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Pass Christian School District held a career fair this weekend

Educators looking for a job had the opportunity to meet principals and administrators at Pass Christian’s annual career fair on Saturday. The Pass Christian Public School District offered an in-person career fair, giving those interested in working…

Back Bay Mission gives back to the local community

For almost 100 years, Back Bay Mission has had a simple mission: to strengthen neighborhoods, seek justice, and transform lives. “We were first introduced to Back Bay Mission when we were stationed here in 1961 as newlyweds.”…

Residents ‘chop it up’ with Gulfport police

The Gulfport Police Department created a unique event that brings the public and the police department together to discuss issues and important topics within the community. The barbershop is a way to bring people together from different…

FEMA offering funeral assistance for COVID-19 deaths

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families and FEMA wants to help ease the burden on families. Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplement Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan, FEMA…

Live Local: Giraffe and Elephant statues on HWY 49

If you drive on Highway 49 you’ve probably noticed the elephant and giraffe hanging out in front of Maxem Health Urgent Care. They’ve become beloved icons to the city. For this week’s Live Local, News 25’s Lorraine…

COVID-19 vaccine appointments open at CVS March 19th

CVS Health will begin to administer COVID-19 vaccines on Sunday, March 21st to eligible populations at select CVS Pharmacy locations in Mississippi. Seven locations will be administering vaccines in six counties: Jackson, Pontotoc, Hinds, Rankin, Madison, and…

Governor signs 'Hudson's Law' on Down syndrome into law

A bill named after a Coast boy with Down syndrome has become law after Gov. Tate Reeves signed it today. Hudson's Law, also known as the Down Syndrome Information Act, will require doctors to provide the most accurate and up-to-date…

Statewide assessments returning for students

With the state department of education’s announcement that state assessments for students will be returning, teachers and administrators are hard at work preparing their kids. COVID-19 has brought many changes to education over the past year and…

South Mississippi spring allergy season is here

The official start of spring is still a few days away, but the spring allergy season here in South Mississippi is already in full swing. Spring is in the air and so is the pollen. Mark Murray…