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Getting a holiday shape up at the Salvation Army

Though we are headed into the Thanksgiving holiday, it’s never too soon to start wrapping your mind around a New Year’s resolution. The Salvation Army Kroc Center is offering a program called ‘The Holiday Shape Up.’ It’s a $20 a…

Thanksgiving events around the Coast

If you would like to take part in a community Thanksgiving meal and celebration, we have a few options for you to consider. The Feed my Sheep soup kitchen in Gulfport is preparing for its annual Thanksgiving Dinner for the…

Real ID required for air travel starting October 2020

Do you have your Real ID yet? Well, if you don’t you might want to hurry before October 1st, 2020. Save the date, October 1st, 2020, if you try to get on an airplane without a Real ID you’ll be…

Biloxi teen indicted in officer’s murder

An indictment has been served on Darian Atkinson, the Biloxi teenager charged with capital murder in the killing of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. Authorities served the indictment to the 19-year-old whose been jailed without bond since his arrest May…

Lynn Meadows receives $5K grant from CarMax

A new used car retailer on the Coast is driving home an effort to continue inspiring kids and families involved in the arts. The new CarMax Store officially opened its doors in Gulfport Wednesday and celebrated by awarding a $5,000…

Who is this Carnival Queen?

There is a mystery at the Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum in Biloxi and they need your help to solve it. Do you know this queen? That is what the museum has been trying to figure out. This painting was…

Gold Star Families Memorial set to open Saturday

A new way to honor those Gold Star families who lost loved ones while they were serving our country will be unveiled this Saturday. The Gulf Coast Gold Star Families Memorial broke ground back in July at Guice Park located…

Disney on Ice Coming to Life in Biloxi Today!

Make memories at Disney on Ice's newest show - Celebrate Memories here on the coast for a few days only! Disney on Ice performers Lennea Nelson and Kurtis Hori took time out of their busy schedules to share all the…

Hard Rock, Back Bay Mission Rolling Out Holiday Meal Today

The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Biloxi will be providing a Thanksgiving meal today to those in need in our community. Everything will happen today at Back Bay Mission in Biloxi where News 25 Today's Gabby Easterwood shared live…

Tune Into FOX for Saints Game and Saints Prizes on WXXV

This Thursday night football matchup between the Colts and Texans is definitely something to check out on FOX tonight, but at the same time, be sure to make your picks for our weekly "Blitz to the Superdome" game. Thanks to…

Coast Community Sets Table for Upcoming Thanksgiving Events

If you're alone, in need or would just like to take part in a community Thanksgiving meal and celebration - we have a few options for you to consider. There are several Thanksgiving meals and events scheduled in our area…

4-H Hosting Free Thanksgiving Meal Today

The holiday season can be hard on many people but the Torrence Family Schoolhouse 4-H Community Club is making it a little easier by hosting a free community Thanksgiving dinner. The dinner will be held today at 11 am in…

Tune in Tomorrow for Finally Friday Weekend Event Rundown

It's Friday Eve, and you know what that means-we’re less than a day away from our weekly Finally Friday segment, highlighting some popular events happening on the Mississippi Gulf coast this weekend. We have what you need to know to…

Biloxi Man Charged With Aggravated Assault With A Deadly Weapon

A Biloxi man is in jail this morning, charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Biloxi police arrested 36-year-old Reginald Rechee Tucker of Biloxi after an investigation into a stabbing that happened Wednesday. Police say Tucker stabbed a victim…

Biloxi Aggravated Assault Arrest

The Biloxi Police Department arrested 36 year old Reginald Rechee Tucker of Biloxi on a warrant for one count of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

Bridge re-dedication in Jackson County

One of Jackson County’s two official hurricane evacuation routes is back up and running. Tuesday, Southern District Transportation Commissioner Tom King was on hand at a re-dedication ceremony in Jackson County for State Route 57, officially adding it back to…

State of the Coast Economy Symposium

Nearly 500 business professionals and Coast leaders filled the IP Casino this morning for the third annual State of the Coast Economy Symposium. They received plenty of statistics on how we’ve done this past year and how we can improve…

Commercial King Mackerel season to close Nov. 21

Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced today that the commercial fishing season for King Mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla) will close in Mississippi territorial waters on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. The closure for King Mackerel begins at 12:00 p.m.…