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Sneak peek at the The Blake in Biloxi

Grant Chighizola,

A new senior living facility is set to open soon in Biloxi, creating more jobs and featuring brand new amenities. Caring for our senior citizens is an important task and a new facility off Popp’s Ferry Road…

Update on Saenger Theatre in Biloxi

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Great news coming out of the City of Biloxi regarding the historic Saenger Theatre. The City of Biloxi is one step closer to restoring and renovating the theatre as construction continues with the fly tower, roof, and…

Pedestrian involved train accident in Biloxi

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A train collided with a pedestrian this evening in Biloxi. Biloxi police say they responded to the scene on Iris Street where Major Chris De Back says it appears a man was struck while trying to beat…

Harrah's player wins $700,000 jackpot early Thursday

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A lucky, early riser at Harrah’s Gulf Coast is $700,000 richer Thursday morning after hitting a 5 a.m. progressive jackpot. The Caesars Rewards member visiting from New Jersey, shared the story of their shock and awe with Harrah’s casino executives…

Biloxi Indians shut out Hancock Hawks in 20-0 win

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With D'Iberivlle, Harrison Central, and Ocean Springs all having locked up playoff spots in Region 4 Class 6A, the fight for the final spot is a conversation that starts with Biloxi. Hosting the Hancock Hawks, fresh off their huge upset…

Zeta recovery continues in Biloxi

Grant Chighizola,

With the start of a new week in Biloxi, city officials are still picking up the debris. "It is certainly a mess, and we're trying to assess what the real damage we've had, figure out the channels we can go,"…

Coliseum postpones events in wake of Hurricane Zeta

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The Mississippi Coast Coliseum said in press releases on Monday that a pair of scheduled events have been postponed because of Hurricane Zeta and ensuing power outages. Ice skating that was scheduled to open Oct. 31 has been rescheduled to…

Keesler to hold basic training graduation on Friday

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Officials at Keesler Air Force Base said Monday that it will hold Basic Military Training as scheduled on Friday. Keesler officials said in a press release that the base had minimal damage, which allowed them to hold the graduation exercises.…

Biloxi sets curfew for Friday night

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Biloxi Mayor Andrew "FoFo" Gilich said Biloxi will enact a curfew Friday night from 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. Saturday. It's a shorter curfew since more businesses are re-opening as more power is restored across the city. The curfew, garbage…

East Biloxi wakes up to Hurricane Zeta’s damage

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Many people in South Mississippi woke up this morning with clearly visible signs of damage left in Hurricane Zeta’s wake. After a tumultuous night of wind, rain, and storm surge unleashed by Hurricane Zeta, the sun began…

Tracking Zeta in Biloxi

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News 25’s Grant Chighizola is in Biloxi near the harbor this evening monitoring conditions there as Hurricane Zeta approaches.

The calm before the storm in Biloxi

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A spattering of people from near and far away trickled down to the Biloxi beach front this afternoon as the first signs of Hurricane Zeta appeared. Mid-afternoon, white caps and waves from the Gulf could be easily…

Casinos announce closures ahead of Hurricane Zeta

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The Mississippi Gaming Commission announced it is not mandating that casinos close for Hurricane Zeta, but did discourage people from visiting the gaming halls. “We have asked the properties to discourage patrons or staff from arriving at, or departing from…

City of Biloxi makes final preps for Zeta

Grant Chighizola,

Cities across the Coast are making their preparations as Zeta continues its track through the Gulf and the City of Biloxi is asking residents citywide to remain weather aware. News 25’s Gulf Chighizola is in Biloxi with…

City of Biloxi prepares for Zeta

Grant Chighizola,

Biloxi is putting their storm plans in place in anticipation of impacts from Zeta. The city declared a state of emergency earlier this afternoon at a city council meeting and city departments are working to prep the…

Halloween on Howard kicks off Saturday, October 24th

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It’s spooky season on the Coast, but in light of COVID-19 Halloween looks a little different this year. Tomorrow, the City of Biloxi is hosting their first ever Halloween on Howard. The drive-thru trick-or-treating event kicks off…