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Keesler Gate Operations Back to Normal Today

Gate hours have returned to normal this morning at Keesler's Air Force Base, with the base's main gate at White Avenue back open. According to a press release issued by Keesler over the weekend, all gates will be open for…

Overturned car in water, driver narrowly escapes

The Harrison County Fire Rescue, Harrison County Sheriff’s Department and AMR responded to a report of a car running off I-10 and ending up upside down in water. The driver, returning home to New Orleans on I-10, narrowly escaped when…

Snickers giving away one million free candy bars

Snickers is serving up a real treat this Halloween. The brand is giving away one million bags of chocolate bars for free. Snickers originally pledged to dole out its iconic candy if a petition to change the date of Halloween…

Biloxi man honored for lifesaving efforts

One Biloxi man received a big honor today in recognition for his lifesaving efforts. American Red Cross volunteer Cliff Boyer rendered lifesaving aid to a fellow volunteer who fell from a truck and hit his head while on disaster relief…

Biloxi Fire Department’s ‘Fill the Boot’ Drive

The Biloxi Fire Department is warming up for their annual ‘Fill the Boot’ Drive. Each year, firefighters ask people to help them ‘fill the boot’ to raise money to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Continuing a 65-year tradition, these Biloxi…

Reaction to lawsuit related to Bonnet Carre Spillway

Reaction is coming in following Attorney General Jim Hood’s announcement yesterday of the state’s intention to sue the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the Bonnet Carre Spillway openings. Dr. Moby Solangi with the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in…

‘Terror on the Coast’ Blood Drive

While visiting ‘Terror on the Coast’ today you could help save a life. This year, ‘Terror’ organizers are partnering with the American Red Cross to host its first blood drive. News 25’s Victoria Bailey has more.

Propane tank leak in Harrison County

Residents off of Pecan and Vidalia Road are safe this morning from a propane tank leak. Harrison County Fire and Rescue responded yesterday afternoon to a leaking 250 gallon propane tank at a cell tower. Fire crews used a special…

Projects to be considered for BP Oil Spill funds

More than $85 million in South Mississippi projects are on the table to receive BP Oil Spill settlement funding. In all, the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund Advisory Board has selected 14 out of 119 projects for state legislators to consider…

Twilight Evening in Blue

Advocates for Freedom, a group to help stop human trafficking and help survivors, will be holding a ‘Twilight Evening in Blue’ tonight. It will be an evening filled with a silent auction, cake tasting, a comedy show, and music. They’re…

Donald Trump Jr. visits Mississippi

Mississippi’s Republican candidate for governor, Tate Reeves, will ‘be an ally of the White House,’ according to one of President Donald Trump’s sons. Donald Trump Jr. appeared with current Lt. Gov. Reeves Thursday night at a barbecue in Oxford. The…

Gulfport Woman Wins $50,000 in United Way Nifty 50 Raffle!

Over the past few weeks, we've been covering the United Way of South Mississippi's Nifty 50 raffle! And the winner of the $50,000 grand prize has been announced! Stephanie Mueller of Gulfport is the grand prize raffle winner. Mueller's ticket…

Quick Action Contains Propane Leak in Harrison County

Residents off of Pecan and Vidalia Road are safe this morning from a propane tank leak. Harrison County Fire and Rescue responded yesterday afternoon, to a leaking 250 gallon propane tank at a cell tower. Fire crews used a special…