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Arrested on a warrant for allegedly committing an auto burglary
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 40-year-old Casey Aron Dixon of Theodore Alabama on a warrant for allegedly committing an auto burglary. The arrest was the result of a reported auto burglary that occurred in the 800 block of Bayview Ave…
Rally calling for removal of Confederate monument at Harrison County Courthouse
Today is Juneteenth, a commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. There was a rally at the Harrison County Courthouse earlier this evening calling for the removal and replacement of the Confederate monument there. The rally was…
Biloxi Police Department searching for woman who allegedly fired gun
The Biloxi Police Department is asking for your help in identifying an unknown female who assaulted a cashier. The unknown female allegedly pointed a gun at a separate person inside the business. After exiting the store she allegedly discharged the…
MGCCC offering on-campus or virtual classes for the 2020 fall semester
As Mississippi students prepare to head back to school in the fall, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is adjusting the format of their classes in the wake of coronavirus. MGCCC is allowing for more flexibility for students this fall, offering…
Cinemark will reopen all U.S. theaters by July 17
Cinemark is getting back to business, saying all of its U.S. movie theaters will reopen by mid-July. Five cinemas have reopened in Dallas with the remaining theaters expected to return between July 3rd and July 17th. Cinemark is the third-largest…
U.S. Army Black Daggers honor first responders in Jackson County
Earlier today, the U.S. Army Black Daggers conducted free aerial demonstrations in Pascagoula and Ocean Springs as a salute to first responders and healthcare workers. The U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team partnered with Singing River Health System…
Scarlet Pearl Sportsbook ready for Belmont States bets
Three months ago, sports came to a halt and along with it sports betting. Tomorrow in a stride towards normalcy, a major event in the sports world is taking place and bets are once again being placed. Usually the third…
Juneteenth observance and Biloxi Wade-In Memorial Saturday in Biloxi
Saturday in Biloxi, a Juneteenth observance and a wade-in memorial, both longstanding annual city observances, will take place. Juneteenth takes place at Beck Park on Division Street from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The wade-in memorial is at Lighthouse Park,…
Moss Point celebrating Juneteenth Saturday
Across the Coast, there are many events on the calendar this weekend. The City of Moss Point is getting ready to host its largest Juneteenth celebration yet on Saturday, a unity march followed by a celebration of black culture in…
Biloxi High ranked number one on the Coast
Good news today for parents and students in the Biloxi School District. Biloxi High School has been named the number one high school on the Coast and the number four high school in the entire state. Recognized by the U.S.…
Rally for removal and replacement of Confederate monuments at Harrison County Courthouse
Today is Juneteenth, a national holiday commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is at the Harrison County Courthouse where there is a rally calling for the removal and replacement of the Confederate monument…
Arrested on a warrant for one count of embezzlement after discrepancies found in Biloxi Soccer Organization bank account
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 33-year-old Geoffrey Alan Lewis of Biloxi on a warrant for one count of Embezzlement. It was reported that discrepancies were found in the bank account of the Biloxi Soccer Organization. During the course of this…
Sunset cruise launches from Gulfport at 7 p.m.
It looks like it’s shaping up to be a picture perfect day for a sunset cruise in South Mississippi. If that’s something you’d like to do, you’re in luck. Today, Ship Island Excursions is launching its first ever regularly scheduled…
Biloxi police to participate in Unity Rally Saturday
Another unity march and prayer will take place this weekend this time in Biloxi. The Unity March and Prayer will take place tomorrow morning, organizers say they are marching to stop hate, violence, racism, and discrimination and they are praying…
Women for Progress March in Bay St. Louis tonight
The social justice momentum isn’t slowing down anytime soon with rallies planned across the Coast. Many event organizers say they won’t stop until we see change. Tonight in Bay St. Louis there will be a ‘women for progress’ march. This…
Ingalls Shipbuilding extends full-time job offers to 60 high school seniors
PASCAGOULA, Miss., June 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Ingalls Shipbuilding division extended full-time job offers to 60 high school seniors across coastal Mississippi and Alabama who have successfully completed specialized career technical education (CTE) training. “These…
MSDH Explains Delay of COVID-19 Data
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) apologizes for the interruption of COVID-19 data. The agency is working to address legacy software issues impacting its ability to create detailed reports. Additional detailed analysis of data is not available…
Mississippi Lottery adds more than $12.7M to state coffers for May
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation on Friday completed its May transfer of $12,728,965.17 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury. This brings the total amount deposited to the state to $60,006,706.47 since launch on November…
National magazine ranks Biloxi High ranked No. 1 on Coast, No. 4 in state
We are excited to announce that Biloxi High School has been named the top high school on the Coast and the No. 1 high school in the entire state by U.S. News & World Report! This annual ranking is based…
Ocean Springs residents gather to discuss unity and healing
Members of the Ocean Springs community came together this evening for discussions on racial inequality. Ocean Springs residents from all walks of life gathered and marched to discuss important issues in the wake of recent events. Event Organizer Elizabeth Feder-Hosey…
Shoppes at Washington Avenue celebrates one year anniversary
It’s not new news that small businesses have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, however, a local plaza has made it through the shutdown and is ready to celebrate. During a time when businesses are trying to get back…
Moss Point prepares for Juneteenth celebration
The City of Moss Point is getting ready to host its largest Juneteenth celebration yet on Saturday. Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of all slaves in America. While Juneteenth officially falls on a Friday, this year Moss Point will recognize the…
Hotspots just south of Dedeaux Road
Gulfport firefighters were on the scene of what appeared to be several hotspots from a fire in a wooded area between Dede Drive and Wingate Drive south of Dedeaux Road in Gulfport. The hot spots were smoldering in several areas…