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Conservation Education Field Day

It was fun on the farm for some fourth graders in Harrison County today. It’s an interactive way to learn about Mississippi’s unique environment. Fourth-grade students from 28th Street Elementary School in Gulfport made the trip to the Harrison County…

Federal Fisheries Disaster Declaration approved by NOAA

Local fishermen and the tourism industry have been hit hard over this past year, but some relief might soon be in sight. The reopening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway has had lasting effects throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Chris Rhodes…

One woman dead after overnight shooting in Gulfport

One woman is dead after an overnight shooting in Gulfport. Gulfport police say officers arrived on scene at the O’Neal Road Apartment Complex at around 1 a.m. Once they arrived, they found 44-year-old Sharon Grantham dead from an apparent gunshot…

Foreign exchange students arrive from China

Several flights and more than 40 hours later, two foreign exchange students arrived on the Gulf Coast this week all the way from China. Kevin and Terry are a part of the ‘Academic Foreign Exchange Culture Exchange Program,” helping students…

‘Safe Exchange Zones’ coming to D’Iberville

On Monday, officials broke ground on the brand new police headquarters in D’Iberville. This new state of the art police building will include a feature that aims to keep everyone safe when meeting up to do trades. These areas will…

Funds Squared Away for Restoration on Ship Island

Federal funds have been landed to continue restoration work on Ship Island. US senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has just announced that more than $56 million dollars has been allocated to carry out phases three and four of the Barrier Island restoration…

Local vape shops grow concerned about vaping epidemic

With vape-related illnesses continuing to rise, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker placed a state-wide ban on the sales of vaping products. With Massachusetts becoming the first state to do so, will Mississippi soon follow? ‘No Smoke About it, Just Vape’ Regional…

First Responders Appreciation Dinner

It’s all about celebrating all first responders do for our community. Tonight, the Keesler Federal Credit Union partnered with Beau Rivage Resort and Casino to host an appreciation dinner in honor of first responders. When most are running away from…

Samsung ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ contest open

For the tenth time, Samsung is hosting their ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ contest. The nation-wide contest is designed to encourage students and teachers to address problems in their local community through science, technology, engineering, and math. The company will chose 300…

Cruisin’ the Coast needs volunteers

Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Cruisin’ the Coast. Thousands of people will descend on the Mississippi Gulf Coast to enjoy favorites like Cruise-ins, headline bands, oldies entertainment, a swap meet, and an auto auction. In 1996, the event showcased…

Gulfport PD warning students ahead of Homecoming Week

The Gulfport Police Department is warning teens that if they are out past curfew, they could be arrested. Each year, Gulfport High School students participate in a tradition that they call ‘Junior-Senior Wars.’ This week long event is not hosted…

Pelosi announces official impeachment inquiry

Speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced the House is moving forward with an official impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. Pelosi made the announcement Tuesday from the speaker's office at the Capitol saying "no one is above the law." The move…

White Avenue Gate closed until October 14th

The White Avenue gate entrance at Keesler Air Force Base will be closed now through October 14th. The City of Biloxi asked for the gate closure as they complete underground construction repairs along White Avenue and as the city hosts…

Operation Clear the Track

If you have plans to drive anywhere in Gulfport today, you may want to use a little more caution at the city’s railroad crossings. Gulfport police are set up at the rail-crossing on 17th Street giving out railroad safety cards…

Promote the Vote

Mississippi schools are also setting the stage for mock elections. It’s all part of the Secretary of State’s ‘Promote the Vote’ program, geared toward providing hands-on lessons for Mississippi students who will one day be voters. Last year, Pass Christian…

Pet of the week

Meet Isabella! News 25's Pet of the Week from the Jackson County Animal Shelter.