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Mega Millions winning numbers for February 7th 2020
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Third annual ‘Daddy Daughter Dance’
It’s a night on the town for some little girls and their dads. The third annual ‘Daddy Daughter Dance’ took place tonight. Young ladies ages four through 12 and their dates dressed to impress and enjoyed a night of food,…
‘Mommy Son Night’ at the Salvation Army
This weekend in Biloxi, mothers will have the chance to spend some quality time with their sons. The ‘Mommy Son Game Night’ is back again at the Salvation Army Kroc Center. Moms will get to spend the night playing all…
Sixty-third annual Biloxi Boat Expo
We love our waterways here on the Coast and one expo has returned this weekend to help sportsmen and others enjoy the open water. The 63rd annual Biloxi Boat Show opened today at noon and brings over 20 dealers from…
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…
Get a Head Start on Coast Weekend Events with Finally Friday with Porsha Williams
It's Finally Friday and as many of you are heading into the final day of your work week - we have some things you might want to consider while making your plans here on our Mississippi Gulf Coast. News 25…
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…
Significant increase in recycling rates in Harrison County
Recycling in Harrison County has seen a steady amount of growth over the past few years. The Harrison County Utility Authority switched from smaller 18 gallon receptacles to larger 60 gallon roll-off ones for fiscal year 2018. In that time,…
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,…
Witness to deadly hit and run at CSL Plasma Center speaks out
We’ve been keeping you up to date on the deadly hit and run that left one woman dead. Today, a witness speaks out about the incident and tells us what he saw. On Wednesday, a hit and run in Gulfport…