Race book opens at the Palace Casino
This morning, the very first race book on the Coast opened at the Palace Casino in Biloxi. The addition of this race book comes on the heels of the opening of Contact Sportsbook in August 2018 and just in time…
‘Thunder over the Sound’ disaster training
It was a bloody scene over in Biloxi this morning, but no need to worry. It was all for a good reason. Over 150 volunteers covered themselves in fake blood and wounds in an attempt to simulate victims of a…
Missing Person: Myracle P. Mateen
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to locate a Runaway Juvenile/ Missing Person. The juvenile was last seen on April 10th 2019 in Gulfport but possibly in the 300 block of Benachi Ave. in the city…
Arrested for burglary
Early this morning, Biloxi police caught and arrested a man attempting to steal a car. Police say James Travis Owens fled the scene still in possession of some items taken from the vehicle. He was quickly captured soon after and…
East Biloxi Community Collaborative ‘needs assessment’
The East Biloxi Community Collaborative, also known as the EBCC, hosted a ‘needs assessment’ kickoff party to focus on what can be done to improve the area. This organization was created to help provide a better environment to grow and…
Man arrested for burglary, possession in Harrison County
A Gulfport man is facing multiple charges including one felony for allegedly stealing a car and lighting it on fire in Harrison County. Long Beach police arrested 29-year-old Jimmy Harsson, charging him with one count of burglary of a dwelling,…
Race book opening on Wednesday at the Palace Casino
On Wednesday, the Palace Casino will have the horses in the back by opening a new race book. The Gulf Coast’s first race book comes just in time for popular events like the Triple Crown races and the Kentucky Derby.…
Biloxi updates panhandling guidelines
Panhandler requirements in Biloxi will now see changes after some with the permits had criminal records. Biloxi Police Chief John Miller reported that a few panhandlers had criminal records ranging from drug charges to prostitution. The Biloxi police have been…
Local businesses excited about Howard Avenue
It’s been a long time coming, but the construction on Howard Avenue is finally over! Many local businesses in downtown Biloxi are extremely excited to finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Although the streets are not…
Baby shower for military moms
Today in Gulfport, around one hundred new military moms and their little ones were honored in a pretty big way. Best-selling author of ‘What to Expect When You’re Expecting’ Heidi Murkoff was in Gulfport on Tuesday for a massive baby…
Ole Miss Rebel Road Trip
The Ole Miss Road Trip is stopping in Ocean Springs tonight. Ole Miss fans will have a chance to meet coaches and the athletic director at the Ocean Springs Yacht Club. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood has more.
Locals react to the Notre Dame Cathedral fire
The Notre Dame Cathedral fire is resonating with people across the globe and even here in South Mississippi. An ocean away from France, but students in one Gulfport High School French class still felt the impact of the devastating fire.…
Arrested on a warrant for grand larceny-auto
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 38-year-old Korry Johnpatrick Breeland of Gulfport, MS on a warrant for Grand Larceny – Auto. The warrant was issued as a result of an investigation into the theft of a motor vehicle that occurred on…
Road closure expected in Gulfport
Heads up, Gulfport drivers! A road closure you should be aware of. Just off Pass Road, two miles east of Highway 49, the east and west bound lanes on 27th Street between 25th and 24th Avenue will be closed to…
Fatal accident in Bay St. Louis
On April 12, 2019, at approximately 07:35 P.M., The Bay St. Louis Police Department responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 603 and the Interstate I-10. The result of the investigation concluded that a Toyota Camry was…
Palace Casino Resort opens Gulf Coast’s first race book
Palace Casino Resort will open the Gulf Coast’s first race book on Wednesday, April 17. The addition of a race book comes on the heels of the opening of CONTACT Sports Book in August 2018 and just in time for…
The road to storm recovery
Early Sunday morning a tornado ripped through parts of the Escatawpa community, leaving damage on all levels. The EF-1 tornado’s winds rose to 110 miles per hour during its mile stretch of an Escatawpa community, leaving damage to 16 homes.…
Biloxi police reflect on spring break
Black Beach Weekend draws people from all over the world to the Coast which means Biloxi police have to make sure they are ready to do all they can to keep everyone safe. An estimated 30,000 people attended Biloxi Spring…
Black Beach Weekend 2019 wraps up
The food, music, and good times are gone, but the remnants of Black Beach Weekend still remain along Highway 90 in Biloxi. Crews started work early this morning to clean up what was left behind. This was the first time…
Post-tornado clean up in Escatawpa
The community in Escatawpa is cleaning up following the early Sunday morning tornado. News 25 Gabby Easterwood has more.
Make-A-Wish sends Popp’s Ferry Elementary student to Disney World
As Cinderella once said, “A dream is a wish your heart makes.” For one first grader at Popp’s Ferry his dream will finally become a reality thanks to his classmates and Make-A-Wish. Seven-year-old Bentley Fontan hasn’t always had it easy.…
Tiger brings out best in himself and the Masters
While walking the grounds of Augusta National, it’s usually easy to pick out first-timers at the Masters. The wide-eyed gazes slowly give way to a nervous excitement and the telling and re-telling of everything they’ve taken in so far. On…
Children’s Easter Festival
Wanting to host an Easter event for their community, the First Baptist Church of Long Beach stepped into action. The first Children’s Easter Festival took place at the Harper McCaughan Town Green. Games, food, and a petting zoo were all…
Free Flowin’ on the Riverfront
Hundreds packed into Lighthouse Park on Saturday to celebrate the City of Pascagoula. The free event featured live music, food, and arts and crafts vendors. The annual event is in its sixth year, centered around the Pascagoula River. The festival…