For many college students, food insecurity is just a few missed paychecks away. Across the country, students are struggling to make ends meet, but one local college is trying to help fill the gap. MGCCC Instructor Carin Platt said, “In…
Great progress was made over the past few months regarding two new hotels in downtown Biloxi. The Hilton Garden Inn and the Watermark Hotel are making the next steps to be ready to open in the near future. The Hilton…
This morning, Gautier Mayor Phil Torjusen hosted a breakfast to speak about all things going on in the city. Over the past year, the city has seen a number of new businesses pop up, including a new payroll call center,…
According to Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove, the death of 62-year-old Jerry Henderson is confirmed as an accidental drowning. Hargrove tells News 25 that all indications show Henderson fell into the water from the boat he lived on. He says…
On February 11, 2019, at approximately 9:39 P.M., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 2700 block of 6th Avenue to investigate a shooting complaint. Upon arrival, officers located an 19 year old male inside of the residence suffering from…
Gulfport police made their TV debut tonight on one of America’s longest running TV shows ‘Cops.’ Gulfport police officers and their family and friends gathered at Chandeleur Island Brewing Company to watch the debut. The filming for this episode took…
Three organizations were approved for the City of Biloxi’s Community Development Block Grant. The recipients of the Community Development Block Grant plan to use the funds to improve areas with low and moderate income families in the City of Biloxi.…
The City of Biloxi does not look a day over 319, but Wednesday the city will celebrate turning 320. City officials are planning a birthday bash to ring in the special occasion. On Wednesday, the festivities will start at 3…
Bay St. Louis is looking to make some improvements. The town of Bay St. Louis runs mostly on tourism. Hancock Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tish Williams said, “Well first of all tourism is the only industry that Bay St.…
Islamic Relief USA is making a major investment in South Mississippi to help administer a pilot program that aims to bring together religious leaders to promote racial healing. The national nonprofit group has awarded the Gulfport-based Steps Coalition a $23,500…
‘Prayers for Patton’ has been a movement across South Mississippi with community members coming out in full force to help. Tonight, you can be a part of it too. You may remember Patton Tillman who was critically injured in an…
The body that was discovered in the water near the Pass Christian Harbor has been identified. Police have confirmed the identity as 62-year-old Jerry Henderson. Henderson’s body was discovered around 2:30 p.m. on February 8th near the west side of…
Battling the weather, hundreds showed up bright and early on Saturday morning to participate in the second annual Zebra Run for Rare Disease. The 5K and fun run was held in Ocean Springs. Chick-Fil-A and The Shed were on hand…
The first ever Black Owned Business Awards Gala was held over the weekend in Gulfport. The theme for the event was ‘Harlem Nights,’ based on the 1989 comedy starring Eddie Murphy. The gala highlighted African-American business owners and professionals from…
A second candidate announced their intentions to run for district 5 supervisor of Harrison County. Richard ‘Todd’ Herrin, owner of Herrin’s Short Stop in Saucier, plans to run in the August election. Herrin has not run for public office before,…
Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson was on hand Saturday to help support the legalization of medical marijuana in Mississippi. Joined by the Mississippians for Compassionate Care, Mayor Dobson spent his Saturday talking with locals about the benefits of medical marijuana.…
The two-year-old killed in the double murder in Saucier this weekend has been identified, but police say the child’s name is not being released. According to the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department, between 11:45 p.m. and Midnight Saturday, deputies responded to…
The Biloxi Police Department needs help finding a missing woman last seen on February 9th at 8 a.m. in the 2400 block of Beach Boulevard. Colbi S. Cooper was reportedly last seen wearing a turquoise shirt under a navy blue…
An unforgettable prom night experience happened for some special needs people in our community this evening. Most were glued to the dance floor, while some were finding the right pose at the photo booth, but all throughout the Night to…
In case you haven’t already heard, the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales are here on the Gulf Coast. For the past few days, the Clydesdales have been doing shows on the Coast. If you haven’t had the chance to see them yet…
Today the nation’s most elite honor guard performed in Biloxi. The members of the Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team can’t afford to miss a beat because if they do it could be deadly. Senior Airman Ira Hall said, “It…
A Harrison County elementary school has received a donation towards student lunch debt. An anonymous donor, who has donated supplies to Harrison Central Elementary School in the past, inquired with the school about how much money was owed for student…
Around 2:30 this afternoon, Pass Christian police received a call from a person saying there was something suspicious in the water near the Pass Christian Harbor. Pass Christian police called DMR. DMR recovered a body from the water. According to…
The Harrison County Soil and Water Conservation District hosted their annual Arbor Day Plant Giveaway this morning. The district gave away live oaks, camellias, magnolias, and blueberry bushes, all for free in the name of Arbor Day. The giveaway focused…