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Gulf Oil Settlement Fees

A federal judge rules a group of attorneys will divide over $500 million for their work on behalf of people and businesses who suffered economic damage because of BP’s 2010 Gulf oil spill. The New Orleans judge issued a 42…

Vehicle Fire on I-10 near Exit 61

Expect traffic delays on I-10 in Jackson County. A vehicle fire westbound on I-10 just before the Gautier Exit 61 will cause traffic delays. The right lane is blocked as officials attempt to clear the scene.

New Developments in Stone County Incident

New developments out of Stone County where a white football player is accused of tying a rope around a black teammate’s neck. The 15-year-old’s mother describes her son as shaken up as he recounted the incident. Stacy Payton says her…

Halloween Festivities This Weekend around the Coast

If you’re looking to get into the Halloween spirit there are several fun events taking place this weekend. Glow Nights takes place this evening at the Zip’N Fun Adventure Park in Gulfport. Admission ranges from $10 to $23. The fun…

Boo Bash

The Gulfport Fire Department is putting the finishing touches on its haunted house for Gulfport’s annual Boo Bash.

Boo Bash

Happening tomorrow is Gulfport’s annual Boo Bash at Jones Park underneath the Barksdale Pavilion. News 25’s Laurene Callander has more.

Pascagoula Cemetery Tour

Every year on the Thursday before Halloween, figures from Pascagoula’s past come back to life to tell tales from their time. This is all part of the city’s annual haunted cemetery tour. The tour normally takes place at Krebs Cemetery,…

Cosmopolitan Shouts out the Gulf Coast

The popular magazine “Cosmopolitan” gives the Gulf Coast a major shout out in one of its most recent articles “Where to Vacation with your BFF’s in Every State.” It highlights places in Gulfport like Fishbone Alley, calling it a funky…

Congressional Delegate Debate Round Two

Strong accusations out of Long Beach after candidates for Mississippi’s fourth congressional district U.S Representatives seat go head-to-head during a political forum. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us inside tonight’s debate at USM’s Gulf Park campus. Democrat Mark Gladney, Libertarian…

State of the Travel Industry Address

Tourism is considered one of the main economic drivers, not only here on the Coast, but across the entire state. How did the Coast fare this year? This afternoon, Director of Visit Mississippi Gulf Coast Renee Areng answered that question…

Anti-Bullying Week

Anti-Bullying Week continues throughout local school districts. Today, students at North Bay Elementary teamed up for a life-long commitment. Administrators paired older students with younger students to implement a bully free buddy system. All grade levels took a pledge to…

USM Gulf Park Homecoming Parade

Golf carts covered in black and gold Eagle spirit paraded around the University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Park campus today. The homecoming parade and reception is an opportunity for student organizations to get involved and share their spirit, unity and…

Gun Discharge at Trapani’s Eatery in Bay St. Louis

An accidental gun discharge at Trapani’s Eatery in Bay St. Louis leads to the arrest of an employee. Bay St. Louis Police Department was notified of a possible gun discharge on North Beach Boulevard. Surveillance video from Trapani’s led officers…

Congressional Delegate Debate

Tonight two of the three candidates for Mississippi's fourth congressional district U.S. Representatives seat will be squaring off in a political forum. Democrat Mark Gladney and Libertarian Rick McCluskey will be on hand to debate on USM’s Gulf Park campus.…

MGCCC Receives National Ranking

When it comes to producing associate degrees, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is one of the best in the nation. Educational magazine “Community College Week” ranked Gulf Coast 68 out of the country’s 1,300 community colleges. This is a huge…

Leadership Summit

Over 400 students across South Mississippi gathered at Gulf Coast Jeff Davis campus for Congressman Palazzo’s leadership summit. Ten students were selected from 41 different schools, including those who are homeschooled. All had to possess leadership qualities in order to…

U.S. Representative Political Forum

Tonight, two of the three candidates for U.S. Representative for the Mississippi’s fourth congressional district will be squaring off in a political forum. Incumbent Steven Palazzo will not be attending, but Democrat Mark Gladney and Libertarian Rick McCluskey will be…

Arrest Made in Bay St. Louis Restaurant

Uniformed officers with the Bay St. Louis Police Department were approached by a civilian during patrols and notified of, what appeared to be, an accidental discharge to a firearm in the area of the 100 block of N. Beach Blvd.…

Reopening of the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum

Governor Phil Bryant was in South Mississippi today. He delivered the keynote address for the reopening of the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum at Camp Shelby. The reopening ceremony took place at 10 a.m. on the museum grounds. The museum was…