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Long Beach Harbor is under mandatory evacuation

The National Hurricane Center has predicted a 4 to 6 foot tide surge for our area. Effective immediately Long Beach Harbor is under a mandatory evacuation. All vessels, dock boxes, hoses, and lines must be removed.  All vessels must be…

County courts adjusting to jury trail protocols

The Second Circuit Court District has been gradually letting jurors return to Harrison and Hancock County courtrooms for jury trials that had been postponed due to the pandemic. Jurors returned to Harrison and Hancock County courtrooms for the first time…

Jackson County School District to end virtual learning

The Jackson County School District will no longer offer virtual learning after Monday, October 12th. For the first time since school began, the district is reporting zero new COVID cases. School Superintendent Dr. John Strycker says it is safe for…

Cruisin’ the Coast Car Corral at Treasure Bay

It is day four and Cruisin’ the Coast is going full throttle as we head closer to the weekend, some of this year’s cruisers are really going the distance. “I want that one.” “Call the bank.” Chris Wolfschlag knows a…

Blessing of the Classics

Cruisers lined up on the streets of Diamondhead this afternoon to receive prayers for safe cruising ahead for the rest of the week. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is in Diamondhead with more.

Two Ocean Springs men accused in an $18M fraud scheme

Two Ocean Springs men are accused in a federal criminal complaint of taking kickbacks in an $18 million healthcare fraud scheme involving compound prescription pain creams. According to our media partner, the Sun Herald, Dempsey Bryan Levi and Jeffrey Wayne…

Harrison County makes sandbags available ahead of Hurricane Delta

(WXXV) — With Delta forecast to make landfall as a strong hurricane, forecasters say coastal flooding can be expected across the Gulf Coast. Authorities throughout South Mississippi are preparing now by setting up several self-serve sandbag sites. Self-serve sandbags are…

Diamondhead man sentenced in federal bank fraud case

Louis Joseph Normand, Jr., 60, of Diamondhead, was sentenced Tuesday by Senior U.S. District Judge Louis Guirola Jr. to 57 months in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for bank fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst and Special…

Honoring our veterans at Centennial Plaza

A sea of red, white, and blue at Centennial Plaza today and patriotism filled the air as the Gulfport Cruisin’ venue dedicated this day to honor our veterans. There were plenty of picture-perfect moments at Cruise Central Tuesday. Those from…

Cruisin’ block party at Margaritaville in Biloxi

The cruisers rolled into Margaritaville in Biloxi today where they held their annual block party. Margaritaville is an official Cruisin’ stop again this year so everyone had plenty to do, including vendors, live music, cool cars, and even an hourly…

Cruisin’ the River City festivities take place in Moss Point

Cruisin' the Coast officially kicked off on Sunday. Cruisin’ officially revved up its engines in Jackson County. From first-timers to regulars, the City of Moss Point is full of people enjoying themselves. Bo Revels even made the trip to the…