Feed my Sheep celebrates 40th anniversary
Today, Feed my Sheep is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a volunteer and supporter appreciation event! News 25’s Rick Gogreve is at the party to see how the team is…
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Gulfport man sentenced to maximum for touching of a child for lustful purposes
Gulfport man sentenced to maximum for touching of a child for lustful purposes Gulfport, Miss. – District Attorney, W. Crosby Parker announced that Walter Lee Hight, Sr., (70) years old, of Gulfport, MS, pleaded guilty to Touching of a Child…
Adoptable dogs play at the Bacchus on the Beach Block Pawty
A local animal rescue is raising the ‘woof’ and raising money for a good cause. Bacchus on the Beach restaurant partnered with Animal A.I.D. of…
Students compete in drone competition at St. Martin Upper Elementary
A battle between drones took place inside the gym at St. Martin Upper Elementary over the weekend. More than 100 middle and high school students from…
National Congress of Black Women presents ‘Your Majesty, Run’
In honor of International Women’s Month, the National Congress of Black Women Gulf Coast chapter raised the curtains inside the Good Deeds Community Center for a play.…
Home of Grace celebrates 58 years of miracles
Hundreds of men and women from across the country traveled to the Coast to celebrate freedom from addiction and a milestone for a local recovery organization. The Home…
Coast residents enjoy good BBQ at Grillin’ on the Green in Biloxi
Saturday’s block party ‘Grillin’ on the Green’ featured a barbecue cook-off, art vendors, and plenty of live bands to keep the party rocking after…
Residents celebrate at the Hibernia Marching Society St. Patrick’s Day Parade
There was a sea of green in Downtown Biloxi celebrating Irish Heritage on the Gulf Coast this weekend. People of all nationalities came out to…
Double-murder suspect wanted in Pascagoula
A second victim has died in a Pascagoula shooting that happened a little more than a week ago. It comes as Pascagoula police make several new arrests in the case, but…
Convicted sex offender charged with crimes against runaway teen
A convicted sex offender is back in jail, charged with sex crimes against a teen with special needs. Waveland Police Chief Mike Prendergast said 72-year-old Carl Necaise is charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and molesting or…
Choctaws announce expansion at southeast Mississippi casino
SANDERSVILLE, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians is expanding a casino in southeast Mississippi. The Hattiesburg American reports the band will expand its Bok Homa Casino, which opened 12 years ago just northeast of Laurel. The expansion…
One dead in fatal crash on Saturday night
An Ocean Springs woman has died as a result of a crash that happened Friday night on Highway 609 in Jackson County. Mississippi Highway Patrol said a Dodge Ram driven by 73-year-old David Wright of Biloxi was traveling north on…
Camp Awesome campers reunite and dance
Everyone was grooving and moving inside the West Harrison Community Center in Long Beach. Camp Awesome campers held a reunion and built-up excitement for their upcoming camp. This summer camp…
Albuterol running low for infants
A shortage of medication used to treat asthma and respiratory symptoms is continuing to affect hospitals and pharmacies. The asthma medication albuterol was added to the shortage list by the U.S.…
MGCCC ranks top three for most military friendly schools
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College continues to excel as one of the top schools in the country. MGCCC has been named to the military friendly schools list,…
Parents arrested for murder in 30-year-old cold case in Picayune
Picayune Police Department solved a 30-year-old cold case. In 1992, a baby girl was found in a dumpster in Picayune by a farmer. DNA testing was…
Economy slows downtown development in Gulfport
A slow economy has slowed progress on a mixed-use development in downtown Gulfport. Leaf River Group of Jackson announced a $50 million project in 2020 that would include luxury apartments,…
Mississippi woman makes it past the blind auditions on The Voice
You may have seen her on Miss America or getting crowned as Miss Mississippi in 2021, but now you will see her on NBC’s The…
Young philanthropist from Long Beach gives back to community
A young philanthropist from Long Beach is trying to make the Gulf Coast a better place with his own t-shirt business called ‘Traveling American.’ Inspired by the…
Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence ceremony in honor of Jane Philo
Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence held a ceremony and reception dedicating Jane’s House in honor of former executive director Jane Philo. Philo headed the Gulf…
Three arrested in Gautier home invasion, robbery case
Gautier Police have made three arrests in the case of a home invasion and armed robbery that happened on Oak Street on March 1. Chief David Bever said in a press release that 30-year-old Echo Shanae Hayes was arrested by…
Fish fry to celebrate Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson
Harrison County Board of Supervisors and the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office came together at the Lyman Senior Center for a fish fry and cookout to recognize Sheriff…
Southern Living ranks Ocean Springs, Bay St. Louis as best small towns
Southern Living has named two Coast towns to its list of the top 50 Best Small Towns in the South. Ocean Springs checked in…
Renovations and new restaurant at Boomtown Casino
Boomtown Casino Biloxi has been busy renovating and adding a new restaurant. They’re officially open and ready to serve guests. The new BT Grill offers a menu with chicken…