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Glow in the dark sharks found off New Zealand

Three shark species off the coast of New Zealand have been found to glow in the dark. The scientists from Belgium had believed the species to be bioluminescent, but for the first time were able to document the phenomenon in…

Reese's launches 'peanut butter lovers' cups

What are Reese’s peanut butter cups? Well, they're peanut butter and chocolate, right? Not anymore. Meet the ultimate peanut butter lover’s cup! It's for people who love peanut butter. So much so, they don't even need that pesky chocolate. This…

Suspect wanted in Gulfport drive-by shooting in custody

A suspect wanted following a Wednesday drive-by shooting in Gulfport is now in custody. Gulfport police announced this afternoon that 20-year-old Andre Jefferson has been located. Police say Jefferson was identified as the suspect after a firearm was discharged from…

Landmass Comedy: a group of local comedians

Among the entertainment performing at the District Green for the Block Party is Landmass Comedy. Landmass Comedy is a group of local comedians that perform live shows across Mississippi. They call themselves Landmass Comedy as a way…

Downtown Biloxi Block Party today at the District Green

The Downtown Biloxi Block Party is underway at the District Green. There will be live music until 9:30 p.m. with local talent including Blackwater Brass. Food trucks like Scratch Kitchen and True Wings will also be dishing…

Ingalls President Brian Cuccias announces retirement

Huntington Ingalls Industries Executive Vice President and Ingalls Shipbuilding President Brian Cuccias is retiring from the company. This announcement was made this morning. Kari Wilkinson will serve as executive vice president of Huntington Ingalls Industries and president…

AMTRAK to complete platform repairs on Gulf Coast Stations

Amtrak announced today that they will make upgrades to rail platforms in coastal cities ahead of the restoration of passenger rail service. Today, Dr. David Handera, Amtrak Vice President of Stations and Accessibility, made the following remarks at the quarterly…

Two inmates die in Mississippi prisons

The Mississippi State Department of Corrections says autopsies will be done on two inmates who died during the past week. Quintez Hodges was pronounced dead Saturday at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman. He was sentenced to death in September…

Gateway United Methodist Church hosts blood drive

When winter weather forced blood drive cancellations, the impact was more than just a canceled appointment, it meant less blood products available for patient emergencies here and across the country. So, Gateway United Methodist decided to host…

Turning the Biloxi Lighthouse green

Although COVID has caused some of the Coast’s traditional St. Patrick’s Day festivities to be canceled, the Hibernia Marching Society is still finding ways to celebrate Irish culture throughout the month of March. News 25’s Grace Boyles…

Mississippi teacher pay raise plan inches forward in Senate

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi Senate is pushing forward with a plan to increase some of the lowest teacher salaries in the United States. Senators unanimously passed a bill Thursday to give most Mississippi teachers and teachers' assistants a $1,000 pay raise during…