Increase in gun violence among youth in Gulfport
With the recent increase of gun violence among the youth in Gulfport, one community leader speaks about the steps that need to be taken to stop the violence.…
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Fatal accident in Hancock County
On Sunday, June 13, 2021, at approximately 9:34 pm the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 603 in Hancock County. A 2019 Nissan Sentra driven by Kebian Lewis, 44, of Bogalusa, LA, was traveling south on…
‘Paint a Rock, Save a Life’ at the Pascagoula Senior Center
JE Social and Service Club assisted Singing River Health System and Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency with a special initiative to help spread awareness across the…
Body found near Hillcrest and Lorraine Road in Gulfport
Today around noon, Gulfport police and fire responded to a call of a dead body found off of Hillcrest and Lorraine Road in the bushes and high brush on the side of the road. Gulfport police say initial investigations indicate…
Preparations underway for the Gulfport City-Wide Juneteenth Celebration-
With Juneteenth just a few days away, the Gulfport City-Wide Juneteenth Celebration Committee is making their final preparations for the weekend-long community event. Starting Friday there will be…
Live poker returns to Boomtown Friday
Boomtown couldn’t keep their poker face for long! Live poker is back. Live poker returns to their property this Friday, June 18th at 9 a.m. The new poker room will…
City of Biloxi seeking approval for handicap accessible pier
The City of Biloxi and Harrison County are filing a claim so a developer can build a pier at Veterans Avenue. If the project is passed a…
Man found guilty of four counts of sexual battery, four counts of touching a child for lustful purposes
Bay St. Louis, MS - District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced that 77-year-old Harry Lynn Trest, of Diamondhead, MS, was found guilty of four counts of sexual battery and four counts of touching a child for lustful purposes after a…
Tatonut Donut Shop in Ocean Springs now back open
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — The Tatonut Donut Shop is back open as of Tuesday, June 15, according to the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce. The popular donut shop had been closed for more than five months after David Mohler,…
US Marshals arrest Ocean Springs man who has been on the run since 2008
The US Marshal’s Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force, Gulfport Division arrested Lawrence W. Baker, 52, in Ocean Springs around 7 a.m. Tuesday. Baker was taken into custody in the 100 Block of Braeburn Drive at his residence without incident.…
Lucedale man charged with aggravated assault
One man is in the hospital and another is in jail after George County Sheriff's Office responded to a call about a fight. According to a press release, deputies responded Friday night to a call in the Agricola Community about…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic Tournament wrapped up Sunday
The 25th annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic wrapped up Sunday and this year’s tournament featured a new state record. A quarter of a million dollars was…
CASH 3 winning numbers for June 14th, 2021
The CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for June 14th are: 2-4-8. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Shaggy’s Angler Camp at USM Marine Education Center
Summer camps are back this year and Shaggy’s Angler Camp is hosting their week-long camp at University of Southern Miss Marine Education Center. During the summer camp, students…
Infinity Funeral home offering new program in honor of Flag Day
In honor of Flag Day, Infinity Funeral home has started a new program intended to honor deceased veterans and provide dignified disposal of retired American…
Registration open for low-speed vehicles in Biloxi
After the Biloxi City Council voted to give a green light to allowing golf cart like vehicles on the streets of Biloxi back in April, registration for low-speed vehicles…
Opening of new International Trade Office in Biloxi
Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson visited the Coast today to announce the opening of a new international trade office on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The…
Taco Tuesday Blood Drive at Taco Sombrero on Washington Avenue
Blood donors get a free taco on Taco Tuesday tomorrow! The Blood Center partnered with Taco Sombrero Ocean Springs to host a blood drive on Taco…
Residents ‘uneasy’ as Gulfport Police investigate fatal shooting
One man is dead following a shooting this morning outside of O’Reilly Auto Parts on Dedeaux Road in Gulfport. Gulfport police are investigating the scene. News 25’s Lorraine…
14th annual Grillin’ on the Green Festival in Biloxi
Saturday in Biloxi was the 14th annual Grillin’ on the Green Festival and when you add live music to a cook off, only good things can come…
Jackson County Sand Jam 2021
Hundreds turned out for some family fun, turtles, and more for the 2021 Sand Jam in Ocean Springs. This included a family fun day that involved a sand sculpture competition, free…
Nation of Patriots annual tour stops on the Coast
One American flag is making its way across all 50 states as part of the annual Patriots Tour that benefits veterans and their families. The Patriot Tour…
Grand Jury finds no criminal conduct by Harrison County Sheriff deputy in January shooting
The grand jury has investigated the circumstances leading up to the shooting of Reginald Michael Johnson by a deputy of the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department on January 15th, 2021. The grand jury makes the following report: “After full and deliberate…
Suspect in fatal shooting on Dedeaux Road in Gulfport has surrendered himself to authorities
One man is dead following a shooting this morning outside of O’Reilly Auto Parts on Dedeaux Road in Gulfport. Police have now identified the suspect as 27-year-old Demonte Williams. Williams has since surrendered himself to authorities. He is charged with…