Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse brings holiday spirit to the city
It’s officially Christmas in Biloxi! The lawn in front of the lighthouse was packed as the community counted down for the lighting of their beloved…
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Couple looks to begin new cannabis facility on the Coast
One couple on the Coast decided they wanted to open a cannabis dispensary after seeing the need for one. Along with several partners, Jessica and Brian Bricker decided…
Arrested for armed robbery and aggravated assault in Jackson County
The US Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force, along with other law enforcement agencies, took Aceon Jazhun Hopkins into custody today in Oxford, MS. Aceon 'AJ' was wanted by Jackson County Sheriff's Department for Armed Robbery and Aggravated Assault.…
Three local centenarians living at Seashore Highlands Retirement Home
They came from different walks of life, a homemaker, a business owner, and a bookkeeper, but three women living at Seashore Highlands Retirement Community are bonded by…
Students in Gulfport School District get new badges
Gulfport middle and high school students have a new form of identification. This week, students received a badge that combines the library system, cafeteria system, and the bus…
Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse
Across from the Visitors Center, Biloxi’s most iconic landmark is all dressed up for the season. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf has more on the annual Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse.
St. James Catholic School hosts Santa Shop for students
It’s that time of year for parents to begin Christmas shopping, but what about having your kids shop for you? At St. James Catholic School a Santa…
Cornerstone Restaurant in Gautier celebrates 25 years
The Cornerstone Restaurant in Gautier turned 25 today. The community came together to celebrate this milestone with a ribbon cutting ceremony and a proclamation from the mayor. Cornerstone once started as a deli…
Volunteers prepare for wreath laying ceremony at Biloxi National Cemetery
Today volunteers unloaded wreaths in preparation for the annual Wreath Laying Ceremony this coming Saturday. Since 2013, wreaths have been placed on every grave site in…
Ocean Springs preparing for 4th annual Discover Christmas Parade
Looking ahead to another holiday event, this Sunday, Ocean Springs will host its fourth annual Discover Christmas Parade. It is organized by multiple carnival associations and brings…
Volunteers unload wreaths ahead of Saturday’s ceremony at Biloxi National Cemetery
Volunteers unloaded truckloads of wreaths at Biloxi National Cemetery to prepare for a very meaningful holiday tradition. News 25’s Janae Jordan is in Biloxi with…
Man sentenced for faking death to avoid sex abuse charges
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for faking his own death in Alabama to avoid criminal charges of impregnating a teenage girl in his home state of Mississippi. Jacob Blair Scott was sentenced Monday…
Former Jackson County employee pleads guilty to stealing road equipment
A former Jackson County employee pleaded guilty to stealing road maintenance equipment from the county. Charles Smith was convicted of two counts of embezzlement for stealing road equipment such as chainsaws, lawn trimmers, a concrete saw and tractor implements from…
Student found with loaded gun on Stone High campus Wednesday
A student attending Stone High was arrested Wednesday after he was found with a loaded pistol in his waistband. Stone County Sheriff Mike Farmer said the school got a call yesterday morning about a student with a gun. The school…
Chapel Hart returns to the Coast to perform at Ground Zero Blues Club
Chapel Hart returns home to the Coast to perform live for the first time since their time on America’s Got Talent. The country…
Enviva celebrates recently opened terminal in Pascagoula
Today, Enviva, the world’s leading producer of sustainably sourced woody biomass, held a ceremonial ribbon cutting at its recently opened marine export terminal at the Port of Pascagoula. Since…
City of D’Iberville getting ready for annual Christmas celebration
D’Iberville is getting ready for their own annual Christmas celebration this holiday season. The celebration begins at noon on Saturday with Santa’s workshop. Kids will be able…
D’Iberville Elementary holds food drive to give back to Chamber of Commerce
D’Iberville Elementary School hosted a canned food drive so people could donate items to the D’Iberville St. Martin Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas baskets. Today,…
Department of Public Safety to open on Saturdays in December
If you’ve been trying to get into the DMV for a license, listen up! The Department of Public Safety is offering Saturday hours in December, starting…
Funeral for retired Pascagoula Police Captain Shannon Massey
Today in Jackson County, family, friends, and colleagues gathered for the funeral of retired Pascagoula Police Captain James Deshannon Massey also known as Shannon Massey. On November 25th,…
Institute for Disability Studies hosts job extravaganza
The Institute for Disability Studies at the University of Southern Mississippi hosted a job extravaganza to help youth with disabilities find a career. Fifteen businesses set up for attendees…
Mississippi Power crews off to help in Alabama
Mississippi Power is sending a storm team to Alabama to help with recovery efforts after severe weather. Spokesman Jeff Shepard said a team of 75 lineman, engineers, and…
Suspect who allegedly bit victim's nose off turns himself in to Bay St. Louis police
Bay St. Louis Police have arrested a man who allegedly bit the nose off another man he was fighting with. Police Chief Toby Schwartz said the suspect is 51-year-old Mark Curtis Wells of Biloxi. Wells turned himself in was booked…
UPDATE: Victim in single-car crash in Gulfport identified
A woman is dead after a single-car crash in Gulfport. The crash happened on Washington Avenue off of East Pass Road when the driver of the vehicle crashed…