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Winning scratch-off at Scarlet Pearl

The Scarlet Pearl Casino and a Mobile man are celebrating a big win after a scratch-off lottery ticket parlays into a big payout. William C. from Mobile, Alabama recently won $20,000 off a $2 Mississippi Lottery 777’s scratch-off ticket. The…

New Year's Fitness Resolutions: Grant Chighizola reports

The start of a new year means new goals and new resolutions to try. News 25's Grant Chighizola stopped by Planet Fitness in Gulfport this morning to get some tips on New Year's fitness resolutions, including popular exercises for people…

Scarlet Pearl prepares for big weekend in football

All eyes will be on the Peach Bowl tomorrow as the undefeated LSU Tigers are just one win away from a national championship appearance. As the Tigers gear up for a matchup against Oklahoma on Saturday, local sportsbooks are also…

Twenty-seven MS teachers headed back to school

Twenty-seven Mississippi teachers are going back to school to learn how to effectively instruct children with autism and other developmental disorders. This is thanks to a scholarship provided by the Hosemann Family Autism Foundation. The teachers will be heading to…

New Year’s Resolution Shopping

Post-Christmas shopping is now in full swing and that means some shoppers have fitness in mind. Academy Sports and Outdoors in D’Iberville typically sees an increase in shoppers this time of year with the goal of a healthy New Year.…

New Year’s Eve Balloon Drop at Margaritaville

Also in Biloxi there’s a family friendly party with live entertainment. You don’t have to wait until midnight to bring in the New Year with a ‘pop.’ Margaritaville Resort is hosting three exciting balloon drops in the family entertainment center.…

2020 New Year’s Eve Oyster Ball Drop

The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum will drop the ball in 2020: the Oyster Ball. For the past four years, this event has been the perfect way to usher in a fresh start to the New Year. The festivities are…

New Year’s Eve Events around the Coast

The New Year is right around the corner and the Gulf Coast is celebrating with fun events! The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum will drop the ball in 2020: the Oyster Ball. For the past four years, this event has…

MS ranked most dangerous state for drivers during NYE

Five years of fatal collision data is revealing a dim reality for Mississippi drivers. Mississippi is ranked number one as the most dangerous state to drive in for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. During the study, the group…

Arrested for shooting into an occupied dwelling

A man is under arrest in Biloxi for shooting into an occupied dwelling. Twenty-four year-old Tony Buchanan was arrested as the result of an investigation. According to Biloxi police, the incident occurred on October 30th in which Buchanan allegedly shot…

Holiday Blood Drive in Gulfport

An event taking place in Gulfport is a way for people to give back by giving the gift of blood. The Blood Center’s Bloodmobile is set up at Rouses in Gulfport today for a holiday blood drive. All blood types…

Federal lawsuit filed against Army Corps of Engineers

2019 was a historic year for the Bonnet Carre Spillway as it remained open for a record 118 days. The extended opening proved to have adverse effects on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Now, some officials on the Coast are taking…

Suspicious mobile home fire in Saucier

Nothing is left but rubble after a mobile home fire in Saucier. Harrison County Fire got the call that a mobile home was on fire on McGuire Drive in Saucier this afternoon. When officials arrived on scene they found the…

2020 New Year’s Eve Oyster Ball Drop

Looking for something to get into for the New Year? Well, the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum will drop the ball in 2020: the oyster ball! The festivities are endless with live entertainment, great food, delicious drinks, and party favors…

Commercial fishermen sue over spillway

It’s not just the Coastal cities getting in on the litigation regarding the Bonnet Carre Spillway, the members of Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United are taking action as well. This was a devastating year for local commercial fishermen. Ryan Bradley, the…

Federal lawsuit filed against Army Corps of Engineers

South Mississippi cities, counties, and organizations have all filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Mississippi River Commission. The lawsuit was filed today in the U.S. District Court in Gulfport by the cities of Biloxi,…