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PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WJTV) – A foundation paid off the mortgage on the home of a Pascagoula fire captain who died of cancer in 2021. Fire Captain Jacob Latch died of occupational cancer on October 12, 2021. He is remembered by his wife, Katie, and his three children. The Tunnel to Towers Fallen First Responder Home […]

At The Skin Surgery Centre, co-owner Dr. Elizabeth Bucher is joined by Dr. Vanessa Voss in providing the region’s highest quality treatment of skin cancers and other issues of the skin and nails. Caring for patients in rooms outfitted with televisions and music, the team at The Skin Surgery Centre strives to foster a warm, relaxing, and personalized environment for every patient and their family.

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WLOX) - The End of Watch Ride to Remember is making stops along the Gulf Coast to honor our deputies and officers killed in the line of duty. On Thursday, the mobile memorial visited Bay St. Louis to honor Lieutenant Michael Boutte, who served for both the Picayune and Hancock County Police Departments before losing his life in the line of duty at the beginning of February last year.

Eighty years ago, it was the summer of 1942, and Pascagoula, like many other small towns across the country, was doing its part for the war effort. Because of its coastal location, Pascagoula was a prime place to build warships at nearby Ingalls Shipyard. Soon the population of this sleepy town increased quickly from about 5,000 to 15,000 due to people moving in to work at the shipyard.

He’s British and has a cult following on Instagram and TikTok. Here’s why he was on the Coast and what he found at McDonald’s.

First up we have the 48th annual Grand Bay Watermelon Festival coming up this Sunday and Monday at the Odd Fellows Festival Park from 3-7pm on Sunday and 10am-6pm on Monday, all being capped off by Fireworks in celebration of the birth of our nation! There will be all types of entertainment for the entire family to enjoy as well, with food trucks and of course watermelon! So make sure you come on out to the Grand Bay Watermelon Festival!

Mississippi’s punishments for animal cruelty is weak, the Pascagoula police chief and Jackson County District said. Here’s more.

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - Singing River Health System has named its new Chief Executive Officer. Tiffany Murdock was named to the position eight years after beginning her career at Singing River. She’s been busy since becoming interim CEO at Singing River Health System in February when Lee Bond resigned.

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) - The effort to create a sustainable oyster industry is getting even more serious. With the slow death of traditional oyster harvesting, off-bottom aquaculture, through which oysters are grown from seeds in cages, has been a big focus. Now, those in and around the industry are forming a collaboration to make sure the path to success is much easier.

MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WPMI) — According to ALEA, on June 25, 2022, Lauren Nadia King left the area of Home Avenue in Irvington, AL and has not returned. Her direction of travel is unknown at this time. If anyone has any information regarding the whereabouts of Lauren Nadia King,...

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) - The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is announcing that it will be paying off mortgages for the families of 22 fallen first responders across the country. One of those families includes the wife and three children of Pascagoula Firefighter Jacob Latch. Latch died last year just two...

Shepard State Park in Gautier has made several upgrades to the park recently and News 25 was able to catch up with Mayor Casey Vaughan to learn about all the new amenities. One of the most recent renovations at the park is the widening of the roughly ten miles of natural trails. The park has made each trail at least eight feet wide to give more space to hikers and cyclists. This project cost $11,550 with about $8,000 of the funds paid through Tidelands Funds.

Twenty-three years have passed and the family of Kevin Slater is still mourning his death. To help solve this case and bring justice to their loved one, Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers and the family have increased the reward money to $5,000. Charnique Slater Jones sits flipping through a photo album,...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help locating a missing teenage girl. Lauren Nadia King, 17, was last seen Saturday, June 25, 2022 leaving the area of Home Avenue in Irvington. Her direction of travel is unknown, authorities said. She is...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The man who fired a shot that killed another man outside of a bar in West Mobile was sentenced to prison on Wednesday. In November 2019, Michael Beasley was shot dead while he was out celebrating his birthday with friends at Alabama Bar and Lounge on Airport Boulevard.

PASCAGOULA, Mississippi -- After serving as the interim Chief Executive Officer since March 1, Tiffany Murdock has been named the permanent CEO for Singing River Health System. In being tabbed for the post, Murdock becomes the first female CEO in the health system’s history. “On behalf of the board...

When it comes to things that would make a Biloxi Shuckers fan happy, winning would more than likely be at the top of that list. Not too far behind would be an ice-cold adult beverage. Thanks to Fly Llama Brewing, Shuckers fans can enjoy an ice-cold ‘Llet’s go Shuckers,’ with...

Officials with the Biloxi Police Department are alerting the public of a phone scam where scammers claim to be an officer with the Biloxi Police Department. They call unsuspecting victims, telling them they have legal documents that require immediate attention or they have a warrant due to unpaid fines. During...

There’s a new sub spot in town. A now open sign hangs in front of Jersey Mike’s in the D’Iberville Promenade. Also hanging in their windows are signs of hope for those battling breast cancer. They’re not only well known for their fresh sliced/ fresh grilled subs, but also their work with local charities.