“Quiet, but powerful,” was how former United States Senator Thad Cochran was described. Senator Cochran passed away this morning at a veteran’s nursing home in Oxford at the age of 81. Politicians from across the state today mourned the life…
An outpouring of support came from across the State for Senator Thad Cochran and his family. U.S. Senator Roger Wicker expressed his condolences in a statement saying in part: “Thad Cochran was a giant in the United States Senate and…
President Trump tweeted out his statement regarding the passing of Senator Thad Cochran. The statement said: “Very sad to hear the news on the passing of my friend Senator Thad Cochran. He was a real senator with incredible values-even flew…
U.S MISSISSIPPI SENATOR THAD COCHRAN DIES AT 81 THURSDAY MORNING
Breaking news this morning out of Harrison County: An early morning trailer fire has just been extinguished at a home on Big Creek Road near Cable Bridge Road in north Harrison County. Fire fighters with Harrison County Fire Services, Lizana…
The opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway and its effects here on our Gulf Coast will be the focus of a meeting set for Thursday night. The meeting will be held at the D'Iberville Town Green from 5:30 to 7:30…
It won't be long before you see shrimp boats on our coast's horizon, trawling waters for shrimp, an age old trade our Mississippi coast was founded and built upon. But there are concerns about what this season's harvest will bring…
Tonight, people got the chance to toast a glass of sparkling wine for a good cause. The 2019 Sparkling Rosé Soirée kicked off this afternoon at the IP Casino and Resort. For a $50 donation you could enjoy live music,…
The City of Moss Point will have to find another source of funding to help maintain its public buildings, public sports fields, and tourism initiatives after residents voted down a prepared food tax yesterday. Tuesday’s vote failed by a narrow…
As interest in CBD products continued to increase, one local CBD store owner thought it was time to expand. A second “Your CBD Store” location has opened up in Ocean Springs. While Mississippi is one of 17 states still without…
As we inch closer and closer to the summer months, the temperatures continue to rise on the thermostat which is why Biloxi Seashore Mission needs your help. Seashore Mission in Biloxi is a place where the homeless can go to…
A local hero is in need after a motorcycle accident left him in the hospital. A GoFundMe page has been set up for Mark Hilley, a Marine veteran and currently the district chief with the Gulfport Fire Department. Mark and…
Moss Point police are investigating a shooting that happened late last night in front of Olivet Baptist Church. According to Chief Brandon Ashley, a report of shots fired came in at 11 last night on Frederick Street and found two…
A few of our Coastal mayors will go head to head on the water this weekend for the Great Biloxi Schooner Mayor’s Cup. On Saturday, June 1st come and check out this regatta as the 2018 champion D’Iberville Mayor Rusty…
Visitors who make their way to Ship Island will see a first in 50 years! The massive split on the island, known as the ‘Camille Cut’ has been filled. This morning, the National Park Service and the U.S. Army Corps…
Wednesday here in South Mississippi, officials are set to gather to celebrate the long awaited restoration of Ship Island. The National Park Service and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will come together today alongside representatives from the Department of…
Governor Phil Bryant is set to sign several bills into law today. They are: House Bill 1352, also known as the Criminal Justice Reform Act; House Bill 1283, called the School Safety Act of 2019; Senate Bill 2901, known as…
Moss Point citizens narrowly voted down a proposed two percent restaurant tax on Tuesday. The purpose of the tax was to help fund the maintenance of public buildings and sports fields as well as support tourism initiatives. Following the failed…
A heartbreaking end to the Memorial Day Weekend, 24-year-old Kayla Pittman was killed in a car crash in Ocean Springs. Now the lives of those who loved her most will be forever changed. “She was my life and it can…
The opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway is continuing to kill marine life in the Mississippi Sound. Just today, three dead dolphins washed up on Coast shores. Warning these images may be disturbing to some. A dolphin was found just…
Moss Point residents went to the polls today to vote on a two percent restaurant tax throughout the city. Residents of Moss Point did not pass the new tax with a vote of 49.14 percent for and 50.68 percent against.…
It’s really heating up out there and sometimes our furry friends end up feeling the burn. There is a city-wide ordinance in Biloxi that states if you leave an animal unattended in a vehicle and the animal appears to be…
In order to cater to the citizens in the state, Mississippi’s Department of Public Safety is coming up with new programs to help with long wait times at the DMV. The new programs include a ‘text to be next’ situation…
The official start of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season is just days away. The local emergency management’s message is “we’re ready, are you?” Harrison County officials and News 25 are gearing up for anything that could threaten our area this…