Officials and the community are getting ready for Tropical Storm Barry. “We are here in paradise and tropical systems are a way of nature and they can happen whenever.” All eyes are on the tropics as officials are keeping a…
Shaken, stirred, on the rocks or dry, anyway you want it, that’s the way you’ll get it at this year’s Martini Shakedown Saturday at the Beau Rivage. They’ve been shaking it up for 15 years and it’s all to help…
The hot topic is Tropical Storm Barry and how it will affect coastal Mississippi, but with any storm, staying prepared is important. Forecasters say wind won’t be our biggest factor. The big threat with Barry is flooding. News 25’s Kristen…
While you make your preparations for the incoming weather, first responders are doing the same, gearing up for what Tropical Storm Barry may bring. First responders are stressing the importance of ‘turn around, don’t drown’ in case flooding occurs in…
The hot topic today is Tropical Storm Barry and how it will affect coastal Mississippi, but with any storm staying prepared is important. That’s why Harrison County EMA is leaving no stone unturned. News 25 caught up with Harrison County…
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 38-year-old James Michael Jordan Jr. of Biloxi on a charge of being in possession of a stolen vehicle. The arrest was the result of a traffic stop conducted in the 2500 block of Beach Blvd.…
The life of one local boy and his family has been turned upside down with his recent cancer diagnosis. “You can’t put into words when someone tells you that your son has cancer.” Thirteen-year-old Austin Guidry has been in and…
It is the cutest day of the year: National Kitten Day. If you have been looking to add a furry friend to your family now is the ‘purrfect’ time. The Humane Society of South Mississippi is full of cats and…
Traffic was diverted for a short time on Highway 49 when an 18-wheeler went into a ditch. The accident happened just south of Highway 53 when the truck was headed northbound and attempted to make a U-turn. Upon making the…
Today Ocean Springs High School’s aquaculture program was presented with a check for $150,000 to help expand their program. The grant money came from DMR and has been in the works for over six months. The money will go to…
As the toxic algae bloom continues to take a toll on Coast beaches, the USM Center for Fisheries Research and Development team is studying its effects on marine life. The group went out today to Biloxi Bay to analyze how…
Every other month, the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Biloxi looks to provide for the community with a food pantry. People from the community sign up for the goods and volunteers help assist loading vehicles with fresh fruits, veggies, snacks, and…
The City of Biloxi has been working with Keesler Federal Credit Union, the Gulf Coast Gold Star families, and the Woody Williams Medal of Honor Foundation to bring a Gold Star Family Monument to the city. The monument will be…
With the possibility of up to eight inches of rain in Harrison County through Monday, the chance of flooding in flood-prone areas has increased. To help with flooding, self-serve sandbag stations are being made available to the public. The locations…
What started out as just a gift to Robert Ramey and Cheli Strumila’s godson of ‘Come to Life Artscape’ is quickly growing into a new phenomenon and it’s only here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Coast Observer and the…
Harrah’s Gulf Coast and Caesar’s Foundation are paving the way for more renovations in the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center. Today, they presented $10,000 to support renovations in the facility's history hotel exhibit. The History Hotel is a hands-on role playing…
Beachgoers here on the Coast aren’t the only ones feeling the effects of the toxic algae bloom. One Biloxi souvenir shop has continued to see a decrease in sales which is believed to be linked to the beach closures. Empty…
Self-serve sand bag locations are now open. Self-serve sand bag stations are available at the following locations: Harrison County Road Department at 11076 Lorraine Road D’Iberville Work Center at 190085 1st Ave. W Lyman Work Center at 15001 County Farm…
A major hazard hit the roads in Jackson County today after nails and screws were reported scattered across Interstate 10 in Pascagoula. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department posted an alert to its Facebook page, urging drivers to take alternate routes…
The hot topic of short-term rentals in the City of Biloxi has died down in recent weeks. However, there are a few things you need to be aware of. The majority of licenses are issued in four condominium complexes: Oak…
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in identifying a subject involved in uttering counterfeit. On June 6th at about 11:15, a white male wearing khaki shorts, tan hat and a black hoodie, entered the business in the 13000…
The Margaritaville expansion project, while still in its early stages, is seeing some progress. When it’s finished, it will look like a whole new property. Recently, the developers of the Margaritaville expansion project brought a master plan amendment to the…
Gulfport police, along with several other agencies, made an arrest in connection with an armed robbery at the Up in Smoke Store on 25th avenue. The robbery occurred on July 3rd. Thirty-nine year-old Kelly Akins of Houston, Texas and 32-year-old…
Margaritaville expansion project would mean a new amusement park, hotel and parking garage.