Gearing up for Black Beach Weekend
One of the biggest spring break events on the Coast is just a few weeks away. The sixth annual Black Beach Weekend will be here starting April 11th. This is the first year they are starting the party on Thursday.…
Two suspects arrested for aggravated assault
Two teenagers are behind bars tonight for allegedly shooting a man in Biloxi. According to Biloxi police, 18-year-old Bertrand Antoine IV and 17-year-old Cameron Payton are both facing aggravated assault charges. They were both taken into custody after warrants were…
World Down Syndrome Awareness Day
Students across the nation were wearing crazy socks for World Down Syndrome Awareness Day. Every year, World Down Syndrome Day is held on the 21st day of the third month because the genetic disorder is the result of a third…
Local seventh grader scores big on ACT
Harrison County School District is no stranger to students scoring well on the ACT, but usually those students are in high school. Landon Blake recently took the test and had a composite score of 31 and even had a perfect…
Beau Rivage expanding sportsbook
The Sportsbook and Bar at the Beau Rivage will be closing on March 25th to make way for a new state-of-the-art sportsbook. The casino plans to expand the current area, adding more seating, and more televisions. As construction begins, the…
First March Madness for sportsbooks on the Coast
The Beau Rivage Resort and Casino Sportsbook and Bar is hosting its first NCAA Tournament with legalized sports betting. Food specials, viewing parties, and extended hours are all on tap for one of the most popular sporting events of the…
Navy Gold Star Coordinator wins top award
The Navy Gold Star coordinator at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport has been awarded the designation of Navy Gold Star Coordinator of the Year. The honor was bestowed on Emily Kolenda last month. The Navy Gold Star Program…
A Salute to Gold Star Families
It’s a job that no one wants, being a surviving family member to those who sacrificed their lives serving our nation’s military. Today, the Ocean Springs Lions Club hosted a Salute to Gold Star Families. “Dallas was my oldest son.…
Gautier bank robbery suspect arrested
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a string of bank robberies. Fifty-two year-old Clifford Montague was taken into custody in Memphis after local investigators and the FBI linked him to three robberies. The latest robbery happened in South…
‘Rock your Socks’ for World Down Syndrome Day
The halls of Saucier Elementary School were infused with flashes of color, fun patterns, and googly-eyed characters this morning as teachers and students walked from class to class wearing their wildest, mismatched socks as a show of support for World…
A Salute to Gold Star Families
The table is set and there are plenty of people on hand, but it’s the empty seats that are the focus of a Lion’s Club meeting in Ocean Springs this afternoon. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini joins us from Aunt Jenny’s…
New casino in the works for D’Iberville
D’Iberville Mayor Rusty Quave has put five years of work into bringing another casino to the city and now the $350 million dream could become a reality. The process for developers is still in the works. Within 60 to 90…
JZ 94.5 celebrates 25 years over the air
JZ 94.5 has been over the air waves for 25 years and looks to be a soothing sound in your cars for many more to come. The road to success hasn’t been easy for Rip Daniels and the crew, but…
Buddy Ball opening night at Gulfport Sportsplex
Providing sporting opportunities for individuals with disabilities is not a new concept, but localizing the opportunities in our area is what Gulf Coast Buddy Sports is about. Tonight at the Gulfport Sportsplex they held their opening ceremonies and first games…
Senior Care facility owner sentenced for abuse
A former care facility owner out of Gulfport has been sentenced to eight years behind bars today for crimes committed inside his facility. Thirty-one year-old Michael Hillie was operating the Precious Care Senior Facility when he took social security benefits…
Gulfport Fire responds to chemical leak at Armed Forces Retirement Home
This afternoon, Gulfport Fire Department responded to a call from the Armed Forces Retirement Home for a supposed chemical leak. Once units arrived on scene they realized they were dealing with a chlorine leak. The leak was coming from a…
17th annual Arts Alive Festival
Feeling artsy? Well, the Arts of Hancock County has an event for you! The annual Arts Alive Festival will take place this weekend for the 17th time. The festival is centered in the heart of Old Town Bay St. Louis.…
‘I love my Playground’ Picnic
Disability Connection hosted a free community event for this with disabilities and their families. The ‘I love my Playground’ Picnic is designed to help those with disabilities to get involved in their community. They planted trees, did arts and crafts,…
Orange Grove Elementary students raise money for American Heart Association
Students at Orange Grove Elementary School have been jumping to raise money for the American Heart Association. Students at Orange Grove Elementary School have raised $3,000 for the American Heart Association. Elizabeth Williams with the American Heart Association said, “A…
Prepping for ‘Thunder over the Sound’
We are in the planning stages of the highly anticipated ‘Thunder over the Sound.’ More than 100,000 people are expected to be in Biloxi for the event. The air show will take place on May 4th and 5th and officials…
Courthouse Road construction nearing completion
Road work is finally wrapping up on Courthouse Road. The one mile stretch of road between Highway 90 and Pass Road was initially expected to be completed last summer. While crews are still touching up areas along the road, traffic…
Question of residency for candidate in District 119 State Rep. race
An incumbent state representative in our area is challenging a recent ruling of the Mississippi Democratic Party’s executive committee in regards to her opponent in an upcoming race. State House Representative Sonya Williams-Barnes filed a petition challenging the committee’s decision…
Two men charged with attempted murder in Hancock County
Two men are facing charges of attempted murder after a 29-year-old man was shot on Tuesday night. Twenty-three year-old Charles Dufrene of Bogalusa, Louisiana and 23-year-old Sadi Armstead of Bayside Park are accused of shooting a man on East Lamar…
Buddy Ball Opening Night
Providing sporting opportunities for individuals with disabilities is not a new concept, but localizing the opportunities in our area is what the Gulf Coast Buddy Sports is about. Tonight at the Gulfport Sportsplex, this season’s opening ceremonies of Buddy Ball…