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Gardening with a Purpose: Hometown Heroes

If you live near Division Street in Biloxi, you've probably heard of one little lady with a big name. And it's what members of the community are doing to keep her roots planted right where they started. This week's hometown…

ICE Raids Prompt ACLU of Mississippi to Issue Statement

This week's ICE raids have prompted a response from the ACLU of Mississippi with the group's legal director and interim executive director issuing the following statement: “President Trump continues to terrorize our communities with these unnecessary and cruel ice raids.…

Car accident causes traffic backup on I-10

Traffic was backed up to the ramp on I-10 east near Highway 49 in Gulfport earlier this evening due to a car crash. This happened just before 7 o’clock. Gulfport Police Sergeant James Griffin tells News 25 that this was…

Waitr launches in Jackson County

Following the success of launching in Gulfport and Biloxi, Waitr is now making the move into Jackson County. The food delivery app launched today in Pascagoula, Moss Point, and Gautier, further stretching its service to the east. Waitr has had…

Delano/Newman race still left to be decided

We have an update on the tight race between Dixie Newman and Scott Delano for the District 50 State Senate Seat. Let’s take a look at the numbers: as of today, Newman has 3,184 votes and Delano has 3,183 votes.…

Backpacks for Brighter Futures

Today is the first day back to school for the Harrison County School District and some kindergarten students got a welcoming surprise. Keesler Federal Credit Union donated backpacks for these students in Ms. Steven’s class at River Oaks Elementary. The…

St. Patrick Catholic High School starts school today

Summer vacation is over for students at St. Patrick Catholic High School as they kicked off their first day back. Enrollment is up this year with more than 460 students enrolled in seventh to 12th grade for this school year.…

Wild Acres paint safari

It's something for the whole family to enjoy, all while creating a masterpiece along with some furry friends. Wild Acres in McHenry is hosting another paint safari this weekend.

Third annual Red, White and Brew

Wine and craft beers will be flowing next week for the third annual Red, White and Brew Fundraiser for the Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce.

A tight race for State Senate District 50

Every vote counts. In this case, that saying is especially true. The race for the State Senate Seat of District 50 is truly neck and neck. “This is the epitome of every vote counts.” In perhaps the closest race in…

All Ladies Championship Regatta at Pass Christian Yacht Club

For the 82nd year, crews return to the Pass Christian Yacht Club for the Bernard L. Knost Regatta. This all ladies championship regatta will feature women from different yacht club organizations. The Gulf Yachting Association puts this event on in…

Outside construction work to begin soon on Saenger Theatre

The City of Biloxi made some important decisions in regard to the renovation and restoration of the Saenger Theatre. Back in June, they received bids for the renovations on the outside of the theatre, which included the fly tower and…