Today a woman was sentenced to ten years in prison after embezzling over $265,000 from a local nonprofit organization. “I’m very pleased with the verdict. I needed this for closure, I had to have this.” For 22 months now, JoAn…
It’s not every day you get to meet a war hero. Today, more than a hundred people at the Beau Rivage Casino banded together for a special event honoring two World War II survivors and heroes. Eighty members of the…
With the Fourth of July right around the corner, the City of Gulfport has released a traffic plan to ensure the roads do not become overly congested following the fireworks show at Jones Park. Gulfport PD PIO Sgt. Clayton Fulks…
New laws are taking effect in Mississippi about dog fighting, highway traffic, and transporting alcohol. With Mississippians gearing up for the Fourth of July, it is important to take note of some new laws that are going into effect. These…
Hurricane Nate pounded the Gulf Coast in October and left behind multiple damaged piers in Gulfport. The winds and waves from the storm ripped out wooden planks and tore up other sections of the pier. After nine months of repairs,…
If you are looking to drop your kayak into the water in Diamondhead you are now in luck. The city recently opened the Diamondhead Bayou Drive Kayak Launch located at 94197 Bayou Drive. The park will be open from 6…
The 71st annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo in Gulfport continues into its fourth day and already record breaking catches have been brought in. This year, two grand prizes of $25,000 each will be awarded to the record-breaking sting ray and…
All aboard the Phantom Express! The NASA Stennis Space Center in Hancock County began testing their AR-22 Engine. Faster, more responsible, and affordable space access may seem like light-years away, but the NASA Stennis Space Center is now making it…
Ocean Springs police are looking for a suspect who allegedly robbed the Dollar General on Bienville Boulevard. Witnesses told police the suspect wore a mask and was dressed in black. The suspect held a handgun during the robbery and reportedly…
After test driving a vehicle in Biloxi, a Lucedale man has been arrested, but before his arrest, the same test drive turned into an attempt to steal the car. Twenty-six year-old Joseph Mills has been charged with taking of a…
A six-year-old boy was airlifted to the USA Medical Center in Mobile with non-life threatening injuries after playing with a gun in Saucier. Around 7 a.m., the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting on Reese Drive. According to…
Every Saturday, the Ocean Springs Farmers Market is open for anyone to come and enjoy. This past Saturday they changed things up a little. Saturday marked the end of tomato season and the beginning of watermelon season for farmers along…
The 34th annual Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Festival has come to an end, but it was an exciting one. The rain didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits on this year’s festivities. The Crab Festival estimates they had anywhere between 20,000…
The Point Cadet Pavilion was filled with pride and bright colors on Saturday as members of the LGBTQ community came out to celebrate Gulf Coast Pride Fest. June is Pride Month and what better way to end the month than…
On Monday, July 2nd, 2018, Sheriff Troy Peterson announced that the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office responded to Reese Drive in Saucier, MS in reference to a shooting. According to Sheriff Peterson, the shooting occurred around 7 a.m. Once deputies arrived…
The SoSo Strong Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation held their second annual fish fry on Saturday with all proceeds going straight to support children with rare brain cancers. The fish were hand breaded and hearts were heavy during this fundraiser. The…
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith visited the Gulf Coast Saturday and enjoyed some of the festivities in our area that she says she is truly fond of. She was appointed by the governor to replace Senator Thad Cochran and now she is…
The person that was fatally injured in the wreck on I-10 Saturday morning has been identified. Hancock County Coroner Jim Faulk has identified the victim as 22-year-old Sheinque Wiggans of Jamaica. The crash happened near exit 13. Bay St. Louis…
Seafood, music, and rides, those are just some of the things you’ll be able to enjoy at the 34th annual Crab Fest this weekend in Bay St. Louis. The event is hosted by the Our Lady of the Gulf Church…
Locals are gearing up to celebrate Pride Day in South Mississippi. With Pride Month coming to an end, the Gulf Coast Association of Pride invites South Mississippi to Pride Day 2018 on Saturday at Point Cadet in east Biloxi. For…
To make steam you have two options: turn on the heat or visit the FabLab in Vancleave. News 25’s Lindsey Goodwin met up with a special guest, encouraging girls to get involved in math and science. A place where imagination…
Sting rays, red fish, flounder and sharks are some of the sea creatures that will be seen at the 71st annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo in Gulfport. It’s the perfect backdrop for an annual event reeling in people from…
You’ve probably heard of Flight Care Rescue 5. They’re the crew that pilots medical helicopters during accidents in the local area, but today the crew got a nice change of pace. Flight Care Rescue 5 is the newest member of…
Four homeowners with Gulf Coast Insurance in Jackson County have been victims of home insurance fraud. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the complaints. No charges have been filed, but the department advised the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office and…