It was a relatively safe New Year’s holiday for drivers on the Coast. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation, Troop K issued just over 330 tickets on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. While the holiday season is…
Here on the Coast, residents are keeping an eye on bills that could impact our area including infrastructure, reconstructive project funding from the Bonnet Carre Spillway opening, the allocation of millions of dollars from the BP Oil Spill settlement and…
The slate has been wiped clean for North Gulfport Middle School students with lunch debt. An anonymous donor took it into their own hands to clear all remaining debt to start the new year. Principal Natasha Williams says a donation…
Disability Connection works hard to give back to the community every day. Now one business has given back to them in a big way. Disability Connection has received a $10,000 donation for their community assist program through Kohl’s National Giving…
A new puppy or kitten under the tree seems like the perfect Christmas gift, but often shelters see the animals being returned just days later. Jackson County Animal Shelter officials tell News 25 it is something they see each year.…
One person is dead following an attempted home-invasion earlier today in Pascagoula. Shortly before noon, the Pascagoula Police Department responded to a robbery-in-progress at Nathan Hale Avenue. According to Pascagoula Police, the homeowner stated that he shot an armed suspect…
James Phares has been located and is in good condition. Phares’ family has been notified. There is no suspicious circumstances concerning the matter.
Want a chance to go to Miami for the Super Bowl? You may have an opportunity of a lifetime thanks to American Red Cross. American Red Cross wants to kick off their 2020 campaign in a big way due to…
A teacher who saw a need in her school is now changing lives one jacket or pair of shoes at a time. Tiffany Murray has been a PE coach at Lyman Elementary for a little over a year now and…
The numbers are in and for the Gulf Coast Salvation Army they aren’t seeing the funds they hope for from their Red Kettle Campaign. In fact, they are facing a deficit of about $66,000. They think this is due in…
Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources say a prescribed burn is being conducted on Deer Island this afternoon, Tuesday, January 7, 2020. The burn began sometime between 10 a.m. and noon and is expected to last for the…
Pascagoula Police arrested 19 year old Travis Jones for armed robbery at the Hardee's on Denny avenue this morning. Police say they received reports of a man with a gun and found Jones holding a 9mm firearm. Jones attempted o…
By JEFF AMY and EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Prison officials in Mississippi long ago warned that they needed money to hire more guards and pay them better or else the state's prison system could experience…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi prosecutor says he won't decide whether to try a man a seventh time in a quadruple murder case. District Attorney Doug Evans filed a court order Monday recusing…
By Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — President Donald Trump's campaign has filed paperwork for him to appear on the March 10 Republican primary ballot in Mississippi. The qualifying papers and a $2,500 check were filed Monday at the state Republican headquarters…
There’s a new local business on the block in Downtown Ocean Springs. The Rooftop Taco and Tequila Bar officially opens its door just time for Taco Tuesday tomorrow. Plans to open the business were in the works most of last…
It was an extra special Christmas break for members of the West Harrison High School band. The hurricane band made the trip out to Pasadena, California last week to perform in the 131st Rose Parade. If anyone wants to question…
Harrison County officials elected during the 2019 election took their oath of office today at a swearing in ceremony. Many with family behind them for support said the words and promised to be faithful to their new positions “so help…
One Biloxi tradition rolled through downtown Sunday night to kick off a season of fun on the Gulf Coast. Let the good times roll, Biloxi! The eighth annual celebration of the Twelfth Night kicked off by mingling with carnival royalty,…
A new supervisor for Harrison County took her oath today for District 2. Rebecca Powers has been on the Coast since 1996 and says her long time residence on the Coast is what gave her the incentive to run. She…
Here is a story that will inspire you to stick to your New Year’s Resolutions. A World War II veteran, nearly a century old, is seeing the country on foot. 4.72 miles: that’s how far 96-year-old World War II Navy…
Beginning this week, the Ocean Springs Visitor Center as part of the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau will start its annual King Cake Contest where visitors will have the chance to learn more about the season in a…
There are new developments in the murder case of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. Four teenagers have been indicted for allegedly helping Darian Atkinson escape after he ambushed the officer in May. In December, a grand jury indicted 19-year-old Atkinson…
Here is the parade schedule for the 2020 Mardi Gras season! Friday, February 21, 2020 7:00 PM, Ocean Springs - Annual Ocean Springs Carnival Association Mardi Gras Night Parade Saturday, February 22, 2020 1:00 PM, Pascagoula - Annual Jackson County…