2018 Jolly McCarty Gala
It’s going to be a Jolly time at the IP Casino tonight as the Bacot McCarty Foundation hosts its 14th annual Jolly Gala benefiting over a dozen foundations on the Coast. News 25’s Veronica Bayona has more.
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Saddling up for the rodeo in Vancleave
Looking to get roped in this weekend or would you like to round up the family for an up close view of bareback riding, steer wrestling, cowgirls, barrel racing, and more? Make your way to the Vancleave Arena tonight for…
Nine-year-old Gulfport girl bitten in the face by pit bull
Yesterday, a woman turned herself into the Gulfport Police Department after vicious animal and dog at large charges were filed against her in relation to an incident that took place last Saturday. According to Gulfport police, a nine-year-old girl was…
Two men shot in Harrison County
Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson has confirmed one person involved in an afternoon shooting in Saucier has been arrested. Two men are being treated at Garden Park Medical Center after being shot today. The shooting happened on Old Scarborough Road. According…
Dog Bite Statistics For May 2016 to May 2018
. The Gulfport Police Department has compiled a list of reported dog bites from the past two years.…
2018 Click it or Ticket – May 21 to June 3
2018 Click It or Ticket With a Border to Border Kick-Off Fact Sheet Change Habits to Save Lives Be a Part of the Progress From May 21-June 3, State and local law enforcement agencies across the Nation are stepping up…
Aggravated Domestic Assault Arrest – Rodney Lamar Cook
. On May 17, 2018, Officers arrested 37 year old Rodney Lamar Cook, of Gulfport charging him with…
Fatal accident near mile marker 41 in Harrison County
At approximately 2:04 p.m. Biloxi Police Officers responded to the I-10 median around the 41 mile marker for a report of a single vehicle rollover. When officers arrived it was determined that the driver, and only occupant of the vehicle,…
Wanted for credit card fraud in Biloxi
The Biloxi Police Department needs your help identifying a man wanted for questioning in reference to a credit card fraud. On May 10th, the suspect used a stolen credit card to make a purchase worth over one hundred dollars. He…
Jury deadlocked in Biloxi murder trial
A mistrial was declared in the trial of Orlando Newell. He was indicted for the killing of Michael Anthony Woods in September 2016. The jury was deadlocked at 11-1 for a conviction of first degree murder. Testimony in the case…
Dogs in Gulfport fatal dog attack euthanized
On May 16, 2018 at 7:54 a.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to a report of a injured female in the 14400 block of Deidra Court. The caller advised that a woman was being attacked by two pit bulls. Responding…
Vicious Animal, Dog at Large – 1400 block of 28th Street
. On May 12, 2018, the Gulfport Police Department responded to a report of a dog bite in…
SoSo Strong Foundation launches in Ocean Springs
Kids at the Little Children’s Park in Ocean Springs had their very own ‘glow wild’ party and it was all for a good cause. Tonight, Angel and Josh Myers launched the SoSo Strong Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation in honor of…
Gulfport man shot after meeting Facebook contact
Last week, a 25-year-old Gulfport man planned to meet up with a woman he met on social media, but instead was shot twice in the stomach. Three people have been arrested and face armed robbery and aggravated assault charges in…
Gulfport woman charged with leaving the scene of an accident causing death
On May 17, 2018 at approximately 6:30 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department arrested 34-year-old Erica Chantelle Kelly, of Gulfport, charging her with one count of Leaving the Scene of an Accident Causing Death. On May 17, 2018 Kelly traveled to…
Mississippi State Gaming Commission proposes rules to govern sports betting
The race to begin legalized sports betting has begun in Mississippi. Today, the state gaming commission proposed rules to govern sports books at casinos statewide. The commission could vote on the rules at its next scheduled meeting on June 21st…
Live burn training in Biloxi
Today was the final day of training for Biloxi fire fighters and Keesler Air Force Fire Rescue. They used three houses on Forrest Avenue and set them ablaze over the past few days. The two departments used the houses as…
National Safe Boating Week
With Memorial Day Weekend almost a week away, families are gearing up to get their boats on the water for the popular holiday and in the midst of National Safe Boating Week. This annual week of safe boating awareness begins…
D’Iberville High Academic Signing Day
D’Iberville High School recognized more than one hundred seniors who are heading to college or joining the military with an academic signing day event. This year’s theme is ‘DHS Rocks.’ It was nothing but a good time. The D’Iberville High…
Porter Avenue road closures between Azalea Drive and Martin Avenue
Beginning Monday in Ocean Springs, you need to be aware of some scheduled road closures on Porter Avenue. On May 21st and continuing for up to two weeks, Porter Avenue will be closed between the intersections of Azalea Drive and…
Celebrating 40 years of service at Ingalls
After 40 years of service to Ingalls Shipbuilding, 46 workers will be inducted as master shipbuilders tonight at the Biloxi Civic Center. “What you do today matters and it does matter because you never know if you’re going to build…
Gulfport man shot after meeting Facebook contact
Last week, a 25-year-old Gulfport man planned to meet up with a woman he met on social media, but instead was shot twice in the stomach. News 25’s Veronica Bayona met with Tony Williams, the victim of the violence to…
Flood insurance rating for Biloxi
This year, the National Flood Insurance Program gave the City of Biloxi a rating of 5 for their flood insurance policies. Biloxi is the only city with a rating of 5 in the state. This means residents who have a…
Abandoned puppies found at Jackson County Animal Shelter
This morning, four newborn puppies were found outside the gate at Jackson County Animal Shelter in Gautier. The abandoned puppies were found by the staff covered in hundreds of fleas and two of the puppies had already died. However, the…