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Collection agency to help Ocean Springs city clerk department

The Ocean Springs city clerk will now have the help from the American Municipal Services in recovering court fines, fees, and parking citations. During tonight’s board of alderman meeting a motion was passed to bring the collection agency on board.…

Retail Coach update in Ocean Springs

During tonight’s Ocean Springs board of alderman meeting, the city received an update from the Retail Coach. The Retail Coach is a national retail consulting, market research, and development firm that was hired by the City of Ocean Springs to…

Summer camp jamboree

Summer camps on the Coast combined for a day full of activities at Jones Park. Kids were excited to jump in bounce houses, cool off in the splash pad, and meet slithering new friends. There was also time for ultimate…

Traffic plan for Blues over Biloxi

This weekend, tens of thousands of spectators are expected to head to Biloxi as the Blue Angels fly over the beach. Biloxi police are already gearing up for the added traffic that will no doubt come along with the popular…

Biloxi infrastructure project update

We’re now half way through the year and the East Biloxi infrastructure project is in its last six months before the December deadline. This afternoon, the Biloxi City Council approved adding 11 extra days to the contract for weather delays.…

Free lunch for kids this summer in Long Beach

The nonprofit organization Feeding the Gulf Coast hosted a summer event party today in Long Beach for kids 18 and under. School is out for summer which means more kids and parents are looking for ways to have fun. Programs…

Finding Daisy: Missing dog from Texas

For over twenty days, the search for Daisy the dog continues. Visitors to the Gulf Coast left the area heartbroken after the dog escaped from a hotel room. A summer trip to Ship Island June 28th took an unexpected turn…

Man arrested for human trafficking

A Gulfport man has been arrested for human trafficking. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, 30-year-old Maxwell Phillips is being held on a felony charge of human trafficking after law enforcement conducted a search warrant in the Town Suites room 313…

Ocean Springs board of alderman meeting

Inconsistencies with records prompted the City of Ocean Springs to receive an extension on their annual city audit. Tonight, during the city’s board of alderman meeting, the city will receive an update on where that audit stands.

A breach in the roof causes serve flooding at Humane Society

This afternoon, a breach in the roof of the Humane Society of South Mississippi in Gulfport caused severe flooding inside the building. At about 1 p.m., the staff at the Humane Society was first alerted of flooding inside a bathroom.…

Cinema by the Shore Friday in Jones Park

You and your family may want to surf on over to Jones Park this Friday for the second to last Cinema by the Shore. The City of Gulfport will host another free movie night under the stars starting at 6:30…

No boating zone for Blues over Biloxi

Blues over Biloxi is almost here and if you plan on taking in the show from your boat this weekend, the Department of Marine Resources has a few rules you’ll need to follow. There will be a no boat zone.…

Annual State of the City Address in Moss Point

The annual Moss Point State of the City Address took place tonight at Pelican Landing in Moss Point. “He’s done a great job and I wanted to come out and support him, anything I could do, I’m willing to do…

Summer Camp talent show

The rain didn’t stop the kids at the Three Rivers Summer Camp in Gulfport from shining bright at their annual talent show. Children ages five to 12 put on their dancing shoes to showcase their talents in front of friends…

July Sidewalk Sale in Ocean Springs

If you are a fan of huge sales on clothes, art, and food, the annual July Sidewalk Sale in Ocean Springs is a can’t miss from July 20th to the 21st from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is a…

Benefits for Bryant Chapman

Later this week, you’ll have two chances to lend a hand to a local family during their time of need. On July 4th, two-year-old Bryant Chapman of Vancleave died in a tragic drowning accident and now the community is trying…

Blues over Biloxi

Saturday and Sunday, the Blue Angels will soar over Biloxi Beach. The Blues over Biloxi air show will be centered off the beachfront near the Great Lawn between Harrah’s and Margaritaville. The event is expected to draw tens of thousands…

Ocean Springs Board of Alderman meeting

An important board of alderman meeting will take place in Ocean Springs Tuesday to discuss audits and other financial things within the city. Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson tells News 25 his intent is to make sure they are spending…

VFW Post 4526 honors our veterans

They’ve served our country overseas and are now on a mission back here at home. News 25’s Toni Miles introduces us to the new commander of VFW Post 4526 in Gulfport as he shares his vision for its members and…

Man wanted for commercial burglary

Biloxi police are asking for help finding a man who reportedly burglarized the Classy Chassis Carwash on Pass Road. The incident happened in June. Surveillance footage of the incident shows a white male suspect driving a maroon Ford SUV. Anyone…

Moss Point State of the City Address

The annual Moss Point State of the City Address will take place tonight at Pelican Landing in Moss Point. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is with Mayor Mario King who brings us more details on what will be discussed during tonight’s…

Four years since the death of Janaya Thompson

It’s been exactly four years since Janaya Thompson of Gulfport went missing and her body was found the next day. News 25’s Lindsey Goodwin went to the location today to find out how the residents of the community are still…