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Construction sites coming to life in Ocean Springs

Ocean Springs is building their economy from the ground up. You may have driven past the construction site, but had little idea what was being built. Just off Interstate 10 on Washington Avenue in Ocean Springs on the corner of…

Tactical combat casualty care training

Being prepared for emergencies can be the difference between a tragedy and saving a life which is why police officers always take their training seriously. This week, different police forces from across the Coast will come together at the American…

Man arrested for stolen property

An Ocean Springs man is now behind bars for possessing/receiving stolen property. Biloxi police arrested 27-year-old Charles Miller on a warrant, an incident that occurred where Miller was observed driving a stolen vehicle in Biloxi. Officials say OnStar disabled the vehicle…

18 wheeler wreck on I-10 in Harrison County

I-10 eastbound was temporarily closed this afternoon due to a multiple vehicle wreck near Cowan-Lorraine Road. Officials say an 18 wheeler and a vehicle collided around 2 p.m. this afternoon. Four vehicles were involved in the collision. Two people received…

[Disturbing images] Dolphin death under investigation

A dead dolphin found washed up on Deer Island last Tuesday is being investigated. According to Moby Solangi with the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, the dolphin was severely decomposed when found last week. Following a necropsy, they found the…

Back to School giveaway at Big Play

The ‘A Call to Action’ nonprofit organization partnered with Big Play Entertainment to make going back to school a little easier on families at the fourth annual Back to School giveaway. The nonprofit organization teamed up with Big Play with…

2018 ‘Guns & Hoses’ Pickleball tournament

Calling all first responders past and present: who’s up for a quick game of pickleball? Registration is officially open for the 2018 ‘Guns and Hoses’ pickleball tournament which will feature the police, firemen, and EMT paramedics of the Gulf Coast…

Backpack Blessings bake sale

The Harrison County Circuit Courthouse turned into a bakery this morning. Volunteers dropped off dozens of sweet treats to take part in the Harrison County Circuit Court’s annual fundraiser. The funds raised during the donation-only bake sale will go towards…

Update in Stone County beating death

Stone County sheriff’s deputies are now treating the death of 41-year-old Andrew Lewis as a murder investigation. Lewis was found dead on the side of Thelma Andrews Road a short distance from New Hope Road in Stone County on July…

String of car fires in Jackson County

Jackson County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a string of car fires that happened early this morning. Sheriff Mike Ezell says around 2:45 a.m. two cars were burned while parked at a house in the Latimer community. At around 5 a.m.…

New club at Long Beach High takes stand against bullying

Long Beach High School is starting the new school year by saying no to bullying. In order to spread that message, they have started ‘Students against Violence for Everyone” also known as the SAVE Club. “In high school there are…

Jackson County FabLab open house

It’s time for back to the lab with the Jackson County FabLab. They will be holding an open house in Vancleave tomorrow to let the community know their doors are open to more than just students. Since the FabLab’s staff…

New algebra program helps student learning

Back to school means back to the books and Mississippi school districts are making sure students are able to learn to their fullest potential. Starting this school year, all Mississippi school districts are implementing the new Algebra Nation program. A…

Black Entrepreneur Expo

It takes a village is the motto for the second annual Black Entrepreneur Expo in Gulfport. At the Paralyzed Veterans of America Building tomorrow, a pop up shop will serve as a platform for black owned businesses to promote their…

S.T.O.P Program at the American Martial Art Academy

Kids on the Gulf Coast returned to school this week. This means some students could become victims of bullying. Thanks to the American Martial Art Academy in D’Iberville, children can practice self-defense. School can be tough for students who lack…

Arrested for vehicle theft in Biloxi

Biloxi police arrested two people for stealing a car out of a parking garage on Bayview Avenue earlier this month. Thirty-year-old Levi Nelson of Moss Point and David Hall Jr. of Grand Bay, Alabama were arrested on warrants for taking…

Local Coca-Cola union members on day two of strike

Coca-Cola employees are on day two of their strike against what they claim is unfair labor practices. It’s been no ordinary work week for Coca-Cola employees. Instead of delivering Coca-Cola products to businesses around South Mississippi, the local union, Teamsters…

Long Beach community comes together to help theft victim

A stolen swing prompted a new Long Beach resident to reach out to her community in frustration. Now, she says the events that followed her post have restored her faith in humanity. A swing with sentimental value was stolen off…

Barbecue fundraiser for local family in need

A local family is in need of help after discovering their newborn baby had a congenital heart defect requiring urgent surgery. Cooper Brooks was born after much effort on June 19th. He needed a little extra love in the NICU…

Wanted for shoplifting from Walmart

Biloxi police need help identifying a man accused of stealing more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from the Walmart on CT Switzer Drive. Police say this man pushed a shopping cart out of the store containing unpurchased clothing and electronics.…

Shooting victim identified as Gulfport man

Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove has identified the victim of Tuesday’s fatal shooting in Gulfport as 38-year-old Michael Lossett. Twenty-three year-old Sandra Goff was arrested and charged with first degree murder. The shooting happened in the 13,000 block of River…

Long Beach Harbor Market update

If you’re looking forward to Cruisin’ the Coast, there will now be a new spot to hit up while cruising through Long Beach. Today, News 25 spoke to Quentin Denny, the general manager of the Long Beach Harbor Market, who…

Ocean Springs community pep rally

Last year, the Ocean Springs community pep rally rained out. This year was all sunshine and a good time at Greyhound Stadium. Students had the opportunity to put their favorite, or in this case not so favorite, teachers in the…