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Gulfport Courthouse provides new toys for children in court

Appearing in court can be a stressful experience, especially for children, but two members of the Harrison County Board of Supervisors want to ensure the experience children have with the Harrison County Court System is a pleasant one. News 25…

Fetal heartbeat abortion bill moves forward

One of the nation’s most restrictive abortion bills is headed to Governor Phil Bryant’s desk for approval. Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves thanked legislators today for helping to strengthen Mississippi’s abortion laws. The State Senate sent legislation to Gov. Bryant that…

Stennis and Michoud Center Briefing

This morning business leaders from South Mississippi had a chance to take a trip to outer space. Not literally, but they did get a full briefing directly from key leadership at Stennis Space Center, the U.S. Navy, and the Michoud…

Police officers cleared in 2018 shooting death

Police in an officer-involved shooting in Gulfport have been cleared. The shooting happened on March 3rd, 2018. Forty-one year-old Marvin Ray McMillian died in that shooting during a standoff with police.This happened about two months after a shooting in January…

Coast Observer 2019 Covey Awards

It’s a night to honor hundreds of people in the community who work hard in giving the best Gulf Coast experience. Tomorrow night is the 2019 Coast Observer Covey Awards at the Hard Rock Casino, beginning with a walk down…

March Madness impact on the Coast

Gulf Coast, it’s that time of the year again! It’s March Madness and this year that madness will have a huge impact on sports betting. Can you feel it? The upsets, the bracket busters? It is madness time and it’s…

Remembering Ke’myrah Jefferson

Tonight, community members, friends, and family came together to remember and celebrate Ke’myrah Jefferson at a vigil held at the same scene where she lost her life. Many came out to remember her, saying Ke’myrah really touched their lives. News…

Local girls receives donation from first responders

Two Gulfport girls were surprised this afternoon by local first responders in a special way. Kaylee and Paige Wilson are the founders of Delicious Divas. They sell lemonade and then use the proceeds to buy mugs for first responders. Those…

Gulf Coast Rescue Mission rebuilds after fire

Two and a half years ago, the people over at the Gulf Coast Rescue Mission had a devastating fire. Now, they are finally rebuilding. The fire burned down the Mission’s main building. Now, they are in phase one of rebuilding…

Construction moves forward on Mississippi Aquarium

This morning a massive step in the construction of the Mississippi Aquarium took place. Contractors from Roy Anderson Corp. installed the first set of acrylic panels that will act as windows for the main habitat. This is phase one of…

Firefighters fight flames on a Pass Christian home

Around 9 this morning, numerous fire departments started fighting a blaze on a house on Fernwood Drive in Pass Christian. Pass Christian Fire Chief Dwight Gordon said when the flames started two people were inside the home, but they were…

Local girl drowns behind apartment complex

What started as a normal Sunday afternoon quickly turned into a tragedy when a little girl lost her life, drowning in a creek behind her apartment complex in Gulfport. "I saw this little boy. I noticed he was soaking wet,…

Moss Point police investigate shooting

The Moss Point Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that took place on Friday. Police received a call around 4 p.m. from a female stating her 16-year-old son was assaulted by 28-year-old Keianna Keishaun Gipson. According to police, Gipson…

Woman dies in ATV accident in Vancleave

A Vancleave woman died last night in an ATV accident. Sheriff Mike Ezell says 61-year-old Sheryl Rachuba Leopard was riding on private trails with her son on Old River Road around 6 p.m. when the ATV hit a stump and…

Fallen Oak Golf Course preps for Rapiscan Systems Classic

The Rapiscan Systems Classic is back yet again. The annual golf tournament takes place from March 25th to the 31st. News 25's Kristen Anzuini has the inside scoop on what the folks over at Fallen Oak are doing to prep…

'Tour for life' pet adoption event this weekend in Gulfport

You have another chance to save a furry life this weekend. The Humane Society of South Mississippi has partnered with the North Shore Animal League America for the world's largest mobile pet adoption event. They call it the '2019 Tour…