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Sandbag locations in Jackson County

Jackson County is also preparing for Tropical Storm Gordon as emergency managers declared a state of emergency this morning. There have been a number of locations added across Jackson County for residents to fill up sandbags. Pascagoula Fairgrounds Ocean Springs…

School closures due to Tropical Storm Gordon

Christian Collegiate Academy will close both the daycare and the academy for Tuesday and Wednesday.ackson County School District closed Tuesday, September 4th. ​The University of Southern Mississippi’s operations along the Gulf Coast, including the Gulf Park Campus and the Gulf…

Self-serve sandbag locations in Harrison County

Sand bag locations are now available across Harrison County in preparation for potential flooding ahead. Forecasters are predicting heavy rainfall and potential flooding coming our way this week. Locals are encouraged to pick up sandbags at stations all around Harrison…

2nd Amendment Tax Free Holiday

The 2nd Amendment Tax Free Holiday is underway and many sportsmen across the Coast are gearing up for the upcoming hunting season as well as hitting huge deals. This tax free holiday is meant to encourage participation in the upcoming…

United Way of South Mississippi Kickoff Breakfast

This morning, United Way of South Mississippi kicked off its annual campaign during a breakfast at the IP Casino in Biloxi. Each year, hundreds of organizations support United Way of South Mississippi by running a workplace giving campaign. Participation is…

Inkin’ the Coast

A tattoo and arts festival brings artists around the world to the Coast for a weekend full of fun. Inkin’ the Coast kicks off tonight. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center with more.

Hospice of Light ribbon cutting

Hospice of Light, a branch of Singing River Health System, has been serving the lower six counties of Mississippi since 1994. They are welcoming growth at a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new facility in Ocean Springs. The new facility…

Update on West Nile cases in Harrison County

The first confirmed case of West Nile in Harrison County was reported Monday. By Tuesday afternoon, the state department of health confirmed a second case in Harrison County. Since the reported cases, the Harrison County Mosquito Control Center has increased…

Popps Ferry Park is now open

After three decades of work and planning, Popps Ferry Causeway Park officially opened its gates this morning. City officials created this park to improve a site owned by the City of Biloxi by expanding an existing park so that visitors…

Family First Initiative Launch meeting

Jackson County took yet another step in the right direction with the Family First Initiative Meeting at the MGCCC Jackson County campus. The Family First Initiative is co-chaired by First Lady Deborah Bryant with a purpose to bring community leaders…

Visit Mississippi Gulf Coast Board of Commissoners Meeting

Looking to attract more tourists to South Mississippi, the Visit Mississippi Gulf Coast Board of Commissoners held a meeting in Biloxi. The meeting covered a variety of things like recent revenue coming into the Coast and how the Coast could…

New developments at Edgewater Mall

Edgewater Mall officials have announced another new project development for the mall. Located at the West Eisenhower Drive entrance to Edgewater Mall, the free-standing building will be home to three new stores and a restaurant. Brick and Spoon Restaurant will…

2nd Amendment Tax Free Weekend

The 2nd Amendment Tax Free Weekend starts tomorrow and Dad’s Super Pawn Shop in Gulfport is gearing up for the crowds. This tax free holiday is meant to encourage participation in the upcoming hunting season. It helps sportsmen buy guns,…

New marine research center for USM in Gulfport

The University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Ocean Science and Engineering has a new marine research center at the Port of Gulfport. The newly opened marine research center at the Port of Gulfport is a two-story, 18,000 square foot state…

Arrested for auto burglary

Biloxi police have arrested a Mobile man for auto burglary. Thirty-five year-old Christopher Davis is arrested from an investigation into a vehicle burglary incident that occurred in the 100 block of Rue Magnolia. He’s being held on a $25,000 bond.

Two females wanted for shoplifting from Belk

Two females are wanted for allegedly shoplifting several items of clothing, valued at $240, at Belk. The unknown suspects entered the store and selected several Polo name brand shirts including children sizes and concealed the items. They left without paying…

Wanted for shoplifting from Belk

Photos show an unknown male allegedly shoplifting multiple pieces of clothing from the Belk store located at Edgewater Mall in Biloxi. This theft is valued at about $100. The suspect is described as a white male, about 5’5” and 120…

Moss Point man faces multiple charges

Moss Point police arrested 42-year-old Jimmy Lee Shoemaker after a victim filed a report for alleged stalking. Police say Shoemaker made threats to cause bodily harm to the victim. The investigation also showed Shoemaker caused damage to the victim’s vehicle.…

Popps Ferry extension project

The extension of Popps Ferry Road in Biloxi to Highway 90 is now underway. The 10 billion dollar project has been in the works for years, but surveyors now have boots on the ground working towards the next steps. The…