First Day Of School In Long Beach
The smell of fresh pencils and notebooks fill the air in Long Beach today as the school district kicks off the New Year.
Receiving Stolen Property
One man is behind bars this morning after receiving stolen property. Biloxi police arrested 42 year old Wade Christopher Sistrunk of Vancleave after stopping him for an equipment violation. After checking his vehicle identification numbers, police revealed the 2013 Harley…
Two Overnight Fires
Two fires erupt overnight in Harrison County. Both fires taking place within minutes of each other, on "Longview Street" in Harrison County. The first fire destroyed a home workshop. Authorities are looking into the cause of this fire. The house…
Two Facing Bribery Charges In Epps Case
Set to appear in court today one of two people indicted on bribery charges in the kick back corruption case involving former MDOC commissioner Christopher Epps. 53 year old Mark Longoria, the CEO of a drug testing corporation, is set…
Arcia to the Big Leagues
Former Biloxi Shuckers and Milwaukee Brewer top prospect Orlando Arcia got the anticipated call up to the big leagues. Tonight, he made his debut. The shortstop was called from Triple A Colorado Springs last night and is starting at shortstop…
Biloxi Gets a Move on Big Projects
The City of Biloxi is getting a move on a number of major projects that have been in the works for years. City officials have officially excepted the $5 million grant to begin building the new gate at Keesler Air…
All Aboard the Point Sur
Senator Wicker took full advantage of his visit to the Coast by stopping in Gulfport to tour one of the University of Southern Mississippi’s research vessels for the very first time. The Point Sur was originally built in 1980 and…
Gulfport Main Street Announces Grant Recipients
The Gulfport Main Street Association is helping Gulfport grow, one small business at a time. The association has announced the winners of their Small Business Grant Program. Out of 37 requests, 12 businesses in historic downtown Gulfport were chosen to…
Operation Homefront Back to School Brigade
Operation Homefront was successful. More than 200 military kids received school supplies at Keesler Air Force Base today. Operation Homefront is a national nonprofit that works to build secure military families. One way they do that is through their Back…
Pep Rally Inspires Moss Point School District
Moss Point School District received a D rating for the 2015 year. With four new principals plus teacher pep rallies featuring award winning motivational speakers, administration hopes to spark a major change. The energy was through the roof at Moss…
#22Kill: Honoring Those Who Serve
Fitness challenges have taken the social media world by storm. Now, there’s a new challenge that helps build muscle as well as raise awareness for veterans. The country loses an average of 22 veterans to suicide each day, according to…
Officials Meet to Discuss Amtrak
Scheduling and safety are being cited as the top two tasks for laying the groundwork for Amtrak’s possible return to the Coast. Officials and local leaders from Hancock, Harrison and Jackson counties gathered to discuss restoring passenger rail services on…
Senator Wicker on Trump Controversy
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker is a Donald Trump supporter, but says he doesn’t agree with Trump’s recent controversial interaction with the father of a slain Muslim U.S. Soldier. Senator Wicker was on the Coast today making a few stops, including…
Bay St. Louis Double Homicide Investigation Continues
The preliminary autopsy results of the double murder in Bay St. Louis over the weekend are in. Twenty-eight year-old Kristina Quintini died from multiple gunshot wounds and Hancock County Coroner Jim Faulk tells News 25 that 29-year-old Demetrius Mueller died…
Repairs To Saenger Theater
Repairs to Saenger Theater sits on the agenda for today's Biloxi City Council meeting. News 25's Laurene Callander joins us outside the theater with details.
D’Iberville Night out against Crime
The D’Iberville police and fire departments are hosting a Night out against Crime tonight. The event will take place at the D’Iberville Rec Center starting at 6. Admission is free. First responders hope residents come enjoy an evening filled with…
Moss Point Night out against Crime
Tonight, the Moss Point Police Department is inviting the public to join them in their annual Night out against Crime. The event will begin at 5 at Pelican Landing. It serves to promote community and police partnerships, heighten drug and…
School Supply Distribution Sponsored by Operation Homefront
In a continued effort to help Coast children get ready to head back to school, Operation Home Front is distributing school supplies this afternoon to children of service men and women. The nonprofit will be distributing about 200 backpacks and…
BREAKING: Autopsy Results for Bay St. Louis Double Homicide
Results for Kristina Quintini’s autopsy in the Bay St. Louis double homicide are in. The 28 year old female victim died from multiple gunshot wounds. Hancock County Coroner Jim Faulk confirmed, but did not release where the gunshot wounds were…
Poképalooza at Jones Park
The biggest Pokémon gathering on the Coast is happening today. Poképalooza, sponsored by 107.1 The Monkey, will take place this afternoon from 3 until 7 at Jones Park under the pavilion. Multiple lures will be laid so you can catch…
Back To School Prayer Service Tonight
Happening tonight in Ocean Springs a community wide prayer service to usher in the new school year. The service will be held at 6:30 pm at Oak Park Elementary School. The back to school prayer service is part of a…
Long Beach Schools Have New Leader
Long Beach schools are set to kick off this week with a new leading man. Dr Jay Smith took over as long beach superintendent over the summer. Dr. Smith has over 24 years of experience in education; including recent stints…
Railroad Service Meeting Today
Today further discussion on restoring passenger rail service in South Mississippi. Senator Wicker is among those who met with local leaders this morning to talk about restoring Amtrak service from Los Angeles to Orlando with stops along the Mississippi Gulf…
Harco Youth Courts Nearing Completion
The new Harrison County Youth courts building in Biloxi is nearing completion. Crews have been out over the past few months, converting the old Harrison County health building into the new courts. The move from Gulfport to Biloxi will mean…