Crawfish Festival starts tonight
It’s day one of the 27th annual Crawfish Music Festival. It is five days full of music, rides, and delicious mud bugs. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum with more.
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Death of missing Pascagoula man now homicide investigation
Moss Point Police are actively investigating a homicide stemming from remains discovered Saturday, April 13 2019, in a wooded area near Molden Street. Police responded to the area. On April 22nd, a positive identification was made as 26 year old…
The Eagles under the Oaks Charity Golf Tournament
This morning, golf lovers took to the course to not only have fun, but raise funds for a great cause. Wednesday morning more than 100 golfers hit the links at the Oaks Golf Course in Pass Christian for the annual…
Hats on! Gulfport Yacht Club Kentucky Derby Luncheon
The Kentucky Derby is a world famous race known just as much for who’s wearing what as the horses running for the roses. Some local ladies are getting warmed up for the big race day in Gulfport and they are…
Saving Turkey Creek Program
Earth Day has passed, but that doesn’t mean environmental consciousness isn’t still on some minds, especially for the kids of the Forest Heights Boy and Girls Club in Gulfport. For about a year, these youths have learned about how to…
Potential closing of Gaston Point Elementary
Locals in the Gaston Point area are questioning the motives behind the talks of potentially closing the elementary school. The talks of closing Gaston Point Elementary School have been in the works for five years now with meetings taking place…
Update on short term rentals in Biloxi
The short term rental issue in Biloxi has been a hot topic for residents and business owners, but the headaches may soon come to an end. Short term rental is the rental of any residential or commercial dwelling for fewer…
Traffic stop leads to drug possession arrest in Bay St. Louis
A 38-year-old Bay St. Louis man is behind bars tonight, facing possession charges after being arrested at a traffic stop on Ruella Avenue. Reginald Leagea was stopped by police yesterday around 11:15 p.m. He is being charged with one count…
Man arrested for assaulting a Bay St. Louis police officer
Police in Bay St. Louis have a man in custody facing assault charges on a police officer. This morning, around 1:30, Bay St. Louis police were called out to a home on Hancock Street after reports of trespassing. Officers found…
Crawfish Music Festival kicks off tomorrow
For all the music festival and crawfish lovers out there, the event you’ve been waiting for kicks off tomorrow! For more than two decades, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum has hosted the Crawfish Music Festival for five days of entertainment, food,…
Ingalls and the City of Pascagoula to benefit from legislative session
Among a number of victories in legislation for the City of Pascagoula in 2019, two bills passed in the capital that could benefit Ingalls Shipbuilding in a big way. House Bill 983 provides $45 million in state funding to improve…
Expanding the West Central Historic District in Biloxi
Residents in Biloxi have the chance to let their voices be heard. On Thursday, the Architectural and Historical Review Commission wants to hear your thoughts on expanding the West Central Historic District. The new area being considered is all land…
New location in Hattiesburg possibly exposed to measles
Seventy-one new measles cases have been confirmed in the last week for a total of 626 cases in 22 states in the U.S. Now, state health officials are looking into a new location of possible measles exposure in Mississippi. Officials…
Pass Christian woman sentenced for gratification of lust
Thirty-one year-old Kristina Lynn Crose of Pass Christian is sentenced to one count of gratification of lust. Crose will spend nine years in prison after pleading guilty to fondling a minor. She is sentenced to 15 years in prison with…
Eagles under the Oaks Tournament
Keesler Federal Credit Union is inviting you to come out and swing for a good cause. The eighth annual Eagles under the Oaks Charity Golf Tournament is set for this Wednesday, April 24th at the Oaks Golf Club in Pass…
South Mississippi EmployAbility Job Fair
This morning over 30 local businesses came together at the Biloxi Civic Center to take part in the South Mississippi EmployAbility Job Fair. This job fair is designed for individuals with disabilities and is hosted by the Mississippi Department of…
Crime Stoppers Appreciation Breakfast
It’s not often you see hundreds of law enforcement officers from across the Coast in one place. That was the case this morning at the Golden Nugget for the annual Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers Law Enforcement Appreciation Breakfast. Crime Stoppers…
Short term rental workshop in Biloxi
The City of Biloxi will host a short term rental workshop at City Hall on Tuesday that is open to the public. The Biloxi Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider some changes to the current short term rental…
Highlighting legislative successes in Pascagoula
The City of Pascagoula is celebrating a number of legislative successes. Some of these will hopefully boost the city’s economy and tourism. Senate Bill 3049 will provide the Pascagoula Redevelopment Authority with $650,000 to continue its work to offer assistance…
Body identified as missing Pascagoula man
The decomposed body of a missing Pascagoula man that was found in a wooded area of Moss Point on April 13th has now been identified. Jackson County Deputy Coroner Carole Fagan identified the body as 26-year-old Shawn Martin based on…
New Life Disaster Relief seeking donations
Ever since enduring Hurricane Katrina, the people at New Life Disaster Relief have been helping those affected by disaster. Now, they need your help. They are making a trip next week to respond to the tornadoes that hit Monroe County.…
Free lunch during Spring Break
It is spring break for students on the Coast and the ‘Extend-a-Hand, Help-a-Friend Foundation’ wants to give Gaston Point and surrounding communities free lunch throughout the rest of the week. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., kids can go to…
Scarlet Pearl is going green
In honor of Earth Day, Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort is launching a new environmentally friendly initiative that they hope will spark a change. The Scarlet Pearl is going green to help the environment. Hotel, Food, and Beverage Vice President Roy…
Harrison County Utility Authority released record-setting recycling rates
Today is Earth Day and Harrison County Utility Authority officials celebrated by releasing their six month progress report summarizing recycling rates. Those numbers were a reason for celebration. For the first six months of the HCUA fiscal year, tonnage of…