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Eight-year-old Donnie Handler III was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect at birth which required surgery in order for him to live. The surgery was successful and now for the eighth straight year, his father, Donnie Handler II, is putting…

Hancock County Republican Crawfish Boil

Tonight Republicans were given the chance to mingle with some of the candidates whose names will be on the primary election ballot next Tuesday. Hancock County Republicans held a meet and greet crawfish boil at the Harbor Steamer in Diamondhead.…

Red, White and Blueberry Festival

Ocean Springs is getting locals in the Fourth of July spirit with their 13th annual Red, White, and Blueberry Festival at the L&N Depot Plaza on Saturday. The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce partners up with the Ocean Springs Fresh…

Jeepin’ the Coast kicks off tomorrow in Bay St. Louis

Hundreds of jeeps will be cruising the Coast starting tomorrow as the first annual four day Jeepin’ the Coast kicks off. The event started as a one-day parade coinciding with Cruisin’ the Coast. It’s now bigger than ever with over…

Possession of child pornography

A Gulfport man has been arrested this afternoon and now faces up to 40 years in prison for possession of child pornography. Thirty-two year-old Scotty Peel was arrested after an investigation into his suspicious online activity. Peel was charged with…

Arrested for embezzlement

Gulfport police arrested 31-year-old Jennifer Carmack and charged her with one count of embezzlement. Gulfport police received a complaint on May 26th of embezzlement from the McDonald’s located on Lorraine Road. The complaint stated that at least three cash deposits…

Long Beach man arrested for felony DUI

A Long Beach man pled guilty to two charges of felony driving under the influence fourth offense. Raymond Rogers is now behind bars from the incident that occurred in October 2017 and February 2018 for driving under the influence. Rogers…

Embezzlement Arrest – Jennifer Carmack

.                                               On May 30, 2018 the Gulfport Police Department arrested 31 year old Jennifer Michelle Carmack, charging her…

Environmental Inequality Consortium

Today, an environmental health fair and luncheon took place, aimed at improving the lives of children and families in the community. Community-based organizations have teamed up with professors from historically black colleges to work on a five year project that…

Coastal Trauma Care Region Symposium

Trauma patient care can save lives. Today, the ones on the front lines gathered on the Coast to learn from each other. The 17th annual Mississippi Coastal Trauma Care Symposium took over the IP Casino starting today. The symposium puts…

Speckled trout commercial season will not reopen

Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced Tuesday the commercial season for speckled trout will not reopen Friday, June 1st. There are two commercial seasons for speckled trout. The first runs from February 1st through May 31st. The…

Arrested for auto burglary and theft

Pascagoula and Ocean Springs police worked together to end a string of car thefts Tuesday afternoon along the Coast. Around 5 p.m., police issued a ‘be on the lookout’ for three stolen vehicles that were taken from the Planet Fitness…

Long Beach High School ends JROTC program

Incoming students to Long Beach High School will no longer be able to join the JROTC Program. When school starts in August, Long Beach High School will no longer offer the program after the Harrison County School District and the…

71st annual Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo

In just one month, thousands of fishermen will be dropping their lines in Coast waters hoping to reel in the big one. With more than $72,000 in prizes, there are some important changes you need to know about when it…

Hurricane Hunters fly into Alberto

Hurricane season is just days away, but with Alberto moving through the Gulf Coast this past weekend, Hurricane Hunters had an early start to the season. News 25’s Payton Malone went to Keesler Air Force Base this afternoon and talked…

Walmart shoplifting

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying two suspects who allegedly shoplifted several items of clothing valued at over $55 at the Walmart on C.T. Switzer Road in Biloxi. The first white female is described as…

Arrested for cultivation of marijuana

Gulfport police arrested 23-year-old Austin Hester for one count of cultivation of marijuana. Officials responded to a disturbance call on Marie Road. Officers observed seven marijuana plants growing in the backyard of the residence and located a room to grow…

Man wanted for arson and murder could be on the Coast

A man is wanted for arson and murder in connection to the death of a Biloxi woman. Sandy Springs Police Department in Georgia reports investigators are looking for 43-year-old Patrick Nolan, who is accused of killing 39-year-old Amber Holliman, leaving…

Golden Fisherman statue returns to Biloxi

For the first time since it was stolen after Hurricane Katrina, the iconic Golden Fisherman statue will cast his net once again over the Biloxi Bay. This coming Thursday, the Golden Fisherman, which long stood to represent the Coast’s seafood…

Salvation Army Donut Day

Whether you prefer jelly-filled, cake, or glazed donuts, everyone can agree National Donut Day is the sweetest day of the year. Held annually on the first Friday in June, National Donut Day was created in 1939 as a symbol of…

Biloxi pedestrian overpass update

Construction has been underway since March 2018 on the new pedestrian overpass located over Highway 90 in between the Beau Rivage and MGM Park. Barricades are in place along Highway 90 as MDOT crews work to build the walkway. Lanes…