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Inclusion Park officially open in Long Beach

The City of Long Beach is now home to a brand new inclusion park. The park officially opened Thursday, July 25th and features ‘Mommy and Me and Daddy and Me’ swings that allow parents to hold their little ones while…

Backpack Buddies food drive

A South Mississippi business is hoping to give back just in time for school to start. Petro Chevrolet in Pascagoula is partnering with Backpack Buddies to hold a food drive at the dealership. The car dealer is hoping to fill…

‘Fill the Bus’ Supply Drive

United Way of South Mississippi is in the middle of a big campaign to make sure students are prepared for school. The ‘Fill the Bus’ School Supply Drive has been underway since July 8th and is featured at seven Walmart…

Racquets and Ritas Benefit

It’s a great way to kick off the weekend with a little bit of tennis and some margaritas. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini is at the Racquets and Ritas Benefit Tennis Tournament with more.

Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday

Tax Free Weekend has arrived. Retailers and shoppers across Mississippi and the Coast are already geared up for a big weekend of shopping with the start of Mississippi’s Sales Tax Holiday. Let the savings begin. It’s a holiday of sorts…

Arrested for burglary of a vehicle

The Biloxi Police Department, with the assistance of D’Iberville PD, arrested 52-year-old Frank Charles Leone of Biloxi for burglary of a vehicle. The arrest stemmed from an investigation where victims’ wallets were stolen from a vehicle on the morning of…

Mississippi Tax Free Weekend

Tax Free Weekend is here. The new school year is just around the corner and local stores will be packed this weekend as South Mississippians make the most of the state’s Tax Free Weekend. Retailers and stores throughout Mississippi have…

Autism Awareness Fundraising Weekend Starting Friday

The autism center is prepping for their fundraising weekend, featuring a benefit golf tournament and plenty of other surprises. Wayne Williams from the Mississippi Center for Autism joined us live in studio to tell us more. For more information about…

The 406 Club opens at Harrah’s Gulf Coast

A new sports and entertainment venue is now open in Biloxi and it has a little something for everyone. 406 Club is the newest addition to Harrah’s Gulf Coast and officials say it brings something new to the Coast. The…

Moss Point State of the City Address

Tonight, the highly anticipated State of the City Address kicked off for the City of Moss Point. There were several things on the table for discussion. Moss Point resident Willie Scott said, “I think communication is key to us resolving…

New school security enhancements

The Harrison County School District is rolling out brand new security enhancements at district campuses ahead of the 2019-2020 school year. In just two weeks, students in the Harrison County School District will head back to school. Students and parents…

Keeping electric bills low in the summer

It is summertime and here in South Mississippi that means you probably have your air conditioner running to stay cool. That also means you might have noticed an increase in your monthly electric bills. News 25 spoke to Mississippi Power…

Power restored at Bluff Creek Campground

Residents at the Bluff Creek Campground in Vancleave went seven days without power because their landlord owed more than $15,000 to the electric company. As of today, that has been resolved. It was a grim feeling Tuesday at Bluff Creek…

State of the City Address gearing up in Moss Point

The Moss Point State of the City Address will take place tonight. In the wake of the pending lawsuits against Mayor Mario King as well as the City of Moss Point, the address is a highly anticipated event. News 25’s…

Mississippi Tax Free Weekend

Retailers and stores across the state are stocking their shelves with school supplies and clothes in preparation for Tax Free Weekend. The Gulfport Premium Outlet Mall is gearing up for sales and a constant flow of shoppers trying to get…

CTA receives grants for projects

The Coast Transit Authority is heading in a good direction thanks to a federal grant just announced and secured by Senator Roger Wicker and Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Congressman Steven Palazzo. The CTA will be given $744,000 to help support…

Gulfport man pleads guilty to felony fleeing

After leading police on a high speed chase back in October 2016, 24-year-old Carl Daniel Young Jr. of Mobile pleaded guilty just before his trial was set to begin this week. Officials say the chase began in Jackson County and…