Diamondhead

Diamondhead man pleads guilty in truck-buying scheme

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GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) - A Diamondhead man has pleaded guilty to bank fraud, admitting that he inflated the cost of trucks he was buying to get extra money from lenders. U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst in Gulfport said Tuesday that Louis…

Diamondhead Mayor Tommy Schaefer stops by WXXV

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Diamondhead Mayor Tommy Schaefer was this week’s ‘Mayoral Monday’ guest with plenty to discuss for the segment this morning. Mayor Schaefer spoke on the two juveniles in connection with the fire and vandalism of a home in Diamondhead. The mayor…

Diamondhead home vandalized with satanic markings

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Residents in Diamondhead are growing concerned due to a recent wave of vandalism. Satanic symbols and markings have appeared on a Diamondhead home that was involved in a house fire just last week. Diamondhead residents were concerned following a string…

Diamondhead home vandalized with satanic markings

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Residents in Diamondhead are concerned due to a recent wave of vandalism. Satanic symbols and markings have appeared on a Diamondhead home that was involved in a house fire just last week. News 25’s Andrew Scherer has more.

Economical development in the City of Diamondhead

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Big plans are in the works for the City of Diamondhead as Mayor Tommy Schaefer tells News 25 he looks to embrace change. Mayor Schaefer stopped by News 25 this morning to discuss the demand for residential housing and other…

FCC approves C Spire request for WXXV in Diamondhead

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Good news for residents in Diamondhead. They can now choose to make WXXV their primary news, sports, and weather station instead of TV markets in New Orleans. The FCC approved a petition on behalf of C Spire since the city…

Mayoral Monday: Diamondhead Mayor Tommy Schaefer

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Just about anywhere you go in South Mississippi you see visible signs of progress, developments, and growth. This week in our Mayoral Monday segment, Mayor Tommy Schaefer is on set with the scoop on the latest developments in Diamondhead.

Krewe of Diamondhead Mardi Gras Parade

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It was a big weekend for the City of Diamondhead who hosted their annual Mardi Gras parade. The parade featured 15 floats, golf carts, and marching groups. The parade is one of the biggest events in Diamondhead and the city…

Diamondhead preparing for Mardi Gras

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The City of Diamondhead is getting ready for one of their biggest days of the year that will be rolling in this weekend. On Saturday, Diamondhead is having their annual Mardi Gras Day Parade. There will about 15 floats in…

C-Spire brings new technology to Diamondhead

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Representatives from C-Spire were in Diamondhead this morning to announce a major technology program coming to the city to improve broadband internet access for homes and businesses. Diamondhead is the first city on the Mississippi Gulf Coast to take part…

Coffee Call with the Mayor

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This morning, Diamondhead Mayor Tommy Schafer addressed city officials and residents to give an update on all things going on in the growing city. The mayor spoke about the new and exciting things popping up across Diamondhead in the past…

Fatal plane crash in Hancock County

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A Hancock County man is dead after a single-engine plane he was flying crashed Friday morning. The Cessna took off from Diamondhead Airport and crashed around 7 a.m. into the woods just north of I-10 near Mile Marker 16. Officials…

Fatal accident on I-10 near Diamondhead

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A Florida woman has died and a man is arrested and charged after a wreck on Interstate 10 westbound near Diamondhead. The accident occurred around 10 a.m. when a procession of family members was headed to Louisiana to go to…

Pupseidon Parade in Diamondhead

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Carnival season kicked off Saturday with the Mystic Krewe of Pupseidon taking to the streets in Diamondhead for a puppy pawrade. The theme was “Lassie in the Sky with Diamonds” so owners and their four-legged friends put on their best…

Meet the new city manager for Diamondhead

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The City of Diamondhead rang in the New Year with the hiring of a new city manager. Michael Reso has been a resident of Diamondhead for more than 11 years. Reso will work closely with the mayor and council and…

Letters To Santa

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While many are rushing to get their last minute letters to Santa at the North Pole, the lucky boys and girls of the Diamondhead community can rest assured that the big man will get their messages... Every year, the Diamondhead…

Man evading police in Diamondhead dies in crash

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A man is dead after trying to evade police last night in Hancock County. Police say they received complaints about a man driving erratically around Diamondhead and might have been under the influence. Two units from Hancock County caught up…

National Night Out

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It’s the City of Diamondhead’s National Night Out against Crime. News 25’s Taylor Rubach is there speaking with officials and tells us more on this inaugural event.

First National Night Out in Diamondhead

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Today, Diamondhead is hosting it's first National Night Out in hopes to bring the community together with those who protect and serve throughout Diamondhead and to increase awareness of community programs. Starting at 5:30 this evening, residents will have the…

Proud moment for father and son in Diamondhead

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It was a family affair at City Hall in Diamondhead during the inauguration ceremony. Mississippi State Senator Philip Moran had the unique honor to stand by his son, Alan Moran, as he took the oath of office to become a…