Interest rate increase affecting home buyers
The interest rate increase has had a major impact on decisions to buy houses here on the Coast. Agents at Exit Prestige Luxury Realty say the biggest affect with interest…
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Law firm hosted town halls for BP Oil Spill victims in Gulfport
A Miami-based law firm, the Downs Law Group, hosted free town halls in Gulfport for victims of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon BP Oil Spill.…
Estate wins $10M in punitive damages against USAA in Hurricane Katrina claims case
The estate of an Ocean Springs woman won $10 million in punitive damages against an insurance company over a Hurricane Katrina claim. A…
Gulfport man killed in crash on Highway 53 in Harrison County
On Thursday, September 22, 2022, at approximately 11:15 AM, the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 53 in Harrison County. A 2005 Toyota passenger vehicle driven by 51-year-old John May Jr. of Gulfport, MS, traveled South…
47th annual Slavic Invitational tees off at golf courses around the Coast
The 47th annual Slavic Invitational is underway this weekend with more then 435 teams playing on five golf courses along the Coast. The Slavic…
Vehicle believed to be involved in shooting at Scarlet Pearl found burned in Alabama
D'Iberville Police have confirmed that the vehicle law enforcement was looking for in relation to a shooting at Scarlet Pearl on Wednesday morning has been found. Chief Shannon Nobles said police in Prichard, Alabama, found the Nissan Altima early Thursday…
Lottery numbers for September 23rd, 2022: CASH 3 and CASH 4 MIDDAY
Here are the winning numbers for today’s lottery draw. CASH 3: 5-4-9 Fireball Number: 7 CASH 4: 0-0-8-5 Fireball Number: 7 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Mississippi Aquarium releases endangered Kemp’s Ridley turtles
The Mississippi Aquarium released one of its last rehabilitated Kemp’s Ridley Sea turtles this morning. In late 2020, Fog was rescued by the Massachusetts Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary’s…
Arrested and charged with malicious mischief in Gulfport
On September 22, 2022, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 58-year-old Salvadore Anthony Macaure and 21-year-old Blake Anthony Pereira and charged them both with Malicious Mischief. On September 22, 2022, at approximately 5:15 a.m., Officers responded to the 14000 block of…
Gulfport man indicted on hate crime charge after burning cross to intimidate, threaten neighbors
A Gulfport man faces more than 20 years in prison and fines if he is convicted of a hate crime. The Justice Department on Friday announced that Axel C. Cox, 23, has been indicted on charges of criminal interference with…
19 students from Coast named National Merit semifinalists
19 students from South Mississippi are among 210 statewide to be named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists for 2023. The students were from eight schools, in addition to a homeschooled student. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of more…
Lucedale man charged in Barton community shooting
A Lucedale man is behind bars, charged with aggravated assault in connection with a Wednesday night shooting. Jonah Lekey Pinkney, 36, was charged and taken to the George County jail awaiting a bond hearing. Sheriff Keith Havard said Pinkney was…
Local leaders strut the runway at Renaissance the Runway fundraiser
Local leaders strutted the runway all for a good cause at the Biloxi Civic Center where it was all about fashion and fun. The Bacot McCarty…
Hit and run on Highway 49 in Gulfport
According to Gulfport Police Department, a motorcyclist was hit by a car and that car took off. The motorcyclist is in stable condition according to Gulfport police. The…
Lottery Draw for September 22nd, 2022: CASH 3, CASH 4, and MATCH 5
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draw. CASH 3: 3-4-9 Fireball Number: 7 CASH 4: 3-0-6-5 Fireball Number: 7 MATCH 5: 07-22-26-31-34 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
First United Methodist Church of Long Beach starts program for adults with cognitive issues
First United Methodist Church of Long Beach will soon begin a new program for adults who live with certain cognitive issues. Members…
Allen Toyota owner purchases Blow Fly Inn
Current Allen Toyota owner and Tripletails partner Jonathan Allen is dipping his toes further into the food business by purchasing the Blow Fly Inn. The restaurant was founded in…
Renaissance the Runway fashion show returns to the Coast
Local leaders and local fashion will be strutting down the runway tonight for one of the biggest charities on the Coast. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is at the Biloxi Civic Center where the…
Gautier High hosting third annual Swamp Classic Marching Band competition
Grab your marching shoes and an instrument, it’s almost time to head to the swamp. Gautier High School is hosting their third annual Swamp Classic. The…
State leaders participate in ‘principal for the day’ at Ocean Springs School District
The Ocean Springs School District hosted its yearly ‘Principal for a Day’ where state leaders spend the day shadowing principals at three different…
Coast Electric offices host food truck event benefiting American Heart Association
Coast Electric offices in Kiln, Gulfport, and Picayune hosted a variety of food trucks for the American Heart Association. This is Coast Electric’s second annual…
NCBC honors fallen service members at Bells Across America ceremony
A bell tolled 80 times at the Navy Seabee Base. Each one in honor of a fallen service member. The Bells Across America service was in…
D’Iberville/St. Martin Chamber puts on job fair for multiple career fields
D’Iberville/ St. Martin Chamber of Commerce held a job fair today to help those in need of a new opportunity. Multiple businesses gathered in the…
Lottery Draw for September 22nd, 2022: CASH 3 and CASH 4 MIDDAY
Here are the winning numbers for today’s lottery draw. CASH 3: 3-3-8 Fireball Number: 3 CASH 4: 2-0-1-9 Fireball Number: 3 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.