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Halloween safety tips

In order to have a spooky-safe Halloween, here are some safety tips to follow according to the Harrison County Fire Service. Costumes are key to getting a bunch of candy, however, stay away from long trailing fabric that can catch…

Harrison County bond informational meeting

Another informational meeting about the Harrison County issue took place this afternoon at Lyman Elementary. Parents who live in the Harrison County School District learned about what they will be voting for on November 6th. If the bond passes, a…

Barberween Cut and Treat

If you happen to stop by Edgewater Mall for your trick or treat festivities, make sure you make a trip to Trendsetters 307 Barbershop for their Barberween Cut and Treat Party. The shop will have enough candy to go around…

House of Payne in D’Iberville

It’s almost Halloween and that means time for candy! If you’re looking for somewhere safe to take your child trick-or-treating or to get a good scare, the D’Iberville Police Department has the perfect place. House of Payne is a haunted…

Operation Vet Sail- A Salute at Sea

‘Operation Vet Sail- A Salute at Sea’ is a national initiative by the American Sailing Association and charter boat owners to honor our veterans that has been launched right here in South Mississippi. Dwayne Russell has spent 22 years flying…

Crunch Fitness goes pink

Crunch Fitness in Long Beach is going pink! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and with the month coming to a close, the gym is making sure there is still an opportunity to make some last minute donations to ‘Making…

Local students experience poverty simulation

Hundreds of medical students from William Carey University and University of Southern Mississippi met in Wiggins this afternoon. It was all part of a new program aimed at helping the students understand what it’s like to live in poverty. Through…

Woman struck by vehicle identified

The 90-year-old woman that was struck by a vehicle in Gulfport Saturday night has been identified. Harrison County Deputy Coroner Brian Switzer has identified the victim as Ava Baswell of Gulfport.  Switzer says Baswell was walking on Robinson Road when…

Inaugural Witches Brunch

Halloween is just days away and some witches in Gulfport decided to get into the spooky spirit a little early. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood visited the Gulfport Galleria of Fine Art for their inaugural Witches Brunch. Witches rode in on…

28th annual Mullet and Music Festival

Hundreds fled to the 28th annual Gautier Mullet Festival this weekend. There was a little bit for everyone at this year’s festival such as live music, plenty of vendors, face painting, pet adoptions, and even a car show. The main…

Veterans Day Parade

Some 55 cars and floats paraded down the streets of Ocean Springs on Saturday to honor those that have served our country. The Ocean Springs American Legion invited anyone who would be of interest to participate in the parade. They…

‘Get out and Vote’ Weekend

The congregations at First Missionary Baptist Church in Gulfport and Biloxi got a special sermon Sunday morning in light of the upcoming election. Reverend Nelson Rivers is a Civil Rights activist who is passionate about the power in voting. He…

34th annual Candidates Forum

Election Day is quickly approaching and many citizens on the Coast got to hear candidate’s positions on why they should be put into office. The forum was hosted by the North Gulfport Civic Club in conjunction with the NAACP. It…

Pedestrian Fatality Robinson Rd // Salisbury Rd

On October 27, 2018 at approximately 6:59 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the area of Robinson Road and Salisbury Road in reference to pedestrian traffic accident. Upon arrival Officers located a 90 year old female suffering from injuries…

Mississippi Nurses Association Convention

The 107th annual Mississippi Nurses Association Convention wrapped up today at the Coast Coliseum. The convention began on Tuesday. Each day over 400 nurses and nurse practitioners have been participating in professional development, education sessions, skills workshops, and much more.…

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

It’s time to clean out your medicine cabinet. Tomorrow is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. People can drop off their unwanted or expired medications at collection sites across the country, something the Biloxi Police Department is taking part in.…

Fright Night at the Seabee Base

The Halloween festivities continue on the Gulf Coast. The Seabee Base in Gulfport has a night full of fright in store. News 25’s Jaylon Morris has more.

Armed Forces Retirement Home rate increase

Imagine your rent going up by almost $1600, shocking right? Well, that is a reality for some residents at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport. Robert Guenther turned 19-years-old while he was in basic training for the Air Force.…

National Forestry Department teaches fire safety

Today kids at Popps Ferry Elementary in Biloxi learned all about how to prevent forest fires from the one and only Smokey the Bear! The National Forestry Department spoke with students about important fire safety like how to put out…

Radio personality Edward Powell speaks about gambling addiction

Longtime radio DJ and Coast personality Edward Powell, aka “The Reverend,” was known for preaching the music across the Gulf Coast. Now, he’s playing a different tune to raise awareness about gambling addiction. “You got to regain your sanity. You…

Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers Fall Festival

The Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers held their annual Fall Festival today in Gulfport to show off some of their home made goods and crafts. These items were judged and those that were awarded blue or purple ribbons will make it to…

Sports betting leads to high revenue in casinos

Casino revenue continues to rise in Mississippi after the second month of legal sports betting. Gamblers lost $177 million statewide in September, up six percent from August. $5.5 million of those dollars were lost on sports wagers. Revenue rose nine…

Ivanka Trump discusses childcare at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

Ivanka Trump, daughter and advisor to President Donald Trump, made an appearance today at the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport as her last stop on a nationwide listening session tour. This listening session focused on childcare affordability and a…