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Gulf Coast Monarchy gives out free meals

Instead of perfecting a hand-off, the Gulf Coast Monarchy took a break from virtual practices and meetings to hand out free lunches to kids in the community. The women’s tackle football team’s inaugural season may have been cancelled, but they’re…

Gulf Islands Waterpark is now open for the season

With the temperatures starting to rise as the summer months roll around, you can now cool off at Gulf Islands Waterpark. The waterpark opened Saturday for the first time this season. Their opening was delayed due to the coronavirus safety…

Pedestrian hit on Highway 49 in Gulfport

Early Sunday morning, Gulfport police responded to Highway 49 and Russell Boulevard after a vehicle hit a pedestrian. The victim was transported to a local area hospital and is listed in critical condition. News 25 will continue to update you…

Biloxi woman charged in witness tampering case

A woman accused of trying to avoid a police investigation and receiving payment for it has been arrested by Biloxi Police. Janay Brunetta Ward, 21, of Biloxi was arrested Sunday on a warrant charging her with…

D’Iberville High Class of 2020 graduates at the Coast Coliseum

For many graduates the year they’ve been looking forward to is panning out a little differently than expected. But for graduating seniors of D’Iberville High School, despite the global pandemic, this school is determined to make sure these seniors have…

Oldest candy brand announces Necco Wafer return

This classic candy is making a comeback! They are called Necco Wafers and it's one of the oldest candy brands in existence. Thursday the Spangler Candy Company announced the flavored discs were heading back to store shelves. Necco Wafers were…

Hulu launches watch party feature

Hulu is testing a feature to make it easier to throw a watch party with your friends virtually. Hulu Watch Party allows eligible subscribers to watch movies and shows together and connect over long distance. It's a fun way to…

Recreational, commercial harvests set to open, close

BILOXI, Miss. – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced Friday the openings and closings of recreational and commercial harvest for Gag, Greater Amberjack and Gray Triggerfish. The recreational harvest for Gag (Mycteroperca mecrolepis) will open in Mississippi territorial…

Gulf Islands Waterpark to reopen Saturday

As summer approaches and temperatures continue to climb, the cool relief of a water park may be exactly what you need and now you can have it. Tomorrow, Gulf Islands Waterpark in Gulfport is set to open its doors after…

Gulf Coast Monarchy to provide free meals Saturday

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has derailed plans for a 2020 season, the Gulf Coast Monarchy decided to put their extra time to good use. The local women’s tackle football team was all set to go to start their inaugural season…

Churches to resume traditional services in Biloxi

Some South Mississippi religious organizations are resuming services in their buildings while others believe it’s still too soon to congregate due to COVID-19. This past week, the Catholic Diocese started allowing mass with proper social distancing. Our Lady of Fatima…

Business is brewing again in Downtown Biloxi

Business hasn’t yet reached a fever pitch in Downtown Biloxi, but business is brewing and picking up tempo in the area. Something’s brewing once again in Downtown Biloxi: business! Just ask these local coffee shop owners. Greenhouse Biloxi Co-owner Jessie…

Community mourns death of Micah Harrington

The community continues to mourn the loss of 41-year-old Micah Harrington who was brutally murdered at the Mazalea RV Park Tuesday evening. Biloxi police responded to the scene to find Harrington’s body with stab wounds and partially dismembered. Hours after…

Ben and Jerry's launches space-themed ice cream

Ben and Jerry's is launching a new flavor and we mean it literally, they launched it into the stratosphere. The new limited edition pint is called "boots on the moooo'n." On Tuesday, the ice cream makers sent a pint of…