Mega Millions winning numbers for February 18th, 2020
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African Americans and the right to vote
The annual Black History program kicked off tonight in Biloxi. The community gathered to celebrate the 15th amendment’s 150th anniversary and other landmark achievements. During tonight’s program, there was a performance from the Infinity Church youth choir, several guest speakers…
City of Gulfport reacts to parade controversy
The Gulfport City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting today. Among the items on the agenda, discussion began over the controversial doll thrown from one of the floats during the Krewe of Nereids Parade over the weekend. During today’s meeting,…
Harlem Globetrotters visit Popp’s Ferry Elementary School
The Harlem Globetrotters made a pit stop in Biloxi to teach some elementary school students a very important lesson. The Globetrotters pride themselves on being the ambassadors of goodwill. Today, a Harlem Globetrotter visited Popp’s Ferry Elementary School to teach…
Man arrested after body found in Jackson County
An autopsy has been performed on a woman whose body was found last Friday in someone’s backyard in St. Martin. The unknown woman has been missing since October of last year and local authorities began working with an FBI task…
Man sentenced to second-degree murder following January 2018 shooting
A man on the Coast will spend more than 60 years behind bars for killing an Ingalls employee two years ago. Twenty-nine year-old Luis Soto Jr. is facing charges of second-degree murder and two counts of aggravated assault as well…
Update on controversial parade throw
A mother is speaking out following a controversial parade throw her daughter received in Hancock County this past weekend. For Nicole Fairconeture and her 12-year-old daughter, it’s been a long few days after her daughter allegedly received a black doll…
African-Americans and the right to vote
This marks the 150th year anniversary of the passing of the 15th Amendment securing African-Americans the right to vote. News 25’s Victoria Bailey joins us from Biloxi where a local event is getting underway to celebrate this landmark anniversary.
Diabetes Prevention Program at the Gulf Coast YMCA
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 100 million U.S. adults are now living with diabetes or pre-diabetes. At the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA in Ocean Springs, they are trying to lower that number with their…
Operating short term rentals in Biloxi
While there’s been success with short term rentals in the City of Biloxi, there’s still one major issue. There’s a problem with residents operating a short term rental without a license. Several cases are currently in the works, in which…
Mississippi Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Mississippi has been no stranger to severe weather in the last few years and weather officials say 2020 won’t be any different. The upcoming spring months are expected to be an active time for severe weather so Governor Tate Reeves…
Several CSX railroad crossings to close in South Mississippi next week for rail replacement project
A project to replace CSX railroad crossing rails in South Mississippi will begin Monday, February 24. The project is scheduled to last for approximately two weeks, and will impact about ten crossings between Ocean Springs and Gautier. This project will…
Police investigating incident involving child given doll with noose at Mississippi Mardi Gras parade
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (AP/WXXV) — A 12-year-old-girl received a black doll with beads forming a noose around its neck at a Mississippi Gulf Coast Mardi Gras parade. Officials said Monday police are investigating the incident as a hate crime. Nicole…
Veteran Town Hall Tuesday in Biloxi
Veterans, it is time to make your voices heard at the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System’s town hall. This town hall gives local veterans an opportunity to voice their concerns and receive some information about the services they have…
MSU, MGCCC sign pathways agreement
Mississippi State and MGCCC have agreed to work together to enhance opportunities for Mississippi students in technical and culinary fields. The pathways agreements allow Mississippi Gulf Coast students to complete their bachelor’s degrees in applied sciences or culinary arts technology…
New printer to assist in road signs in Harrison County
From stop signs to speed limit and road work signs, drivers utilize and pass road signs every day. Harrison County has about 800 miles of roads with nearly 2,000 road signs and maintaining them comes with a hefty price. That’s…
North Gulfport Middle School Expansion Project update
There has been some recent progress on the $7.3 million North Gulfport Middle School expansion project. This is a part of the $55 million bond with the Harrison County School District. Phase one is underway, as construction is taking shape…
Ying Yang Twins named grand marshal for Krewe of Neptune parade
The Krewe of Neptune announced Saturday that the Ying Yang Twins will serve as the grand marshal for the 2020 edition of the parade. They’re known for their hit single ‘Halftime,’ which is a staple at NFL games and sporting…
Controversial float throw at the Krewe of Nereids Parade
What was meant as a time of celebration quickly turned into anything but. Yesterday afternoon, the Krewe of Nereids rolled for its annual Mardi Gras parade and one of the throws caught attention Coastwide. “It’s a deplorable act and when…
Local volunteers help with flooding
The Red Cross has sent more than 80 volunteers to help combat the effects of the disastrous flooding. Most of the volunteers who are currently helping are from the Coast. The Red Cross is focusing on their shelters in Jackson…
First Quilts of Valor Awards Ceremony
A new group on the Coast recognized local veterans with a keepsake that will last a lifetime. The Gulf Coast Chapter of the Quilts of Valor Foundation presented five quilts to five veterans at VFW Post 6731 in D’Iberville this…
Long Beach Night Parade
The City of Long Beach had its turn taking part in the Mardi Gras festivities and did so in style. Residents packed the streets of Downtown Long Beach Saturday night to get a glimpse of the floats, music, and action…
Annual Children’s Walking Parade in Biloxi
The kids reigned over Biloxi Saturday morning during a parade made just for them. Families and groups decorated their wagons and put on their best carnival costumes for the annual Biloxi Children’s Walking Parade. Parade-goers lined Howard Avenue and Lameuse…
Arrested for domestic violence aggravated assault
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 37-year-old Brandon Lee Walker of Biloxi on a warrant for domestic violence aggravated assault. The warrant was issued as the result of an investigation into an alleged domestic assault that was reported on in the…