By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi House will consider a bill that could lead to an increase in gasoline and diesel fuel taxes to pay for improvements to state highways and local roads. The…
The University of Southern Mississippi has Dr. Shannon Campbell as the Senior Associate Vice President for Coastal Operations and will lead strategic planning and economic development to position USM’s coastal teaching and research sites in Long Beach, Gulfport, Ocean Springs…
In just a few days, the Jackson County School Board will make a decision on bond proposal to improve classroom facilities at schools in the district. Superintendent John Strycker will present a final proposal to the board…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is ranked number one in the U.S. on the 2021-2022 Military Schools List for the nation’s largest community colleges. Dustin Furby is an Army veteran and now a student at Mississippi Gulf…
Walmart shelves along the Coast are not as stocked as usual due to the weather. If you take a trip to your local neighborhood Walmart you’ll notice low stock or no stock of different types of product.…
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting 134 new COVID-19 cases and seven new deaths as of 3 p.m. yesterday with one new death in Stone County. MSDH has stated that they will have limited COVID-19…
Chancery Court Judge Neil Harris has appointed a guardian ad litem, or a court investigator, to examine Ocean Springs businessman Scott Walker’s health before he is sentenced on a criminal contempt charge. Harris had initially sentenced Walker…
Sheriff Troy Peterson announced that the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Harrison County Coroner’s Office and the State Medical Examiner’s Office, have identified the deceased female discovered off of a forestry road in Saucier on February 8th.…
Moss Point Mayor Mario King will plead guilty in a federal court in Gulfport, Wednesday February 24th. Mayor King and his wife have informed the prosecutors of their intent to plead guilty in a federal case accusing…
The City of Moss Point has made the night-time curfew for minors permanent. The board of aldermen made the decision during yesterday’s meeting. New curfew times are 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Sunday through Thursday and…
While carnival season is officially over, there is one event that’s still going on. That’s the March for Mayor. It’s happening in each coastal city and in the City of Biloxi they’re collecting cans of tuna. It’s…
New life is literally flowing into the downtown area of Pascagoula in an overall revitalization effort that started more than a decade ago, but is now gaining momentum. Pascagoula business owner Richard Chenoweth always sees the glass…
Winter plant care has become a common topic on Facebook gardening groups as most of the country is experiencing freezing temperatures. The plant experts at Pine Hills Nursery in Pass Christian share some tips to keep your…
Most people want to stay warm and keep their heating bill low throughout the winter months. Here are some tips on how to stay warm, safe, and on a budget. People here in South Mississippi are not…
State Troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash at 9:32 pm Tuesday, February 16, 2021, in Harrison County on US-49 in Saucier near Old 49 intersection that claimed the life of a Gulfport resident. Troopers on scene reported that a passenger…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 684 new COVID-19 cases and 23 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 289,398 cases and 6,524 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area:…
The Gulfport Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a burglary suspect. Police say the individual is suspected of several vehicle burglaries near Fleetwood Drive. Those burglaries happened yesterday between 5:28 a.m. and 6:16 a.m.…
By The Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Rush Limbaugh, the talk radio host who ripped into liberals, foretold the rise of Donald Trump and laid waste to political correctness with a merry brand of malice that made him…
Mississippi State University is expanding their research footprint with the announcement of a new facility in Jackson County. Jackson County and Mississippi State have joined forces to place a research center near the heart of one of…
Justise Moore is using art as a gateway to teach and touch lives. News 25’s Sabria Reid takes us to her art studio in Biloxi where creativity meets education. Twenty-four-year-old Justise Moore owns a creative art studio…
With Fat Tuesday coming to an end, the official start of Lent begins tomorrow on a day known as Ash Wednesday. Every year for the past six years, four or five pastors from different churches gather in…
As record-breaking cold weather continues to grip most of the country, many interstates and highways have been shut down due to icy conditions. With another shot of freezing temperatures possible this week, MDOT is urging drivers to…
A chancery court judge has sent Ocean Springs businessman Scott Walker to jail for 30 days during a hearing involving Walker’s parents today. According to our media partner, The Sun Herald, Judge Neil Harris grew weary of…
Cold weather shelters will be opening around the Coast tonight for those in need. In Pascagoula and Gulfport, the Salvation Army will be open as a cold weather shelter for those who need a warm, dry place to sleep during…