After a grueling trial and gripping testimony from the alleged victim, a jury convicted and sentenced former Ocean Springs bus driver, Sergio Sandoval, of sexual assault and battery.
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 36 year old Reginald Rechee Tucker of Biloxi on a warrant for one count of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
New York City is dealing with its homeless population in an unprecedented way. Buying them a one way ticket out of town so they can live elsewhere.
One of Jackson County’s two official hurricane evacuation routes is back up and running. Tuesday, Southern District Transportation Commissioner Tom King was on hand at a re-dedication ceremony in Jackson County for State Route 57, officially adding it back to…
Nearly 500 business professionals and Coast leaders filled the IP Casino this morning for the third annual State of the Coast Economy Symposium. They received plenty of statistics on how we’ve done this past year and how we can improve…
Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced today that the commercial fishing season for King Mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla) will close in Mississippi territorial waters on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. The closure for King Mackerel begins at 12:00 p.m.…
Millions of dollars’ worth of methamphetamine have been seized by the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office this week and now a Texas man is behind bars. Sheriff’s deputies arrested 36-year-old Esteban Bernardina-Betancourt of San Antonio on felony charges of trafficking methamphetamine.…
One of Jackson County's two official hurricane evacuation routes is back up and running. On Tuesday, Southern District Transportation Commissioner Tom King was on hand at a rededication ceremony in Jackson County for State Route 57, officially adding it back…
A World War II Medal of Honor recipient will be the speaker at the dedication later this week of the Gulf Coast Gold Star Families Memorial Monument. Hershel "Woody" Williams, who served as a marine corporal in World War II,…
With the lottery heading to Mississippi in just a week, the Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort is ready to throw its hat into this game of chance. On November 25th at 5 a.m. Coast residents and visitors can pick up scratch…
The City of D’Iberville has approved a multi-million bond to help complete their new police station. The $5 million bond was approved at tonight’s City Council meeting. The new and improved station is already under construction on Lamey Bridge Road.…
If you’re looking to deck the halls while saving a buck, we may have a solution. This year when buying Christmas lights consider purchasing L.E.D. lights. Just like using energy efficient light bulbs in your home, making the switch with…
This Saturday, you and your whole family can get into the holiday spirit on the west end of Howard Avenue. Howard Avenue’s West End Merchants are hosting a ‘Polar Express Holiday Open House.’ The event will feature readings of the…
You can keep ‘cool cats’ warm this winter and keep the number of animals in the shelter down. When the temperatures drop it is a dangerous time for feral and stray cats living outdoors. Katie King with HSSM said, “In…
More than 2,000 Gulf Coast residents can expect warm meals delivered to their homes Thanksgiving Day, all thanks to our local public safety agencies, generous donors, and volunteers. The annual Thanksgiving Feed the Needy Program, headed up by the Gulfport…
One of the most historic restaurants on the Gulf Coast was surprised this morning by an unplanned visit from the Food and Drug Administration. News 25’s Andrew Scherer is at Mary Mahoney’s in Biloxi with more.
The green at Grand Bear Golf Club today was filled for the ‘Inaugural Patriot Golf Day,’ all for a wonderful cause. Shotgun started the tournament at 9 a.m. with community members and golf fans teeing off. There were also some…
A donation for students in the Harrison County School District has left parents, students, and teachers in awe of the generosity of its community. Last week an anonymous donor reached out to Saucier Elementary’s librarian about student’s unpaid lunch debts.…
It’s always an emotional tribute as families gathered at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula to honor their loved ones at the Hospice of Light Tree Planting Ceremony. Family members, nurses, and caregivers were at the tree planting ceremony to remember…
This morning, Mary Mahoney’s Restaurant was visited by the FDA in conjunction with an investigation of a mislabeled fish. Bobby Mahoney and his family and employees have cooperated fully with the inquiry. “It caused a little disruption to our lunch…
A father says he first thought bullies were behind his daughter’s hesitation to ride the school bus when she was 8 years old. Instead, she told him she was being sexually abused by the bus driver. The girl’s father testified…
With Christmas comes gifts and the Toys for Tots campaign in Harrison County would like you to know that they can be of assistance. For anyone in need of help this holiday season, Harrison County registration is still open and…
One Gulfport middle school is doing their best to give the less fortunate a Thanksgiving to remember. Students at Bayou View Middle School have collected more than 1,000 non-perishable food items to be donated to Feed my Sheep ahead of…
House fires are an issue year round, but experts say they become more prevalent as the temperature drops. Attempting to knock the winter edge off is a task all are faced with, but for some it can be deadly. “Heating…