No truth found in alleged dog abuse in Hancock County
Hancock County officials say there is no truth to a woman’s claim that her dogs were mistreated and abused by a neighbor in the Kiln. The…
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Brett Favre sues auditor, sportscasters in defamation case
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre filed lawsuits Thursday in Mississippi, accusing the state auditor and two national sportscasters of defaming him in public discussions about the misspending of welfare money that was supposed to help some…
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Harrison County
If you have some old paint or car batteries lying around, go ahead and gather them up. Harrison County is bringing back its Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day.…
Latest Artemis rocket test at Stennis Space Center
The next phase of Artemis rocket testing is underway at Stennis Space Center in Hancock County. NASA is hoping it’s newly redesigned engine will help bring astronauts to…
Coast man charged with embezzlement in gaming case
The Mississippi Gaming Commission is investigating an embezzlement case on the Coast. MGC agents arrested 39-year-old Jacob Lynn Forehand at his home on Wednesday without incident. He was booked into the jail at 11 a.m. A Gaming Commission enforcement division…
Harrison County Soil and Water holding annual tree distribution
The Harrison County Soil and Water Conservation District announced its back for its annual Arbor Day Tree Distribution. This event, held at the Lyman Community Center in…
Chronic absenteeism rising in Mississippi
The Mississippi Department of Education released a report stating that chronic absenteeism is becoming a problem for Mississippi. The amount of students with excessive absences has grown from 13 percent in…
Sports betting taskforce added to Mississippi House bill
We are moving a step closer to mobile sports betting being legal in Mississippi. A change to House Bill 606 gained initial approval at the Mississippi capitol to…
Tasty Melts in Gulfport sells breakable candy
If you want to get your significant other something other than the traditional chocolates and flowers, Tasty Melts in Gulfport might be something worth breaking into. Danica Cook, owner…
Women of Wisdom host a luncheon to empower women on the Coast
Women of Wisdom honored a woman who was injured while driving for a ride share company as part of their monthly luncheon at the…
Coast School Mardi Gras Inaugural Parade
Central Elementary students, Coast Episcopal students, and St. Peters by the Sea ‘Casting Nets’ after school program are collaborating on a second line parade next week. The Coast Episcopal School…
Amtrak kicks off public safety awareness campaign on the Gulf Coast
Officials from Amtrak, the Southern Rail Commission, and other state and local transportation officials kicked off a public safety awareness campaign called ‘Operation Lifesaver.’ It’s…
Local veteran speaks on how medical marijuana helps her
A local veteran is sharing her story about how medical marijuana has changed her life. Brandi Miles served 16 years in the National Guard. She spent 11…
Biloxi Police Department offers gun safety tips
News 25 reached out to the Biloxi Police Department to tell us the best ways to properly store and handle firearms to help avoid similar incidents in the future.…
State Senator Joel Carter comments on Twitter backlash
Mississippi State Senator Joel Carter of Gulfport responded to WXXV today about the tweet he made regarding the Chinese balloon that flew over the country over the weekend.…
GCCA annual 5K Run for the Beads happening Saturday
This Saturday, put on our Mardi Gras beads and grab your sneakers for the Gulf Coast Carnival Association’s 11th annual 5K Run for the Beads. Registration will…
Parents attend ‘Coffee with the Principal’ event at North Woolmarket Elementary Middle School
North Woolmarket Elementary Middle School’s principal sat down with parents this morning over a cup of coffee. ‘Coffee with the Principal’ allows parents…
Child critical after accidental shooting in Biloxi
Biloxi Police are investigating an accidental shooting that happened just before 9 p.m. Tuesday. Police said officers responded to the 200 block of Stennis Drive about a shooting. Officers found a male victim, who is under 16, who was taken…
Gautier man charged with aggravated assault in early morning shooting
A Gautier man is behind bars this morning after police responded to a report of a shooting on Whitewood Drive. Gautier Chief David Bever said officers were sent out about 1 a.m. this morning about a shooting a residence. 22-year-old…
City of D’Iberville celebrates 35 years
The residents and officials of D’Iberville got together to celebrate the city’s 35th birthday! The group gathered at City Hall where several officials spoke about the city’s rise, including Mayor…
Meet the team behind the funny billboards on I-10
It’s likely that you’ve seen the safety billboards on I-10 and had a chuckle from them. Maybe you’ve asked yourself ‘who is the mastermind behind this?”’ The Mississippi…
Artist of the Month Display at Salvation Army Kroc Center
In an opportunity to promote and inspire, the Salvation Army Kroc Center chooses a local artist to show off each month. The Kroc Center displays different…
Educating teens about healthy relationships during National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention month. According to Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence, those aged 12 to 19 experience the…
Krewe of Little Rascals parading in Pascagoula this Saturday
Main Street Pascagoula is getting ready for the Krewe of Little Rascals to parade through the streets on Saturday. This year, a fourth-grade king and queen will be crowned from each Pascagoula…