Breakfast with Santa at Margaritaville in Biloxi
Margaritaville in Biloxi is making it possible for children to not only share their Christmas list with Santa, but spend extra time with St. Nick eating brunch. Margaritaville hosts…
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Mississippi Aquarium kicked off holiday specials
The holiday season kicked off not only with good deals on gifts, but holiday specials at the Mississippi Aquarium. Santa stopped by to take a dive in one of the…
12-year-old dies in Russian Roulette; murder charges brought
A 12-year-old boy is dead after playing Russian Roulette with peers in Jackson, Mississippi, police say. Jackson’s Deputy Police Chief Deric Hearn identified the boy as Markell Noah, according to…
Biloxi Police investigating shooting that injured 14-year-old
Biloxi Police are investigating a Sunday night shooting that injured a juvenile. Police spokesman Capt. Thomas Goldsworthy said officers responded about 9 a.m. to the area of Highland Drive on Sunday night after a report came in of shots fired.…
Murder suspect shoots himself in Moss Point
A man wanted on attempted murder charges has died after shooting himself in Moss Point over the weekend. 51 year old Johnny Lee Nichols --was wanted by the Marion County…
The switch was flipped on Gulfport Harbor Lights
The Gulfport Harbor Lights Festival began today! Alyvia Parker, a 3-year-old from Gulfport who was born with a heart condition, flipped the switch for the harbor lights. Every opening night, it's tradition the Make-A-Wish…
2023 Gulf Coast parade schedule released
The 2023 Mississippi Gulf Coast parade schedule has been released! Festivities begin on February 4 in Ocean Springs for the Elks Club Parade. That will start at 1 PM. Parades will be held until…
Santa Claus coming to the coast
Now that Thanksgiving is over, it's time for Christmas music, Christmas trees, and Santa Claus! That's right, boys and girls will be waiting for the man with the bag to deliver their gifts Christmas…
Small Business Saturday happening tomorrow
November 26 is Small Business Saturday, a day to celebrate and support small businesses. The Pecan House is a local business ran by family that has been passed down from one generation to the…
Harbor Lights switch on in Jones Park
The Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival has kicked off for the holiday season in Jones Park! News 25's Lorraine Weiskopf was live there with more.
Alleged Ocean Springs Shooter recently released from Harrison County Jail
We're learning more about an early morning shooting that left a man dead at an Ocean Springs bar on Bienville Boulevard. Shots rang out just before six this morning. Jackson County coroner Bruce…
Record Store Day celebrated today
While some people stood in line early for electronics, clothes, and gaming systems, others were in line to score an exclusive album. Record Store Day is a day to celebrate the culture of…
Shoppers head to the mall for Black Friday deals
The weather didn't stop shoppers from getting out early and heading to the mall to see what Black Friday deals they could find. Edgewater Mall wasn't too crowded but stores like Bella…
Man flees from police who answered a domestic call
A domestic disturbance call turned into multiple charges for a man who fled from police. Pass Christian Police Chief Daren Freeman said 40-year-old Anthony Grillo fled when officers arrived to answer a call about a domestic disturbance. He was captured…
Picayune woman accused of invading home during Thanksgiving dinner
A Picayune woman is behind bars, charged with armed robbery after interrupting a family's Thanksgiving dinner. 56-year-old Florence DeSalvo was taken to Harrison County jail, charged with armed robbery. Her bond was set at $50,000. Pass Christian Police Chief Daren…
Ocean Springs investigating early-morning shooting
Ocean Springs police are at the scene of a shooting at a bar on Bienville Boulevard. Shots rang out just before 6 a.m. and Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr., confirms there is a fatality at Kahuna-OS Bar & Grill. The shooting…
Hattula family light show kicked off today
The Hattula family in the St. Martin community kicked off its Christmas light display. From now until New Year, you and your family can turn on 101.7 FM and drive to their home for…
Mississippi Aquarium hosts 3rd annual Otter Trotter 5K
Runners got up bright and early to enjoy the Mississippi Aquarium's third annual Otter Trotter 5K. Over 200 runners lined up to get active before indulging in a Thanksgiving meal. The route this…
Fat Bottom BBQ hosted Thanksgiving feast
Fat Bottom BBQ put their BBQ sauce and smoked meats to the side and substituted those for a nice Thanksgiving feast today. Management put away its regular menu and instead cooked an entire…
Hattula Home lights up for Christmas
It's official -- the Hattula Home is lit for Christmas Today was their kick-off light show. News 25's Lorraine Weiskopf was live in Biloxi to talk about the extravagant display.
Masonic Lodge prepared plates for the community
Soria City Masonic Lodge 542 in Gulfport prepared over 200 plates of free food for those in the community. The grill was smoking as plates were prepared, filled with favorites dishes including ham,…
VFW post holds Thanksgiving Feast
The Mark Seymour VFW Post in Ocean Springs held their own Thanksgiving celebration with free meals for the community. Guests at the post took a free Thanksgiving meal including turkey, ham, mashed potatoes,…
Family keeps tradition of feeding on Thanksgiving alive
The Kelly's had turkey, gumbo, gravy, dressing, potatoes, corn, pumpkin pie -- you name it! Julie Massengill and her family is keeping a tradition serving free Thanksgiving lunch alive. The tradition started 39…
Fatal wreck reported in Stone County
We have more information about the wreck Mississippi Highway Patrol was at yesterday. The wreck happened in Stone County on Highway 49, south of Sunflower Road. A GMC driven by Marie Fore overturned while driving north on Highway 49. Fore…