Jackson County shooting suspect now charged with murder
The victim in a Thursday shooting at a Jackson County hotel has died and the suspected shooter is now charged with murder. The suspect is 20-year-old Quinton Biggs…
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Pearl River Bridge repairs completed; bridge to open today
Repairs to the Pearl River bridge at the Mississippi-Louisiana state line are complete three weeks ahead of schedule and the bridge will re-open to traffic today. Remington Webster with Key Constructors tells WXXV that the bridge work was able to…
Moss Point continuing to rebuild one month after the tornado
The City of Moss Point continues to rebuild a month after that tornado ripped through the city, but citizens are feeling the growing pains of the…
Gulfport Arts Center showcasing ‘The Barbie Show’
Get ready to step into a world of glamour fashion and history, as the much-anticipated Barbie Show makes it way to the Gulfport Arts Center. ‘The Barbie Show’ will…
Gulf Coast Community Ministries celebrates 20 years on the Coast
Gulf Coast Community Ministries is celebrating 20 years of serving the Gulf Coast. The faith-based organization is a non-profit dedicated to serving those on the Gulf…
Harrison County organizations team up with Lowes for beautification project
Have you ever wondered what you can do with your recycled Christmas trees? A few local groups put their ideas to good use. The Harrison County…
Harrison Central Elementary welcomes new principal
Harrison Central Elementary is welcoming a new face for the 2023-2024 school year. Ms. Ida West is now the principal at Harrison Central Elementary. Prior to accepting her new position,…
Moss Point students return to school
The EF-2 tornado that hit Moss Point just one month ago caused significant damage to the Moss Point High gymnasium. However, despite the challenges, the Moss Point School District has…
Ocean Springs officers receive pay raise
The City of Ocean Springs has raised the pay for public safety officers. The Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen approved budget amendments to increase the salary scale and to give…
20-year-old arrested and charged in alleged shooting at Red Roof Inn
A 20-year old St. Martin man is in custody after he allegedly shot another man Thursday afternoon, July…
Alternating lane closures at I-10 bridge in Hancock County
Alternating lane closures begin on the I-10 Pearl River Bridge at the state line in Hancock County today. For weeks now, the right westbound lane of the…
Battle waged over tidelands leases
A battle over who controls the Tidelands continues to be waged, despite a State Supreme Court ruling. Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich wrote a letter yesterday to State Attorney General Lynn Fitch…
Pascagoula High seniors decorate cars for last ‘first day of school’
Pascagoula High School seniors are making the most of their last day of summer. Seniors from Pascagoula gathered at Point Park to decorate their cars…
One mile nature trail opens in Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs residents and those across the Coast will now be able to enjoy another nature trail. ‘The Overlook’ is a mile-long looping trail tucked away behind Keg…
Hancock County Library holding book sale
If you’re looking for some last-minute summer reading, you may want to stop by the Bay St. Louis Library this weekend. The Library Foundation of Hancock County is holding a…
Keesler Federal Credit donates backpacks to local school districts
Keesler Federal Credit Union wants to make sure kindergartners are ready for school by donating backpacks full of supplies to school districts across the Coast. Public schools…
Rare sea turtle nest found in Pass Christian
A rare sea turtle nest has been found on the Mississippi Coast beach front. Workers from the Harrison County Sand Beach Authority located the nest in Pass Christian…
Mississippi Aquarium release Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles
Mississippi Aquarium team members released three endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles into the Mississippi Sound. The turtles were cold-stunned and flown to Mississippi last December. Since their arrival, animal…
Bridge closure on South Railroad Avenue in Hancock County
Hancock County has announced an upcoming road closure in Waveland. The Board of Supervisors are closing the westward bridge on South Railroad Avenue adjacent to the Jackson…
Bronze designation awarded to Port Bienville Industrial Park
CSX Railroad announced the Port Bienville Industrial Park received a Bronze Designation, being the only site selected in Mississippi. CSX gathered information about 60 different communities to identify…
VA Pact Act event offers information on expansion of services for veterans
The Veterans Affairs Center in Biloxi is encouraging veterans to take advantage of their benefits. The VA held a Pact event today to inform…
17-year-old charged after allegedly shooting 13-year-old in Gautier
GAUTIER, MS – On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, the Gautier Police Department responded to Ocean Springs Hospital for a reported 13-year-old gunshot victim. The Criminal Investigation Division learned that the incident occurred in the 1800 block of Springridge Road in…
Biloxi Bicycle Works holds ‘Beat the Heat’ group ride every Wednesday in July
At Biloxi Bicycle Works on Howard Avenue, bikers gathered this morning to beat the scorching South Mississippi heat. News 25 caught up with…
Humane Society of South Mississippi receives donation
Florence Gardens took the term dog house to a whole different direction and helped raise money for the Humane Society in the process. McMurphy Homes is building 12 different…