By the end of this year, Mississippi will throw its hat into the lottery game. According to the Mississippi Lottery Corporation, December 1st is the expected date to start offering lottery scratch-off tickets. Retailers interested in selling lottery tickets, including…
Republican gubernatorial candidate Robert Foster was campaigning here on the Coast today. His first stop was a meet and greet at Harbor View Café in Long Beach. Foster spoke one on one with folks and answered questions in a group…
With Election Day a little more than a week away, candidates are making their last few campaign trips. Republican candidate for governor Bill Waller Jr. spoke today at the Republican Women’s Club Meeting. The meeting took place at the MGCCC…
After 123 days of being open, the Bonnet Carre Spillway has officially closed. The spillway officially closed on Saturday after being open for a record 79 days straight. While it has finally closed, what are the lasting effects? In a…
. On Saturday July 27, 2019, the Gulfport Police Department arrested Wanted Fugitive, Tekoney Oronte Treyvon Blackledge of Katy Texas, in the 3100 block of 8th Avenue Gulfport. Blackledge was identified as a suspect in the killing of a…
Parents and children geared up for the upcoming school year this weekend with free health checkups. The Rotary Club of Edgewater hosted its 34th annual Children’s Health Fair on Saturday at Edgewater Mall. Health specialists were on hand to offer…
One Coast fire district held an event on Saturday to connect with the community. The Gulf Park Estates/ St. Andrews Fire Protection District held a community day on Saturday in Ocean Springs. Kids and adults were able to see and…
Tekoney Blackledge, wanted in connection to the murder of Saron James, 62, has been arrested in Gulfport. News 25’s Victoria Bailey has more.
Members of the public in Hancock County joined together on Saturday to benefit an important cause. Lakeshore VFW Post 4808 hosted a fish fry for ‘Hancock County Van for Vets.’ ‘Van for Vets’ arranges transport for local veterans to doctor…
People out enjoying the Biloxi Shuckers game had the chance to learn more about one group’s mission to help people across Mississippi. One charitable organization is going to bat for kids and adults in Mississippi. The Biloxi Shuckers hosted Mississippi’s…
Voters here in South Mississippi and throughout the state will be heading to the polls to cast their ballots in the primaries on Aug. 6, deciding which candidates will make it to the November 5 general election, and many candidates…
Members of the Biloxi NAACP are preparing for a Town Hall Meeting and Candidates Forum, with state primaries just eight days away. Everyone is invited to attend. Bannered "politically connect," the Town Hall Meeting and Candidates Forum will take place…
Stars of the gridiron are on the Mississippi Gulf Coast to give back to the community and raise money for a great cause. The Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort was star-studded with NFL players both past and present. More than a…
Tonight was the 28th annual Steak and Steak Dinner for the Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast. The theme for this year’s event was ‘Boots and Bling.’ The Steak and Steak Dinner is the biggest fundraiser of the…
If you’re still looking for weekend plans, head over to the Bayou Bluff Tennis Club for the eighth annual ‘Racquets and Ritas Benefit Tennis Tournament.’ One hundred and 50 players from five different states will be competing at this year’s…
The City of Long Beach is now home to a brand new inclusion park. The park officially opened Thursday, July 25th and features ‘Mommy and Me and Daddy and Me’ swings that allow parents to hold their little ones while…
A South Mississippi business is hoping to give back just in time for school to start. Petro Chevrolet in Pascagoula is partnering with Backpack Buddies to hold a food drive at the dealership. The car dealer is hoping to fill…
United Way of South Mississippi is in the middle of a big campaign to make sure students are prepared for school. The ‘Fill the Bus’ School Supply Drive has been underway since July 8th and is featured at seven Walmart…
It’s a great way to kick off the weekend with a little bit of tennis and some margaritas. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini is at the Racquets and Ritas Benefit Tennis Tournament with more.
Tax Free Weekend has arrived. Retailers and shoppers across Mississippi and the Coast are already geared up for a big weekend of shopping with the start of Mississippi’s Sales Tax Holiday. Let the savings begin. It’s a holiday of sorts…
The Biloxi Police Department, with the assistance of D’Iberville PD, arrested 52-year-old Frank Charles Leone of Biloxi for burglary of a vehicle. The arrest stemmed from an investigation where victims’ wallets were stolen from a vehicle on the morning of…
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying an individual. He is wanted for questioning regarding a credit card fraud which occurred on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 near the 2600 block of CT Switzer Drive Biloxi, MS. He was…
Tax Free Weekend is here. The new school year is just around the corner and local stores will be packed this weekend as South Mississippians make the most of the state’s Tax Free Weekend. Retailers and stores throughout Mississippi have…
Finally Friday: Plenty to Do on the Coast This Weekend It’s finally Friday and as many of you are heading into the final day of your work week, we have some things you might want to consider while making your…