenced to nearly 30 years in prison. Thirty-six year-old Willie Cenales was sentenced today to 27 years in prison without the possibility of…
CASA Light of Hope
In honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, CASA plans to spread awareness at the sixth annual Light of Hope community event. News 25’s Jaylon Morris has more.
Shrimping boat catches fire in Gautier
A 60 foot shrimp boat went up in flames while the owner was welding the bottom of it at Pitalo’s Marine in Gautier. More than 700 gallons of diesel fuel has leaked from the boat, some of it draining into…
Missing runaway Dangel Wills found
Missing runaway Juvenile Dangel Wills was located in Gulfport and returned to the custody of her father. The Biloxi Police Department requests that anyone with information regarding this incident or any other incidents to contact the Biloxi Police Department Criminal…
“Proud of You” Pep Rally at St. Martin North Elementary
Everyone needs to de-stress before a big test which is exactly what the third graders at St. Martin North Elementary did this morning. Students are gearing up to take the state test tomorrow that decides if they move to fourth…
Howard Avenue now open for use
Today, Downtown Biloxi looks a little different. Two years after a five year plan was laid out to revitalize the area, Howard Avenue is brand new and finally open to the public. Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich calls Howard Avenue…
Classroom vandalized at Woolmarket Elementary
Police are searching for a suspect after a Woolmarket Elementary School classroom was left trashed over the weekend. The classroom, which is used for an after school program, was discovered Monday destroyed with desks and school supplies thrown across the…
Biloxi Shuckers ‘Barks and Brews’ Night
Some four-legged Shuckers fans packed MGM Park tonight for the opening series against the Birmingham Barons. It’s called “Barks and Brews” where dogs can join their owners on the berm at MGM Park and even participate in a pregame dog…
Community event to support crime victims
This week kicks off National Crime Victims’ Rights Awareness Week. Today in Pascagoula, crime victims and residents came together to make the community safer. Pascagoula resident Jackie Davis said, “I feel that this event is important because it lets the…
Black Beach Weekend traffic plans for Gulfport
As Black Beach Weekend approaches, Gulfport Police Department released their plans if traffic becomes immobile. Traffic southbound on Cowan Road from Interstate 10 or entering Cowan Road from the west will be sent south to Pass Road. Traffic entering Cowan…
CASA’s Light of Hope
Throughout the month of April, CASA of Hancock County is bringing awareness and standing up for children who have been abused or neglected. With April being National Child Abuse Prevention Month, there are some events that you can take part…
Gulf Coast Rescue Mission celebrates Easter
The Easter holiday is less than two weeks away and the Gulf Coast Rescue Mission is setting the table for a feast and celebration with a seat at the table reserved just for you. Birds flutter around a simple nail…
New ‘off-leash’ dog friendly beach locations
Dog owners will soon be able to take their pups to a part of the Pascagoula Beach without a leash. The Pascagoula City Council recently voted to allow dogs to be off-leash on a multi-block stretch of its beach. Owners…
Harrison County school bond referendum update
In November, Harrison County residents voted ‘yes’ on the Harrison County School bond referendum. Fast forward five months and school board officials say they’re making progress on the proposed improvement plan, but they hit a road block on the construction…