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Surprise reunion at Woolmarket Elementary

There were a lot of tears and smiles at Woolmarket Elementary this morning as a military dad reunited with his son. For Ezra Knight, what started out as an ordinary day in kindergarten turned into one he will never forget…

American Heart Association’s ‘Go Red for Women Day’

Today is the American Heart Association’s ‘Go Red for Women Day.’ The day is designed to increase women’s heart health awareness and serve as a catalyst for change to improve the lives of women globally. Here in Mississippi, raising awareness…

Dozens sick from Mississippi Coast Convention Center visit

Dozens of people caught an illness after events at the Coast Convention Center. Two separate groups of people from separate events reported they became ill after attending events at the convention center. News 25 spoke with Executive Director Matt McDonnell…

Deadly hit and run suspect appears in court

The suspect in Wednesday’s deadly hit-and-run at CSL Plasma Center in Gulfport made his initial court appearance today. Thirty-four year-old Justin Overall’s bond was set at more than $3.5 million. He’s been charged with manslaughter, five counts of aggravated assault,…

Daddy Daughter Dance

It’s a night of elegance in Gulfport as the annual Daddy-Daughter Dance kicks off and it’s all for a good cause. News 25’s Victoria Bailey has more.

Elks Mardi Gras Parade tomorrow in downtown Ocean Springs

It’s time to get the Mardi Party going in Ocean Springs. The first parade of the Carnival Season in Ocean Springs will be tomorrow at 1 p.m. The Ocean Springs Elks Mardi Gras Parade with Krewe Unique will roll the…

Gulf Coast Historical and Cultural Exposition

The history of the Gulf Coast is being celebrated today for the first day of the Gulf Coast Historical and Cultural Exposition. Historical organizations and destinations are gathered at the Biloxi Visitors Center for this event, including Beauvoir, the Mardi…

ESCI conducts study for Biloxi

Looking for ways to improve is always important, especially when it comes to first responders and keeping residents on the Coast safe which is why the Biloxi Fire Department requested and received a federal grant to bring in the Emergency…

Tune in Monday with Gautier Mayor for Mayoral Monday

In 2019, the city of Gautier saw major improvements in an ongoing sewage problem, as well as water quality improvements, and a new walking trail and fitness area. Tune in on Monday on FOX at 8 am to hear the…

The Code: Black History Series History

As Black History Month ramps up, the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center is honoring Civil Rights trailblazers in a major way. The entire month of February, Coast residents are invited to listen, learn, and enjoy a three part series recognizing…

Looking inside the ‘Soul of the Coast’

Though efforts to improve the quality of life for African-Americans are as old as the United States, the fight for equality really ramped up in the 1950s and 60s. That fight, we know as the Civil Rights era. In the…

Gulfport students win Hurricane Bowl

Five Gulfport High students are preparing to test their ocean science skills against teams from across the country following a big win. The students competed in and won last Saturday’s Hurricane Bowl against other teams from the region at USM’s…

Economic development on Division Street

The area of Division Street near the under-construction Keesler Gate will soon experience some major changes. Biloxi is accepting bids on the demolition of nine properties in the area between I-110 and the new gate near Forrest Avenue to prepare…

MDEQ issues new water contact advisories

The Department of Environmental Quality is issuing new water contact advisories along the Coast. After testing today, MDEQ issued a contact advisory for Bay St. Louis Beach, Pass Christian Beach, and Pass Christian Central Beach. The department also issued advisories…

Pascagoula Mayor Candidate Forum

There is a special mayoral election set for next Tuesday in Pascagoula and this morning at the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce’s Candidates Forums each candidate got to answer questions and give reason as to why they are fit for…

Coast child dies from rare brain cancer

Four Coast children have now died from a rare childhood cancer called DIPG. Three-year-old Brooklyn Willis from Pascagoula died Wednesday morning around 10 a.m. She had a seven month fight with the rare and incurable childhood brain tumor. In 2017,…

Wanted in connection with counterfeit money

Biloxi Police Department is searching for an unknown white female who entered a business in the 1800 block of Beach Boulevard and allegedly purchased lottery tickets with a counterfeit $100. The suspect is about 5’2” and weighing an estimated 135…

D’Iberville city leaders address flooding concerns

Flooding has been an ongoing issue for some areas in the City of D’Iberville for more than 50 years and residents are frustrated. Forest Cove and D’Iberville Boulevard near Boney Avenue are among the main high flooded areas. On Wednesday,…