Summer Fair open at the Coast Coliseum
The summer fair is in full swing in Biloxi. It opened last night. The rides are sitting still for now, but they’ll be going strong again tonight. Gates open…
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US inflation at new 40-year high as price increases spread
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The prices of gas, food and most other goods and services jumped in May, raising inflation to a new four-decade high and giving American households no respite from rising costs. Consumer…
UPDATE: Meridian officer died doing what he loved, serving the community
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has confirmed that the suspect in the shooting of a police officer in Meridian has been arrested. News outlets are reporting that Dante Marquez Bender was taken into custody in Ackerman, which is about 2…
Kiln man to serve 25 years for burglary conviction
A Kiln man pleaded guilty Thursday in Hancock County Circuit Court to burglary of a dwelling and will serve 25 years. 33-year-old Antonio Joseph Connetti was sentenced the same day by Judge Christopher Schmidt for the July 7, 2021 burglary…
Gulfport tax preparer pleads guilty to helping file false tax returns
A Gulfport man pleaded guilty Thursday to preparing false federal tax returns for clients. Orland Reed is scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 22 and faces a maximum penalty of three years in prison as well as supervised release, restitution and…
Mississippi Lottery Draw for June 9th, 2022:
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draw. CASH 3: 8-6-6 CASH 4: 8-9-9-8 MATCH 5: 01-08-16-33-35 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Teams hoping to reel in monster catches at the Billfish Classic
News 25 was at the Point Cadet Marina this morning as teams were preparing for their voyage out to sea for the Billfish Classic. Each…
Ocean Springs residents celebrate Carl the Rooster at Carl Fest
The Walter Anderson Museum of Art hosted Carl Fest, celebrating the life of the rooster Carl 2.0, Ocean Springs’ unofficial mascot. He was killed back in…
Blue alert issued for suspect wanted in fatal Officer Involved Shooting in Meridian
Many of you received a Blue Alert on your phone and we now know what happened. A Meridian police officer was shot and…
CTA offering Free Transit Day June 16th
With gas approaching $5 a gallon, Coast Transit Authority is inviting you to ‘dump the pump.’ Finding ways to save gas and money all year, CTA wants you to…
Golden Nugget hosting career fair Saturday, June 11th
Are you looking for a job in the hotel industry? If so, the Golden Nugget has an opportunity for you. This Saturday from 10 to 3, the Golden…
Carl Fest happening at Walter Anderson Museum of Art in Ocean Springs
The Walter Anderson Museum of Art is hosting Carl Fest, celebrating the life of the rooster Carl 2.0, Ocean Springs’ unofficial mascot. Carl was…
Man shot by officer at Alabama elementary school hosting summer program
A scary morning at an elementary school in Gadsden, Alabama today when police shot and killed a man. Police say someone called and said a…
Steven Palazzo issues a debate challenge to Mike Ezell
Congressman Steven Palazzo has issued a debate to Sheriff Ezell as the two will face each other in the Republican runoff election later this month. Palazzo released a statement saying “I challenge Mike Ezell to a debate to be held…
Toddler shot with air rifle while playing with brother in Mobile County
A 13-year-old is in a youth detention center in Mobile County after allegedly shooting and killing his three-year-old brother on accident. The sheriff’s department…
Highway Patrol working accident on I-10 east at Mile Marker 46
MHP Troop K is assisting D'Iberville Police Department with a significant crash on I-10 East, 46 mile marker that includes injuries. One semi-truck and four passenger vehicles are involved in the crash. One of the vehicles is towing a trailer…
Summer Fair opens at Coast Coliseum today
Another big event is getting ready to open in Biloxi. The Summer Fair at the Coast Coliseum opens at 5 tonight and will be here for the next ten…
26th annual Billfish Classic returns to the Gulf Coast
Anglers are now out at sea hoping to reel in a winning catch for the Billfish Classic. This is the biggest fishing tournament on the entire Gulf…
Federal complaint filed against IMMS after sea lion died while under anesthesia
A national watchdog group filed a federal complaint against Gulfport’s Institute for Marine Mammal Studies after a sea lion’s death. According to the complaint,…
Republican Party candidates uniting to remove Palazzo
Republican Party primary candidates are uniting to try to remove Steven Palazzo from office. Sheriff Mike Ezell held a press conference this morning at the Great Southern Club in…
COVID-19 Testing Leader Curative Offers Testing Access in Gulfport, MS for General Public
GULFPORT, MS — June 9, 2022 — COVID-19 testing and next-generation healthcare delivery company Curative recently deployed a testing site in Gulfport. The site is located at 8405 HWY 49 and offers a simple testing option with results delivered directly 1-2 days upon receipt at Curative’s…
Pearl River Sheriff, Picayune Police search for attempted murder suspect
The Pearl River County Sheriff's Department and the Picayune Police Department are asking the public's help to find a suspect in an attempted murder case. Crime Stoppers posted to social media that Amanti Briscoe is being sought by the Sheriff's…
Hancock County grand jury clears deputies in shooting during Hurricane Ida
A Hancock County grand jury has found no wrongdoing by deputies in the 2021 shooting of Martin Luther Bowman III. The grand jury issued a partial report Wednesday. Bowman, 80, was shot August 31, 2021 by Hancock County deputies after…
Three men, juvenile face drugs, weapons charges after traffic stop in Picayune
Three men and a juvenile are in custody today in Picyaune after a traffic stop led to finding a stolen vehicle, a cache of drugs and weapons. On Wednesday, Picayune officers with the…