Singing River Health System preparing for new omicron COVID variant
Singing River health care professionals tell News 25 how they’ve prepared for the new omicron variant of COVID-19 to keep Gulf Coast residents healthy. Most research…
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Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum ready for the holidays
Santa doesn’t always ride a sleigh. Sometimes he takes a train. No worries, there’s room for everyone aboard the Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum this holiday season.…
Healthcare nonprofit Leapfrog releases grades on hospitals across Mississippi
A Coast hospital gets a ‘D’ for quality of care, the worst grade in the state. The rating comes from the healthcare nonprofit Leapfrog, which just released…
Camping for Hope supplies the homeless community for winter
In the spirit of giving, Gulf Coast Community Ministries and other groups are doing what they can to support unsheltered coastal residents for the coming winter. Camping…
Mississippi confirms its 1st case of COVID omicron variant
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi health officials said Monday that the state’s first case of omicron variant of COVID-19 has been confirmed. The state Health Department said the case was in a fully vaccinated person who recently traveled to New…
Second suspect charged in Dec. 1 shooting in Escatawpa
A second suspect has been charged in connection with a shooting that occurred Dec. 1, 2021 in Escatawpa. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell announced in a press release that Bradley Jacob, 30, has been charged with aggravated assault and shooting…
Picayune Power: Maroon Tide revenge served cold with 40-21 win over West Point in 5A state title game, ice bath even colder
Two years after losing out on the undefeated dream season at the hands of West Point, Picayune exorcised a lot of demons in its 40-21 win on the same field that caused the…
Booker Festival: Who is James Booker
The Booker Festival kicked off tonight in Bay St. Louis, but many don’t know the story behind the famous piano genius James Booker. Booker Fest is a unique weekend long…
Biloxi High hosts book signing for sophomore Bailee Edwards
Biloxi High School hosted a book signing today for sophomore Bailee Edwards. Edwards is the main star in the book titled ‘Bailee: One Down Right Special Girl.’…
Christmas on the Water Boat Parade happening Saturday in Biloxi
It’s almost time for the Christmas on the Water Boat Parade in Biloxi. Boat owners are ready to light up the Mississippi Sound for this year’s…
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes gives annual business update
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes spent the morning celebrating Gulfport’s accomplishments. He gave his annual business update a few hours ago in front of a sold-out crowd at Island…
MSDH reports 296 new COVID-19 cases and seven deaths statewide
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 296 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and seven deaths. One of these deaths occurred on December 1, and six additional deaths occurred between February 21 and November 25, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi's…
Overturned truck blocks I-110 onramp in Biloxi
A truck has overturned on the westbound onramp to Interstate 110 in Biloxi, blocking both lanes. Mississippi Highway Patrol issued the alert about 9:45 a.m. and expected the ramp to be closed about two hours while the accident is cleared.…
Shoe Carnival has bought Shoe Station. What happens to the two stores in South Mississippi?
Shoe Station retail store has been bought by competitor Shoe Carnival Inc., but don't expect to see changes in the foreseeable future. Based out of Mobile, Alabama, Shoe Station made the announcement on Friday morning in a press release. Brent…
Wiggins man pleads guilty to transportation of child pornography
A Wiggins man pleaded guilty on Thursday to transporting visual depictions of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct, the U.S. Attorney has announced. According to court documents, Charles Ezekiel Spangler, 38, was identified by the FBI when they received information…
Moss Point man charged in shooting in Escatawpa
A Moss Point man is charged with shooting another man in Escatawpa, with the victim ending up in the hospital in Bay St. Louis. Twenty-five-year-old Christopher Ramon Freeman is charged with aggravated assault, shooting into a motor vehicle, and possession…
One injured in Gulfport house fire on Martin Luther King Boulevard
This morning there was a house fire in Gulfport that injured one person. The call came in just before 6 a.m. Gulfport firefighters rushed to…
Police: FedEx packages found in woods at second Alabama site
FILE - This April 1, 2020 file photo shows a FedEx logo at a facility in Romulus, Mich. Nearly two dozen FedEx packages have been found dumped in woods along a rural road in an Alabama…
Gulfport High School students conduct mock sarin gas disaster
Students at Gulfport High School experienced first hand how first responders react during an emergency situation. Students in the HHS Institute at Gulfport High School participated in…
Hockey returns to the Gulf Coast with a special guest
Hey all you cool cats and kittens, big cat lovers are in for a unique surprise at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum starting tomorrow as hockey makes a comeback. Two teams…
1st US case of COVID omicron variant confirmed in California
By MICHAEL BALSAMO and ZEKE MILLER WASHINGTON (AP) — A person in California who had been vaccinated against COVID-19 became the first in the U.S. to have an identified case of the omicron variant, the White House announced Wednesday as scientists continue…
Justices signal they’ll OK new abortion limits, may toss Roe
By MARK SHERMAN and JESSICA GRESKO WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court’s conservative majority on Wednesday signaled it would uphold Mississippi’s 15-week ban on abortion and may…
Golf Digest recognizes local club pro as a top teacher in the state
A Coast golf pro has been recognized by Golf Digest. Hoppy Smith, PGA, the club pro at The Club at Diamondhead, has been named a 2022-2023 Best Teacher in the State by the trade magazine. Smith was recognized along with…
Gulfport Police investigating drive-by shooting
Gulfport Police are investigating a drive-by shooting on Trailwood Drive that happened Tuesday night. Officers responded to the 13000 block of Trailwood in Orange Grove about 9:31 p.m. in reference to a shooting. When they reached the scene, officers found…