Former Moss Point alderman and mayor Robert Byrd dies
Former Moss Point Mayor and Alderman Robert Byrd has died. The city made that announcement Thursday. In a statement, current Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight says Byrd…
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Kiln woman jailed on drug possession, trafficking charges
A Kiln woman is facing charges from two agencies as a result of a traffic stop Thursday night. 36-year-old Kristen Tomasich was stopped for driving with no headlights late last night. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said officers found drugs…
Gulfport trio charged with home invasion, aggravated assault
Two Gulfport women and a man are behind bars, charged with breaking into a home and assaulting the victim. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson said 21-year-old Larecus Coleman, 19-year-old Laquerria Williams and 34-year-old Tampila Coleman were arrested and each charged…
Harrison County sheriff warns of phone scam
Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson warns citizens there is a telephone scam going on citizens should beware of. Peterson said scammers are calling residents in the area, using names of employees of his office, saying the resident needs to pay…
City of Bay St. Louis honors Ellis Cuevas with Heritage Star
Residents of Bay St. Louis gathered downtown today to honor a community member who served the city his whole life. The Hancock County Community Development…
Gulf Coast community supports Buddy Cruise Charity Golf Tournament
The Gulf Coast community is coming together to support a golf tournament that’s bigger than themselves! For the first time, Mississippi is hosting their inaugural Buddy Cruise…
What to consider before purchasing a bunny this Easter
Each Easter, hundreds of people impulsively buy bunnies. Months after the holiday, these bunnies are often left abandoned in the wild. That’s why Lola and Friends Bunny…
Mississippi Aquarium welcomes three new beavers
The Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport welcomes new animals at a new exhibit. The aquarium adopted three beaver brothers, who can be seen in the front entrance as you walk in.…
Local girl starts her own business selling homemade jewelry
Ten-year-old Izabellah Smith is one of the youngest entrepreneurs you’ll meet! Izzy is her own boss at Izzy’s Homemade Jewelry, where she sells her friendship bracelets, decorated…
Cadence Bank celebrates Operation Hope partnership
It was an exciting day for Cadence Bank in Gulfport. A grand opening was held at Richburg Hall celebrating Cadence Bank’s partnership with Operation Hope. The nonprofit helps communities with…
Biloxi Fire Station 4 getting kitchen makeover
Fire Station 4 on Veteran’s Avenue in Biloxi is getting a kitchen makeover. It’s been 25 years since the Station 4 kitchen was redone and is in desperate need…
West Elementary holds pep rally for students preparing for MAAP testing
One local elementary school is getting its students hyped up to show what they know! Students and faculty members lined the hallways of West Elementary,…
MGCCC launches new NC3 and Kubota tech partnership
MGCCC hosted an open house and ribbon cutting to mark the launch of its new Kubota Tech and National Coalition of Certification Centers partnership. The new NC3 and…
Gun violence summit coming to Gulfport to help teens
The Gulfport community is coming together to find a solution to teenage violence. Starting April 15th, a teen summit will be held once a month at the Jazz…
Students at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School reenact Stations of the Cross
The sixth-grade students at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School in Long Beach spent Holy Thursday reenacting the 14 Stations of the Cross.…
Ceremony held in celebration of Donate Life Month
Singing River Health System and the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency, or MORA, came together to celebrate National Donate Life Month. This morning, they gathered at the flag pole…
Harrison County deputies continue relief work in Rolling Fork
Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson and a team of deputies have been in Rolling Fork all week delivering supplies from a recent donation drive and feeding residents…
Meet the Beaver Brothers at the Mississippi Aquarium
Tomorrow is International Beaver Day and what better way to celebrate than with Mississippi’s newest residents, the Beaver Brothers! News 25’s Jazell Ladner is at the aquarium to…
Singing River celebrates Donate Life Month
Singing River Health System is kicking off Donate Life Month with a celebration. Pascagoula Singing River hosted ‘Gifts of Healing’ to celebrate the first Singing River wound care patient treated…
Bacot Foundation gearing up for annual Jolly
A Jolly good time is less than six weeks away. Today, members of the Bacot Foundation hosted their annual kickoff party. The Jolly is a golf tournament set for…
How to help families impacted by tornadoes care for their pets
Many pets were displaced in the aftermath of the tornadoes that rolled through the Delta last week. The City of Rolling Fork was left in…
Dolce Bakeshop opening shop in Bay St. Louis
Dolce Bakeshop in Long Beach is expanding and opening their second location in Bay St. Louis. Brooke Rester, the owner of Dolce Bakeshop, started baking classes in 2006…
Jolly McCarty Memorial Gala kicks off tonight
A Jolly good time is less than six weeks away as members of the Bacot McCarty Foundation are kicking off their Jolly McCarty Memorial Charity event. News 25’s Lorraine…
Gulfport High School prepares students for the future at Rising Stars event
Gulfport High School had its ninth annual Rising Stars as a final gift for seniors before graduation. The event is designed to give students…