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Mississippi child molestation suspect is arrested in Arizona

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Federal authorities say a Mississippi man accused of child molestation has been arrested in southern Arizona. They announced Sunday that 62-year-old Augustus Brook was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Tucson. Authorities say Brook allegedly…

2 drown in rip currents in Northwest Florida over weekend

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WXXV) — Two people are dead after drowning in rip currents at beaches in Northwest Florida over the weekend. Red or double-red warning flags were flying along the coast throughout the Florida Panhandle, signaling the waters were closed…

Cruisin’ the Coast at Edgewater Mall

Today at Edgewater Mall, Cruisin’ the Coast was in full swing for yet another day. The location featured three live performances by Charles Grant, The Martini Shakers, and the Chee Whiz. Cruisers were chilling out at the relaxed setting for…

Cruisin’ the Coast traffic plans for the City of Biloxi

If you were worried about the traffic that comes with Cruisin’ the Coast over the weekend, it shouldn’t be as bad in regards to previous years. In fact, the Biloxi Police Department may hold off on using orange traffic cones…

Haunted car wash at Classy Chassis in Gulfport

Haunted houses are a staple throughout the month of October, but this year a local car wash is putting a spin on the tradition. News 25’s Ashleigh Fortenberry is at Classy Chassis Car Wash in Gulfport with the details.

Mississippi Power on Hurricane Delta

Mississippi Power released a statement to News 25 today regarding Hurricane Delta. Delta is expected to strike the Lake Charles area and after Hurricane Laura already struck tragedy in the area in late August, Mississippi Power is on standby amidst…

Mississippi McDonald's Help Raise Money for Charities

The local McDonald’s Owner-Operators in the Biloxi/Gulfport-area are coming together to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) starting next week. The effort's called "Sleeves for Support" and they'll be selling $5 drink sleeves with the RMHC logo…

MDEQ Issues Beach Water Contact Advisory in Waveland

(Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, issued a water contact advisory Friday for Station 3 (Waveland Beach). One other advisory remains in effect. The advisory is issued for: Station 3 --…

Gulfport Fire Department welcomes new fire station #9

Things are heating up for the Gulfport Fire Department as they welcome their brand new fire station number 9 on Dedeaux Road. Gulfport firefighters and city leaders cut the ribbon to the beautiful new facility this morning, complete with a…

Salvation Army preparing for Hurricane Delta

The Salvation Army is preparing to respond to Hurricane Delta, if need be. Preparations began earlier this week as the Salvation Army has placed disaster relief equipment and personnel on standby. Mississippi Gulf Coast Area Commander Major Bradley Caldwell says…

Homeschool Day at the Mississippi Aquarium

The Mississippi Aquarium is now featuring Homeschool Days on Thursdays. The Mississippi Aquarium is honing in on the homeschool crowd. The aquarium’s education team provides this state approved program.  Mississippi Aquarium Education Manager Duane Hills said, "So far the support…

Cruisin’ in D’Iberville

D’Iberville is also a hot spot for Cruisers. It was like taking a stroll back in time at the city’s Automall Parkway as vintage and antique cars and trucks paraded through and parked at today’s Cruisin’ venue at the D’Iberville…