Turning the Biloxi Lighthouse green
St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner and citizens in Biloxi are ready to celebrate! In fact, the Biloxi Lighthouse will shine green tonight. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood joins us with more.
‘Shamrockin’ the Coast’
It’s that time of year again for the annual Shamrockin’ the Coast event hosted by St. Patrick High School in Biloxi. This fundraiser has been going on for 12 years and the proceeds from this event fund curriculum enhancements and…
Proposal for new casino on the Coast
Developers are proposing a new casino in Lake Shore, as an existing nearby casino plans an expansion. Cure Land Co. is seeking Mississippi Gaming Commission approval for a casino site in Clermont Harbor. The legal ad proposes a casino with…
Humane Society accepting donations to help guinea pigs
More than 100 guinea pigs are safe and sound after Gulfport police found them living in deplorable conditions. These guinea pigs were found after Gulfport officers got a call for a burglary and ultimately found these poor pigs at that…
Wanted for shoplifting
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to identify two females who are suspects in an alleged shoplifting incident which occurred on March 6, 2019. The suspects entered a business in the 2600 block of Beach Blvd,…
Harrah’s Gulf Coast Job Fair
Harrah’s Gulf Coast will host a job fair on Saturday. They will be hiring for security officers, table and games dealers, and pool staff. They say experience for these positions is preferred, but not required. Those interested are encouraged to…
Ocean Springs School District Job Fair
If you’ve been on the job hunt lately you might be in luck! The Ocean Springs School District is hosting a job fair tomorrow from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Ocean Springs High School. It’s an opportunity for those interested…
Beauvoir preparing for BBQ and Music Festival
Employees at Beauvoir are busy working to get things up and running for the two day annual BBQ and Music Festival. That includes preparing the grounds of the historic home, setting up vendor spots and prepping for the antique car…
Wanted for shoplifting
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to identify a subject who allegedly shoplifted item(s) displayed for sale, on March 5, 2019 at about 12:35pm. The incident occurred in the 900 block of Cedar Lake Rd. The…
Winn-Dixie collecting for tornado relief
Winn-Dixies across the nation are setting up to help those affected in Sunday’s devastating tornado. Southeastern Grocer, the parent company of Winn-Dixie, announced this community donation program in partnership with the American Red Cross. Through March 19th you can go…
Historical markers in D’Iberville
Something new for the City of D’Iberville may be making its mark soon, historical markers that is. Ocean Springs Genealogical Society held a meeting tonight to discuss this possibility. There are already multiple locations in the D’Iberville area where these…
Bringing oysters back to the Gulf Coast
Seafood lovers rejoice! There might soon be more Mississippi oysters to go around thanks to funding from the BP oil spill. Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United Executive Director Ryan Bradley said, “Mississippi’s coast down here in Biloxi and Pass Christian was…
Nationwide manhunt continues, suspect could be on the Coast
The manhunt continues for a former Georgia attorney accused of murdering his mother. The murder occurred just hours before the man was set to report to prison. Richard Merritt was found guilty in January of defrauding more than a dozen…
D’Iberville historical markers information meeting
Something new for the City of D’Iberville may be making its mark soon. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood has more.
Two years since deadly train vs. bus crash in Biloxi
It was just two years ago today that four people lost their lives when the bus they were traveling on was hit by a freight train. Memories of the incident prompting more safety regulations at railroad crossings in the area.…
NASA Stennis Space Center Announces 2019 SSC ASTRO CAMP Schedule
The NASA Stennis Space Center Office of STEM Engagement has announced schedule and registration details for 2019 Stennis ASTRO CAMP®, a series of week-long summer camps held in June and July (excluding the week of July 4th). Camps are held…
‘Throw M Again’ Bead Recycling
With Mardi Gras over, you are probably left with tons of beads that you may not know what to do with. The clients at Gulf Coast Industries will take those beads! Every year they take these leftover beads and clean…
Gulfport PD rescued over 100 guinea pigs
On March 7, 2019 the Gulfport Police Department, assisted by the Humane Society of South Mississippi, rescued over 100 Guinea Pigs from a residence in the Southern Oaks Community. Officers were investigating a burglary at an unrelated address when they…
West Harrison Band selected to perform in Tournament of Roses Parade
West Harrison High School’s marching band has something else to look forward to and another chance to represent South Mississippi on a national level in 2020. The school’s band has been selected to perform in the Tournament of Roses Parade…
Funeral arrangements set for former Moss Point Mayor Ira Polk
Moss Point is continuing to mourn the loss of former Mayor and lifelong resident Ira Polk. A visitation for Polk is set for Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. at the St. Paul United Methodist Church in Moss Point, followed…
Local veteran celebrates 102nd birthday
A special birthday party happened this afternoon for one Navy veteran on our Coast. “I don’t feel like I’m 102, that’s a big number. I feel great.” Marion Ritchie was born in 1917 and served as a Navy Yeoman’s Captain…
Beau Rivage celebrate 20 years on the Coast
The Beau Rivage opened its doors nearly 20 years ago and the tallest building in Mississippi continues to thrive. Now, they’re asking you to celebrate this milestone with them. The 20th anniversary celebration lasts through the month of March with…
‘Dukes of Hazzard’ star John Schneider to perform at BBQ and Music Festival
It’s been 40 years since the ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ premiered on televisions across the country and now a familiar face from the iconic show will be back on the Coast. John Schneider, known by many as Bo Duke, will be…
Coast restaurants prepare for Lent
Today marks the start of the Lenten season and local restaurants are gearing up for business. With most people not choosing to eat meat on Friday’s, seafood restaurants expect to see a spike in crowds. Gulfport resident Belinda Nelson said,…