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Sports betting on the Kentucky Derby
After the 2020 Kentucky Derby was moved to Labor Day Weekend last year due to COVID, the derby is back to the first Saturday of May. The ‘Run for the Roses’ is one of the most popular betting events…
City of Diamondhead discusses ‘Envision Diamondhead 2040’ plan
Diamondhead city leaders and residents met tonight to discuss the city’s new master plan and a road map for growth over the next 20 years. For about a year, the city has partnered with Orion Planning to create ‘Envision…
Climb CDC hosts statewide youth build coalition
The Climb Community Development Corporation took the lead today by hosting a state coalition of youth build programs in D’Iberville. Five charter organizations in the coalition, Climb CDC in Gulfport, Mace Youth Build Greenville Mississippi, West Jackson Community Development…
Breakfast with Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich
The Biloxi Chamber of Commerce resumed the annual Breakfast with the Mayor after last year’s cancelation due to COVID-19. At the IP Casino, Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich updated city organizers, law enforcement, and leaders on the progress, restoration, and…
Eight people in police custody, two on the run after multi-agency operation in Jackson County
Hundreds of grams of drugs, AK-47s, sawed-off shotguns, and a slew of suspected drug dealers are off the streets of South Mississippi tonight after a multi-agency operation in Jackson County. A year-long effort and combined forces of the ATF…
Mississippi Gaming Commission lifts COVID-19 restrictions
Nearly 11 months after casinos were allowed to reopen following a two-month shutdown due to the pandemic, all COVID restrictions for casinos will be lifted beginning tomorrow. The Mississippi Gaming Commission is lifting all COVID restrictions for casinos, effective…
‘Dough Raising Day’ for local teen battling leukemia
Abigail Bosarge is a senior who should be enjoying her last year of high school at Pass Christian, but instead she is battling AML leukemia. To help lighten the load and rally around the teen, today RPM Domino’s franchises…
Envision Diamondhead 2040 Report Presentation
The City of Diamondhead has been working to plan its future with an eye on the year 2040 and tonight the final stages of that plan will be revealed to the community. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.
Mississippi Gaming Commission removing mask requirement in casinos
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi Gaming Commission is ending its mask mandate for casino customers and employees. The commission said Thursday that the mandate will be lifted at 5 p.m. Friday. The commission says all casinos must continue to follow other…
Pine Hill Festival happening this weekend in Wiggins
The Pine Hill Festival is back and set for Friday, April 30th and Saturday, May 1st in downtown Wiggins. It’s one of the longest-running festivals in the state and the biggest single event for Stone County. Friday will be…
Gulfport Chamber of Commerce hosting Taste, Rattle, and Roll event
Just like many events last year, Taste, Rattle, and Roll was canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19, but now get ready for the return of Gulfport Chamber of Commerce’s biggest fundraiser. You can expect a ‘street market style’ type…
Two men killed in fatal vehicle accident
Officers with the Ocean Springs Police Department responded to a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Hwy 90. It was determined at the scene that two occupants of one of the vehicles died…
Coastal Family Health employee recognized nationally for outstanding service to homeless
Coastal Family Health Center case manager Honora Mayfield on Wednesday was awarded the National Health Care for the Homeless 2021 HCH Clinicians' Network Rotonda Award for Outstanding Services. The Karen Rotonda Award for Outstanding Services honors the memory and legacy…
Mississippi organizations receive $1 million in grants to help with voter registration
Five Mississippi organizations received more than $1 million in grants from the Southern Poverty Law Center to help with voter registration and mobilization, the center announced today. Dubbed Southern Echo, Mississippi's voter movement will engage in year-round voter registration. The…
13th annual C&R’s Crawfish Cookoff
C&R’s Bar and Grill annual Crawfish Cookoff is back. On Saturday, the 13th annual Crawfish Cookoff will be co-hosted by Hancock Resource Center who is the beneficiary this year. Twenty teams will compete for the best crawfish. Trophies will…
Biloxi High School named #1 school on the Coast
Biloxi High School has been named the number one high school on the Coast and the number two high school in the entire state according to the U.S. News and World Report. This annual ranking is based on six…
MGCCC: Top 10 National Designation Military Friendly Spouse School
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has done it again. MGCCC has once again earned a top spot nationally when it comes to equipping and providing our military men and women and their spouses with higher and continuing education. Daniel…
Comprehensive planning meeting in Diamondhead
City leaders in Diamondhead are looking for input on a new comprehensive plan for the city. Thursday night at 6 p.m., residents are invited to come out to a comprehensive planning meeting in Diamondhead that will be held in…
Keesler Air Force Base offering new way of picking up prescriptions
Keesler Air Force Base has a new way of picking up prescriptions with the new ScriptCenter kiosk which allows prescriptions to be filled and picked up at much more convenient times. Active duty, military retirees, and their family can…
Climb CDC working to conserve and restore Turkey Creek in Gulfport
Climb CDC in Gulfport is working to conserve and restore the Turkey Creek area. For the past few years, Climb CDC and other environmental companies have been cutting and planting different species of plants, working to bring Turkey Creek…
Plan approved for Gulf Coast Restoration Projects
Governor Tate Reeves announced that the Restore Council approved a plan today that includes two restoration projects for Mississippi. The Restore Council voted to approve a funded priorities list that includes multiple restoration efforts across the Gulf Coast. The…
‘Break the Silence, Stop the Violence’ campaign in Hancock County
Hancock County Sheriff’s Department has created an online platform to answer the public’s question about domestic violence. Questions asked by the public provides perspective to detectives about what the public is going through and domestic violence laws they are…
The Gulf Coast Historical and Cultural Exposition at the Biloxi Visitors Center
The annual Gulf Coast Historical and Cultural Exposition returns to Biloxi this Friday and Saturday. The exposition celebrates the rich history and culture of the Mississippi Gulf Coast with plenty of exhibits and presentations. In conjunction with the festival,…