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Jazz violinist Michael Ward to play at Gulfport fundraiser

Rebekah’s House is an organization devoted to keeping homeless families together and helping them to get jobs in the community. An annual party to benefit Rebekah’s House will be bringing in the tunes Thursday night at Climb CDC in Gulfport. The…

Ninth annual Jazz and Blues Festival

Local food, arts and crafts vendors, along with Jazz and Blues musicians from around the country were all on hand for Southern Miss Gulf Park’s ninth annual Jazz and Blues Festival this weekend. Children along the Coast enjoyed an Easter…

Ministry works to change lives of homeless

The homeless are getting a roof over their head and a lifestyle change at a ministry house in Moss Point. Most who come to the Arukah House are suffering with an addiction, but leave craving something entirely different. “I know…

Mercy Cross alumni lifting up their own

The Mercy Cross graduating class of 1996 came together this weekend for another local child in need. Two members of that class, Joshua and Angel Myers, are parents to seven-year-old Sophia Myers of Ocean Springs. The first grader was recently…

Team Zander’s one year anniversary

Last April we brought you the heartbreaking story of a little boy who was left in critical condition, the result of alleged abuse. Now, we bring you a much happier ending: the one year anniversary of Zander Saucier’s return home…

Charged with aggravated domestic assault

A Biloxi man was arrested this weekend after witnesses say they saw him choking then dragging his girlfriend on the concrete. Police responded to reports of the assault in the 2600 block of Le June Drive around 8:30 Saturday morning.…

Miss Crawfish Music Festival Pageant

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Kaitlyn Orth and Tori Bishop about the Miss Crawfish Music Festival Pageant, Thursday April 20th, 6:30 - 9pm. You can find more information on www.mscoastcoliseum.com

Federal Tax Deadline This Tuesday

Tuesday is the day many Americans dread....the deadline to file your taxes. This year's deadline is a little later than usual. April 15th fell on a Saturday and today is Emancipation Day, a legal holiday in the District of Columbia…

Divers find body of Biloxi man who drowned

Authorities have recovered the body of a man who drowned in east Biloxi Saturday night. According to Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove, 49-year-old Biloxi resident Chin Phan fell off a boat into the water behind Boomtown Casino Saturday night. Crews…

Great American Cleanup

The city of Biloxi calls on the community to pitch in and volunteer to make the city a cleaner place. The annual Great American Cleanup in Biloxi kicked off Sunday and spreads to this Saturday. The week-long event encourages volunteers…

Back-Seat Passengers: Buckle up!

Back-seat passengers will be required to buckle up in most vehicles, starting this summer. The new law goes into effect July 1. Mississippi already has a law requiring seat belts for front-seat adult passengers and for children anywhere in a…

Funeral Services For Danny Guice

Former Biloxi Mayor Danny Guice will be laid to rest this week. For those interested in paying their last respects, visitation will be tonight from 5 until 8 at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'keefe Funeral Home. The funeral service…

Pascagoula Man Killed In Hit And Run

According to the Clarion Ledger, an arrest has been made in the Jefferson County hit and run that killed a Pascagoula man over the weekend. On Saturday morning, troopers found 25 year old Johnny Lee Beverly on the side of…

Teen Murder Suspect Trial Begins

Jury selection could begin today or tomorrow in the trial for Traylen Hunter the teenager accused of shooting and killing his mother's boyfriend. Hunter a Biloxi High School student and football player is accused of fatally shooting 32 year-Old Jeremy…

Felony Fleeing Arrest

A Tennessee man is behind bars in Harrison County after leading deputies on a high speed car chase over the weekend. Authorities say deputies attempted to stop Zachary William Brown in Pass Christian. Brown was a suspect in a hit…

Mixed Martial Arts Instructor In Court

The Martial Arts Academy owner accused of sexual battery of a juvenile made his initial appearance in court this morning. 48 year old Allen Pisarich is the owner of academy mixed martial arts in ocean springs. An investigation began last…

Great American Cleanup

News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the Great American Clean up happening all this week and ending on Earth Day to help support a healthy environment.

39th annual Easter Egg Hunt

This year marks the 39th annual occurrence of what’s become one of Pascagoula’s favorite traditions. Over 20,000 eggs were scattered in Beach Park for the city’s Easter egg hunt. The Easter Bunny made a special appearance at the party. With…

Guardianship/Conservatorship Commission

The Supreme Court creates a commission to help better protect property and the lives of both children and adults. The Mississippi Commission on Guardianship and Conservatorship will develop recommendations to improve the way the courts protect children, vulnerable adults, and…

Salvation Army Center of Hope Project

Salvation Army aims to do the most good by building a new facility on Highway 49 called the Center of Hope. The $4.5 million project will soon house men, women, and families short term. Individuals will only be allowed to…

39th Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Tonight kids in Pascagoula are encouraged to put all of their eggs in one basket. The 39th Annual Easter Egg Hunt takes over Beach Park this evening. The Easter bunny is making a dramatic entrance around 6:30 on a helicopter…

Fatal accident in Picayune

A 56-year-old Picayune woman has passed after a car crash this evening. Mississippi Highway Patrol Spokesman Chase Elkins says just before 5:30 a two vehicle crash on Highway 43 near Salem Road in Picayune occurred. Elkins says a Chevrolet Silverado…

Man shot in groin in St. Martin

Jackson County sheriff’s deputies are looking for two people allegedly involved in a shooting that left a man injured in his groin in St. Martin today. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says around 3:30 this afternoon, 18-year-old Raheem Johnson of…

One Coast specialty tags now available

If you're proud to be from the Mississippi Gulf Coast show that pride on your car tag. Visit Mississippi Gulf Coast has unveiled their specialty One Coast license plate. The tag costs $31 with a $1.25 fee if you pay…