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Fire Prevention Assembly

They typically battle flames, but today Long Beach firefighters tackled fire prevention at Harper McCaughan Elementary School. Students in 4th, 5th, and 6th grades learned tips about safety in the kitchen and the proper use of lighters and matches. Firefighters…

Gulfport Named Best City To Live In Ms According To Money Magazine

Time's Money Magazine names Gulfport the best place to live in Mississippi. The publication cites the city's attractions including the sportsplex and the Gulf Islands Water Parks. The magazine looked at communities nationwide with at least 50-thousand residents. Gulfport city…

New Businesses Open Off Cowan Lorraine Gulfport

It's common to see businesses open shop downtown in busy areas of a community, but a slew of new establishments are opening their doors off Cowan Lorraine Road in Gulfport creating economic development in a new area of the city.…

Mother Faces Manslaughter Charge

An arrest warrant has been issued for manslaughter for former long beach police officer Cassie Barker in connection with the death of her daughter Cheyenn Hyer. Three-year old Cheyenn was found dead in Barker's patrol car last Friday. Authorities believe…

Fire Burns Home Under Construction Long Beach

Flames destroyed a home under construction in long beach this morning along Highway 90 and Lewis Avenue. Firefighters from both Gulfport and Long Beach battled the fire which sparked around 5:30 am. Police blocked east and west bound lanes of…

Two Long Beach Officers Fired

Two long beach police officers have been fired in the wake of the death of three year old Cheyenn Hyer. Today marks five days since the little girl was found dead in a patrol car after being left there for…

Cruisin' Block Party Biloxi

If you are looking for a party today, downtown Biloxi is the place to be. Cruisers shut down downtown Biloxi to once again show off their hot rides. The block party is how Cruisin' brings its show to the city.…

Cruisin' The Coast Schedule Wednesday October 5

Here's a look at today's Cruisin lineup for Cruisin In addition to the Biloxi Block Party we just talked about, Autocross continues at the Coast Coliseum's west parking lot. The Car Corral open and vehicle check-in is until 5 east…

Father of Cheyenn Hyer speaks out

Ryan Hyer says his daughter Cheyenn was just like any three year old girl...fun...energetic... always smiling. He called her Chey for short but says she was anything but. "Happy and excited and ready to do anything. She was the funniest…

Rocky Start To Oyster Season

Oyster season is off to a rocky start after Monday’s opening. Nearly 100 boats harvested 12 hundred sacs of oysters on the first day of the season. The oyster fishermen who spoke with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources said…

Government Street Improvement Project in Ocean Springs

Today is a big day when it comes to improvements to a well-traveled street in Ocean Springs. The Government Street Improvement Project is set to break ground today. City and county representatives along with M-DOT Southern District Transportation Commissioner Tom…

Cruisin' The Coast Events Tuesday, October 4th

Day three of Cruisin the Coast is here, and the weeklong event has another day pack full of events. Registration for cruisers will be open from 9 to 5 at Cruise Central in Gulfport. Autocross by the Racing Rednecks continues…

Cars Roll In For Vicari Auto Auction Biloxi

It might still be a few days away, but cars are already rolling into the Coast Convention Center for a Cruisin' staple and one of the premiere auto auctions in the southeast. The stage is being set for this year's…

Permanent Pavement Underway East Biloxi

Construction crews in Biloxi surpassed the halfway mark in the 355 million dollar infrastructure project. A stretch of Back Bay Boulevard between Oak and Lee Streets now has permanent pavement. Progress is also moving on Division Street. Starting from Oak…

MEMA Accidentally Sends Out Alert

If you subscribe to the Mississippi Emergency Management Mobile Alert System, you woke up to a startling message this morning. Shortly after 8:30, MEMA mistakenly sent an "Active Shooter" message. About six minutes later, a "disregard" follow up message was…

Trump Headquarters In Jackson County

Jackson County has its own Trump headquarters and local Trump campaign leaders are looking for more volunteers to get involved. The headquarters is located in Gautier. It's your source of information for all things trump campaign related. They have information…

Deborah Bryant Stops Jackson County

Mississippi's First Lady Deborah Bryant made a stop in Jackson County today. After reading to some students at central elementary school in Pascagoula this morning, she was the guest speaker at today's Jackson County Republican Women's Meeting. She spoke to…

Liquor Sales Are On The Rise

Liquor sales on the coast are cruising up during one of the busiest times of the year. With over 15-thousand people in town for Cruisin' the Coast the manager of a Gulfport liquor store tells News 25 businesses has been…

Auto Cross Racing

As the engines rev up for the startup of auto cross one of the courses fastest drivers may have you looking twice but Gerald Gregory says having only one hand to steer has never slowed him down. "It has not…

Long Beach Cruisin' Parade

Antique cars were rolling in the hundreds at Long Beach high school today for the annual Cruisin' Parade. Organizers say over 600 cars participated in this year’s parade for the 20th anniversary. Some cars looked new and shiny while others…

Another Month To Finish Kemper Plant

Mississippi Power Company is adding another month to the construction schedule of the power plant it's building in Kemper County. Atlanta-based Southern Company, the parent of the electrical utility, announced today that it’s pushing back the completion date from Oct.…

Wreck Clear On Popp's Ferry Road

A three vehicle pileup shut down traffic on both lanes on the Popps Ferry Bridge this afternoon. According to Biloxi Police Sergeant Jackie Rhodes, officers worked to clear the accident scene around 3. One person was treated for minor injuries.…