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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.…

Methamphetamine drug bust in Harrison County

Millions of dollars’ worth of methamphetamine have been seized by the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office this week and now a Texas man is behind bars. Sheriff’s deputies arrested 36-year-old Esteban Bernardina-Betancourt of San Antonio on felony charges of trafficking methamphetamine.…

Evacuation Route Officially Back Up and Running in Jackson County

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

Scratch off tickets available soon at the Scarlet Pearl

With the lottery heading to Mississippi in just a week, the Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort is ready to throw its hat into this game of chance. On November 25th at 5 a.m. Coast residents and visitors can pick up scratch…

$5 million bond approved for D’Iberville Police Station

The City of D’Iberville has approved a multi-million bond to help complete their new police station. The $5 million bond was approved at tonight’s City Council meeting. The new and improved station is already under construction on Lamey Bridge Road.…

Energy saving Christmas lights

If you’re looking to deck the halls while saving a buck, we may have a solution. This year when buying Christmas lights consider purchasing L.E.D. lights. Just like using energy efficient light bulbs in your home, making the switch with…

Polar Express Holiday Open House

This Saturday, you and your whole family can get into the holiday spirit on the west end of Howard Avenue. Howard Avenue’s West End Merchants are hosting a ‘Polar Express Holiday Open House.’ The event will feature readings of the…

How to build feral cat winter shelter

You can keep ‘cool cats’ warm this winter and keep the number of animals in the shelter down. When the temperatures drop it is a dangerous time for feral and stray cats living outdoors. Katie King with HSSM said, “In…

Volunteers needed for the Feed the Needy program

More than 2,000 Gulf Coast residents can expect warm meals delivered to their homes Thanksgiving Day, all thanks to our local public safety agencies, generous donors, and volunteers. The annual Thanksgiving Feed the Needy Program, headed up by the Gulfport…

Mary Mahoney’s closes temporarily due to FDA raid

One of the most historic restaurants on the Gulf Coast was surprised this morning by an unplanned visit from the Food and Drug Administration. News 25’s Andrew Scherer is at Mary Mahoney’s in Biloxi with more.

Inaugural Patriot Golf Day

The green at Grand Bear Golf Club today was filled for the ‘Inaugural Patriot Golf Day,’ all for a wonderful cause. Shotgun started the tournament at 9 a.m. with community members and golf fans teeing off. There were also some…

Anonymous donor pays lunch debt at Saucier Elementary

A donation for students in the Harrison County School District has left parents, students, and teachers in awe of the generosity of its community. Last week an anonymous donor reached out to Saucier Elementary’s librarian about student’s unpaid lunch debts.…

Hospice of Light tree planting

It’s always an emotional tribute as families gathered at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula to honor their loved ones at the Hospice of Light Tree Planting Ceremony. Family members, nurses, and caregivers were at the tree planting ceremony to remember…

Mary Mahoney’s in Biloxi briefly shuts down

This morning, Mary Mahoney’s Restaurant was visited by the FDA in conjunction with an investigation of a mislabeled fish. Bobby Mahoney and his family and employees have cooperated fully with the inquiry. “It caused a little disruption to our lunch…

Dad testifies at Sergio Sandoval’s trial

A father says he first thought bullies were behind his daughter’s hesitation to ride the school bus when she was 8 years old. Instead, she told him she was being sexually abused by the bus driver. The girl’s father testified…

Toys for Tots registration

With Christmas comes gifts and the Toys for Tots campaign in Harrison County would like you to know that they can be of assistance. For anyone in need of help this holiday season, Harrison County registration is still open and…