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Former Biloxi Mayor AJ Holloway Has Died

Former Biloxi Mayor AJ Holloway died early this morning at the age of 79. Holloway was elected as Mayor 5 times, serving from 1993 until 2015 when he stepped down from the office due to complications with his health. Holloway…

Harrison County ‘Reach a Voter’ tool

If you’re a Harrison County resident, a text message is all it will take to stay informed during tomorrow’s primary elections. Last month, the Harrison County Circuit Clerk’s Office announced a new mobile program that will send important information and…

Kids Fire Academy Camp

Dozens of kids are having the chance to learn life-saving skills from some of Biloxi’s finest. Today kicked off day one of the week-long Biloxi Fire Kids Academy Camp.  Kids learn to do things like CPR and they get a…

Bait and tackle shop reopens in Gulfport

Good news for fishermen in Gulfport! They will no longer have to travel to get their fishing bait. Gulfport Marina Bait and Tackle has reopened with a new tenant. The shop is open seven days a week and opens at…

22nd annual Billfish Classic

Big boats, big money, and big fish, it’s time for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic once again. The best fishing teams in the world are in Biloxi this week, gearing up to compete for the top spot. Any angler…

Funeral Services for Blayze Broadus

Pascagoula mourns the loss of 17-year-old Blayze Broadus and 17-year-old Jonathan McCommon who died in a fatal car crash Friday night. Today, the city honors Blayze at Arlington Baptist Church. Blayze Broadus and Jonathan McCommon were heading into their senior…

Free summer meals program kicks off

School is out for the summer, but they’re still serving up tasty and nutritious meals in the Harrison County School District. Today kicked off the first day of the Harrison County School District’s free summer meals program. Monday marked the…

Gulfport firefighters put out large trash fire

This afternoon, Gulfport Fire Department reported to the scene of a trash fire in north Gulfport. The fire happened outside a home located on the corner of Miles Drive and Christopher Drive. According to neighbors, the pile of trash had…

Red, White, and Blueberry Festival

Ocean Springs was in the Fourth of July spirit with their 13th annual Red, White, and Blueberry Festival on Saturday. The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce partnered up with the Ocean Springs Fresh Market to bring local berry growers to…

Jeepin’ the Coast

Since 2012, over a thousand Jeepers hit the streets of the Gulf Coast for the annual Jeepin’ the Coast weekend festivities. People from all over the state ride their Jeeps coast wide with families and new friends they meet along…

Blessing of the Fleet Shrimp Festival

Shrimp was the main course meal over the weekend at the Blessing of the Fleet Shrimp Festival in Biloxi. Before all of the boats were blessed Sunday, locals gathered at the Point Cadet Pavilion in Biloxi to chow down on…

Construction accident at Patio 44 in Gulfport

A construction accident in Gulfport puts one man in the hospital. Part of Patio 44’s building frame collapsed on a victim while working in a bucket truck at the construction site. Once firefighters arrived at the scene, another side of…

Pascagoula teens killed in car crash

The City of Pascagoula mourns the loss of two teenagers killed in a car crash over the weekend. Blayze Broadus and Jonathan McCommon died Friday night when the vehicle they were in hit a utility pole at Pascagoula Street and…

Frigo Orthodontics Scholarship Giveaway

Ten South Mississippi students will get a little extra help when it comes to paying for college thanks to the Frigo Orthodontics Scholarship Giveaway. Each student will receive one thousand dollars in scholarship money. Some of the requirements include a…

Long Beach Live

It’s finally First Friday for Long Beach Live in downtown Long Beach. Every First Friday, locals go downtown to enjoy good food, live music, and a car show. The band ‘Old School’ performed throwback hits to take locals down memory…

National Donut Day

Friday is usually a good enough reason to celebrate, but this Friday there is an added bonus since it is National Donut Day. National Donut Day was created in 1938 as a symbol of hope to honor the Salvation Army…

Gator hunting permits accepted through June 7th

If you’re looking to hunt alligators this season you have seven days from today to submit your application. Applications will be accepted through June 7th through the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. The first drawing for permits will…

Harrison County children’s advocate retires after 34 years

Today, dozens of people gathered in Gulfport to celebrate the retirement of Cindy Alexander. Alexander is retiring as a court administrator from the Harrison County Youth Court and has been a tireless advocate for children in Harrison County for the…

Man wanted for murder and arson found dead

The man who was on the run after being charged in his girlfriend’s murder and arson has been found dead. Patrick Nolan was located at a hotel in Gonzales, Louisiana. When police entered the room, they found him with what…

Staying safe during dangerously hot conditions

This weekend, dangerously hot conditions are expected with the heat index forecast to be between 103 and 107 degrees. “Usually dizziness and then everything starts getting blurry and after that you know something is wrong.” Nelson Alonso, amongst many others…

Frigo Orthodontics Scholarship Giveaway

Ten South Mississippi students will get a little extra help when it comes to paying for college thanks to the Frigo Orthodontics Scholarship Giveaway. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the award ceremony with more.

National CPR Week

This week the American Heart Association is getting hands on with hands only CPR lessons for communities across the Coast. Ninety percent of people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of a hospital won’t survive. However, CPR, especially if performed immediately,…