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Easter Egg Drop at MGM Park

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Easter is right around the corner which means Easter egg hunts are going on along the Coast this weekend. There is going to be a huge egg hunt at MGM Park this weekend. The Easter egg drop will take place…

Main Street Investment Act Passes House

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Small towns could soon borrow money from the state to re-vitalize historic downtown areas under a bill passed by the State House Of Representatives. The proposed plan would have the Mississippi Development Authority establish a program to make loans to…

EDU Presents Findings On Uber

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As discussion of bringing Uber to Ocean Springs continues, the city's Economic Development Council has studied the issue and has presented findings to the Board Of Alderman. They found there are two bills in the legislature that have a shot…

The Kindness Challenge

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Bryan Kennedy interveiws Renee Higgins and Michelle Wood about the Kindness Challenge.

Free Family Law Legal Clinic: March 31st

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Do you need legal help with family law matters, but can't afford an attorney or legal advice? If this is the case, you may want to see if you qualify for an upcoming free legal clinic. From now until Wednesday,…

FunTime USA Hits a Roadblock

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The rebirth of FunTime USA could be put on hold if a group of residents have anything to do with it. Today, Georgia Place residents told News 25 it’s not that they don’t want to see an amusement park return…

Shuck Factor at MGM Park

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Some of the Coast’s most talented folks hit the stage at MGM Park today for the Biloxi Shucker’s very first Shuck Factor audition. From 3 to 7 p.m. at MGM Park, Coast residents brought their best performances in hopes of…

Worker’s Compensation Fraud Charges

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Two Gulfport sisters have been indicted on multiple charges of worker’s compensation fraud, accused of receiving worker’s compensation benefits that were intended for their deceased father. Thirty-nine year-old Detria Vogle and 36-year-old Rachel Vogle are charged with four counts each…

Pascagoula River Flooding Continues

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Jackson County residents continue to prepare for the worst as the Pascagoula River continues to rise. Yesterday morning, the river was at 17 feet. Now, the river is over 18 feet, spilling well over its banks and threatening homes nearby.…

Suspects in Connection to Gulfport Shooting

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The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating two men in connection with an early morning shooting on Monday. Warrants were issued for 19-year-old Craig Sandifer and 20-year-old Kenneth Brassall Jr. today on charges of aggravated assault.…

Krystal Gonzalez Pleads Guilty to D’Iberville Arson

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It sent shockwaves throughout a Harrison County courtroom today. The woman accused in a multi-million dollar first-degree arson case changes her plea from not guilty to guilty. Krystal Gonzalez is accused of setting fire to an apartment building in D’Iberville.…

City of Pascagoula Corrects Utility Bill Errors

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Pascagoula residents who were overcharged on their utility bills will soon see a credit to their account. The City Council adopted an order to correct billing errors and establish a new demand fee structure. Residents saw an increase in their…

I-10 Closed at Texas/Louisiana Line

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Interstate 10 is now closed in both directions at the Texas-Louisiana state line due to flooding. Because of the rising floodwaters from the Sabine River now covering parts of the road, officials decided to close the interstate late Tuesday. The…

Veteran’s Job Fair at the Coast Coliseum

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Many service men and women transitioning from military to civilian life find it difficult to find jobs. One organization is here in Biloxi to help them out. Unemployment Eliminators opened their doors to a job fair this morning at the Coast…

Children’s Memorial Wall to be Built in Ocean Springs

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Compassionate Friends of the Gulf Coast is a support group for those who have lost a child, sibling or family member, especially at a young age. Plans are now underway to build a memorial for their loved ones as well…

Flooding in Jackson County

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Jackson County residents prepare for the worst as the Pascagoula River continues to rise and threaten the lives of those living nearby. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us live with a look at the scene in Escatawpa.   [mappress mapid="2515"]

Krystal Gonzales Pleads Guilty to D’Iberville Arson

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It sent shockwaves throughout a Harrison County courtroom today. The woman accused in a multi-million dollar first-degree arson case changes her plea from not guilty to guilty. Krystal Gonzales is accused of setting fire to an apartment building in D’iberville.…

Morning Car Accident in Gulfport

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Traffic was backed up this morning at the intersection of Highway 90 and Courthouse Road after two vehicles collided. The Gulfport Police Department and Gulfport Fire Department were at the scene along with AMR, as well as a towing company…

Senate Boosts Education Funding In State Budget

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JACKSON – Public schools, universities and community colleges could see increased funding under a Fiscal 2017 budget passed by the Senate today, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said. “The Senate budget reflects our priorities with increased funding for education and lower…