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Environmental Concerns in Jackson County

For months, residents in east Pascagoula have expressed concerns about the city’s air quality, labeling it unsafe and toxic. Today, members of the Environmental Protection Agency will make a trip to Jackson County to tour the area and get a…

Armed Robbery at Papa John’s in Gulfport

Police are investigating an armed robbery at a Papa John’s in Gulfport, just off Highway 49. News 25’s Kendra Turley went to the scene. She has the details.

Principal for a Day at Ocean Springs Upper Elementary

Have you ever wondered what it takes to run an entire school? Educators in Ocean Springs wanted local leaders to find out. The school district hosted their third annual Principal for a Day event where business leaders walked a day…

Ocean Springs is Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day

Ocean Springs is celebrating the luck of the Irish today at restaurants, bars, and stores for St. Patrick's Day. Whether its drinks or food, the whole town is going green for the special day. Restaurant specials geared up tonight at…

Making a Democracy Work Luncheon at IP Casino and Resort

The Mississippi League of Women Voters met for its sixth annual Making Democracy Work Luncheon with special guest speaker Karen Sock. The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. Today,…

Tornado Spotted in Saucier

The Saucier community in Harrison County had quite a scare this afternoon as a tornado was spotted in the area just before 5 p.m. Harrison County authorities followed the tornado east from West Wortham Road to East Wortham Road. One…

Job Awareness and Preparedness Workshops

All of the jobs may not be available just yet but Port of Gulfport representatives are working to prepare residents for when the time comes. There was standing room only at the Gulfport Public Library today. Those interested in snagging…

Temporary Pavement Goes Down in Biloxi

Months in the making, temporary relief for motorists, residents and businesses around east Biloxi is finally underway. Longtime Main Street business owners were excited to see temporary pavement going down on their street this morning. They joined Biloxi Mayor Andrew…

Car Wreck Shuts Down One Lane in Harrison County

Traffic is rolling smoothly again on I-10 westbound in Harrison County after a multiple car accident shut down one lane. According to Master Sergeant Benjamin Siebert with the Mississippi Highway Patrol, just after 2 p.m. a Honda Civic and a…

Bumble Bee Tuna Recall

Bumble Bee Foods has issued a nationwide recall of more than 31,000 cases of its Bumble Bee Tuna. The recall involves 5 oz. canned Chunk Light Tuna in water and Chunk Light Tuna in vegetable oil produced in February. Bumble…

Pine Hill Festival in Wiggins

The Pine Hill Festival is going on in Stone County this weekend. The festival will take place in downtown Wiggins from March 18th through the 20th. There will be food and music, arts and crafts, a classic car show, a…

Easter Egg Drop at MGM Park

Easter is right around the corner which means Easter egg hunts are going on along the Coast this weekend. There is going to be a huge egg hunt at MGM Park this weekend. The Easter egg drop will take place…

Main Street Investment Act Passes House

Small towns could soon borrow money from the state to re-vitalize historic downtown areas under a bill passed by the State House Of Representatives. The proposed plan would have the Mississippi Development Authority establish a program to make loans to…

EDU Presents Findings On Uber

As discussion of bringing Uber to Ocean Springs continues, the city's Economic Development Council has studied the issue and has presented findings to the Board Of Alderman. They found there are two bills in the legislature that have a shot…

The Kindness Challenge

Bryan Kennedy interveiws Renee Higgins and Michelle Wood about the Kindness Challenge.

Free Family Law Legal Clinic: March 31st

Do you need legal help with family law matters, but can't afford an attorney or legal advice? If this is the case, you may want to see if you qualify for an upcoming free legal clinic. From now until Wednesday,…

FunTime USA Hits a Roadblock

The rebirth of FunTime USA could be put on hold if a group of residents have anything to do with it. Today, Georgia Place residents told News 25 it’s not that they don’t want to see an amusement park return…

Shuck Factor at MGM Park

Some of the Coast’s most talented folks hit the stage at MGM Park today for the Biloxi Shucker’s very first Shuck Factor audition. From 3 to 7 p.m. at MGM Park, Coast residents brought their best performances in hopes of…

Worker’s Compensation Fraud Charges

Two Gulfport sisters have been indicted on multiple charges of worker’s compensation fraud, accused of receiving worker’s compensation benefits that were intended for their deceased father. Thirty-nine year-old Detria Vogle and 36-year-old Rachel Vogle are charged with four counts each…