The Mississippi Department of Transportation continues making improvements to highways in South Mississippi. “Dozens of projects are moving forward throughout South Mississippi, and each one of them is geared toward improving safety and increasing Mississippians’ quality of life,” said Commissioner…
Gulf Islands National Seashore has completed storm damage assessments and all facilities (dock, pier, boardwalk, restrooms, pavilions, snack bar, and Fort Massachusetts) on Ship Island remain closed due to extensive damage. The island reopened at 8 a.m. Monday, March 1,…
In an effort to end the shortage of teachers in our state, the Harrison County School District and William Carey University partnered up today, signing a ‘Grow your Own’ agreement. The agreement allows for selected Harrison County…
This weekend, the Gulf Coast Orchid Society hosts their annual Orchid Show in Gautier. The calendar says it is winter, but the warm weather has many people here on the Coast thinking of the spring and beautiful…
News 25’s Toni Miles introduces us to the two most recent South Mississippians who are heading for a dream career path thanks to IMMS and Mississippi State. St. Patrick Catholic High School senior and IMMS intern Isabel…
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi announced today that the fall 2021 semester will be offered fully in person and on campus, a return to pre-COVID-19 operations. UM Chancellor Glenn Boyce shared the announcement with students, faculty and staff,…
If you suffered Hurricane Zeta damage, a major deadline for disaster assistance is quickly approaching. The deadline to apply for FEMA Zeta disaster assistance is Monday, March 1st, the last day you can apply for FEMA funds…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 731 new COVID-19 cases and 25 new deaths including one in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 293,542 cases and 6,638 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases…
You can count on crawfish and three days of live entertainment as the show goes on for this year’s annual Crawfish Music Festival at the Coast Coliseum. From the pace of ticket sales to the Crawfish Music…
While the world was being introduced to coronavirus last year, Ansley Gilich was introduced to a different disease: B-Cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Just weeks before the nationwide COVID-19 shutdown, Ansley left St. Alphonsus and would not return…
Amtrak is set to make a comeback on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in 2022. With the return of the passenger train that means cities along the area will see a boost in tourism and more money being…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi House is backing away from a proposal for a statewide election on increasing gasoline and diesel fuel taxes. The idea was to generate more money for improvements to state highways and local roads. House Bill 1364…
Mississippi’s vaccine distribution rollout continues as teachers and all first responders are next in line to get the shot. For first responders who have continued their work on the front lines throughout the pandemic, the vaccine could…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 920 new COVID-19 cases and eight new deaths including one in both Harrison and Jackson counties. The statewide total stands at 292,811 cases and 6,613 deaths. Here’s a look…
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 52-year-old Eric Hardy of Gulfport on a charge of simple assault on a police officer. Officers responded to a report of an alleged shoplifting and attempted to arrest Hardy. During the course…
Law enforcement, Singing River Health System, Jasper the K9, firefighters, and every day citizens were out in full force today, rolling up their sleeves and donating blood to The Blood Center, which is facing a critical need…
The Moss Point Police Department is asking for help finding additional information about a drive-by shooting that happened November 5th, 2020. On November 5th just after 4 p.m., officers responded to Gregory Street regarding an unresponsive man by…
With the removal of Mario King from office, the Moss Point Board of Alderman called for a special meeting this afternoon. On the agenda was swearing in Ward 3 Alderman Robert Byrd as the interim mayor Concluding…
Who is next in line for the COVID-19 vaccine? Teachers and first responders step right up. Governor Tate Reeves announced the two groups are now eligible for the vaccination. Gulfport High teacher Beth Wilson says she was…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 669 new COVID-19 cases and 28 new deaths including two in Harrison County and one in Pearl River County. The statewide total stands at 291,891 cases and 6,605 deaths.…
A company official says Amtrak passenger service along the Gulf Coast is on track to return in 2022 and could come in the early part of next year. Amtrak Spokesman Marc Magliari confirmed that timeline. He says…
Gulfport, Miss. – District Attorney Crosby Parker announced today that Dalentez Latavian Brice, age 22, of Biloxi, was sentenced after pleading guilty on May 19, 2020, to the charge of Hindering Prosecution of the Capital Murder of Biloxi Police Officer…
Moss Point Mayor Mario King, 33, and his wife, Natasha R. King, 32, of Moss Point, Mississippi, pleaded guilty Wednesday before U.S. District Judge Sul Ozerden to conspiracy to commit wire fraud relating to the Mayor’s Gala held in 2019,…
Today employees at the Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort began a special type of training to spot signs of domestic violence. Employees at the Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort are gaining new knowledge when it comes to domestic violence…