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March Madness impact on the Coast

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Gulf Coast, it’s that time of the year again! It’s March Madness and this year that madness will have a huge impact on sports betting. Can you feel it? The upsets, the bracket busters? It is madness time and it’s…

Remembering Ke’myrah Jefferson

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Tonight, community members, friends, and family came together to remember and celebrate Ke’myrah Jefferson at a vigil held at the same scene where she lost her life. Many came out to remember her, saying Ke’myrah really touched their lives. News…

Burglary suspect on the loose, considered armed and dangerous

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There is a heavy police presence now in Long Beach following a pursuit coming from Biloxi. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson confirms to News 25 that the pursuit started in D'Iberville with three suspects and led police to Camping World…

Local girls receives donation from first responders

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Two Gulfport girls were surprised this afternoon by local first responders in a special way. Kaylee and Paige Wilson are the founders of Delicious Divas. They sell lemonade and then use the proceeds to buy mugs for first responders. Those…

Gulf Coast Rescue Mission rebuilds after fire

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Two and a half years ago, the people over at the Gulf Coast Rescue Mission had a devastating fire. Now, they are finally rebuilding. The fire burned down the Mission’s main building. Now, they are in phase one of rebuilding…

Construction moves forward on Mississippi Aquarium

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This morning a massive step in the construction of the Mississippi Aquarium took place. Contractors from Roy Anderson Corp. installed the first set of acrylic panels that will act as windows for the main habitat. This is phase one of…

Firefighters fight flames on a Pass Christian home

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Around 9 this morning, numerous fire departments started fighting a blaze on a house on Fernwood Drive in Pass Christian. Pass Christian Fire Chief Dwight Gordon said when the flames started two people were inside the home, but they were…

Local girl drowns behind apartment complex

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What started as a normal Sunday afternoon quickly turned into a tragedy when a little girl lost her life, drowning in a creek behind her apartment complex in Gulfport. "I saw this little boy. I noticed he was soaking wet,…

Former Long Beach police officer pleaded guilty to manslaughter

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Former Long Beach Police Officer Cassie Barker who was charged in the death of her young daughter a few years ago after allegedly leaving the young girl in her vehicle was in court today for a plea hearing. The state…

U.S. Supreme Court denies appeal, clears way for Singing River pension plan class action settlement

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Today the United States Supreme Court denied an appeal by Objectors to the Singing River Pension Plan Class Action Settlement. The ruling paves the way for $156,000,000 to begin being paid into the plan. “This is a great day for…

Celebration of Life Balloon Release in honor of Imani Rogers

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Residents and supporters went to Jones Park on Saturday to pay their respects to 16-year-old Imani Rogers. A celebration of life balloon release was held in remembrance of the West Harrison High School student. Rogers passed away last week after…

Moss Point police investigate shooting

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The Moss Point Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that took place on Friday. Police received a call around 4 p.m. from a female stating her 16-year-old son was assaulted by 28-year-old Keianna Keishaun Gipson. According to police, Gipson…

Woman dies in ATV accident in Vancleave

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A Vancleave woman died last night in an ATV accident. Sheriff Mike Ezell says 61-year-old Sheryl Rachuba Leopard was riding on private trails with her son on Old River Road around 6 p.m. when the ATV hit a stump and…

Acrylic is on the move for the Mississippi Aquarium

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A massive step in the construction of the Mississippi Aquarium began yesterday. News 25’s Caroline Eaker has more.

Drive-by Shooting x2 Arrest

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. On March 18, 2019, the Gulfport Police arrested Dante’ Tyrelle Burks and Ashley Lagrace Harris, both of Gulfport, charging them each with two counts of Drive-by Shooting. The arrest stemmed from incident which occurred on March 17, 2019. At…

Accidental Drowning

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. On March 17, 2019, at approximately 7:09 P.M., Gulfport Police and Fire responded to the 9200 block of Cuandet Road to investigate a possible drowning. Upon arrival, emergency personnel recovered an unresponsive female child from a creek located behind the apartment complex…

Beau Rivage Resort & Casino Celebrates 20 Years

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20 years ago, one of the biggest coast entertainment venues opened in Biloxi. This weekend, The Beau Rivage Resort & Casino is marking the milestone, the only way it seems fitting, with a huge blowout party.

"Going to the Movies" fundraiser honoring Lauren Hannah

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Lauren Hannah is a 19-year-old Biloxi native who is fighting a rare form of cancer, for the second time. To help her and her family through these trying times, members of the community want to help her raise money and show her the best night of her life.