Aggravated Assault Arrest – Rufus Barnes
. On April 19, 2018 the Gulfport Police Department arrested 54 year old Rufus Anthony Barnes, of Gulfport,…
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Molestation, Child Pornography Arrest – Edward Gilman
. On April 19, 2018 the Gulfport Police Department arrested 30 year old Edward Lionel Gilman II, of…
Popp’s Ferry Causeway Park nearing completion
As construction nears closer to completion, the Popp’s Ferry Causeway Park and the City of Biloxi are now seeking an entrepreneur interested in operating the bait shop and kayak rental operation. The elevated boardwalks are already 95 percent complete, paving,…
Wounded Warriors Family Support High Five Tour
Over the next eight months, Wounded Warriors Family Support will be sending drivers across the nation in a patriotic vehicle to thank Americans for supporting military families. Today, the High Five Tour visited Butch Oustalet Ford in Gulfport. “I served…
Local woman who was raped, beaten stands for cause
Every 98 seconds someone in America is sexually assaulted. The Gulf Coast Center for Non-Violence is putting on a walk tomorrow for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson spoke to a victim on the Coast whose past is…
Harrison County coroner faces discrimination lawsuit
A local coroner says he’s 'colorblind' when it comes to spending public money at funeral homes, but attorneys for the six black-owned funeral homes say two white-owned companies receive a disproportionate share. Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove testified Wednesday in…
Pascagoula-Gautier School District meets with city officials
With the Jackson Elementary drainage issues cited by the Pascagoula-Gautier School District earlier this week, they were able to meet with city officials for the first time today to discuss the topography and survey the campus. They were able to…
Cinema by the Shore
Every third Friday from April to August, the City of Gulfport will have its Cinema by the Shore movie nights in Jones Park. This event allows families and friends to enjoy free movies along with bounce houses, refreshments, popcorn and…
Kindness Challenge at Woolmarket Elementary
A little kindness goes a long way: a key message the Harrison County School District has been promoting throughout the school year. News 25’s Payton Malone takes us to Woolmarket Elementary School where a local rapper used his skills to…
Rock band Foreigner sings with Pass Road Elementary Choir
Last year, the rock band Foreigner let West Harrison High School join them on stage to perform their hit single “I want to know what love is.” The band hits the stage on the Gulf Coast tomorrow night, inviting a…
Wounded vets hook some big fish on the Coast
A group of wounded veterans are going home with some pretty big fish. After coming from all over the United States to take a deep sea fishing trip across the coastal waters, the veterans returned from their excursion this afternoon.…
Wounded Warriors Family Support High Five Tour
The Wounded Warriors Family Support High Five Tour is on the Coast today. The organization sends drivers across the nation in a patriotic vehicle to thank Americans for supporting military families. Today, the High Five Tour has made its way…
Blues over Biloxi looking for sponsors
This summer, the Blues over Biloxi air show featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels will take flight over Biloxi Beach. The event, set for July 21st and 22nd, is expected to draw tens of thousands of people which is why…
The Shed BBQ wins national award
The Shed is a well-known barbecue and blues joint, but the South Mississippi restaurant is far from singing the blues. “The Shed platter, so all seven meats all in one. Pretty much killed it.” Michael George is more than 900…
Crawfish Music Fest in full swing
Calling all festival goers! The 26th annual Crawfish Music Festival has officially kicked off tonight at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. Well-known rides such as the ferris wheel have made their way to the fairgrounds. The mid-way was packed with Coast…
Investiture of Judge Sean Tindell
Today community members gathered in Bay St. Louis for an investiture ceremony held for Court of Appeals Judge Sean Tindell. The ceremony was held this afternoon at the Hancock County Courthouse. Court of Appeals Chief Judge L. Joseph Lee administered…
Bay St. Louis firefighter involved in a two vehicle accident
A Bay St. Louis firefighter has been hospitalized after being involved in a motorcycle accident early this morning. Bay St. Louis Police Department responded to a two vehicle accident on Highway 603 at the Kiln-Waveland cutoff road at around 6:45…
Ocean Springs ranked 8th in USA Today’s Best Small Coastal Town
Ocean Springs is in the running for the best Coast small town by USA Today. The towns nominated offer uncrowded and affordable seaside fun in small packages. Ocean Springs is currently ranked eighth out of ten cities in the United…
Cancer comes back for Pass Christian teacher
A special teacher and coach at Pass Christian High School is having to undergo cancer treatments after being diagnosed for the second time. Several other teachers, along with the community, are teaming up to make sure she’s not alone in…
Main Street Pascagoula Façade Grant Program
Last year, Main Street Pascagoula awarded six main street businesses up to two thousand dollars to upgrade facades of buildings facing public streets. The second annual façade grant program is underway in Pascagoula. Main Street Pascagoula is a privately supported…
Local drivers weigh-in on gas price spike
According to AAA, the nation is experiencing the highest spike in gas prices in a three year window. So, what’s driving the cost to go up? Economists say the hike is due to the rising price of crude oil overseas.…
Credit card fraud arrest
A Biloxi woman was arrested for credit card fraud. Biloxi police arrested 34-year-old Desire Martinez from an investigation where the victim’s credit card number was used to make three transactions at the Walmart located on CT Switzer Drive, totaling nearly…
Burglary of a dwelling
Forty-eight year-old Charles Harris of Saucier has been arrested on felony charges for burglary of a dwelling and burglary of a shop. According to Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, on April 11th, the victim contacted authorities and reported her father’s…
Raising Cane's Embezzlement
A Long Beach woman was arrested for embezzlement at a Raising Cane’s. Gulfport police arrested 30-year-old Kacey Roggendorff for embezzlement at the Raising Cane’s located on Highway 49. It was reported that bank deposits were missing, valued at one thousand…