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Man steals car during test drive in Biloxi

After test driving a vehicle in Biloxi, a Lucedale man has been arrested, but before his arrest, the same test drive turned into an attempt to steal the car. Twenty-six year-old Joseph Mills has been charged with taking of a…

Gun accident injures six-year-old in Saucier

A six-year-old boy was airlifted to the USA Medical Center in Mobile with non-life threatening injuries after playing with a gun in Saucier. Around 7 a.m., the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting on Reese Drive. According to…

Tomato and Watermelon Festival

Every Saturday, the Ocean Springs Farmers Market is open for anyone to come and enjoy. This past Saturday they changed things up a little. Saturday marked the end of tomato season and the beginning of watermelon season for farmers along…

Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Fest

The 34th annual Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Festival has come to an end, but it was an exciting one. The rain didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits on this year’s festivities. The Crab Festival estimates they had anywhere between 20,000…

Gulf Coast Pride Fest

The Point Cadet Pavilion was filled with pride and bright colors on Saturday as members of the LGBTQ community came out to celebrate Gulf Coast Pride Fest. June is Pride Month and what better way to end the month than…

Six-year-old injured in accidental shooting in Saucier

On Monday, July 2nd, 2018, Sheriff Troy Peterson announced that the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office responded to Reese Drive in Saucier, MS in reference to a shooting. According to Sheriff Peterson, the shooting occurred around 7 a.m. Once deputies arrived…

SoSo Foundation Fish Fry

The SoSo Strong Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation held their second annual fish fry on Saturday with all proceeds going straight to support children with rare brain cancers. The fish were hand breaded and hearts were heavy during this fundraiser. The…

Senator visits Gulf Coast

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith visited the Gulf Coast Saturday and enjoyed some of the festivities in our area that she says she is truly fond of. She was appointed by the governor to replace Senator Thad Cochran and now she is…

Fatal crash on I-10 in Hancock County

The person that was fatally injured in the wreck on I-10 Saturday morning has been identified. Hancock County Coroner Jim Faulk has identified the victim as 22-year-old Sheinque Wiggans of Jamaica. The crash happened near exit 13. Bay St. Louis…

34th annual OLG Crab Festival

Seafood, music, and rides, those are just some of the things you’ll be able to enjoy at the 34th annual Crab Fest this weekend in Bay St. Louis. The event is hosted by the Our Lady of the Gulf Church…

Pride Day 2018

Locals are gearing up to celebrate Pride Day in South Mississippi. With Pride Month coming to an end, the Gulf Coast Association of Pride invites South Mississippi to Pride Day 2018 on Saturday at Point Cadet in east Biloxi. For…

Miss USA builds up S.T.E.A.M. in Vancleave

To make steam you have two options: turn on the heat or visit the FabLab in Vancleave. News 25’s Lindsey Goodwin met up with a special guest, encouraging girls to get involved in math and science. A place where imagination…

71st annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo

Sting rays, red fish, flounder and sharks are some of the sea creatures that will be seen at the 71st annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo in Gulfport. It’s the perfect backdrop for an annual event reeling in people from…

Cutting the ribbon with Flight Care 5

You’ve probably heard of Flight Care Rescue 5. They’re the crew that pilots medical helicopters during accidents in the local area, but today the crew got a nice change of pace. Flight Care Rescue 5 is the newest member of…

Gulf Coast Insurance fraud

Four homeowners with Gulf Coast Insurance in Jackson County have been victims of home insurance fraud. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the complaints. No charges have been filed, but the department advised the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office and…

Gulfport man arrested for felony kidnapping

Thirty-year-old Michael Hillie of Gulfport has been arrested for felony kidnapping. Hillie was arrested by Gulfport police on a warrant. He remains in the Harrison County Jail without bond because he was out on a bond for similar charges. He…

34th annual OLG annual Crab Festival

Seafood, music, and rides are just some of the things you’ll be able to enjoy at the annual Crab Fest hosted by Our Lady of the Gulf Church that kicks off today. News 25’s Veronica Bayona has the details.

Man arrested for sexual battery

Forty-one year-old Joshua Fazzio was arrested on alleged sexual battery charges. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, the charges stem from an incident that happened on June 5th where a female victim accompanied Fazzio home from a local bar. That’s where…

Gang member found guilty of first-degree murder

Joshua Peterman, a known drug-dealer and member of the Simon City Royals gang, was found guilty this afternoon of first-degree murder in the death of 29-year-old Gulfport woman Tena Broadus. Peterman reportedly thought Broadus had snitched on him for stealing…

Two suspects wanted for shoplifting in Biloxi

Biloxi police need help identifying suspects involved in a shoplifting at the Walmart on CT Switzer Road. On June 14th, two men walked into the Walmart, got in separate electric handicap scooters, and continued into the store reportedly taking clothing…

Second suspect sought in Moss Point armed robbery

Moss Point police are now searching for a second suspect in connection with the armed robbery of a Dollar General on Main Street. The first suspect was identified as Dasia Monique of Moss Point. She was arrested. During the investigation,…

Harrison County fatal accident

One woman is dead following a crash in Harrison County Thursday evening on Highway 53. According to officials, the accident happened near Lizana School Road around 6:45 when 22-year-old Max Taylor attempted to make a left turn onto the highway…

NEW MEMA DIRECTOR VISITS COAST

It's been 9 days since Governor Phil Bryant named Greg Michel the new excutivie director of Mississippi emergency management agency, also known as MEMA. He's been on the coast the past few days visiting with local emergecny managment directors, and…