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Rail birds spotted on Coast beaches after Cristobal
We have a new resident on the Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Cristobal brought in hundreds of rail birds. For answers about the new resident bird News 25 reached out to Allison Sharpe, the director of the Wildlife Care and…
Splash pads back up and running in Gulfport
COVID-19 has shut down all city facilities for the last couple of months, including the splash pads in Gulfport. Governor Reeves’ last COVID-19 guidelines for the state allowed Gulfport to turn the water back on for the splash pads, giving…
Panda escapes from enclosure at Danish zoo; returned safely
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — One of Copenhagen Zoo’s giant pandas escaped from its enclosure early Monday and roamed the park before staff were able to sedate it and bring it back. Xing Er, a 7-year-old male who arrived at the…
More sections of Harrison County beach reopen
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors has announced the reopening of more sections of sand beach in the county as crews work to clean up debris left behind from Cristobal. A section of beach from Jones Park to Thornton Avenue…
‘Protest for Peace’ Sunday at Jones Park
People have been protesting for change across the country. Last weekend, we saw several peaceful protests around the Gulf Coast and we can expect to see more this weekend. On Sunday there will be a protest for peace held at…
Ship Island Excursions charts new course after COVID-19 and Cristobal
It’s been almost a week since Cristobal unleashed heavy rain and strong winds throughout our area, but some local businesses are still reeling in the wake of this tropical storm. Captain Louis Skrmetta has been at the helm of Ship…
State mental health resources and strategies
In his daily press conference today, Governor Tate Reeves discussed the state’s strategy to continue flattening the curve as well as mental health resources for this ongoing crisis. Governor Reeves was joined by state mental health professionals today to talk…
Moss Point man in custody and charged with aggravated assault
A Moss Point man is in custody and charged in the shooting of another man on June 3rd. Sheriff Mike Ezell says 30-year-old Christopher Allen McNemar is charged with aggravated assault. He is accused of shooting a man on the…
Fishermen participating in Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic
Fishermen are making their way back to the docks and are all geared up for the 24th annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic. The event was supposed to begin last week, but now they’re casting their lines in hopes to…
Gulfport man arrested on charge of statutory rape
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 41-year-old Laterrance Terrell Nathan of Gulfport, MS on the charge of statutory rape. The arrest was the result of an investigation into a complaint in which Nathan allegedly engaged in sexual conduct with persons under…
Riverside Park in D’Iberville adding new paddling nature trail
In the City of D’Iberville, residents and visitors can now enjoy a beautiful new pavilion and kayak launch at Riverside Park. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held this morning for the project that’s been in the works since 2015. Thanks…
Marley’s Music is bouncing back after the COVID-19 pandemic
We have seen countless businesses take a hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but can you imagine having just opened your business days before the lockdown? That was the case for Marley’s Music that is located in the heart of…
$10K reward for information in deadly Jackson County road rage incident
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers is announcing a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person(s) involved in the shooting death of Brandon Box on Memorial Day. Brandon Box of Gulfport was…
More sections of Harrison County Sand Beach reopen
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors announces additional sections of the 26-miles of Harrison County Sand Beach are now open. Harrison County Sand Beach Director Chuck Loftis said a section of beach in Gulfport from Jones Park to Thornton Avenue…
Biloxi Police asking for help finding missing 56-year-old man with possible mental disorder
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to locate a reported missing person with a welfare concern. 56-year-old Samuel Burfict, was seen at the Biloxi Police Department on Thursday, June 11 at about 1:15 a.m. When he…
Fiery crash claims life of Hancock County resident early Friday morning
A Hancock County resident is dead following a fiery crash early Friday morning. State Troopers with the Mississippi Highway Patrol say they responded to a report of a single vehicle crash just after midnight. When State Troopers arrived on scene…
Fugitive wanted for murder arrested in Moss Point
The Gulf Coast Regional Task Force, along with the Moss Point Police Department, arrested a wanted fugitive who had been on the run for nearly a year. Delarrious Dewayne Crawford was wanted by the Mufreesboro Police Department and the Tennessee…
YMCA uses temporary space for group classes
Members at the YMCA in Ocean Springs no longer need to use workout videos and livestreams to stay fit during the coronavirus pandemic. Now, members can take fitness classes in person. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Blossman Family YMCA has…
Harrison County EMA on track with online storm damage reporting
Cristobal clean up continues and so does storm damage reporting and data collection in the aftermath of the tropical storm. Harrison County is now offering an online system to help residents, the government, and business owners with storm damage reporting.…
Biloxi Fire Department remembers Glen Huffstetter
Glen Ray Huffstetter, also known as Huff, died Sunday at the age of 69 after battling cancer. Huff served his community and city as a Biloxi firefighter for 26 years. “Huff” was born and raised in Biloxi. He served his…
City of D’Iberville Fire Department to distribute free masks to residents
The D’Iberville Fire Department will distribute, free-of-charge, face masks to D’Iberville residents. The free masks will be distributed at the D’Iberville Community Center at 10452 Lamey Bridge Road in D’Iberville. The event will take place Tuesday, June 16th from 10…
Hancock County beaches closed for 30 days for cleanup
The beaches in Hancock County will be closed for at least the next 30 days as crews work to clean up the mess left behind by Cristobal. A sea of marsh grass is now covering the beach where you would…
Back to Business grant program application process available online
Mississippi is opening a grant program for small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Governor Tate Reeves says the application process began at noon today. The grants can cover mortgage interest, rent, payroll, utilities, and other expenses related to the…