Annual Taste, Rattle, and Roll hosted by Gulfport Chamber of Commerce
The Gulfport Chamber of Commerce has started its tenth annual Taste, Rattle, and Roll Fundraiser. News 25’s Rick Gogreve is at the event with more.
Eight people arrested on drug charges in Hancock County
Eight people have been detained by the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office for illegal drug activity and stolen property. Terrell Joseph Ladner, 68, Kiln (Homeowner) – Arrested and…
City of Gulfport announces end to dumpster program
Gulfport has ended its community dumpster program a day early. The city released a statement saying the dump sites were misused by out-of-town businesses and contractors. There was…
Fire investigation leads to murder arrest in Picayune
A Picayune man is charged with murder after two bodies were discovered in a burned building last week. Maurice Perkins is charged with two counts of first-degree murder.…
Spring Break shooting suspect in custody in Harrison County
The suspect in the Black Spring Break shooting is now in custody in Harrison County. Twenty-two-year-old Dontavis Magee of Gulfport was captured in Covington County yesterday. He’s…
Blessing of the Fleet poster unveiled in Biloxi
The annual Blessing of the Fleet and festivities kicked off today! The 94th annual Biloxi Blessing of the Fleet and Shrimp Queen contestants gathered at St. Michael Catholic…
St. Vincent De Paul Elementary hosts Senior Walk for Class of 2023
St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Elementary School held a special celebration for some of its former students getting ready to graduate high school. High…
IMMS hosts Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle release
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies along with Mississippi State vet program partnered to release four more Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles. These four turtles were originally part of 30…
Blessing of the Fleet preps underway in Biloxi
The annual Biloxi Blessing of the Fleet and Shrimp Queen contestants gathered at St. Michael Catholic Church for the unveiling of this year’s event poster. News 25’s Lorraine…
Bella Hotel construction is almost finished in Biloxi
After announcing a luxury boutique hotel was opening in Downtown Biloxi last year, the Bella is getting closer to being finished. Named after owner Ivan Spinner’s daughter, Bella,…
Tips to keep termite swarms at bay
It’s the time of year again when termites begin to swarm. Here are some tips to keep them out of your home. Formosan termites are an invasive species that…
Amtrak hosts emergency service training for Coast departments
Today, Amtrak held a training session for emergency service members across the Coast in preparation for the railroad service coming soon. Members of Gulfport Police Department, Gulfport Fire…
City files lawsuit to shut down The Scratch Kitchen and Bar
The City of Ocean Springs has filed a lawsuit in Chancery Court asking for an injunction to keep The Scratch Kitchen from re-opening following a deadly shooting last weekend. The city filed the lawsuit today in Jackson County Chancery Court.…
Bay High student charged with possession of a weapon on educational property
On May 10, 2023, School Resource Deputies of the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office were assisting school personnel at Bay High School. During the course of their work, Deputies located a shotgun contained within a student’s vehicle. Although there was no…
Moss Point mayor releases statement on shooting in Ocean Springs
Hard on the heels of news out of Ocean Springs that the shooting at the Scratch Kitchen may be gang-related, Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight released…
Ocean Springs School District names Pass Christian’s Michael Lindsey as next superintendent
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss (OSSD) -- The OSSD Board of Trustees has named Michael Lindsey of Pass Christian School District to serve as Ocean Springs School District’s next superintendent following a 4-month search. Lindsey, who currently works as PCSD’s Assistant Superintendent,…
Suspect in Ocean Springs shooting taken into custody in Alabama
Alabama authorities have taken the suspect in Friday’s Scratch Kitchen shooting into custody. Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers helped identify the suspect. He is identified in arrest records as Fadarius Williams. Mobile police officers arrested Williams and he was booked into…
16th annual Walking on Water to raise awareness for hunger and homelessness
Coast Young Professionals is hosting their 16th annual Walking on Water event to raise awareness for hunger and homelessness in the Gulf Coast region.…
Chamber of Commerce hosts 33rd annual Jackson County Industrial Trade Show
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce held the 33rd annual Jackson County Industrial Trade Show this afternoon. Dozens of industrial business owners and their employees…
Ocean Springs City Council calls executive session in wake of downtown shooting
The Ocean Springs City Council held an executive session this afternoon to discuss current and future plans regarding the safety of the city. Residents…
Mississippi Highway Patrol vehicle hits, kills pedestrian
TUNICA, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi Highway Patrol vehicle has struck and killed a pedestrian, law enforcement agencies said. The vehicle hit 27-year-old Cornelius Joiner, of Tunica, early Saturday near a fast-food restaurant on U.S. Highway 61 in Tunica County.…
Mississippi Aquarium Job Fair Wednesday
Here’s your chance to get your feet wet and experience a career at the Mississippi Aquarium. Patrick Pearson joins us to explain. The job fair takes place Wednesday from 5…
Mississippi native Holly Brand moves to live shows on ‘The Voice’
Mississippi’s Holly Brand has made it through to the semifinals of The Voice with her soulful version of Jo Dee Messina’s ‘Bring on the Rain.’…
Railroad crossing at Waveland Avenue closing temporarily for road work
If you’re traveling in Waveland this week, make note that the railroad crossing at Waveland Avenue will be closed Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Work is being done to smooth…