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Cleaning up the beaches after Memorial Day

As residents and Coast visitors flocked to the beaches for the three day weekend, Harrison County Sand Beach Authority was out in full force Saturday, Sunday, and Memorial Day Monday to help keep beaches clean. Today, crews were out once…

Several accidents in North Gulfport this afternoon

The Memorial Holiday Weekend is over, but it’s still been a busy day on South Mississippi roads. There were several accidents west of Highway 49 in North Gulfport today with several people sent to the hospital with injuries and causing…

A ‘Socially Distant’ Memorial Day Weekend

Over the long Memorial Day Weekend, thousands of people flocked to the beach and water to enjoy a little time in the sun. The Gulfport Police Department tells News 25 they had a busy weekend, but there were no additional…

Man arrested and charged with second degree murder

On Sunday, Biloxi police responded to an aggravated assault that occurred on Moni Vista Drive. Twenty-six year-old Matthew Reid was arrested and charged with second degree murder. His bond is set at one million dollars. Biloxi police say an altercation…

1 man dies and 4 others wounded in shootings at Jackson home

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Jackson police are investigating multiple shootings at a house that left one man dead and several others injured. The shootings were reported Sunday by local news outlets. Robert Earl Brown, 37, was shot multiple times and…

Families spend Memorial Day at Biloxi Beach

As people return to the Coast this Memorial Day Weekend, families and beachgoers are talking about their Memorial Day Weekend fun. Plenty of patriotism was seen in the form of red, white, and blue swim trunks today on Biloxi beaches.…

The True Meaning of Memorial Day

Many fired up the grills and enjoyed time with friends or family to recognize Memorial Day. Today, News 25’s Victoria Bailey spent the day talking to former service members about the importance of keeping the meaning of Memorial Day in…

Local veteran creates Memorial Day display

This Memorial Day, some local residents have taken to creating yard displays as a way of honoring the fallen. As an Air Force veteran of nearly 27 years, Ron Southern recognizes the sacrifices made by many of his fellow service-members.…

Arrested for second degree murder

On May 25, 2020, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 26-year-old Matthew Cole Reid of Biloxi on a warrant for second degree murder. The warrant was issued as the result of an investigation into an incident reported on 05/24/2020 in the…

Man dies after altercation in Biloxi on Sunday

On Sunday, Biloxi police responded to an aggravated assault that occurred on Moni Vista Drive. Biloxi police say an altercation took place where the victim, 51-year-old Michael Lepoma, was allegedly beat with a tire iron and passed away this afternoon…

Moss Point receives community grant

The City of Moss Point has received another grant aimed at promoting healthy outdoor recreation and tourism within the city. This Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area Community Grant is funded by the state legislature and Congressional appropriations to the…