Women of Wisdom showing appreciation to local first responders
Women of Wisdom will host an appreciation event for first responders on 9/11. More than 50 volunteers with WOW will be serving lunch at 78 fire, police, and sheriff’s…
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Biloxi PD looking for suspect accused of stealing from a business
Biloxi PD is asking for help locating a suspect accused of stealing from a business. The suspect appears to be around 5’8” tall and about…
Longest alligator in Mississippi history captured by hunters
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (AP) — A group of hunters have captured the longest alligator ever to be recorded in Mississippi, according to the state Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Four state residents — Donald Woods, Will Thomas, Joey Clark…
Jackson County deputies arrest Vancleave murder suspect
A Jackson County man accused of killing his step-father appeared in court earlier today. Aaron Haylock appeared before a county judge on that murder charge. Jackson County deputies arrested Haylock without incident Sunday at Martin Luther King Park on Highway…
Jimmy Buffett died after a four-year fight with a rare form of skin cancer, his website says
SAG HARBOR, N.Y. (AP) — Jimmy Buffett, whose songs celebrated life by the shore, died of a rare, aggressive skin cancer, according to a statement on his website. Buffett, 76, had Merkel cell cancer, according to the statement, which was…
A computer issue is holding up United flights. The airline and FAA don't know how long it will last
United Airlines flights are being held up by what federal officials are calling an equipment outage. The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday that United crews were unable to contact airline dispatchers through normal means. The FAA says the issue is…
AG Lynn Fitch calls for stronger AI legislation
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch is joining attorneys general across the country in asking Congress to study the effects of artificial intelligence on children. Specifically, how AI is…
Update on Menge Avenue Overpass Project
If you are a Buc-ee’s fan or just a driver on the interstate, this is an update for you. The overpass at the Menge Avenue exit is almost…
MGCCC mourns loss of long-time Professor Charles L. Sullivan
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is mourning the loss of a beloved professor. Charles Sullivan died Saturday at the age of 80. Sullivan was one of the…
Tim Tebow inspires people to live a mission-drivenlife during talk at Pearl River
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Fuse a strong faith, a focus on family and serving others, plus a dash of sports, and you have the phenomenon known as Tim Tebow. Tebow brought this blend to Pearl River Community College on Tuesday, August…
Congressional Town Hall at Lucedale Public Library
Looking ahead to this afternoon, Congressman Mike Ezell will make a stop in Lucedale to speak with constituents. The congressman will be at the Lucedale Public Library at 2…
Chapel Hart performs at the Golden Eagle's opening day
On Saturday, Chapel Hart rang in the college football season in Hattiesburg. The trio played at Spirit Park at the University of Southern Mississippi. News 25's Ansley Brent say down with…
Pascagoula restaurant remembers Jimmy Buffett
Jimmy Buffet died on Saturday. Today, friends of his are tipping their glasses in remembrance. In Pascagoula -- where Buffett was born and spent many days on the beach -- his impact is…
IMMS hosting two turtle events tomorrow: Nest excavation and turtle release
If you like "tuttles," IMMS is hosting two events tomorrow evening at 6 in Pass Christian. IMMS will be excavating a turtle nest, gauging the number of eggs that hatched and will take genetic samples as well. After the testing,…
The Shed gives away pulled-pork sandwiches for Labor Day
The Shed Barbecue and Blues Joint gave away free pulled pork sandwiches on Labor Day for the 12th year. Over the last 11 years -- The Shed has given away more than…
Calvin Parker, who claims he was abducted by aliens in Pascagoula, has died
A Moss Point man, famous for claiming to have been abducted by aliens in South Mississippi, has died. Calvin Parker passed away August 24 after a long battle with Kidney Cancer. Parker…
Jackson County Sheriff's Department searching for alleged murder suspect
The search for the man who allegedly killed his stepfather Sunday, September 3, is underway in Vancleave. Sheriff John Ledbetter says it’s believed 30-year-old Arron Blake Haylock is on foot in the area of Highway 57 to Waltman Road down…
Retired MHP Trooper and sworn law enforcement officer with DPS killed while assisting at a wreck
On Monday, September 4, 2023, at approximately 11:00 a.m., a Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper and a Sworn Law Enforcement Officer with the Department of Public Safety came across a two-vehicle crash on Highway 6 in Panola County while traveling to…
Gubernatorial candidate Brandon Presley visits the coast
On September 3, coastal residents rallied in support to hear from gubernatorial Democratic candidate Brandon Presley ahead of the November elections. The rally, hosted by the Hancock County's Federation…
Smash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell dies at 56
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Steve Harwell, the longtime frontman of the Grammy-nominated pop rock band Smash Mouth that was behind the megahit “All Star” has died. He was 56. The band’s manager, Robert Hayes, said Harwell “passed peacefully and comfortably” Monday morning surrounded by…
Margaritaville’ singer Jimmy Buffett, who turned beach-bum life into an empire, dies at 76
BY MARK KENNEDY Updated 7:11 AM CDT, September 2, 2023 NEW YORK (AP) — Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who popularized beach bum soft rock with the escapist Caribbean-flavored song “Margaritaville” and turned that celebration of loafing into a billion-dollar empire of restaurants,…
32nd Annual Labor Day Art Walk happening September 2nd
The 32nd Annual Labor Day Art Walk is happening tomorrow! The art walk will be held from 10 AM to 4 PM. A mixture of potters, painters, sculptors, and other types of artists are teaming up with businesses to bring…
Man arrested in deadly shooting on Rene Avenue in Gulfport
On September 1, 2023, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 27-year-old Michael Gidden Kelly on one count of First Degree Murder. On September 1, 2023, at approximately 1:55 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 13000 block of Rene Avenue,…
FEMA, SBA ready to help in Moss Point
FEMA officials are on the ground in Moss Point, ready to lend a hand to those affected by the tornado that hit June 19th. With a federal disaster…