Five hour standoff ends with no injuries in Pass Christian
We now know what happened in a stand-off today that lasted more than five hours. News 25’s Victoria Bailey is on the scene where everything unfolded.
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Hometown Hero Day Sendoff
Members of the Mississippi Army National Guard received a big public sendoff on Saturday morning as they prepared to deploy overseas. Residents lined Highway 90 in Pascagoula and waved flags to show support for members of the 859th Engineer Company.…
Free/ reduced meal applications now open for Harrison County School District
Today is the start of online applications going live for free and reduced meals in the Harrison County School District. Even if your child received a free or reduced meal in the past, HCSD says you need to update and…
2nd Annual Beauvoir Coastfest Car Show This Saturday
2nd Annual Beauvoir Coastfest Car Show This Saturday
Pascagoula Gears up for July 4th Celebration
Pascagoula will be celebrating the 4th of July this Thursday. A barge will be set up just off the beach in Pascagoula and the show will kickoff around 8:40 PM.
Mayoral Monday: Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson
Mayoral Monday - Ocean Springs: Beware of some third party utility billing companies and pack up for quite the show along Front Beach in Ocean Springs!
Reminder: D’Iberville Testing Emergency Weather Sirens Monday at 11 AM
The City of D’Iberville will be performing a test of the emergency weather sirens on Monday, July 1, at 11:00 A.M.
Fireworks Safety for Protected South Mississippi Birds
Volunteers will be out in full force this July 4th holiday to make sure these federally protected birds are not disturbed during the holiday festivities.
17-Year-Old's Body Found After Drowning Near Ship Island
A tragic day on the water this weekend after a seventeen year old Hattiesburg man drowned in the Mississippi Sound.
New Mississippi Laws Taking Effect July 1
A few new laws taking effect on July 1st...teacher pay raise, schools required to have active-shooter drills and marriage licenses go up to $35.
Splashin’ the Coast is back
Over 250 swimmers from across the country are on the Gulf Coast this weekend. On your mark, get set, go. Splashin’ the Coast is back for the 11th year. Coach Jamie Lee said, “It is just an opportunity for us…
New mobile food vendor guidelines in Ocean Springs
New food truck regulations are introduced for the City of Ocean Springs. Today, city leaders gathered to present the new rules and policies to food truck owners as well as the community. During today’s meeting, the Planning and Grants Administrator…
2019 ASBS Pilgrimage
This weekend, members of the Associates of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament gather on the Coast for the 2019 Pilgrimage. Members traveled from all over the country to reflect, pray, learn the history of the organization and continue the…
Gulfcoast Prestige Youth Community Service Mission
“It takes a village” that’s the message the Gulfcoast Prestige Youth organization wants to spread in Jackson County and South Mississippi. This event at Willow Creek Apartments in Pascagoula allowed children to relax and enjoy food, music, snowballs, and bounce…
Remembering the Stonewall Riots
Fifty year ago today, a New York City bar was raided, sparking a movement that continues to this very day. The month of June is Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall Riots. “I looked up. There was a gun in…
Tourism options on the Coast
While beaches in the Hancock County area and Harrison County area are feeling the effects of toxic algal blooms in the Mississippi Sound, there are still many options for recreation along the Coast. Beaches in Gulfport are experiencing minimal turnout…
Fourth of July fire safety
You can almost smell the grilled hot dogs and fireworks as we are getting very close to the Fourth of July. So, as we approach our nation’s birthday, fire safety should also be on our minds. Gulfport Fire Department says…
Coffee and Cybertalk
When it comes to protecting your business or your children, preventable measures can be taken to keep them safe online. That’s why the City of Ocean Springs held a Coffee and Cybertalk this morning at their community center. The cybertalk…
Port of Gulfport creates jobs on the Coast
It’s been 13 years since Hurricane Katrina hit the Coast and a new report says since then, the Port of Gulfport has done a great job of creating jobs. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reviewed the Mississippi…
Mississippi lottery launch date set
It’s now a sure bet for Mississippi residents to play the lottery and it could happen before the end of this year. The Mississippi Lottery Corporation says the anticipated launch date is December 1st. That’s when the scratch lottery tickets…
We Remember: Paying Tribute to Our Wildland Firefighters
Now is as good a time as any to remind everyone to make sure you keep a close eye on the debris and vegetation you burn in your yard, especially around this time year with conditions ripe for sparking a…
July Edition of South Mississippi Living Magazine Features Touching Tales and Helpful Hints
The latest edition of South Mississippi Living Magazine is about to launch! Some of the highlights of the July edition include a heart-warming story about how several South Mississippians answered the call to help one of our own after a…
Biloxi Passes Water Quality Tests with Flying Colors
There’s good news when it comes to Biloxi water quality. The city just issued its latest water quality report based on the annual testing of the city's water systems and the results will soon be in the mailboxes of Biloxi’s…
Rep. Palazzo Asks Mississippi River Commission to Review Flood Standards
A Mississippi Congressman is calling for a study to review how flood waters are handled by the Mississippi Valley Division for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Congressman Steven Palazzo sent a letter to Major General Richard G. Kaiser, President…