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Stabbing at the Scarlet Pearl Casino

A Gulfport man was arrested yesterday after police say an argument resulted in a stabbing at the Scarlet Pearl Casino in D’Iberville. Fifty-nine year-old Eddie Parish turned himself into police last night and was charged with aggravated assault. Police say…

'GOULA CRUISE 3 DAY EVENT

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Suzanne Kinsey about Goula Cruise 3 Day event in Downtown Pascagoula at October 5, 6, and 7th. Free to the public.

"Junior-Senior War" arrests in Gulfport

There have already been several criminal acts by juveniles and adults participating in the “Junior-Senior Wars” associated with Gulfport High School Homecoming. On September 30, 2017, a homeowner was physically assaulted during an act of vandalism at the victim’s home,…

Lights for Lives

For the month of September, we honor the memories of victims of suicide. Tonight, the Keesler Air Force Base held a candle light vigil and sky lantern vigil for people who lost their loved ones to suicide. The event, Lights…

Inkin’ the Coast 2017

Inktoberfest is in full swing and it’s happening now at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center. It’s the seventh annual Inkin’ the Coast, a tattoo and arts festival that provides tattoo artists from around the world and even includes some famous…

Shooting on West David Drive in Gulfport

A shooting occurred in Gulfport tonight, sending a 28-year-old man to the hospital. According to the Gulfport Police Department, the shooting occurred around 6:30 this evening on the 2600 block of West David Drive. Officers believe the shooting happened as…

Household hazardous waste collection day

If you have any hazardous household waste to dispose of, Hancock County’s Household Hazardous waste collection day is still on for tomorrow. From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Coast Electric Power Association on Highway 603 in Kiln will be…

Combat Veterans Honor Ride

With Cruisin’ right around the corner, many people are bringing out their hotrods out of the garage for a week full of excitement, but before the cars begin Cruisin’, the bikers are getting out for a good cause. The Combat…

43rd annual Slavic Golf Invitational

Over a thousand golfers are joining together for the 43rd annual Slavic Golf Tournament on the Coast this weekend. Golfers teed off today to start the invitational. The championship at Fallen Oak Golf Course will wrap up on Sunday. In…

Annual Cleveland Clinic Obesity Summit

The 12th annual Cleveland Clinic Obesity Summit took place today at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The two day event was co-hosted by the National Diabetes and Obesity Research Institute, also known as NDORI, in affiliation with the Cleveland…

Flowers for Sophia

The D’Iberville Middle School student council will hold a ‘Flowers for Sophia Myers’ fundraiser during the school’s Cruisin’ kick-off event this Friday, rallying behind an Ocean Springs girl who is battling cancer. Students can purchase and decorate a paper flower…

Car crashes into bank in Gulfport

A woman was sent to the hospital this afternoon after crashing into a bank in Gulfport. Around 1:30 this afternoon, officers responded to a crash on Pass Road by Courthouse Road. Upon arrival, officers found a vehicle that had lost…

Charged with grand larceny and felony malicious mischief

Another arrest has been made following thousands of dollars’ worth of damage to a cell phone tower in Biloxi. Biloxi police arrested 19-year-old Nathaniel Cox yesterday. He’s a suspected accomplice to a juvenile who was arrested Tuesday night after Biloxi…

Fire destroys car in Gulfport

Gulfport firefighters responded to reports of a car on fire on Rippy Road around 11:30 last night. Firefighters arrived on scene quickly and prevented the fire from moving from the burning car to nearby homes and a gas meter, but…

Renourishing Cat Island

Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann was on the Coast today checking out the progress of the ongoing renourishment project on Cat Island’s East Beach. Hosemann received the deed for this portion of the island, a 492 acre area, from…

Pasta For A Purpose

News 25's Kristen Durand interviews Tonya Radford and Penny Quave about the Pasta For A Purpose at the Woolmarket Community Center on Sept 30th 4 pm - 8 pm for $10 per person.

Woman charged with embezzlement

A Biloxi woman is behind bars for allegedly embezzling thousands of dollars from a landscaping company. Sheriff Troy Peterson says 52-year-old Candace Webb was employed by Groundscape Incorporated in Biloxi and handled all financial transitions for the business. Sheriff Peterson…

Cruisin’ traffic plan

South Mississippi will be experiencing a lot of traffic flow and not to mention some nice rides cruising along the Gulf Coast. This will be the beginning of the intense traffic flow we will begin to see coming on Sunday.…

First responder and teacher appreciation

It’s a night of appreciation and gratitude and it’s dedicated to our first responders and teachers along the Gulf Coast. Elliott Homes and Lynn Meadows Discovery Center are celebrating those who make a difference throughout the community. Tonight they held…

Gulfport solid waste meeting

It was the last of the series of public meetings the City of Gulfport put together to educate residents on their new contract with Waste Pro. Tonight’s meeting took place at the Isaiah Fredricks Community Center off of Martin Luther…

Indicted for second-degree murder

The Hancock County grand jury has indicted former Long Beach Police Officer Cassie Barker for second-degree murder in the death of her three-year-old daughter last year. Barker was originally charged with manslaughter in the death of her daughter Cheyenne Hyer,…

View the Cruise Road Closures

In an effort to ensure the safe flow of pedestrian traffic during the View the Cruise Event on Sunday, October 1, 2017, the Gulfport Police Department will close sections of the downtown business district for the event. On Sunday, October…