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Biloxi High School named 2023 School of Excellence

Biloxi High School received a huge honor, being named a 2023 School of Excellence by ACT's American College Application Campaign! The high school was one of 27 schools in the country recognized for efforts to help students apply to college.…

Lucedale man charged with sex crimes against minors

A Lucedale man was arrested this week, charged with sex crimes against minors. George County Sheriff Mitchell Mixon said 19-year-old Dylon Erkhart was arrested Monday and charged with two counts of sexual battery. He was taken to the George County…

Two die in crash on Highway 11 in Pearl River County

Two people died Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle wreck on Highway 11 in Pearl River County. MHP spokesman Cal Robertson said troopers responded about 12:30 p.m. to a crash involving two vehicles. A 2014 Honda driven by 57-year-old Lisa Stockstill…

Marina cut from project in Ocean Springs

A marina was recently cut from a planned development project in Ocean Springs. The marina was cut after Ocean Springs residents made it clear they did not want to…

Biloxi man arrested on aggravated assault charge

On Monday, February 26, 2024, Biloxi Police responded to the 2300 block of Pass Road in reference to a fight in progress. While responding to the area, the Biloxi Communications Center received a report that one of the people involved…

New superintendent for Gulf Islands National Seashore

The National Park Service announced the selection of a new superintendent of Gulf Islands National Seashore. Rick Clark will begin his role on Sunday, April 21. Since 2021, Clark has served as a deputy regional director for the NPS Midwest…

New ALDI location opening in Pascagoula

We have some exciting news for residents of Pascagoula! A new ALDI is opening next week. The store will be opening on Denny Avenue next Thursday, April 25. The grand opening kicks off at 9 AM, the first 100 customers…

Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Dispatchers around the nation are celebrating a special week in honor of the hard work they do in assisting first responders. News 25 took a glance at what dispatchers do at the…