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24th annual Carl Legett Fishing Tournament

Hundreds of anglers are currently in Biloxi putting their skills to the test in hopes of cashing in at the 24th annual Carl Legett Memorial Fishing Tournament. The free event, sponsored by the Home Builders Association of the Mississippi Gulf…

Alpha Warrior Battle event

If you’re a fan of the show ‘American Ninja Warrior,’ the Alpha Warrior battle event held at Keesler Air Force Base is a must see. At the Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, a test of strength and skill is…

Free kids cuts for back to school

It’s the final countdown for some South Mississippi students and they aren’t wasting any time getting spruced up for the new school year. About 30 kids and their parents stopped by Mount Olive Lodge Number 83 to get a free…

Benefit lunches for injured Harrison County deputies

Good food for an even better cause: that’s what was going on at the Harrison County Sheriff Department’s work center today where the ‘Smokin Pigs’ cooking team prepared 250 plates of chicken, beans, slaw, and potato salad for $10. The…

Speaker brings motivation to Crossroads teachers

The first day of school is still a few days away for those in Gulfport, but teachers and staff from Crossroads Elementary School were in a group setting today to hear from a special inspirational speaker. Larry Bell is a…

Moss Point School District aiming high for new school year

All of Moss Point School District staff gathered this morning at Magnolia Middle School to get ready and motivated for the new school year. If you hear a little buzz around South Mississippi, it may be people talking about the…

24th annual Carl Legett Fishing Tournament

Hundreds of anglers are currently in Biloxi putting their skills to the test in hopes of cashing in at the 24th annual Carl Legett Memorial Tournament. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is at the Point Cadet Pavilion where the Home Builders…

Cruisin’ the Coast voted best car show in America

The results are in and it’s official: Cruisin’ the Coast is the best car show in the country. Today, USA Today released the winners of their ten best ‘Reader’s Choice’ awards for 2018. Cruisin’ the Coast was voted ‘America’s best…

Police presence on Ponderosa Drive

Today residents in a west Gulfport neighborhood shared concerns about their neighborhood as the Gulfport Police Department conducted a search warrant in connection to an ongoing investigation. The search that raised commotion amongst neighbors happened at a house on Ponderosa…

Power lines down near Waveland Elementary

Emergency crews are on scene on Tiffany Street and St. Joseph Street for power lines down in the area. A semi-truck pulled down power lines causing multiple transformers to blow.  There are power lines down and emergency crews are asking…

Back to School dates

While Pass Christian students had a head start on the school year, it’s the final countdown for many other young people in South Mississippi with the school year just days away. On Monday, Jackson County, Biloxi, and Long Beach schools…

Gulfport teachers prepare for a new school year

The 2018-2019 school year is just days away for Gulfport School District students and teachers. To make sure all faculty is prepared for a new year, all teaching and support staff from across the district will be taking part in…

Delisle Elementary students head back to school

Summer vacation has come to a close for schools in Pass Christian, but students say they’re excited to be back. As school buses pulled in and parents walked their kids to the door, there were plenty of smiling faces waiting…

Pedestrian struck and killed on Hwy 90 in Waveland

On August 3, 2018 officers from the Waveland Police Department were dispatched to the area of Highway 90 east bound and Waveland Avenue for a vehicle versus pedestrian accident. When officers arrived they spoke to the driver of 2003 Chevy…

Arrested in connection with Gulfport shooting

Another arrest has been made in connection with Monday’s drive-by shooting in Gulfport. Police arrested 21-year-old Markell Cooley Thursday afternoon. He was taken to the Harrison County Jail and held under a $250,000 bond. Two other suspects, Traveon Williams and…

Bond approved for Long Beach High upgrades

On Thursday, Long Beach voters approved a $20 million bond that will bring improvements to Long Beach High School. The line was out the door at the Long Beach High library to vote for the $20 million bond to upgrade…

City of Biloxi seeks input for plans on CSX

Today, the City of Biloxi hosted a community engagement meeting to discuss the proposed federally funded construction of an east-west roadway north of the CSX railway in East Biloxi. The two-lane roadway, which would be immediately north of the CSX…

Alleged murder suspect surrenders in Pascagoula

This afternoon an alleged murder suspect surrendered to authorities after barricading himself inside a home in Pascagoula. U.S. Marshals along with the Pascagoula Police Department and Jackson and George County sheriff negotiated with a California murder suspect for nearly three…

Free back to school haircuts

Many people say ‘if you look good, you feel even better.’ That’s why one local organization is doing its part to make sure Gulf Coast students return to school confident about their appearance. The Mount Olive Lodge in Gulfport is…

Back to school safety tips

While school has started for some in our area, the new school year won’t start for others in South Mississippi until next week. Safety should be a year round focus with thousands of little ones walking to school and waiting…