Super Bowl boycott
Looking for a place to boycott the Super Bowl on Sunday? Kwitzky’s Dugout Bar in Ocean Springs is the place to be for ‘Who Dat’ fans. In regards to the Nola No-Call, Kwitzky’s will not show the Super Bowl. Instead…
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New law lets electric co-ops offer internet
Twenty five electric cooperatives now have legal authority to offer high-speed internet service. Governor Phil Bryant signed House Bill 366 and it became law immediately. Cooperatives provide electricity to nearly 800,000 Mississippi customers. The law allows the co-ops to enter…
Making dreams come true at IMMS
Today, one little boy’s dream came true at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. Meet Antwone McNeil. He is an eight-year-old boy who loves Nike and aquariums. He also happens to have a seizure disorder and is developmentally delayed. Antwone’s…
Britton running for secretary of state
Earlier today, another big announcement was made on the steps of the Harrison County Courthouse. Sam Britton announced that he is officially running for secretary of state. Britton currently serves as the public service commission for the southern district. If…
Jackson County State of the County Address
More than $26 million is headed to Jackson County to improve infrastructure. Jackson County Board of Supervisors President Ken Taylor detailed the growth and improvements at the State of the County Address. Keeping debt low and business booming, the economy…
Five hour standoff in Jackson County
This morning, a dangerous standoff in Jackson County shutdown parts of 1-10 for nearly five hours. The standoff started around 9 a.m. after police received a call of an 18-wheeler driving recklessly. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has identified the…
Driver identified in Jackson County standoff
The truck driver who was in a standoff with law enforcement on Interstate 10 is identified as 33 year old Michael Troy Mack of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Jackson County Sheriff's Department has charged him with one count of felony…
Celebrating Catholic Schools Week
It’s a national celebration this week in honor of catholic schools. St. Patrick High School in Biloxi isn’t wasting any time with the festivities. Today, the school hosted the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce members as the school announced its registration…
Bay man sentenced to 60 years for homicides
District Attorney Joel Smith announced today that Myrick Curtis Laneaux, age 29, pled guilty in the July 2016 homicides of Kristina Quintini and Norris Demetris Mueller of Bay St. Louis. Laneaux pled guilty to two counts of Manslaughter and a…
Making the perfect gumbo at Lynn Meadows
With the cold temperature we’ve been having doesn’t a nice piping hot bowl of gumbo sound good? Some hopeful chefs gathered at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center tonight to learn just how to make the perfect gumbo. Julian Brunt taught the…
Cold weather shelters opening
Although our area didn’t see any flurries, the temperatures tonight are expected to dip to freezing and below. So cold weather shelters are opening their doors to help keep people warm on the Coast. At the Salvation Army in Gulfport…
Tickets now available for Cher at the Coast Coliseum
We have some great news for all the Cher fans who thought they missed out on their opportunity to see her live this weekend in Mississippi. A few tickets for the previously sold out Cher concert are now available for…
Update on short term rentals in Biloxi
Short term rentals was one of big topics at the Biloxi City Council meeting. A public hearing was held regarding Oak Shores Condominiums to change the zoning. This will be discussed at a future city council meeting. The city council…
GCP cuts ribbon on new facility in Gulfport
Up to 200 new jobs will be created after the expansion of a Coast factory today. Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals cut the ribbon on their new expansion in Gulfport. Geri-Care products line the shelves in many major pharmacies across the country. Part…
School beautification project at Popp’s Ferry Elementary
Local elementary school students have been working hard to give back to their community. Inside of a little room at Popp’s Ferry Elementary School, something beautiful has happened. Art teacher Brandi Hoxie said, “My students have been competing in a…
Moss Point man extradited on kidnapping and sexual battery
A man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a teenager in Mississippi last year is in custody after being arrested in Atlanta. Police say 32-year-old Jimmy David Williams sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl in March. The girl had been waiting…
Cold weather shelters opening
Although our area didn’t see any flurries, the temperatures tonight are expected to dip to freezing and below. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood is at the Salvation Army in Gulfport with more.
Biloxi Fire Department honors fallen firefighter
Biloxi Fire Department has lost one of its own: Firefighter Darren Endris lost his battle with a prolonged illness on January 16th. Endris has served the City of Biloxi as a firefighter for 25 years and was recently awarded the…
Making the Coast great again
Students in the Gulf Coast Business Council’s Master Leadership Program just completed their 2018 class year. The group of 25 students spent 2018 looking at community development strategies on the Gulf Coast. The program kicked off in 2007 and has…
Cold weather shelters opening
Cold weather shelters on the Coast are gearing up for a potential hard freeze tonight. Anytime temperatures drop to 35 degrees or below, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Area Command Office in Gulfport opens it shelters. Doors open at 4 p.m.…
Wanted for theft
The Biloxi Police Department needs help identifying a white male who allegedly stole several items in the 600 block of Bayview Avenue. The man took several items from the bed of a parked pick-up truck then left the property in…
Paint your Pet Fundraiser
Canvas and Cocktails in Gulfport lets the dogs out through wonderful pieces of art at the Paint your Pet Fundraiser. Locals had the chance to paint a custom portrait of their pets for just $35. A large portion of the…
Preparing for Super Bowl LIII
Super Bowl Sunday is less than a week away with the Los Angeles Rams taking on the New England Patriots. A new champion is ready to be crowned at Super Bowl 53 as the Patriots and Rams converge inside Mercedes-Benz…
Cold weather preparations
The Coast is gearing up for potential hard freeze conditions Tuesday night. In this type of weather, it’s crucial to remember the four P’s: pipes, plants, pets, and people. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Area Command Office in Gulfport plans to…