The Mississippi Department of Health reported 242 new COVID-19 cases and one new death. The statewide total stands at 87,130 confirmed cases and 2,585 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County now has 517 cases and 20…
Authorities in Louisiana released information over the weekend putting the state’s death toll from Hurricane Laura at 25. The Louisiana Department of Health put those figures out Saturday. The updated death toll information included details on two more fatalities. One…
Coronavirus put a halt on many large community fundraising events across the country, but the need for help is still there and more prevalent than ever. That rings true for nonprofit organization Crusaders for Veterans here on the Coast. After…
It’s never too early to break out your Mardi Gras purple, green, and gold. Despite the official start of Mardi Gras not being for another five months, the Gulf Coast Carnival Association decided to celebrate its favorite holiday a little…
Biloxi’s award winning downtown continues to make the Coast a cultural destination for all. This weekend, Biloxi Main Street celebrated one of the city’s newest art projects. Biloxi welcomed its newest piece of art to the community Saturday at a…
Although Labor Day is traditionally a time to celebrate the end of summer, this year the holiday raises extra concern of health and safety in regards to the potential spread of COVID. The Mississippi Gulf Coast experienced a bump in…
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in locating 16-year-old juvenile Hannah Olivia Beard. According to reports, Hannah was last seen Saturday evening, September 5th at 10 p.m. Hannah is described as having green eyes, brown hair, and…
PASCAGOULA, Miss., Sept. 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Destroyer Delbert D. Black departed from Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Ingalls Shipbuilding division today, sailing to its homeport in Mayport, Florida. “Our shipbuilders have done an excellent job throughout the construction of Delbert D. Black preparing the…
A new event is blossoming at Beauvoir this Saturday. They are hosting their inaugural Chuck Bond Memorial Run for Roses. This is a ride that is approximately 60 miles starting at Beauvoir and coming back. They will have stops in…
Court Appointed Special Advocates, also known as CASA, have advocated for more than 2,000 children in 659 cases in Harrison County since the first case was handled by the group back in 2011. Now CASA’s scope of influence will be…
Today, the Mississippi Department of Health reported 823 new COVID-19 cases and 23 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 85,939 confirmed cases and 2,588 deaths. Here are the numbers for our area: Hancock County has 510 cases and 20…
Today was the official grand opening of the Goodwill Store of South Mississippi on Highway 49 in Gulfport. The opening kicked off with a ribbon cutting ceremony while customers lined up all morning to await the event. The first 50…
If you’re staying here at home this weekend, Harrah’s Gulf Coast and the Blind Tiger Biloxi Beach have partnered up to bring a free fireworks show to Biloxi tonight. You can arrive as early as 6 p.m., but the show…
Mississippians are familiar with the grueling restoration efforts after a hurricane and how beneficial outside aid can be. The City of D’Iberville is asking for your help to assist them in aiding Hurricane Laura victims. Their goal is to fill…
Opponents and supporters of the Confederate monument at the Harrison County Courthouse in Gulfport met there once again this evening as they continue to advocate for either relocating the monument or keeping it in its current location. Heated arguments flared…
After six years of service with the Gautier Police Department, K-9 Justice is finally getting some well-deserved rest. The Gautier Police Department announced Wednesday that Justice will be retiring from service. Justice’s partner, Captain David Bever, says the nine-year-old dog…
The largest Goodwill in southeast Mississippi will have their long awaited grand opening tomorrow. With 60,000 square feet of shopping opportunity, the staff of Goodwill South Mississippi is looking forward to opening their doors at the location on Highway 49…
If you’re looking for something to do during the pandemic you might want to consider taking a stroll on the historic Downtown Biloxi Walking Tour. In our new segment, Live Local, News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is highlighting a new stop…
The Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort is upping the ante once again. News 25’s Toni Miles gives us a sneak peek at the D’Iberville Casino’s latest addition, the Orchid Room- Gaming Elevated, set to open Sunday exclusively only to special customers.…
People are gathering this evening at the Harrison County Courthouse in Gulfport to protest the presence of the Confederate monument there. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.
By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press/ Mississippi JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A former top official at the Mississippi Department of Education and three contractors who worked with the agency are being accused by the federal government of stealing thousands of dollars…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A Mississippi judge has ruled voters with health conditions that might make them vulnerable to COVID-19 must be allowed to vote by absentee ballot. However, the judge rejected an argument…
If you plan on soaking up some sun and enjoying the beach over the Labor Day Weekend, Harrison County Sand Beach Director Chuck Loftis wants to remind everyone to be mindful of social distancing while you relax. Loftis tells News…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 751 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths, including three new deaths in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 85,116 confirmed cases and 2,536 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area:…