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Coastal Mississippi tourism board ready to move forward, president says
The President of the Coastal Mississippi board issued a statement Friday saying all misunderstandings have been resolved and everyone is on board to continue to promote the region. Controversy struck the board last month when Executive Director Milton Segarra abruptly…
Long Beach asks public's help to identify suspect
The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public's assistance to identify an individual wanted in connection with the burglary of several closed businesses on Pineville Road that occurred on Oct. 17, 2021. If…
Peter Anderson Festival organizers asking for volunteers for annual event
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau is calling for volunteers for the annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival presented by Blue Moon to…
Mississippi Coast participates in earthquake drill
Today students across the Coast participated in the annual Great Shakeout drills to learn how to stay safe during a natural disaster. The students at Ocean Springs Middle School worked…
Bill to rename Biloxi Post Office after Officer McKeithen goes to Senate
The U.S. Post Office in Downtown Biloxi may soon be renamed for a fallen police officer who was killed in the line of duty…
Lawsuits: Mississippi capital city's water harms children
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Two new lawsuits claim hundreds of children have been exposed to dangerous lead levels through the drinking water in Mississippi’s capital city. Jackson has been facing water system problems for…
Hancock Whitney, Gulf Coast Community Foundation announce 2021 Leo Seal Grant winners
Some of South Mississippi's most outstanding teachers have made the grade as the 2021 Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Grant recipients. The grants, funded by Hancock Whitney and administered by the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, laud and encourage educational excellence by…
MSU president's contract extended through 2025
The Mississippi Board of Trustees of Institutions of Higher Learning has renewed the contract of MSU President Mark E. Keenum for a four-year term ending June 30, 2025, at his present compensation. Keenum is now in his 13th year of…
Vancleave High School raises money for local woman battling breast cancer
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Vancleave High School raised $1,700 for a local donut shop owner. Kathleen Nicholson, also known as Mrs. Kat,…
School cafeterias around the Coast growing short on supplies
Due to labor shortages delaying shipments nationwide, school cafeterias are growing short on food and supplies. Despite the shortage, cafeteria workers and nutritionists are inventing new ways to feed…
Funeral service held for Pascagoula Fire Captain Jacob Latch
Many people gathered today at Mosaic Church in Ocean Springs to say their final goodbyes to Pascagoula Fire Captain Jacob Latch. Thirty-eight-year-old Captain Latch passed away last…
House passes Palazzo bill to rename post office after Biloxi officer Robert McKeithen
Congressman Steven Palazzo spoke on the floor of the United States House of Representatives to honor the life of fallen Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. Palazzo introduced a bill, H.R.…
Former State Health Officer passes away
MSDH is mourning the loss of a giant in public health. Dr. Alton B. Cobb passed away this past weekend. Tuesday would have been his 93rd birthday. Dr. Cobb served…
MSDH reports 448 COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 448 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 11 deaths. Ten of these deaths occurred between October 6 and October 19. An additional death occurred on October 14, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi's total…
Coast nonprofit "Mississippi Heroes" to honor local First Responders with free Halloween Cruise on Friday, Oct. 22
Local nonprofit “Mississippi Heroes” plans to take their organization on the water to celebrate First Responders on October 22nd for their inaugural Halloween Cruise. This event is free to First Responders and their families as a way to honor the…
Second round of COVID-19 assistance opens for commercial, charter fisheries
The second round of Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act applications for commercial and charter fisheries participants opens at 9 a.m. today on the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources website. The application process will be open for 30…
White House details plans to vaccinate 28M children age 5-11
WASHINGTON (AP) — Children age 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 shot at their pediatrician’s office, local pharmacy and potentially even their school, the White House said Wednesday as it detailed plans for the expected…
Mississippi Severe Weather Awareness Week: Statewide tornado drill Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 9:15 AM
Governor Tate Reeves has declared October 18-22, 2021, as Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi. “Mississippi is no stranger to severe weather,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “By preparing in advance of a storm, Mississippians can ensure they stay safe.…
Hinds County Sheriff: Inmate dies after being attacked by 2 others
RAYMOND, Miss. (AP) — An inmate in a Mississippi jail has died after being assaulted by two other detainees, authorities say. Hinds County Interim Sheriff Marshand Crisler told news outlets Tuesday that Michael Richardson was attacked Monday inside the general…
IMMS provides expertise on proposed diversion of Mississippi River
Last week director of the Institute of Marine Mammal Studies Dr. Moby Solangi traveled to Jackson to speak before the state’s ports and marine resources committee about…
Overnight closures on Fort Bayou drawbridge in Jackson County
The Fort Bayou Drawbridge in Ocean Springs will be temporarily closed Tuesday, October 19, through Thursday, October 21, from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. The bridge will be open to traffic between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. Crews will be…
Bringing Pascagoula Fire Captain Jacob Latch home
The body of Pascagoula Fire Captain Jacob Latch was brought back home today. Thirty-eight-year-old Captain Latch passed away last week after losing his battle to an aggressive form of…
State Sen. Brice Wiggins announces run for Congress in Fourth Congressional District
State Senator Brice Wiggins (R-Pascagoula) on Monday has announced his campaign for Congress in Mississippi’s Fourth Congressional District. The primary is set for June 7. The general election is Nov. 8, 2022. A former prosecutor and current Chairman of the…
Gulfport PD searching for missing person Thomas Claude Adams
The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, Thomas Claude Adams, of Gulfport, MS. Adams is described to Police Officers as a white male, 58 years old, he is 5’07” and 185 lbs. Adams…
10/25 – Brantly's "Near Record Heat" Monday Forecast
Some big changes to our weather pattern will take place this week. Dry weather prevails at least for the beginning of the week heading into Tuesday with high…
10/24 – Brantly's "Warm" Sunday Night Forecast
Some big changes to our weather pattern will take place this week. Dry weather prevails at least for the beginning of the week heading into Tuesday with high pressure…
10/22 Ryan’s “Few Degrees Cooler” Friday Night Forecast
Not really any cooler today despite a cold front crawling through the area today, but tomorrow will be slightly more. Even then I’d like to be sure…
High School Football: Biloxi vs. Pascagoula
Biloxi at home, coming off their first district win of the season. Visiting Pascagoula still looking for theirs. Pascagoula-20 Biloxi-17 Ocean Springs-48 St. Martin-0 Harrison Central-34 Hancock-22 Vancleave-49 PRC-29 West…
High School Football: East Central vs. Gautier
Back in the 5A ranks, all eyes on East Central and visiting Gautier, a pair of 3-1 teams in region 4 that could certainly add to the chaos. East…
High School Football: D’Iberville vs. Gulfport
When it comes to region 4 Class 6A, Ocean Springs is proving to be the team to beat. However, Gulfport and D’Iberville have combined to win the last six district…
News 25 Game of the Week: George County vs. Picayune
With just three weeks left in the regular season, both George County and visiting Picayune are still undefeated in region 4 class 5A with perfect marks…
Mega Million winning numbers for October 22nd, 2021
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Mega Millions lottery draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for October 22nd, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for October 22nd are: 0-5-3. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
10/22 Ryan's "Not Any Cooler" Friday Evening Forecast
Not really any cooler today despite a cold front crawling through the area today, but tomorrow will be slightly more. Even then I'd like to be sure…
Trinity Episcopal Pumpkin Patch returns in Pass Christian
With last year’s fall season having been tumultuous for pumpkin sellers between hurricanes and COVID, this year coastal pumpkin patches are seeing shortages due to shipping delays. The…
Hot Tub and Swim Spa Blowout Expo in Biloxi
The Hot Tub and Swim Spa Blowout Expo has made its way to Biloxi this weekend. About 60 hot tubs and swim spa models from five major…
St. Martin’s Hailey Green on Monday’s The Voice knockout rounds
The Mississippi Gulf Coast’s very own Hailey Green is on NBC’s The Voice. The 15-year-old St. Martin resident and member of Team Blake will have a…
Gulfport Police Officer will appear on ‘Cops’
Airing tonight on the Fox Nation streaming service, Cops, the decades old docu-series, features Sgt. Steven Fore of the Gulfport Police Department. Members of the police department tell News…
News 25’s Game of the Week Preview: George County vs. Picayune
With just three weeks left in the regular season, both George County and Picayune are still undefeated in region 4 class 5A with perfect marks…
Pink Dress Run returns to Gulfport to fight breast cancer
The 5K Pink Dress Run is back in Gulfport and a large wave of pink is expected. Registration for the run opens tomorrow at 8 a.m.…
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