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Second chances in Long Beach

Is there a warrant out for your arrest because of old fines? Well, we have some good news for you. Long Beach Municipal Court is offering second chances throughout the entire month of February. They are offering a chance for…

Social media helps find fur-ever homes

Our growing digital age is helping shelter pets find forever homes. With more than 50,000 followers on Facebook, the Humane Society of South Mississippi is reaching potential adopters, fosters, and donators throughout our area and beyond state lines. Every day…

First National CBD Month

The month of January is officially known as ‘National CBD Awareness Month.’ This month is in observance of the natural hemp products quickly gaining popularity throughout the country. After the passing of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, millions of…

Pascagoula High School Blood Drive

Students at Pascagoula High School teamed up with the Blood Center for a blood drive on campus today. Students also lined up to give blood to support and help a fellow classmate who is battling leukemia. This is the second…

Local boy battling leukemia gets wish granted

One little boy from Gulfport is about to have his wildest dreams come true thanks to his school and Make-A-Wish. Sumner Holland turned five-years-old Thursday. The student at St. James Elementary School has been battling leukemia for most of his…

New Orleans Saints: Clergy abuse involvement

The New Orleans Saints maintain their public relations work on the area’s Roman Catholic sex abuse crisis was ‘minimal.’ On the other hand, attorneys suing the church allege hundreds of confidential Saints emails show the team actively helping decide ‘which…

Fugitive captured by U.S. Marshals

A Jackson County man added to the U.S. Marshal’s 15 Most Wanted List just yesterday has been arrested in Oklahoma. Less than 24 hours after he was added to the U.S. Marshal’s Most Wanted List for allegedly faking his own…

Renaissance the Runway

Tonight, models will hit the runway and it’s all for a good cause. ‘Renaissance the Runway’ is back for its fourth year and News 25’s Victoria Bailey has more.

Mega Millions and Powerball tickets go live

People throughout our state can now try their luck at massive jackpots with Mega Millions and Powerball tickets now being sold for their first time. The days of driving across state lines to get your Mega Millions and Powerball tickets…

Budweiser Clydesdales stop in Biloxi

The Budweiser Clydesdales kicked off their Gulf Coast tour tonight. The first stop was Downtown Biloxi. Cecilia Dobbs Walton with the City of Biloxi said, “You know in Biloxi we love to have a parade, so why not have a…

Catholic Schools Week Celebration

Students at one area school have been celebrating their education all week through fun and reflection. This week marks ‘Catholic Schools Week’ across the country and students and staff at St. Patrick Catholic High School have recognized that week with…

Super Bowl prop bets at the Scarlet Pearl

Are you ready for the 49ers to take on the Chiefs in the Super Bowl? Those at the Draft Kings Sportsbook at the Scarlet Pearl Casino are ready for you to place your bets! As soon as it was determined…

NFL hopeful training others at YMCA

A local man was on track to play in the NFL until a setback from injury. Now, Tyrone Patterson is helping others achieve their dreams. Twenty-four year-old Tyrone Patterson has dedicated his life to football. After starring at Gautier High…

Mobile pushes back Amtrak vote

Our Coast has been inching closer and making efforts to bring an Amtrak system back that would run through our area connecting Mobile and New Orleans. Yesterday at Mobile’s City Council meeting the vote was pushed yet again. They have…

Jackson County State of the County

Jackson County leaders and residents received an important update today on county functions and economic stability. Jackson County Board of Supervisors President Barry Cumbest gave the annual ‘State of the County’ Address to an audience at the Pascagoula Rotary Club’s…

Coast man wanted by U.S. Marshals

A Coast man is now one of the most sought after fugitives in the entire country. The United States Marshal’s Service is now offering a $25,000 reward for information leading directly to the arrest of Jacob Blair Scott. Scott is…

Clydesdales return to the Coast

The Budweiser Clydesdales are ready to tour the Mississippi Gulf Coast! Their first stop is in Downtown Biloxi. News 25’s Victoria Bailey is there with more.

Mississippi Lottery Corp. makes first transfer

Our state is already parlaying money from lottery tickets sales. Scratch-off tickets went on sale here in Mississippi back on November 25th of last year. The first day of scratch-off ticket sales alone reeled in more than $2 million for…

Accident in north Harrison County

One person is injured after an early morning accident on Interstate 10 near the Delisle Road exit in north Harrison County this morning. The accident involved multiple vehicles and happened just before 5 a.m., initially stopping then delaying traffic along…

One shot at Biloxi apartment complex

A shooting last night in Harrison County sent one man to the hospital. According to Major Chris De Back with the Biloxi Police, a man in his 20s was shot last night around 7:30 at the Gates of Biloxi apartment…

Free tax filing services offered through VITA program

The Jackson County Civic Action Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is open and ready to do your taxes. The VITA program offers free tax preparation services for individuals and families who make up to $56,000 per year. The service…