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Ocean Springs man wins big at Scarlet Pearl Casino

An Ocean Springs man won big on Friday night at the Scarlet Pearl Casino. The unidentified man was playing a buffalo stampede penny slot machine when he hit the jackpot, winning $661,000. The Scarlet Pearl was recently awarded the 1st…

Ingalls partners with Habitat for Humanity

Executives from Ingalls Shipbuilding took some time out of their weekend to give back to the community. The company partnered with Habitat for Humanity to build a home in Ocean Springs. Vice president of human resources and administration, Edmund Hughes…

Harrison County investigating possible arson

Harrison County Fire Services are investigating a potential arson that happened over the weekend. Shortly after 1 a.m. on Saturday morning, authorities received a call about a mobile home that was on fire on Turan Road. Upon arriving, the fire…

Gulfport armed robbery suspect arrested

Saturday night, the Gulfport police department made an arrest related to a recent string of armed robberies. Twenty-two-year old Rickardo Ambrose of Gulfport was arrested and charged with three counts of armed robbery. Ambrose most recently is accused of robbing…

Eight MGCCC students receive scholarships from Chevron

As the old saying goes, today's students are the leaders of tomorrow, and one Jackson County business is making a considerable investment in our area. News 25's Kristen Anzuini shows us how. "It means the world to me" Gratitude ...…

Gulfport Outlets President's Day Sales extend throughout the week

Attention shoppers! Get ready to shop away the winter blues. The Gulfport Premium Outlets is holding their annual President's Day sale, rolling out their spring items. These sales are extending past today's holiday, until the end of the month. Every…

Senate passes 'revenge porn' bill

Mississippi could make revenge porn a crime. The State Senate passed a bill to set penalties for anyone who shares or publishes "intimate visual material," such as nude photos, that were created with the intention of being private. Senate bill…

Man identified in Gulfport shooting last night

The Harrison County coroner has released the name of the man who was shot and killed last night in Gulfport. Coroner Gary Hargrove says 31 year old Demeatrius Blakely of Gulfport died from a gunshot wound. Police received a call…

Homicide- 1100 block of 43rd Avenue

   .                                                                       On February 17, 2019, at approximately 9:35 P.M., Gulfport Police responded to the area of 43rd Avenue and 11th Street to investigate a firearm discharge complaint. Upon arrival, officers located an adult black male off the roadway of 43rd Avenue suffering from a gunshot…

Gulfport vs. Biloxi

The best high school Basketball Rivalry on the Gulf Coast, just so happens to determine the district tournament champion, for region 8 class 6A. It's Gulfport- Biloxi round 4 with a 1st round bye, going to the victor. News 25's Jeff Haeger has the recap.

Southern Miss Season Opener

As the reigning conference C-USA champions, all eyes are on the Southern Miss baseball team to start 2019, with opening day upon us. Last year was the first at USM, since 2003, to win both the regular season and the tournament title in the same season. So What do the Golden Eagles have for an encore? Jeff Haeger takes us to Hattiesburg. 

Armed Robbery Suspect Wanted

Police are searching for a suspect involved in an armed robbery that happened today at the Hancock Whitney bank on Courthouse road in Gulfport.

WANTED SUBJECT RICHARDO AMBROSE JR

   .                                                                       The Gulfport Police have active arrest warrants for Richardo Warren Ambrose Jr. charging him with three counts of Armed Robbery. Investigation revealed that Ambrose was identified as the subject who robbed the Hancock Whitney Bank located at 533 Courthouse…

GULFPORT MAYOR'S YOUTH COUNCIL DELIVERS VALENTINE'S DAY CARDS

The Gulfport mayor's youth council spent time this week hand-making valentines for community members who might not get one otherwise. They knocked on their doors, with cards in hand. In hopes of showing these senior citizens they are remembered and…

BEL AIRE ELEMENTARY HOSTS PINK PEP RALLY

About one in eight women in the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer. News 25's Kristen Anzuini tells us what local elementary school students have been doing to help those affected. “We will rock it!!!” And rock it they did!…

SENIOR CENTER VALENTINE'S DAY SOCK HOP

Love was in the air at the Gautier senior center with a Valentine’s Day sock hop. All of the senior citizens brought their significant others and dancing shoes for an incredible event. What’s a Valentine’s day without cupcakes, flowers, candy,…

Ocean Springs parade traffic plans

The Ocean Springs Elks and Krewe Unique parade will be taking center stage in Ocean Springs this weekend. Saturday, certain streets will be closed starting at 1 p.m. until the end of the parade. You may see barricades in place…

CRAWFISH MUSIC FESTIVAL LINEUP ANNOUNCED

Get ready gulf coast, the Crawfish Music Festival is returning to the coast coliseum. The five day festival begins Wednesday April 24th and runs through Sunday 28th. This year's festival includes craft beer, a crawfish cook-off and four full days…