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Corks and Cleavers Feed First Responders

Yesterday in Gulfport, the popular farm to table restaurant Corks and Cleaver served those who don’t always have a chance to enjoy a day off on Thanksgiving. The restaurant opened its doors and its kitchen to serve all of Gulfport’s…

Black Friday Starts Early

Shoppers were out in large numbers in Gulfport only a few hours after finishing off their Thanksgiving meals. All were eager to take advantage of early bird, doorbuster deals and pre-Black Friday sales. The Premium Outlet is offering extended hours…

Should Stores Open on Thanksgiving Day?

In what’s becoming a trend the last few years, many retail stores decided to open their doors on Thanksgiving Day. Large retail stores like Target, Wal-Mart, Toys ‘R’ Us, Best Buy and Macy’s decided to help shoppers get a jumpstart…

Gulfport Police Patrol on Black Friday

The Thanksgiving holiday means increased traffic from travelers visiting family members and crowds of shoppers camping out for Black Friday deals. With all the increased activity going on this weekend, the Gulfport Police Department has upped its patrol across the…

Bicyclist Hit on Highway 90 in Long Beach

A vehicle hit a bicyclist on Highway 90 in Long Beach on Thursday afternoon. A 67-year-old was riding his bike near Ocean Wave Avenue when a car turned off of Highway 90 and hit him. The Long Beach bicyclist was…

Waffle House Shooting Anniversary

Today marks the one year anniversary of a fatal shooting at a Waffle House in Biloxi. Fifty-two year-old waitress Julie Brightwell was shot by 45-year-old Johnny Max Mount, a former Biloxi firefighter. She was working behind the counter around 1…

Thanksgiving Travel Tips

Today is one of the busiest travel days of the year as millions of Americans get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving with loved ones. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us to the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport for tips on a hassle-free holiday…

Thanksgiving Travel Tips

Today is one of the busiest travel days of the year as millions of Americans get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving with loved ones. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. Here are some Thanksgiving holiday travel…

Pothole Blocks Roadway in Gulfport

With many people taking to the roads this weekend, beware of a large pothole at the intersection of 49 and 90. The large hole opened up on the left turning lane, going south on Highway 49 to Highway 90. The…

Christmas Comes Early for Kids in Need

It may be getting colder outside, but a holiday program helping Jackson County children in need may warm you heart. Starting as one Pascagoula man’s dream, Visions of Sugarplums is sharing the gift of giving and joy for families who…

Turkeys for Law Enforcement

Several Jackson County business owners banded together to put a turkey on the tables of those who otherwise may have had to go without and even had a few to give out to local law enforcement. The Gulf Coast Hispanic…

Thanksgiving Shopping Rush

Grocery stores across the Coast have been busy all week as people stock up on Thanksgiving items. Today shoppers at Jerry Lee’s Grocery in Pascagoula scrambled for turkeys, ham, and all the homemade fixings the deli has to offer. Some…

Low Gas Prices and More Cars on the Road

Gas prices are down and the number of cars on the road is up for the Thanksgiving holiday. While last year’s Thanksgiving gas prices averaged over $2.50 a gallon, this year the national average is $2.14. According to the American…

Memorial Selling Psychiatric Hospital

Reports are Gulfport's Memorial Hospital is ready to take the next step with its psychiatric care. Memorial is moving ahead with plans to sell its psychiatric hospital Memorial Behavioral Health which is located in Orange Grove. Harrison County and the…

Simon City Royals Kidnap Other Members

Three Gulfport Simon City Royals gang members are behind bars and charged with kidnapping two other Simon City Royals. According to Gulfport Public Information Officer Sergeant Joshua Bromen, Gulfport police arrested 23-year-old Blaklyn Taylor, 28-year-old Brett Ridens and 26-year-old Elizabeth…

Shaggy’s Food Drive

Shaggy’s in the Pass teamed up with the fire department to help feed those in need this Thanksgiving. The restaurant’s annual food drive started on November 1st. In less than one month, the company collected 10,000 items. The Pass location…

Overtime Rule Blocked

A new overtime rule that many believe would change how businesses across the nation would operate has been blocked. Last night, a federal judge in Texas blocked the U.S. Department of Labor’s overtime rule supposed to take effect on December…

Statewide Reading Initiative

Government education officials released the date for the announcement of the statewide reading initiative. On November 29th, officials will unveil a statewide initiative adding greater emphasis on grade-level reading. This comes in light of Mississippi’s literacy-based promotion act. State law…

Task Force Tackles Literacy in State

A task force on teacher preparation for early literacy instruction released recommendations on how to improve child literacy in the state. The task force was created by Governor Phil Bryant. It was formed in June 2016 and is made up…

Employees’ Refusal to Cop Angers Shoppers

According to our media partner The Sun Herald, both Piggly Wiggly workers who refused service to a Pascagoula police officer have been suspended. A Pascagoula police officer dressed in uniform was allegedly denied service at a Piggly Wiggly. The story…

Shelter in Need of Donations

A place that aims to support women in need is now in need of your help. The Sisters Strengthening Sisters Women and Children Shelter has been serving the Gulf Coast community since 2009. Women from all different walks of life…