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Arrested for aggravated domestic violence

Biloxi police have arrested 26-year-old Samuel Anderson for aggravated domestic violence. Police say Anderson strangled the victim on Agincourt Avenue and was arrested without incident. His bond is set at $75,000.

39th annual River Jamboree in Moss Point

The 39th year of the Moss Point River Jamboree is just a day away and the setup is well underway. The deeply rooted tradition is set to kick off at 11 a.m. with good food, games for the kids, and…

World Blood Donor Day

Statistics show that someone in the world needs a blood transfusion every two seconds. It’s World Blood Donor Day and because of the growing need for blood donations the City of Diamondhead hosted a community blood drive today. The event…

Students from U.K. visit Biloxi Police

A group of kids have traveled a long way to learn about law enforcement in the United States. Twelve police cadets from the U.K. are here on the Coast this week to learn about local law enforcement during the Biloxi…

Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon

On June 14, 2019, the Bay St. Louis Police Department arrested 51-year-old Michael Tracy Ratchford Jr. of Bay St. Louis and charged him with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Ratchford was also charged with one count of…

“Spirits at Beauvoir"

Interested in finding the paranormal? Then look no further than Beauvoir in Biloxi. Tomorrow night, Beauvoir will be holding their monthly ‘Spirits at Beauvoir” event. All eyes are on you this weekend in the Jefferson Davis house at Beauvoir. Are…

U.S. Army celebrates birthday

The U.S. Army hit a big milestone today and members of the branch on the Gulf Coast are celebrating. Remembrance. Celebration. Life. Those are the values being put on display by members of the U.S. Army as they celebrate the…

Missing Hancock County man found after two days

After more than two days a missing man from Hancock County has been found alive. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department, Hancock Search and Rescue, Hancock EMA, and Bayside Fire Department, alongside Gulf Coast Search and Rescue and Harrison County Fire…

Cancer Survivor Day

Cancer is something that can touch people in different ways, so honoring those that are survivors is very important. That’s why ever since 2016, Singing River Health Systems has held their Cancer Survivor Day. It is a day all about…

Freedom Festival in Jackson County

We are just one day away from the first ever Jackson County Freedom Festival. Thanks to the organization CORE, a celebration in honor of Juneteenth will be held Saturday, June 15th at the Gautier City Park from 12 to 4…

Gulfport shooting suspect pleads guilty

A capital murder suspect accused of shooting a Gulfport teenager then fleeing to New Mexico appeared in court this morning. D’Juan Holloway is charged with capital murder for shooting Ray Howze outside a Gulfport convenience store in 2015. He was…

Woman fatally hit by car on Highway 49 in Gulfport

Gulfport police are investigating a pedestrian accident that left one woman dead early this morning. According to Gulfport police, the accident happened on the 12,000th block of Highway 49 at around 1:15 a.m. Investigations revealed the victim, a 40-year-old Gulfport…

Get Your Free Ticket to Ride on CTA's Try Transit Day

News 25 Today Anchor Jaylon Morris catches up with Coast Transit Authority Director Kevin Coggin to get the rundown for us on the upcoming Try Transit Day, a day where you can catch a ride with the Coast Transit Authority…

Top 10 Gifts on Mississippi Dads' Wish List for Father's Day

What does good, ol' dad want for Father's Day besides his children's love and affection? Well, if he lives in Mississippi, anything related to shooting sports. That's right. Academy Sports and Outdoors conducted a survey for each state, and here are…

Access to Justice Commission Honors Rep. David Baria

Mississippi Representative David Baria is being honored for his work with the Access to Justice Commission. Earlier this week, the Commission honored Baria for his four-and-a-half years of service on the Mississippi Access to Justice Commission. Baria's term on the…

Wicker, Palazzo Appeal to U.S. Secretary of Commerce

United States Senator Roger Wicker and United States Congressman Steven Palazzo have sent a letter to Wilbur Ross, the United States Secretary of Commerce, supporting Governor Phil Bryant's request for a federal fisheries disaster declaration related to the openings of…

JoJo the Kangaroo update: vet says JoJo looks healthy

We’ve been keeping you up to date with the Coast’s favorite kangaroo and today we have some more good news to report about JoJo the Kangaroo. JoJo had his second veterinary appointment today and his owner, Cody Breland, said he…