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South Mississippi prepares for Fourth of July

Next week, the skies will light up with fireworks as South Mississippi celebrates Independence Day. The Fourth of July holiday is next week and patriotism is flying high as firework stands pop up across South Mississippi. There’s a little something…

Gulfport community garden gives back

Celebrating its one year anniversary, the 34th Street Wholistic Community Garden continues to grow in size. The community garden sits off 34th Street and 8th Avenue in Gulfport and is about 75 percent full after one year of business. The…

Camp Able special needs summer camp

Student volunteers and 45 campers from near and far blasted off on a special mission today. To the moon, Mars, and beyond: together we go farther. That is the theme of this year’s Camp Able, a week long annual summer…

The countdown to sports betting in South Mississippi begins

Last week, gambling regulators approved rules regulating sports betting in Mississippi. Now, state regulated casinos will begin taking sports bets as soon as July 20th. The state gaming commission unanimously approved the rules last Thursday without discussion. This will allow…

Multi-vehicle causes major traffic pile up in Gulfport

Gulfport police units were on scene of a multi-vehicle crash that occurred around 2:30 this afternoon. The wreck happened on I-10 eastbound at mile marker 35 headed toward Cowan Road. Police say no injuries have been reported. The interstate was…

D’Iberville Deputy Chief Walter Keck passes away

Today, D’Iberville Chief of Police Wayne Payne announced the passing of Deputy Chief Walter Keck. Deputy Chief Keck passed away this morning around 1:30 at Ocean Springs Medical Center after losing a long struggle with medical issues. Deputy Chief Keck,…

Primary runoffs take place on Tuesday

Tomorrow, voters in Mississippi will make their final selections in a pair of party primary runoffs before general elections take place this November. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., but low voter turnout during primary elections…

Crunch Fitness opens in Long Beach

There is a new place to sweat it out in Long Beach. Crunch Fitness opened its doors on Friday. Today, they are hosting their first open house event. Crunch Fitness Regional Manager Mike Goodspell tells News 25 anyone and everyone…

Carpenters Union family picnic

The Carpenters Union gathered on Saturday at their Moss Point training center to host their annual family picnic. They host this event annually to celebrate the accomplishments of members, apprentices, and the joiner men. The union teaches carpentry at this…

Amateur Radio Field Day

Amateur Radio is something that becomes very useful during natural disasters. The Amateur Radio Association of Jackson County got together on Saturday to participate in a nationwide field day to promote Amateur Radio and the importance of it. The men…

Scrapin’ the Coast wraps up

The 16th annual Scrapin’ the Coast has come and gone. “I’ve never even seen some vehicles this nice. It’s amazing. I’m just glad to be a part of it. You’re going to see the most awesome vehicles in the world.…

Charged in connection with Moss Point shooting

A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that sent a woman to the hospital yesterday in Moss Point. Twenty-four year-old Korey Williams was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, shooting into a dwelling, and domestic violence. Williams…

Three dead dogs found in Pascagoula home

The Pascagoula Police Department found three dead dogs and rescued eight others when responding to a complaint last Thursday. A process server visiting a home located in the 2700 block of Fernwood Avenue called police when they detected a strong…

Veteran blames Biloxi VA for health complications

A Marine Corps veteran says his life will never be the same because of a misdiagnosis made back in 2010 by the Biloxi VA. “We went from having a good life to struggling.” Dialysis five days a week, an amputated…

Gala for the Kids

“The lion, the kids, and the wardrobe” was the theme for the 13th annual Gala for the Kids fundraiser at the Beau Rivage. The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi and Ocean Springs is a 501 nonprofit organization that strives to fulfill…

Fee waived for pet adoptions at HSSM

If you are looking for a new best friend just in time for the Fourth of July weekend, look no further than the Humane Society of South Mississippi. From June 26th to July 3rd, the Humane Society is teaming up…

Scrapin’ the Coast

They’re cranking it up for the 16th annual Scrapin’ the Coast as low riders and other custom made vehicles make their way and park here in South Mississippi. Car enthusiasts from down the road to out of state are rolling…

Gulf Coast Gator Ranch and Tours

Alligator safety is something that seldom crosses our minds. Tim Parker works in the wild as a boat captain and tour guide at Gulf Coast Gator Ranch and Tours in Moss Point. While some may say he puts his life…

Beauvoir selects new executive director

Beauvoir announced today a new executive director has been chosen by the board. Stephen McKinney, a graduate of Auburn University, will take over the reigns as the newest executive director. McKinney comes to Beauvoir with more than a decades’ worth…

Ocean Springs board passes motion to seek sanctions

The City of Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen passed a motion today to seek sanctions against the Mississippi Rising Coalition. They are the plaintiffs in the litigation regarding the city flying the state flag on municipal properties. Earlier this week,…

Splashin’ the Coast 2018

Almost 400 swimmers will be competing at the natatorium in Biloxi this weekend. It’s all part of Splashin’ the Coast, an annual event that’s been going strong for a decade. The swim meet is sponsored by Biloxi Elite Swim Team,…

Auto burglary arrests in Gautier

Officers Allen Weaver and James Parker, with the Gautier Police Department, were called to Springridge Road at 4:37 a.m. this morning, in reference to an Auto Burglary. While responding, the officers were able to identify and subsequently arrest two suspects,…

Scrapin’ the Coast kicks off today

The 16th annual Scrapin’ the Coast event is set to start today at the Coast Coliseum.  It’s not too late to get in on the action. Pre-registration is over online, but you can still register your hot rod at the…