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Christmas dinner for those in need

The holidays can be a tough time for many people, but one local organization wants to make sure everyone has a very merry Christmas this year. Feed my Sheep will be serving up a traditional southern Christmas dinner for those…

Popp’s Ferry Bridge to close temporarily Friday

The Popp’s Ferry Bridge in Biloxi will be closing tonight to replace a generator that powers the bridge. The bridge will only be closed for eight hours at the most from 10 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Saturday. The work…

Christmas Dreams Ice Show at the Beau Rivage

Gulf Coast, you are in luck to wake up from ‘Christmas Dreams’ with a show on ice kicking off at the Beau Rivage tomorrow. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is in Biloxi with more.

Courthouse Road construction affecting local businesses

There’s finally a light at the end of the tunnel for the construction on Courthouse Road. When many people hear the words Courthouse Road, one thing comes to mind: construction. Civil engineer Andy Pheland said, “The first day of the…

Invention Fair at St. Patrick Catholic High School

This morning, eighth grade students from St. Patrick High School in Biloxi had a chance to show off their hard work and creativity in the form of an invention. The school held an invention fair and students were all asked…

Search for man stealing packages at Gautier home

The Gautier Police Department needs help identifying a man seen on the property of a north Gautier home last night stealing multiple packages. Police say an unidentified white male seen in security video entered the property wearing a blue shirt…

Wanted for shoplifting

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to identify a white male who shoplifted clothing in the 2600 block of C.T. Switzer Rd. The incident took place on December 1st at about 7 p.m. The subject was…

Coast Young Professionals Holiday Sweater Soiree

Coast Young Professionals were rocking their best tacky Christmas sweaters for a holiday soiree. There were plenty of cocktails, hors d’oeurves, and door prizes. It was for a good cause, just in time for the holidays. To enter to win…

North Gulfport Community Christmas

The North Gulfport community came together at the Isiah Fredericks Community Center for their third annual Christmas event. Kids had the opportunity to meet and take pictures with Santa Claus. There were hot dogs, popcorn, and cotton candy for everyone…

Pitbull kills horse in Gautier

A dangerous pit bull was on the loose in Gautier this afternoon after mauling a horse to death. There is no word yet if authorities have captured the animal. From our media partners at the Sun Herald, Gautier police reported…

Senior Awareness Health Fair

The Jackson County Senior Awareness Committee is once again making it easier for seniors in the community to get informed on healthcare. Today, they held a senior health fair in Pascagoula at the Jackson County Civic Center. Dozens of healthcare…

Cable One changing name to Sparklight

In an effort to better reflect their company, Cable One will be changing their name to Sparklight in the summer of 2019. This comes after the brand has made major changes and has begun offering more services than just cable…

Bike drive competition between Long Beach schools

Two schools in Long Beach have been in competition, but for a good cause. Harper McCaughan Elementary and Long Beach High School set out to see who could raise the most money for a city wide bike drive. ‘Tis the…

Virginia College Outreach and Assistance Session

Former Virginia College students gathered at the advanced manufacturing and technology center in Gulfport to try and get back on track to receive a degree or certification at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Several deans and faculty members attended the…

Bomb threat found in bathroom at Long Beach Middle School

Long Beach police and fire responded to Long Beach Middle School around 9:15 this morning after a written bomb threat was found in a girl’s bathroom. The Long Beach School District sent a text to parents just before 11 a.m.…

MGCCC helps Virginia College students in school closure

Virginia College recently announced they would be closing their doors. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community jumped into action. The sessions started today at 2 p.m. and run until 4 p.m. The session will take place at MGCCC’s advanced manufacturing and technology…

Accident on I-10 near Exit 57 in Jackson County

A single vehicle crash in Jackson County held up traffic this morning. The accident happened around 10:30 this morning on Interstate 10 between Exit 57 and Gautier-Vancleave Road. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol, it was a two vehicle crash. Spokesman…

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign

The Gulfport Police Department will participate in the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” traffic enforcement campaign from December 14, 2018 to January 01, 2019. During the holiday season, many people choose to celebrate and enjoy themselves by having…

Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum’s Winter Wonderland

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum. Take a stroll through the enormous light display they have set up outside behind the museum that features dozens of creatures and villages. You can…

Exceptional Children’s Christmas Party

For the 57th year the Elks Lodge in Biloxi has spread Christmas cheer to special needs children. Today, 110 special needs students from the Harrison County School District paraded down Highway 90 all the way to the lodge. They were…

Winter coat and blanket drive

One local woman is asking the community to open their hearts and their closets to help those in need this holiday season. Carmen Dedeaux from Pass Christian is collecting coats, jackets, and blankets for people in need during the chilly…

Free meals for Christmas

With the holidays here, you or someone you know may want to get a free meal on Christmas Day. As part of their Feed the Needy initiative, agencies across Harrison County will be delivering meals on Christmas Day to those…

Popp’s Ferry Bridge to close temporarily Friday

The Popp’s Ferry Bridge in Biloxi will be closing Friday night to replace a generator that powers the bridge. The bridge will only be closed for eight hours at the most from 10 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Saturday. The…