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William Carey offers new online class

William Carey University is starting an online class to help teachers renew their Mississippi Educator License. The five week class is tuition free and offered to K through 12th grade teachers who are currently in the classroom. The class is…

Sen. Wicker addresses Kessler AFB housing concerns

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker stepped up to the plate today to dispute concerns over the military housing system at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi. Wicker, who is a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, asked the Secretary…

Man in critical condition after fire on Indiana Avenue

A morning house fire caused by a space heater has left a man in critical condition with severe burns. Gulfport Fire and Harrison County Fire Services worked to control the fire on Indiana Avenue that started just before 10:30 this…

Giving Tuesday: Giving back for the holidays

The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is known as Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is a movement to create an international day of charitable giving at the beginning of the holiday season. This day began in 2012 and has been gaining popularity ever…

Vintage Tourism Industry Exhibition

It’s a blast from the past. This month you’ll have a chance to look at the Biloxi Tourism Industry through the eyes of a 1950s photographer. The Mississippi Gulf Coast has had a long history with the tourism industry. Photographer…

Tips for music-minded children from Mississippi Music

The holiday season is fast approaching, and for many musically-minded parents, this means getting their child started for the first time on a new band instrument, or rewarding their recent progress with a better one. The manager of Mississippi Music,…

December issue of South Mississippi Living out now

You can pick up the December issue of South Mississippi Living Magazine at local businesses across the Coast today. The special "giving back" issue features a guide to giving and volunteering on the Gulf Coast, as well as articles on…

Mississippi case pushes to restore felons’ voting rights

By REBECCA SANTANA NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court is set to hear arguments on whether Mississippi laws that restrict the voting rights of certain felons are unconstitutional. Former convicted felons affected by the state’s laws are pushing…

Wiener Wonderland Light Display

We’ve all heard of a winter wonderland, but a new creation has Coast locals in awe driving through Woolmarket. A Coast woman, passionate about helping dogs in need, is decking the halls with some of the best doggie decorations. For…

King’s Christmas Display back again in Woolmarket

The King’s Christmas Display is back again this year, bigger and brighter than ever. What started as a small family tradition in 1956 quickly grew into a beloved Coast tradition. The King family for many years welcomed residents and visitors…

Tree of Remembrance Celebration

The holiday season is a time for camaraderie and family, but for some they don’t have that luxury. For the past 30 years the Riemann Family Funeral Home has held their ‘Tree of Remembrance Celebration.’ Guests were invited for a…

Staying active during the holidays

On Thanksgiving the average American eats around 3,000 calories and that’s just for dinner, not including drinks and desserts. This is why it is so important to stay active during the holiday season. Dawn Roberts, the general manager at Crunch…

Giving Tuesday Preview: giving back to the community

You’ve probably heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but do you know about Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday began in 2012 as a way to encourage people to do good and give back to the community. This year Just Cause…

30th annual Feed the Needy

It’s the season of giving and that’s just what the Gulfport Police Department plans to do for the annual Christmas Feed the Needy program. For 30 years, Gulfport PD along with donors, other public safety agencies in Harrison County, and…

Holiday Safety Tips

With Christmas quickly approaching, Biloxi police wants everyone to enjoy themselves while also keeping safety in mind. Crime tends to rise as criminals aim to take advantage of the hustle and bustle of this time of year. Remember to always…

Update on Bay St. Louis food and beverage tax

It is a busy time in Bay St. Louis with city officials looking to widen tourism and events in the city. News 25 caught up with Mayor Mike Favre this morning who is excited about where the city is headed.…

Request for zoning change on Canal Road

Dozens of Harrison County residents filled the room in Gulfport and many stood before the Board of Supervisors this morning expressing concerns over issues in their communities. Today’s agenda included a resident’s wish to limit the discharge of firearms in…

Wiener Wonderland Light Display

In an effort to raise funds and awareness for area animals in need of a forever home, one Coast woman is making it her mission to highlight some little furry friends in a festive holiday way. News 25’s Victoria Bailey…

Traffic stops leads to shooting arrests in Harrison County

In Harrison County, a traffic stop led to the arrests of two shooting suspects. Twenty-three year-old Amber Page and 26-year-old Andrew Ausmer are both charged with one count of aggravated assault. According to Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, last Tuesday,…

Body identified as missing Louisiana man

A man found dead last week off Interstate 10 has been identified as a missing Louisiana man. Sixty-four year-old Terry Lee Wallace of Slidell was reported missing on November 14th. Last Tuesday afternoon, Wallace’s body was discovered in a wooded…