City of Pascagoula seeks state funds for marina
The City of Pascagoula wants to secure funding for a marina on Lowry Island as MDOT builds a new access road from Highway 90. The Pascagoula City Council…
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Diamondhead council may replace Alan Moran as mayor pro-tem after arrest
BY MARGARET BAKER/SUN HERALD The Diamondhead City Council is set to vote for a second time for a mayor pro-tem, a position currently held by Ward 2 Councilman Alan Moran. Ward 3 Councilman Ricky Sheppard authored the resolution, calling for…
Free internet opportunity from AT&T for eligible households
Bridging the digital divide has become especially important since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and now a free internet opportunity is available for eligible families in South…
Pass Christian mayor, aldermen vote to opt out of medical marijuana business
The Pass Christian Board of Aldermen on Tuesday voted to opt out of the cultivation, processing and sale or distribution of medical marijuana. The mayor and board believe it is too early to opt in to permitting medical marijuana businesses…
Mississippi Senate passes $230M teacher, teacher assistant pay raise plan
The Mississippi Senate unanimously advanced a $230 million teacher pay raise plan today, according to a press release from Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann. This is the third time senators have sent legislation proposing a significant raise for teachers to the…
Mississippi teacher pay survives legislators’ political spat
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Proposals to increase some of the lowest teacher salaries in the U.S. were in danger Tuesday as Mississippi legislators engaged in a political showdown. Hours before a big deadline, Senate committees voted…
Moss Point man charged in double homicide
A 43-year-old man is in jail after Moss Point Police charged him in connection with the double homicide that occurred Tuesday morning. Police said Willie Hurd of Moss Point shot two men about 8:30 a.m. in the 6000 block of…
Krewe of Gemini Night Parade rolls through Gulfport
The Krewe of Gemini has been rolling through the Coast since 1969 and tonight was no different. News 25’s Meggan Gray led the parade as grand…
Gulf Coast Carnival Association Parade returns to Biloxi
Mardi Gras Day celebrations were taking place in Biloxi. The Gulf Coast Carnival Association’s parade spread some mambo magic throughout downtown as paradegoers filled the city’s sidewalks. The…
Krewe of Real People parades through Bay St. Louis
The Krewe of Real People Next Generation paraded down the streets of Bay St. Louis. The Krewe of Real People Next Generation kept it real once again…
Arrests made in connection with George County church break-in and theft
Two people have been arrested in connection with a church break-in and theft in George County. George County Sheriff’s Department says 41-year-old Hubert Rouse and 30-year-old Maegan…
Moss Point Police investigating morning shooting
Moss Point Police are investigating a double homicide this morning on Elder Street. Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. said there were two dead from an apparent shooting. The shooting happened about 8:45 a.m. Police Chief Brandon Ashley said when…
Gulfport police chief stepping down
Gulfport Police Chief Chris Ryle is stepping down . The chief is retiring in two months. Gulfport Police spokesman confirmed that Ryle is leaving the department. Ryle is leaving the force to take a job with the Mississippi Aquarium as…
Court: Feds can require tracking of charter fishing boats
By KEVIN McGILL NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge on Monday rejected a lawsuit filed by Gulf of Mexico charter fishing boat operators opposed to federal regulations that include a requirement that they affix tracking equipment to their vessels.…
Mississippi House panel OKs limits on teaching about race
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi House committee divided along lines of race and party Monday in advancing a bill that would limit how race can be discussed in classrooms. The short title of Senate Bill 2113 says…
Biloxi businesses gearing up for Mardi Gras Day
Tomorrow people will be flocking to the streets of Downtown Biloxi for Fat Tuesday celebrations. Businesses are still recovering from a busy weekend, but are eager to finish…
Praise Temple Biloxi damaged after two cars crash into building
Praise Temple Biloxi, a church on Division Street, was heavily damaged Friday when two vehicles went through the building because of a crash. While attending the…
Singing River CEO Lee Bond resigns from hospital
Lee Bond has resigned as Chief Executive Officer at Singing River Health System. The Board of Trustees made the announcement in a press release to the media, saying Bond resigned to pursue other opportunities. “I have certainly enjoyed my journey…
Local Greek Orthodox priest speaks on Russia and Ukraine
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is the only orthodox church on the Mississippi Gulf Coast that reflects many nationalities such as Greek, Russian, and Ukrainian. With the…
Krewe of Neptune Parade returned to Biloxi on Saturday
Biloxi’s Krewe of Neptune parade finally returned Saturday night and our news team was there to capture it all. Grant Chighizola, Meggan Gray and Rob Knight showed our…
Perkinston man sentenced as habitual offender after drug conviction
A Perkinston man will serve 12 years day-for-day after being convicted on charges of possession of a controlled substance. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker said Wade Alan Willard, Sr., 63, was convicted last week.…
Gemini tops off Mardi Gras with Gulfport night parade
The Krewe of Gemini will round out the Carnival season on Fat Tuesday with the final parade of the season. And WXXV's own Meggan Gray has been asked to serve as grand marshal of the Gemini's Night Parade on Mardi…
Analysis: Legislative deadline will whittle list of issues
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi legislators completed two big items several weeks ago when they adopted a congressional redistricting plan and enacted a medical marijuana law. They are about to further trim the list of issues…
Praise Temple in Biloxi damaged when two cars go through building
Praise Temple Biloxi, a church on Division Street, was heavily damaged Friday when not one but two vehicles went through the building because of a crash. Natasha Pickett, co-pastor at the church, said she and her husband, Jakavious Pickett, got…