Community event to support crime victims
It is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and the District Attorney’s Office is holding an event tonight to support those victims in our community. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood is in Pascagoula with more.
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D’Iberville City Auction
The City of D’Iberville held their city auction over the weekend. Old police cars, dump trucks, and more were all available for purchase on Saturday at the city’s auction. After a city gets use out of certain items, they store…
Touch-A-Truck event
Some pretty cool trucks were all on hand Saturday in Long Beach. The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual ‘Touch-A-Truck’ event at the Long Beach Harbor. First responders, military, and even the garbage company were out and about…
Fourth annual Superhero 5K
South Mississippi has some of the highest rates of child abuse in the state. CASA of Hancock County has a creative way to bring awareness. Battling the fog, some runners dressed like their favorite superheroes and competed in the annual…
Ocean Springs Ice Breaker Regatta took place this weekend
The 2019 Catamaran racing season is officially underway at the Ocean Springs Yacht Club. Thirty-eight competitors took to the water this weekend for the annual Ice Breaker Regatta. It consisted of three days of intense buoy racing off the yacht…
Fatal train vs. car accident in Biloxi
A train vs. car accident yesterday in Biloxi leaves one man dead. Police say that around 1 a.m. Sunday a vehicle headed south on Rodenburg collided with a train. Harrison County Deputy Coroner Brian Switzer says 22-year-old Lazaro Morales of…
Spring Break Traffic
. Spring Break weekend is fast approaching. Spring Break will start April 12, 2019 and run through April 14, 2019. Coast residents can expect to see an increase in traffic as early as Friday afternoon. Historically, traffic has been heaviest early…
Sixth annual Rock the Block
The sixth annual ‘Rock the Block’ had the IP Casino rocking for a night full of music, food, and fun. ‘Rock the Block’ benefits the Rock U 2 Foundation which helps disabled and underprivileged youth in South Mississippi have musical…
Fans excited for Shuckers home opener
Shuckers fans had a second crack at their home opener at MGM Park and they did not disappoint this evening. Due to the heavy rain on Thursday, fans had to delay their excitement for just one more day, but they…
Ice Breaker Regatta at Ocean Springs Yacht Club
It’s time to set sail for the annual Ocean Springs Ice Breaker Regatta. Thirty-eight sailboats started this competition today right when the weather was ready for sailing. People come from all over the country for this event. The regatta consists…
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
The fighters shook hands today, but they knuckle up tomorrow. You can witness the action in person for the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship event at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. The main event features two UFC stars in Artem Lobov and…
CASA’s fourth annual Superhero Run
Get you capes and your running shoes ready. CASA of Hancock County is calling all superheroes for their fourth annual 5K race and kids ‘fun run’ in Waveland. Runners still have time to register if they haven’t already signed up.…
‘Until all the Pieces Fit’ Autism Walk
Autism is the fastest growing disability in America with one in 88 people living with it each day. That’s why the Gulfport Civitan Club is doing something to help. The annual two to three mile Autism Awareness Walk is slated…
Korean War POW/MIA is laid to rest at Biloxi National Cemetery
More than 65 years following the end of the Korean War, a veteran returns home. Korean War POW/MIA PFC James P. ‘Alvin’ Shaw was laid to rest today at Biloxi National Cemetery after being identified three years ago. Every night,…
Sixth annual ‘Rock the Block’
The sixth annual ‘Rock the Block’ takes place tonight. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood has more.
‘Project Lead the Way’ grants awarded to local schools
This morning, Chevron awarded $92,000 in grants to schools in George and Jackson counties all in the name of the ‘Project Lead the Way.’ ‘Project Lead the Way’ is a nonprofit organization that provides transformative science, technology, engineering, and mathematics…
Downtown Howard Avenue Corridor Redevelopment Overlay
Two years ago, Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich laid out a five year plan to revitalize downtown Biloxi with newly redone Howard Avenue being the focal point or as Mayor Gilich likes to say ‘returning Howard Avenue to Biloxi’s dance…
Crash on I-10 in Harrison County this morning
Wet roads have made for dangerous conditions on South Mississippi roads today. They may be to blame for several accidents this morning. One crash occurred on I-10 at Canal Road in north Harrison County this morning. The crash happened just…
Gulfport sewage overflow claim
A Harrison County District Supervisor is speaking out what she believes to be a big issue. Angel Kibler-Middleton is stating a local lagoon is over-pouring into a Gulfport waterway. While spending three years on the Harrison County Utility Board Harrison…
Zoning change request denied in Gautier
Tonight, the Gautier Planning Commission met to discuss and vote on a zoning change request from a developer for two parcels of land. This developer wanted to construct 332 homes on a plot of 80 plus acres on the south…
Ocean Springs Ice Breaker Regatta
The annual Ocean Springs Ice Breaker Regatta sets sail tomorrow. The event’s organizer won’t let the bad weather rain on their parade. There are currently 38 boats registered to compete in this national event. People from 12 states came out…
Annual Art in the Pass show gears up
Art in the Pass is in its 22nd year and organizers say it is going to be bigger and better than ever. There are two events kicking off Saturday. The Pass Fine Arts and Craft Show and the Celebrate the…
Felony domestic violence arrest
Twenty-seven year-old William Brashears of Saucier is facing a count of felony domestic violence for an incident in May 2018. A warrant was issued for Brashears’ arrest following an investigation into a domestic violence report on Woolmarket Road in Saucier.…
Fourth suspect arrested in connection with Biloxi shooting
A fourth person is facing aggravated assault charges in connection with a shooting that happened in Biloxi. Nineteen-year-old Shaparis Johnson of Jackson County was taken into custody by Biloxi police today. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department issued a warrant for…