Deputy Leroy Barnes Memorial Youth Fishing Rodeo Saturday
On Saturday morning, the Deputy Leroy Barnes Memorial Youth Fishing Rodeo is happening at the Harrison County Sheriff’s Farm. Registration starts at 8 a.m. with the fishing following…
Pearl River County Creek Clean Up event Saturday
In Pearl River County Saturday, you can do your part to help keep local waterways clean. You can head to the Megehee Bridge Recreation Area on Liberty Road…
Gulfport man charged with aggravated domestic assault in Biloxi
A Gulfport man was arrested this week in Biloxi and charged with aggravated domestic assault. Biloxi Police say on February 18, officers responded to the 2100 block of Pass Road on a call about an assault. According to the victim,…
Gulfport man charged with eluding Biloxi police
A Gulfport man has been charged with felony eluding after fleeing from police. On Tuesday, Biloxi Police arrested 20 year-old, Daleatric Quarles on a charge of felony eluding and possession of a stolen firearm. He was taken to Harrison County…
Two Gulfport men charged with receiving stolen property
Biloxi Police have charged two Gulfport men with receiving stolen property. 42-year-old Kevin Mosley and 32-year-old Justin Lewis of Gulfport were arrested March 17 and charged with receiving stolen property. The charges stemmed from a burglary investigation from March 16,…
Biloxi man charged with aggravated domestic assault
A Biloxi man has been charged with aggravated domestic assault in connection with an incident earlier this month. Police say on March 15, officers were sent to the 100 block of Beauvoir Road regarding a domestic complaint. Police found the…
Gautier man charged in Biloxi auto burglary case
A Gautier man was arrested in Biloxi on Wednesday, charged with breaking into vehicles. 30-year-old Theodore Towne is charged with burglary of an auto for an incident on February 29, 2004. Evidence collected after the burglary led to Towne being…
Inmate who walked off from Harrison County work center back in custody
An inmate is back in custody after escaping the Harrison County jail this morning. Harrison County inmate Chase Lizana is back in custody in…
Community Yard Sale coming up in Perkinston
A community yard sale is happening April 20, 2024 in the Cedarwood Subdivision in Perkinston. This neighborhood is located off Sunflower Rd. The yard sale will be from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Shoppers can expect multiple households to be…
Taste of the South Food Truck Festival coming to Picayune
The Greater Picayune Area Chamber of Commerce requested that you save the date for Taste of the South Food Truck Festival at the end of March. This festival is being hosted by Events and More Venue for March 30, 2024…
Boulevard Cruisers of Picayune Classic Car Show
Picayune Main Street has announced a car show for April 6, as part of the 59th Semi Annual Spring Street Festival. From 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Boulevard Cruisers of Picayune Classic Car Show will happen on North Main St.…
Four candidates announced for Pass Christian Fire Chief
Pass Christian now has four candidates for fire chief. The qualified candidates were interviewed for the position by the Board of Aldermen on March 19, 2024. Once the candidates finished speaking and answering questions, the board chose to be sent…
Community Fair coming to Picayune in April
A community health fair will be held next month in Picayune. From 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on April 5, the health fair will host guest speakers who will talk about health disparities. The event is happening at The Mary…
Job Fair for Veterans in Biloxi
The job fair began at 1 in the afternoon on the second floor of the Swetman building off Howard Avenue. The fair aimed to connect veterans and their family members with meaningful…
CASA of South Mississippi Swears in New Volunteers for Hancock, Harrison, and Stone Counties
CASA of South Mississippi met at the Hancock County Courthouse on Thursday to swear in new volunteers CASA or Court Appointed Special Advocates of South Mississippi is here…
City of Gautier receives federal funding for piece of history
The City of Gautier received federal funding to restore a piece of its history. News 25's Brooke Parker has more from Shepard State Park.
Ward 7 Councilman David Shoemaker sworn in at Biloxi City Hall
David Shoemaker was sworn in as the Ward 7 City Councilman on Tuesday, March 19 at Biloxi City Hall. Shoemaker won in a special election called to fill Nathan Barrett's unexpired term. Barrett resigned after being elected Harrison County Supervisor…
Ezell asks FEMA to adopt new flood maps
Congressman Mike Ezell and the rest of the Mississippi Delegation asked FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell to consider updated flood maps for South Mississippi. Ezell asked Criswell about the…
Rip Daniels of JZ 94.5, Gulfport, named one of Mississippi’s Most Influential African Americans for 2023-24
TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI (March 6, 2024) – “Our Mississippi” magazine publisher Wesley Wells has announced that 14 individuals have been selected as Mississippi’s Most Influential African Americans for 2023-24. Wells said the individuals were selected by an independent panel of business…
64-year-old arrested and charged with sexual battery in Gulfport
On March 20, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 64-year-old David Patrick Burkart and charged him with one count of Sexual Battery. Through the course of the investigation, Detectives learned that Burkart had sexual relations with a juvenile victim. Burkart…
Mississippi Aquarium hosts special penguin Easter Egg hunt
GULFPORT, Miss. – This year, Mississippi Aquarium is trading in their Easter bunny eggs for special penguin eggs! Throughout the day on Saturday, March 30th, Mississippi Aquarium guests will be able to join in on the fun of a FREE special…
City of Biloxi holding Easter Event
Biloxi will be hosting an Easter event at the Biloxi Town Green on Saturday, March 23rd. The Easter event will be held from 9 in the morning until 11:30. Any children from…
Fair Housing and Heirs’ Property Workshop
The City of D’Iberville and the Mississippi Center for Justice are hosting a Fair Housing and Heirs’ Property Workshop tonight. At this workshop, you can learn more about the Fair…
WJZD celebrates 30 years
WJZD celebrates 30 years of broadcasting on the Mississippi Coast. The radio station celebrated the milestone with a ribbon cutting ceremony along with the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce. After serving…