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Hot weather safety tips for pets

With the warmer months ahead more people will be spending time with their furry friends outdoors. But as the hot weather approaches, it is important to make sure you are keeping your animals safe. Alice Xenachis, the owner of Fur…

Slow economic recovery expected for Mississippi

The state economist says Mississippi can expect a long, slow economic recovery from the shock of job losses and the steep decline in commercial activity tied to the coronavirus pandemic. Darrin Webb spoke to legislators Tuesday. He says that at…

Cleaning up the beaches after Memorial Day

As residents and Coast visitors flocked to the beaches for the three day weekend, Harrison County Sand Beach Authority was out in full force Saturday, Sunday, and Memorial Day Monday to help keep beaches clean. Today, crews were out once…

Governor Reeves holds coronavirus update press briefing

Despite coronavirus cases climbing, Governor Tate Reeves continues looking for ways to safely reopen the Magnolia State. During his daily press briefing, Governor Reeves acknowledged the steady high number of cases each day and urged Mississippians to take it as…

Several accidents in North Gulfport this afternoon

The Memorial Holiday Weekend is over, but it’s still been a busy day on South Mississippi roads. There were several accidents west of Highway 49 in North Gulfport today with several people sent to the hospital with injuries and causing…

Statewide travel incidents over Memorial Day Weekend

Mississippi Highway Patrol has released the numbers from statewide totals during the Memorial Day Weekend. Those numbers include: 6,511 citations issued 157 collisions. Of those collisions, 10 were DUI related Two fatal collisions 153 DUI arrests Troop K in Biloxi…

A ‘Socially Distant’ Memorial Day Weekend

Over the long Memorial Day Weekend, thousands of people flocked to the beach and water to enjoy a little time in the sun. The Gulfport Police Department tells News 25 they had a busy weekend, but there were no additional…

Man arrested and charged with second degree murder

On Sunday, Biloxi police responded to an aggravated assault that occurred on Moni Vista Drive. Twenty-six year-old Matthew Reid was arrested and charged with second degree murder. His bond is set at one million dollars. Biloxi police say an altercation…

Families spend Memorial Day at Biloxi Beach

As people return to the Coast this Memorial Day Weekend, families and beachgoers are talking about their Memorial Day Weekend fun. Plenty of patriotism was seen in the form of red, white, and blue swim trunks today on Biloxi beaches.…

The True Meaning of Memorial Day

Many fired up the grills and enjoyed time with friends or family to recognize Memorial Day. Today, News 25’s Victoria Bailey spent the day talking to former service members about the importance of keeping the meaning of Memorial Day in…

Local veteran creates Memorial Day display

This Memorial Day, some local residents have taken to creating yard displays as a way of honoring the fallen. As an Air Force veteran of nearly 27 years, Ron Southern recognizes the sacrifices made by many of his fellow service-members.…

Arrested for second degree murder

On May 25, 2020, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 26-year-old Matthew Cole Reid of Biloxi on a warrant for second degree murder. The warrant was issued as the result of an investigation into an incident reported on 05/24/2020 in the…

Gas prices are up but still cheaper than usual

Gas prices are ticking up, but not enough to cause much pain at the pump. AAA says the national average for a gallon of regular is $1.96. That’s about nine cents more than a week ago. But the association says…

COVID-19: 206 new cases, 10 new deaths statewide

The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 206 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and ten new deaths. The state total stands at 13,458 cases and 635 deaths. Here’s what we have so far: Hancock County has 88 cases…

Man dies after altercation in Biloxi on Sunday

On Sunday, Biloxi police responded to an aggravated assault that occurred on Moni Vista Drive. Biloxi police say an altercation took place where the victim, 51-year-old Michael Lepoma, was allegedly beat with a tire iron and passed away this afternoon…