This afternoon, Gulfport Fire Department responded to a call from the Armed Forces Retirement Home for a supposed chemical leak. Once units arrived on scene they realized they were dealing with a chlorine leak. The leak was coming from a…
Feeling artsy? Well, the Arts of Hancock County has an event for you! The annual Arts Alive Festival will take place this weekend for the 17th time. The festival is centered in the heart of Old Town Bay St. Louis.…
Disability Connection hosted a free community event for this with disabilities and their families. The ‘I love my Playground’ Picnic is designed to help those with disabilities to get involved in their community. They planted trees, did arts and crafts,…
Students at Orange Grove Elementary School have been jumping to raise money for the American Heart Association. Students at Orange Grove Elementary School have raised $3,000 for the American Heart Association. Elizabeth Williams with the American Heart Association said, “A…
We are in the planning stages of the highly anticipated ‘Thunder over the Sound.’ More than 100,000 people are expected to be in Biloxi for the event. The air show will take place on May 4th and 5th and officials…
Road work is finally wrapping up on Courthouse Road. The one mile stretch of road between Highway 90 and Pass Road was initially expected to be completed last summer. While crews are still touching up areas along the road, traffic…
An incumbent state representative in our area is challenging a recent ruling of the Mississippi Democratic Party’s executive committee in regards to her opponent in an upcoming race. State House Representative Sonya Williams-Barnes filed a petition challenging the committee’s decision…
Two men are facing charges of attempted murder after a 29-year-old man was shot on Tuesday night. Twenty-three year-old Charles Dufrene of Bogalusa, Louisiana and 23-year-old Sadi Armstead of Bayside Park are accused of shooting a man on East Lamar…
Providing sporting opportunities for individuals with disabilities is not a new concept, but localizing the opportunities in our area is what the Gulf Coast Buddy Sports is about. Tonight at the Gulfport Sportsplex, this season’s opening ceremonies of Buddy Ball…
Dust, gravel, closed streets, pot holes, and puddles: it’s been a common sight in Biloxi as work continues to complete the city’s massive infrastructure project that has dragged out over the past few years, causing headaches for many who live,…
What started out as a normal day at work for Gulfport Fireman J.R. Valdez quickly changed into an unforgettable moment when he walked into Gulfport Fire Chief Beyerstedt’s office this morning. J.R.’s family and friends surprised him during his shift…
Handguns, an AK-47, and a variety of narcotic drugs are off the streets today after an overnight drug bust in Gulfport. Thirty-two year-old Dwan Durrell Parnell is now behind bars and facing a number of charges after a search of…
Their hearts are pounding and they’re jumping for joy to pump money into a worthy cause. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini is at Orange Grove Elementary School to spell out the details of the school’s Jump Rope for Heart campaign.
What would you do if a suspect of a high speed chase crashed an RV near your workplace trying to escape? News 25’s Jaylon Morris speaks with a witness and has the latest on the Monday night police pursuit through…
Today in Long Beach, students and alumni of the University of Southern Mississippi got a close look at some careers on the Coast during a job fair. The event was held at the USM Gulf Park Campus library. Employers were…
The best of the best of South Mississippi filled the Hard Rock Casino tonight for the 14th annual Coast Observer Covey Awards. All kinds of awards were presented like favorite casino, favorite local band, and best night life. There were…
Gautier Police Chief Donte Elbin announced the department is honoring Officer Derek Etheridge as the 2018 Officer of the Year. He is a lifetime resident of Jackson County who started his career in public service as a firefighter for the…
For many people in Jackson County, industrial businesses play a crucial role in everyday life. Today was the 30th anniversary of the Jackson County Industrial Trade Show. Ninety-six vendors were at the event to showcase their products and services. The…
Nightlife, restaurants, casinos, and more will be honored tonight at the 14th annual Coast Observer Covey Awards. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood joins us at the Hard Rock Casino with a closer look.
When life gives you lemons you’re supposed to make lemonade right? Or you could just go buy some at Raising Cane’s tomorrow to benefit Lemonade Day. Lemonade Day is a nonprofit organization that teaches youth how to start, own, and…
This morning in Gulfport, a group of women came together with their sleeves rolled up and picked up a hammer all to give back to the community. Today started the 2019 Women Build fundraiser with Habitat for Humanity. The National…
Appearing in court can be a stressful experience, especially for children, but two members of the Harrison County Board of Supervisors want to ensure the experience children have with the Harrison County Court System is a pleasant one. News 25…
Harrison County Sheriff's Department and Long Beach Police Department have captured 34-year-old Andrew Ryan Law of Vancleave after he led police on a high speed chase yesterday evening. He led police on a chase through Harrison County after breaking into…
The City of Moss Point is on the map as Mississippi native Rod Stokes graced the stage on the hit show “The Voice.” Stokes completed the final round of blind auditions Monday night, landing a spot on Blake Shelton’s team.…