Front Beach ‘living shoreline’ project
Sand on Front Beach in Ocean Springs is known to blow away easily and the city often spends thousands of dollars to replace the sand on the beach. Now, with the help of a $150,000 state tideland fund, the city…
Credit card fraud suspect
Long Beach police need help identifying a suspect involved in multiple instances of credit card fraud happening between May 28th and July 17th. If you can help identify this man call Long Beach police at 228-865-1981 or call Crime Stoppers.
Hollie Gonsoulin Dance Scholarship Fund established
A local D’Iberville High School student lost her life four years ago. Her mother and a family friend chose to remember her by giving back to the community. Hollie Gonsoulin was a young girl who touched many lives throughout her…
Former Biloxi police officer pleads guilty
This morning, the former police chief of the Biloxi School District, Paul Cannette, pled guilty to embezzlement. He was accused by prosecutors for embezzling more than $169,000 from the Mississippi Association of School Resource Officers. Cannette was sentenced to ten…
Pineville Road sidewalk project complete in Long Beach
This morning, Long Beach city officials cut the ribbon on the Pineville Road sidewalk project. This project was funded by MDOT Federal Highway Administration and Gulf Regional Planning Commission and made improvements along Pineville Road beginning at the intersection of…
‘Go Cup’ zone could expand on Highway 90 in Gulfport
The City of Gulfport has plans to expand the designated ‘leisure district’ eastward along Highway 90. The agenda for tomorrow’s city council meeting will consider amending the current ordinance to include the area along Highway 90 from Courthouse to Cowan…
Sports bets are on at two more Coast casinos
Two more South Mississippi casinos are now all in when it comes to sports betting. Harrah’s Gulf Coast and the Palace Casino in Biloxi are now offering sports betting. Known for his legendary moves on the gridiron, former Saints running…
BBQ Fundraiser for Harrison County K-9 Unit
Man’s best friend needs your help. Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty is hosting a BBQ fundraiser to raise money for the Harrison County K-9 Unit. If it’s not crime these K-9s are sniffing out, it’s definitely the smell of bbq. Coldwell…
Good Samaritans help crash victims on Interstate 10
The wet weather today caused slick conditions for drivers resulting in several accidents in South Mississippi. Around 10:45 this morning, a multi-vehicle accident happened on Interstate 10 eastbound near mile marker 38, close to the Cowan-Lorraine Road exit in Gulfport.…
One injured in shooting in Ocean Springs, suspect being questioned
Jackson County sheriff’s deputies are investigating the scene of a shooting this evening. Sheriff Mike Ezell tells News 25 the incident happened around 3:30 this afternoon on CCC Camp Road and Derry Street in Ocean Springs. Neighbors say a dispute…
CrossFit 228 Inaugural Anchor Games
The Inaugural Anchor Games put on by CrossFit 228 pushed athletes to their limits and made for a great time for spectators and athletes alike. Dripping sweat and pure exhaustion didn’t stop any of the Anchor Game competitors from fighting…
Ingalls Apprentice School graduation
One hundred and ten now employees of Ingalls Shipbuilding graduated from their apprentice school on Saturday. These graduates represent every step in the shipbuilding process. These apprenticeships can last anywhere from two to four years. Many family members came out…
Jackson County Animal Shelter Adoption Day
The Jackson County Animal Shelter is always seeking to adopt out the many dogs and cats they have at their shelter. On Saturday, they held an adoption event at the American Legion in Gautier. The shelter held the event at…
Mississippi Queen Soap Co. and Boutique opening in Long Beach
A new boutique and soap shop just opened its doors in Long Beach on Saturday, but this isn’t just any shop, it is operated by three sisters all under the age of 14. Mississippi Queen Soap Company and Boutique held…
Community comes together for injured firefighter
On April 10th, Lieutenant Dan Kauppi, a member of the Gautier Fire Department, was severely injured in a car wreck and is currently in a coma. Members of Gautier’s community are still rallying for his recovery. Saturday, the American Legion…
Mississippi Power closing several customer service offices
Mississippi Power says it is closing most of its customer service offices by October. Mississippi Power spokesman Jeff Shepard says the decision to close the offices by October 8th comes after studying the number of people using the offices, as…
Coca-Cola workers suspend strike
After 10 days of picketing, Coca-Cola employees in Ocean Springs suspended their strike. Union leaders for Teamster Local 991 have still not reached an agreement with Coca-Cola United, but a statement sent to News 25 by Teamster Local officials reads:…
Man speaks about alleged alien abduction in Pascagoula
A quick fishing trip after a hot October work day in 1973 changed a man’s life forever. Calvin Parker says he was abducted by aliens on the Pascagoula River. Now, 45 years later, he is ready to share the details…
Legislative luncheon
The casino industry has greatly shaped the Mississippi Gulf Coast and with sports betting on the rise, the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce chose to have the executive director of the Mississippi Gaming Commission speak at their legislative luncheon. Allen Godfrey…
Veterans Village in the works
Crusaders for Veterans is a local organization that’s on a mission to raise $75,000 to purchase land for their veterans transitional village. Those plans include a community center for educational courses, PTSD counseling, and group meetings as well as a…
Salvation Army family store one year anniversary
Today the Salvation Army celebrated a milestone in the life of their family store. The family store located in Gulfport has had its doors open for business for a year now and so the Salvation Army family celebrated the one…
New handicap beach access in Long Beach
There is a new and easier way for those with disabilities to enjoy the beaches in Long Beach. Today, Long Beach cut the ribbon on their wheel way handicap beach access. Ann Wright and her son Bert have been living…
Breaking ground on new fire station
This morning, the City of Biloxi broke ground on their newest fire station on Highway 67 near Hudson-Krohn Road. Station 10 will be a single engine outpost that will serve the northeastern portion of Biloxi. The new station will also…