South Mississippians, it’s almost time once more to grab your voter ID or other form of acceptable identification and make your way to the polls. Nearly five months after a huge push to get voters out to the polls for…
A bittersweet parting as the sun came up in Ocean Springs this morning as some four-legged fur babies said goodbye to their local foster parents for a cross country trip. Foster Parent Jaime Lockmane said, "His name's…
Feed my Sheep partnered with Coastal Family Health to vaccinate Mississippi’s vulnerable homeless population. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Coastal Family Health vaccinated anyone over the age of 18 and administered 100 Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. No…
This afternoon, the Saucier couple charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty was found not guilty on all 107 counts. Sharon and Daniel Bertok were arrested and charged in 2020 after more than 100 animals were found…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi legislators agreed on a teacher pay raise and voted to update parole rules before adjourning their 2021 session. Lawmakers adjourned Thursday after setting a state budget for the year that starts…
There was a lockout at West Wortham Elementary and Middle School today in Harrison County. The lockout was due to what Principal Dr. Rebecca Ladner tells News 25 was an indirect threat. According to school officials the person who made…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi legislators have ended their 2021 session. They adjourned Thursday - days after approving a state budget and passing dozens of bills. The budget is for the year that begins…
By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press/Report for America JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A Democratic state lawmaker is leading a group of activists who want to amend the Mississippi Constitution to create a broad system of early, in-person voting. Rep. Hester Jackson…
The flagship park for the City of Picayune will see major upgrades over the next few years after grant money was awarded to the city. Picayune city officials tell News 25 this $1.9 million grant they’ve worked…
With a little bit of determination anything is ‘pawsible.’ A local group of volunteers hosted an Adopt-a-Thon in Pass Christian to help local seniors and dogs. Pass Christian Health and Rehab Center Resident Marilyn Vancius could be…
A brand-new tennis retreat is coming to Bay St. Louis next year! Three women who met on the tennis court decided to put their talents together to build their dream tennis retreat. That dream is becoming a…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi legislators are wrapping up three months of work. They are set to end their 2021 regular session on Thursday. Republican Gov. Tate Reeves will decide whether to sign or…
If you’re looking for a great cause that benefits the community and your appetite, check out the Pajama Drive taking place tomorrow in D’Iberville. The Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport has partnered up with Chicken Salad Chick for…
Mother Nature and Father Time have pushed back the closure of Shriners Boulevard to April 6 at 8 a.m. The roadway was originally set to close on April 1 for drainage work but recent heavy rain impeded the completion of…
On Tuesday, March 30th, 2021, at approximately 5:17 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on US-49 in Stone County. A 2006 Pontiac G6 driven by Michael Simon Jr., 43, of Biloxi, MS, was traveling south on…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS and LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - An effort to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage has failed in Mississippi. The state has high rates of infant mortality and maternal mortality. The program usually has two…
Today, golfers braved rainy conditions for an annual event in Hancock County all to benefit local residents and economic development. It wasn’t a typical day at the Bridges Golf Club on the campus of the Hollywood Casino.…
The Mississippi State Department of Health updated their guidance on safer faith-based gatherings and worship services. The MSDH states that the safest options to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect the vulnerable is for services to…
It’s every airline passenger’s worst nightmare, a crash landing, and it all unfolded in Gulfport today at the Mississippi Air National Guard’s Combat Readiness Training Center. The site of a crash landing as the wounded pray for…
Memorial is accepting appointments for the Pfizer vaccine in Wiggins. Anyone 16 years and older may receive the vaccine. If you are 17 or younger, you must be accompanied by an adult. The vaccinations will take place…
You may be able to receive funding to help you with your rent. It’s been over a week since Open Doors Homeless Coalition was put in charge of distributing a $6 million grant to Harrison County residents…
(Gulfport)- Feed My Sheep, in a partnership with Coastal Family Health, will host COVID-19 vaccinations for Gulfport’s homeless population and the general public at Feed My Sheep’s facility at 2615 19th Street on Thursday, April 1, 2021 from 11:00 a.m.…
Dr. John R. Kelly, City of Gulfport Chief Administrative Officer, will retire after 15 years with the city, effective June 30. Kelly has served Gulfport, and more broadly the Coast, as a community leader committed to improving the quality of…
The new D’Iberville Police Station opened to the public today. News 25’s Sabria Reid takes us on an exclusive tour. From a 4,500 square foot building to a 15,000 square foot building, the new D’Iberville Police Station…