City of Ocean Springs celebrates Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday was hailed a success in Ocean Springs, giving shoppers a jump on collecting gifts at discounted rates. It was a perfect Saturday to take a…
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McHenry Arts and Craft Fair draws massive crowd Saturday
The McHenry Arts and Craft Fair drew hundreds of patrons to small businesses who set up shop Saturday. It was a mild day as the community came…
Breakfast with Santa at De L’Epee in Gulfport
Children at the De L’Epee Deaf Center in Gulfport got their own quality time with Kris Kringle Saturday morning thanks to some Southern Miss students. Speech pathology students…
Asgard rides for toy donations
This year was the 37th year the Asgard Motorcycle Club revved up its annual toy run, collecting donations in the name of kids who would otherwise go without Christmas. It's been…
Louisiana man charged with multiple counts of commercial burglary
A Louisiana man is behind bars in Jackson County, charged with 12 counts of commercial burglary. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell said in a press release that the owner of a mini storage company on Seaman Road called the sheriff's…
Gulfport Police investigating shooting from alleged drug deal gone bad
A drug deal gone bad landed one man in the hospital and another in jail. Sgt. Jason DuCre' with Gulfport Police Department said that about 2:31 p.m. on Sunday, officers responded to report…
Gulfport man charged in Long Beach shooting
A Gulfport man has been charged with murder in a shooting that occurred on Sunday. Long Beach Police Chief Billy Seal said Jonathan McNair, 34, was charged and taken to the Harrison County jail. His bond was set at $2…
Opening Night of Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival
The holiday season can officially commence now that Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival has returned for its seventh year. After a year hiatus due to damage caused by Hurricane Zeta last year,…
Jackson County searching for suspect who escaped while at hospital
A shooting suspect who was being treated at Singing River Hospital escaped custody on Friday morning. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell said Aceon Ja'shun Hopkins, 20, was being treated for a gunshot wound…
Mississippi deluges: Low salinity kills baby oysters
By JANET McCONNAUGHEY BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (AP) — Deluges along Mississippi’s coast have damaged the state’s current generation of oysters two years after fresh water from a Louisiana flood control structure all but wiped out live adults on reefs.…
Local Businesses Prepare For Holiday Shopping Weekend
While many are enjoying their turkey on Thanksgiving, many small business owners are cutting their feasts short to get ready for what they hope to be a busy shopping weekend.…
MHP offers tips to keep drivers safe over Thanksgiving holiday
Travel experts are expecting 53.4 million vehicles on the road over the Thanksgiving holiday, the largest single year increase since 2005. That's why Mississippi Highway Patrol is asking drivers to keep these tips in…
UPDATE: Moss Point chief says woman held gun to her head, then turned it on officers
Moss Point officers shot a woman after she turned a gun on police during a standoff on Tuesday evening. Moss Point Chief Brandon Ashley said in a press release that…
Buying Christmas Trees From Local Farms
As many begin putting up their holiday decorations, the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is urging residents to buy locally grown Christmas trees. The Department of Agriculture has made finding a…
"Bailee One 'Down' Right Special Girl"
Ocean Springs author Joy Gough launched her book 'Bailee One ‘down’ right special girl' just in time to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month. The book is about Bailee Edwards, who…
Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
A turkey giveaway is happening right now in Gulfport. It just started at 5pm-- first come first serve until all the turkeys are gone. News 25's Sabria Reid has more.
Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival Back This Week
The wait is almost over. There's just four more days until Jones Park in Gulfport is transformed into a winter wonderland every night until the New Year for…
Gulfport P.D. offers tips on staying safe during the holidays
Holiday cheer is once again in the air. That means its the season of Christmas trees, family gatherings, holiday shopping and an increase in criminal activity. "Honestly, it's a lot more the crime of opportunity. We need to make sure…
Two charged with drug trafficking after traffic stops in George County
Southeast Mississippi Narcotics Task Force made arrests during traffic stops in George County that resulted in the seizure of more than 70 grams of methamphetamine. Ladarius M. Johnson, 28, of Wilmer, Alabama, was arrested on November 12 after a traffic…
Sports betting underway at 8 Louisiana casinos; more planned
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Eight Louisiana casinos have started accepting bets on live-action sporting events, and seven more applications for sports wagering licenses from casinos are pending, according to the head of the state’s gambling regulatory board. The Advocate reports that…
Biloxi Police investigating fatal shooting
Biloxi Police are investigating a shooting on Sunday night that left one dead and another in critical condition. Biloxi's Criminal Investigations Division said in a press release that officers responded to the 2000 block of Lawrence Street about 10:50 p.m.…
Waste Management announces route schedule for Thanksgiving week
Waste Management will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25 in observance of Thanksgiving. Customers regularly serviced on Thursday will be collected on Friday and Friday customers will be serviced on Saturday. All other routes will run as scheduled. Waste Management…
Pascagoula Police investigating shooting at basketball court
Pascagoula Police are investigating a report of a shots fired in the Orchard Road and Bayou Casotte area on Sunday afternoon. The incident is being investigated by the Criminal Investigations Division. Police are asking the public to avoid the area.…
Two arrested in armed robbery in Big Point community of Jackson County
Two people are charged with armed robbery that occurred in the Big Point community of Jackson County on Saturday night. Sheriff Mike Ezell said in a press release that deputies arrested Xavier…