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Biloxi Man Charged with Aggravated Assault

A Biloxi man is behind bars this morning charged with aggravated assault. Biloxi police arrested 35-year-old Jerome Hubert Brown earlier this morning. Police say Brown is charged with aggravated assault after an investigation revealed he used a machete and almost…

The Reef restaurant celebrates five years on the Coast

It’s a cause for celebration today as the Reef restaurant in Biloxi celebrates its fifth anniversary. The party kicked off at 5:30 at the Sky Bar. City leaders and residents celebrated in a huge way with food, live entertainment, and…

Biloxi Police to honor fallen Mandeville police officer

Hearts are heavy yet again in the law enforcement community after the shooting death of Mandeville Police Captain Vincent ‘Vinny’ Liberto Jr. Law enforcement throughout the Coast are banding together to show support during this tough time. Biloxi Honor Guard…

Conservation Education Field Day

It was fun on the farm for some fourth graders in Harrison County today. It’s an interactive way to learn about Mississippi’s unique environment. Fourth-grade students from 28th Street Elementary School in Gulfport made the trip to the Harrison County…

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Annual Conference

Over 800 government and transportation officials from across North America have been in Biloxi this week to learn more about advancements in the trucking industry. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is hosting the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual conference at the…

Federal Fisheries Disaster Declaration approved by NOAA

Local fishermen and the tourism industry have been hit hard over this past year, but some relief might soon be in sight. The reopening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway has had lasting effects throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Chris Rhodes…

One woman dead after overnight shooting in Gulfport

One woman is dead after an overnight shooting in Gulfport. Gulfport police say officers arrived on scene at the O’Neal Road Apartment Complex at around 1 a.m. Once they arrived, they found 44-year-old Sharon Grantham dead from an apparent gunshot…

‘Move to Learn’ at West Wortham

If you have kids, you know it is hard for them to sit still for long periods of times and teachers see this just as much. That’s why the Mississippi Department of Education and the Bower Foundation created ‘Move to…

Foreign exchange students arrive from China

Several flights and more than 40 hours later, two foreign exchange students arrived on the Gulf Coast this week all the way from China. Kevin and Terry are a part of the ‘Academic Foreign Exchange Culture Exchange Program,” helping students…

‘Safe Exchange Zones’ coming to D’Iberville

On Monday, officials broke ground on the brand new police headquarters in D’Iberville. This new state of the art police building will include a feature that aims to keep everyone safe when meeting up to do trades. These areas will…

Funds Squared Away for Restoration on Ship Island

Federal funds have been landed to continue restoration work on Ship Island. US senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has just announced that more than $56 million dollars has been allocated to carry out phases three and four of the Barrier Island restoration…

Local vape shops grow concerned about vaping epidemic

With vape-related illnesses continuing to rise, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker placed a state-wide ban on the sales of vaping products. With Massachusetts becoming the first state to do so, will Mississippi soon follow? ‘No Smoke About it, Just Vape’ Regional…

First Responders Appreciation Dinner

It’s all about celebrating all first responders do for our community. Tonight, the Keesler Federal Credit Union partnered with Beau Rivage Resort and Casino to host an appreciation dinner in honor of first responders. When most are running away from…

Samsung ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ contest open

For the tenth time, Samsung is hosting their ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ contest. The nation-wide contest is designed to encourage students and teachers to address problems in their local community through science, technology, engineering, and math. The company will chose 300…

Cruisin’ the Coast needs volunteers

Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Cruisin’ the Coast. Thousands of people will descend on the Mississippi Gulf Coast to enjoy favorites like Cruise-ins, headline bands, oldies entertainment, a swap meet, and an auto auction. In 1996, the event showcased…

First Responders Appreciation Dinner

The Keesler Federal Credit Union and Beau Rivage Resort and Casino are partnering to host an appreciation dinner in honor of first responders. News 25’s Victoria Bailey has more.