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Two Week Asphalt Project Begins in Biloxi

Infrastructure remains a constant concern for residents and officials in the City of Biloxi. Today, city workers started on a two week plan to pave dozens of uneven streets in east Biloxi.

Controversy over Cat Abusers’ Sentence

It’s a topic that is heating up on social media: should the two men guilty of pouring boiling water on a cat in Moss Point do community service at an animal shelter? The defendants received 200 hours at the Jackson…

Child Porn Arrest in Pass Christian

Forty-year-old Christopher Messina of Pass Christian was arrested today and charged with possession of child pornography. The investigation is ongoing with additional charges possible. Messina is being held on a $100,000 bond.

Sergio Sandoval Rushed to Hospital on Day Two of Trial

Sergio Sandoval, the former Ocean Springs School District bus driver accused of sexually abusing a student, was rushed to the hospital this morning before trial was set to resume. Sandoval reportedly fainted in the stairwell and was taken by ambulance…

Police Explorers Compete In Winterfest

Gulfport police explorers are heading to Gatlinburg tomorrow morning for a national competition. Eight students are competing against 80 explorer posts from across the country in Winterfest 43. The categories include active shooter, officer down, unknown trouble, and warrant service.…

Taste Of Jackson County Thursday Night.

If you're a fan of food, then the Pelican Landing Conference Center in Moss Point will be the place to be tomorrow night. Dozens of coast restaurants like Bayview Gourmet, the shed, Scranton’s and Aztecas just to name a few…

Ocean Springs Bus Driver In Court

Jury selection in the trial of a former Ocean Springs school bus driver begins today. Sergio Sandoval is facing four counts of touching a child for lustful purposes and one count of sexual battery. Sandoval is accused of sexually assaulting…

Action Trip To Jackson

Members of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Sisters Solidarity group left for Jackson this morning to speak with state lawmakers about proposed legislation. About 20 men and women loaded on a bus from Biloxi and Gulfport to spend the day voicing…

Search For Grand Larceny Suspect

D’Iberville police are looking for the man responsible for stealing wheels off new vehicles at the newly opened Mandal Buick/g-mc dealership on Tuesday. The value of the stolen items is in excess of seven thousand dollars. Surveillance footage showed the…

St. Martin Man Dies In Accident

A St. Martin man is dead after a late night single car accident in Jackson County. Deputies found 55 year old "Derrick Van Rainey's" car in a ditch on walker road right off Rose Farm Road around 11:30 last night.…

Action Trip To Jackson

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Jeanne Lebow about the politics issues that concerns the people of Mississippi.

Ocean Springs Bus Driver in Court

The trial for the former Ocean Springs School District bus driver accused of inappropriately touching a student back in 2014 began today. Sergio Sandoval is accused of sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl on multiple occasions in 2014 while other children…

No Ban, No Wall Rally

Dozens of people along the Coast stood in solidarity to show support for both immigrants and refugees during a demonstration in Long Beach this evening. The travel ban and the wall: two very controversial executive actions that have thousands across…

Ocean Springs Bus Driver In Court

The trial for the former Ocean Springs school bus driver accused of inappropriately touching a student was temporarily postponed this morning after Sergio Sandoval suffered a medical emergency. Sergio Sandoval passed out before proceedings got underway this morning and he…

No Ban, No Wall Rally

Hundreds of people along the Coast plan to speak out against President Trump’s actions to build a wall and ban travel. University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Park campus will host a rally tomorrow evening as a way for residents to…

Could There be a tech boom in Biloxi?

There’s a chance that Biloxi could see big money in the future as Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich made a special presentation to City Council members this afternoon. The mayor pitched a partnership that may lead to hundreds of jobs in…

International Inbound Tour Association

The Gulf Coast plays host for the very first International Inbound Tour Association. ITTA is a marketplace for inbound tour operators and United States suppliers to plan travel for international visitors. The four day event is being held at the…

Bethel Free Health Clinic in Desperate Need of Donations

Those without health insurance often go without getting the medical attention they need. That’s where the Bethel Free Health Clinic in Biloxi steps in, seeing about 1,400 uninsured patients each year. But the clinic, which runs on donations, is in…

Improvements Coming to Gulfport Sportsplex

Last year more than 80,000 people passed through the Gulfport Sportsplex. The City of Gulfport is hoping some new improvements to the facility will draw even more guests in this year. Today, the Gulfport City Council voted to open up…

Ocean Springs Bus Driver In Court

The trial for former Ocean Springs bus driver Sergio Sandoval is underway. Jury selection took place yesterday in George County. Sandoval is facing four counts of touching a child for lustful purposes and one count of sexual battery. Sandoval is…

Mayor Gilich Calls for Special Meeting

This afternoon in Biloxi, Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich called a special meeting to present his pitch to establish the Biloxi Biometrics and Cybersecurity Center, a community based corporation. City officials say this will bring hundreds of ‘new collar’ high-paying jobs…

Wanted Serial Killer Dead

Authorities now say William Boyette, the man accused of killing three women including a Biloxi native, is now dead. Sheriff’s deputies say Boyette shot and killed himself. His accomplice, Mary Rice, surrendered herself to authorities. Earlier today deputies spotted the…

[Graphic Content] Men Involved with Cat Abuse Video get Jail

Two men involved in the video of a cat being tortured were sentenced in Jackson County this morning. Both will do jail time, pay fines and serve community service hours at the animal shelter. This report contains video that some…