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Pascagoula mayoral election set for February 11th

After a vote at last night’s city council meeting, the City of Pascagoula now has a date set for their mayoral election. Citizens of Pascagoula will choose their new leader on February 11th.  This seat was made empty by Dane…

Crime cameras available for purchase

In September 2019, the Biloxi Police Department teamed up with the nonprofit corporation Project NOLA to help eliminate violent crime. They set up crime cameras in the downtown area as a test run. After a successful trial run, the cameras…

Early morning fire destroys home in Biloxi

An early morning fire in Biloxi left one home, car, and part of a neighboring home destroyed. Biloxi Fire Department got the call just after 5 a.m. to Travia Avenue off of Irish Hill Drive. Once units arrived on scene…

"Easy Does It" film screening debuts at Palace Casino

Easy Does It: "Southern States Indie Fan Film Fest" Screening tonight, January 8th at 7:00PM at the Palace Casino Resort. A road adventure about the unlikely friendship between two scrappy anti-heroes and their accidental hostage as they rob their way…

Mississippi man convicted in crash that killed firefighters

By Associated Press SUMRALL, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi man has pleaded guilty to three counts of felony DUI after initially being indicted on charges he left the scene of a crash that killed two volunteer firefighters. News outlets reported…

Legal group seeks federal inquiry into Mississippi prisons

By JEFF AMY and EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Prisoner advocates are calling on the federal government to investigate Mississippi’s prison system for possible civil rights violations. They say five deaths in recent days highlights deliberate…

WWE Victorious Wish

A Mississippi boy fighting illness gets his wish after meeting WWE superstar Roman Reigns. Markel Smith suffers from cerebral palsy and has endured several procedures since birth. The Mississippi native is also a WWE fanatic. Thanks to the Kids Wish…

NASA’s Mission to Mars

NASA’s mission to the moon is one small step closer to building a sustainable presence on the moon ahead of their mission to Mars. Tomorrow, the first Boeing build core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System is being shipped by…

MDOT releases holiday numbers: zero fatalities on New Year’s

It was a relatively safe New Year’s holiday for drivers on the Coast. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, Troop K issued just over 330 tickets on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. While the holiday season is…

2020 Legislative Session: Impacting the Coast

Here on the Coast, residents are keeping an eye on bills that could impact our area including infrastructure, reconstructive project funding from the Bonnet Carre Spillway opening, the allocation of millions of dollars from the BP Oil Spill settlement and…

Disability Connection gets huge donation

Disability Connection works hard to give back to the community every day. Now one business has given back to them in a big way. Disability Connection has received a $10,000 donation for their community assist program through Kohl’s National Giving…

Shelters full after holiday pet returns

A new puppy or kitten under the tree seems like the perfect Christmas gift, but often shelters see the animals being returned just days later. Jackson County Animal Shelter officials tell News 25 it is something they see each year.…

Armed suspect shot by homeowner in Pascagoula

One person is dead following an attempted home-invasion earlier today in Pascagoula. Shortly before noon, the Pascagoula Police Department responded to a robbery-in-progress at Nathan Hale Avenue. According to Pascagoula Police, the homeowner stated that he shot an armed suspect…

Chance to go to the Super Bowl!

Want a chance to go to Miami for the Super Bowl? You may have an opportunity of a lifetime thanks to American Red Cross. American Red Cross wants to kick off their 2020 campaign in a big way due to…

'Close the Gap' Campaign at Salvation Army

The numbers are in and for the Gulf Coast Salvation Army they aren’t seeing the funds they hope for from their Red Kettle Campaign. In fact, they are facing a deficit of about $66,000. They think this is due in…