Gearing up for Black Beach Weekend
With Black Beach Weekend a little over a week away, locals on the Coast and visitors from other states are gearing up for one of the biggest events of the year. For the first time, the party actually starts on…
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Jayne Mansfield’s history on the Coast
Once called a “threat to Marilyn Monroe,” Jayne Mansfield’s history is no stranger to South Mississippi. The actress, often referred to as Hollywood’s Blonde Bombshell in the 1950s and 60s, died in a car accident on June 29th, 1967. Mansfield…
Popp’s Ferry students celebrate World Autism Day
You might have noticed more people wearing blue today. Well, there is a reason for that. All of the blue is in honor of World Autism Awareness Day. Students at Popp’s Ferry Elementary School were asked to ‘light it up…
Know before you go: Uber/Lyft Safety Tips
Over the weekend, a University of South Carolina student was murdered after she mistakenly got into a car that she thought was her Uber ride. Situations similar to that of 21-year-old Samantha Josephson happen more often than you would think.…
World Autism Awareness Day
Turning disabilities into possibilities: that’s the goal for the Center for Autism and Related Developmental Disabilities. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood joins us with a closer look at the amazing work these people do on World Autism Awareness Day and every…
Jalen Williams found guilty of capital murder in 2017
The Mississippi Court of Appeals has affirmed a guilty verdict in the 2017 murder trial of a Gulfport man. Jalen Williams was convicted of capital murder in the death of Lamont Hayes, whom Williams and his co-defendant Rashad Johnson were…
Child Abuse Prevention month kicks off in Long Beach
The Long Beach Police Department patrol cars will now have more than just blue lights. For the month of April, Long Beach patrol cars will be decked out in blue ribbons. April marks ‘Child Abuse Prevention Month’ and to kick…
Vietnam Veterans Ceremony in Gulfport
This morning, Vietnam veterans and current service members gathered together at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport for a special ceremony honoring those who fought in the Vietnam War. The keynote speaker was Charles Purchner Jr., the past State…
Waveland Lighthouse Pavilion open to the public
The long awaited Waveland lighthouse, pavilion, and bathroom facility is finally open to the public. This project, led by Mississippi based company Barnard and Sons, took about ten months of construction. Local leadership says this project is a great example…
Remembering former Waveland Mayor Tommy Longo
The City of Waveland is in mourning after the passing of former Mayor Tommy Longo on Saturday. “A part of Waveland has died.” The passing of long time Waveland Mayor Tommy Longo came unexpectedly and devastating to those who knew…