The City of Ocean Springs planned for a magical kick off to the Christmas season tonight. Their annual ‘Tree Lighting with Santa’ was their most jolly yet with games and activities and even appearances from Elsa and Santa Claus. For…
All aboard for yet another Coast tradition, the last minute planning stages for the annual ‘Christmas on the Water’ boat cruise are finally finished. The 34th parade is set to kick off at 6 p.m. Saturday night. More than 30…
It’s the official kick off to the holiday season for Biloxi. The seventh annual Biloxi Lighthouse Holiday Lighting kicked off earlier tonight. Families gathered at the city’s signature landmark to meet and greet with Santa, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies,…
A group of D’Iberville High School students are planning to give back during their upcoming Christmas vacation. While many high schoolers will spend a majority of their Christmas holiday doing little to nothing, members of the D’Iberville PRIDE Club will…
Local high school students received a big visit from one of the state’s top educators today to talk about the benefits of higher education. Dr. Mark Keenum was born in Starkville, graduated from Mississippi State University and has been president…
The Harrison County School District is in their final round of the $28 million FEMA Wind Retrofit Roof Replacement Project across the district. They are in their last round of replacements for eight campuses totally $7 million. This large roof-hardening…
It’s a busy time for all this holiday season, but it’s still an important time to give blood. According to The Blood Center, an increase in elective surgeries and traffic related accidents in the winter bring about a need for…
It’s a Coast favorite tradition and it’s back for another year. The annual ‘Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse’ officially kicks off Christmas in Biloxi. News 25’s Victoria Bailey has more.
A local leader in law enforcement is leaving his post with MDMR to help lead the Secretary of State’s Office in Jackson. Keith Davis, currently chief of law enforcement for MDMR, agreed to work as chief of staff for Michael…
Four new stop signs are capturing the attention of local drivers in Long Beach. The four way intersection of Cleveland and Railroad Street is now home to the recently added stop signs each with LED flashing lights. It’s the first…
Hundreds of Harrison County seniors had the chance to celebrate the holidays this morning during their annual Christmas party. Around 350 people attended the party hosted at the Woolmarket Senior Center. Attendees enjoyed a nice lunch, listened to a children’s…
Christmas is only 20 days away, but you can celebrate early tonight in Harrison County. The Woolmarket Park has transformed into a winter wonderland for their yearly ‘Christmas in Woolmarket’ event. You can bring you family out to meet Mr.…
Two men are now behind bars following reports of stolen property in Long Beach. Police arrested 30-year-old Shameek Webb of Long Beach and 30-year-old Matthew Curtrer of Biloxi and charged them with one count of possession of stolen property and…
JACKSON, Miss. – State Auditor Shad White released an audit of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics (MBN) which shows MBN’s Executive Director John Dowdy will be required to repay $30,122 to taxpayers. The improper payments identified in the audit came,…
The cities of Tupelo and Biloxi are not seeking reimbursement for public expenses from appearances by President Donald Trump. Tupelo spent $4,775 to provide security when Trump was there November 1. Mayor Jason Shelton says the costs are a “non-issue”…
BILOXI, Miss. — A lawsuit filed against the city of Biloxi alleges police officers sexually harassed a teenage girl before arresting her without cause. According to our media partner, the Sun Herald, the lawsuit was filed by the teen’s mother…
The Gulfport Police Department is beefing up patrols to help cut down on drunk or buzzed driving. Starting today through the New Year as a part of a new safety campaign called 'Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving', DUI trained officers…
As temperatures drop, local firefighters want to raise awareness for typical winter time fire hazards including space heaters. Here are a few tips that could save your life as we head into winter. If you use portable heaters turn them…
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced the sales for the first week which brought in $8,932,200 resulting in approximately $1.9 million for roads and bridges around the state. MLC President Tom Shaheen said the top five selling counties for the week…
‘By Golly, Be Jolly!’ That’s the motto for Downtown Ocean Springs as it prepares to welcome Coast residents to its annual ‘Holiday Open House.’ Friday and Saturday folks can experience deals, discounts, and giveaways from both downtown and uptown businesses.…
It’s a yearly tradition for one local club that’s filled with pancakes and positive community action. The smell of batter and a sense of community filled the air in Gulfport for a long-running fundraiser promoting good. For just $6 the…
One local student is celebrating after receiving some exciting college news. Seth Nguyen is a senior at Harrison Central High School and is involved in numerous organizations like Beta Club, National Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta. In recognition of…
A Gulfport man is facing several charges including one felony after a high-speed chase this morning. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, 44-year-old Charles Gill is being charged with driving under the influence, failure to stop, reckless driving, resisting arrest, and…
Seven people, including a 16-year-old, have been charged in an attempted armed robbery from last Friday in Ocean Springs. Jaylan Kirkland, Abbie Mayfield, Matthew Ramsey, Aleasha McGinnis, Kinlea Stephens, and 16-year-old Richard Figeueroa were charged after Jackson County Sheriff Mike…