Added business for Coast hotels
With Keesler Air Force Base and the City of Biloxi teaming up for this year’s air show, the White House Hotel is gearing up for added business. Over 100,000 people are expected at the Biloxi air show, making it one…
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Thunder over the Sound traffic plan
If you’re headed to the Thunder over the Sound airshow this weekend, the City of Biloxi has areas for parking. With people coming from all over to attend the show, the satellite parking areas are here to help with traffic…
Hometown hero to fly high
It’s not every day you get the chance to fly in a military plane, but for one Biloxi educator he’s been given the chance of a lifetime. Popp’s Ferry Elementary Principal Todd Boucher will have the chance to ride shotgun…
Yom Hashoah Remembrance
Today is Yom Hashoah, a day of remembrance for the Holocaust. The Seabee Base hosted a remembrance ceremony in honor of this day. A group of people came together for the Holocaust Memorial Day at the Seabee Base in Gulfport.…
Biloxi Police Department is hiring
Do you want to protect and serve? The City of Biloxi is currently searching for individuals to join Biloxi’s finest. The police department is hiring up to six new officers. Sergeant Grandver Everett says they are looking for people with…
Ribbon cutting of Gulf Coast Hub
Since 1989 the Gulf Coast Community Foundation has been providing opportunities for people in South Mississippi to invest in charitable causes. Now after 30 years the GCCF cut the ribbon this afternoon to establish the Gulf Coast Hub for Volunteers…
Local blood donation centers looking for type-o donors
There is a severe blood shortage across the country and even here on the Coast we are feeling the effects. Officials say that there has been a low donor turnout and usage has increased which has put a strain on…
Second arrest made in armed robbery in Gulfport
Gulfport police arrested a second suspect involved in the armed robbery that took place April 25th in the 400 block of Glenn Valley Way. Twenty-year-old Devin Frazier is charged with two counts of armed robbery. Police say Edward Barnes IV…
Annual Biloxi Fire Fish Fry
The Biloxi Fire Department will exchange the fire hose for the deep fryer for their annual Fish Fry at the Fire Museum on Friday. This is one of the major fundraisers that benefit the museum. From 11 a.m. to 2…
Prepping for Thunder over the Sound
The countdown to the magnificent ‘Thunder over the Sound’ is into the single digits. Even though the Air and Space Show doesn’t take place until Saturday and Sunday, you can expect to see crowds begin to gather along the beachfront…
Inaugural Clinical Open House for Memorial Hospital
Job seekers from all over the Gulf Coast arrived at Memorial Hospital for its inaugural Clinical Open House. The Dr. Seuss themed open house had 20 departments represented including I.C.U., cardiac care, rehabilitation services, and the emergency department. One hundred…
National Day of Prayer preparations in Gulfport
This Thursday, the public is invited to Harbor Market Pavilion in Jones Park to take part in National Day of Prayer. Religious leaders from a handful of denominations will be taking part in the ceremony from 12 p.m. to 1…
Progress on pedestrian bridge on U.S. 90 in Biloxi-Gabby
The City of Biloxi’s second pedestrian bridge is ready for installment. This foot free standing walkway is expected to be hoisted by next week. The new bridge will connect two soon-to-open hotels with areas south of U.S. 90 which includes…
North Woolmarket Elementary School beach cleanup
Even though it was their first day back to school after spring break, 95 North Woolmarket Elementary first graders found themselves on the beach this morning. Instead of kicking back and relaxing, the students were hard at work cleaning up…
Local volunteer recognized nationally as Petco’s Unsung Hero nominee
It’s the little things that can mean the most. One local volunteer is being honored nationally for all of the little things he does each and every day. Almost every day of his life, Jacob Himes walks into the Humane…
Memorial Hospital Job Fair
Memorial Hospital is hosting its first clinical open house where job seekers get a chance to check out career options in the medical field. News 25’s Victoria Bailey has more.
2019 NAACP Mother of the Year
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, the Gulfport NAACP celebrated a few local mothers. Mrs. Denise Bush of the First Missionary Baptist Church in Gulfport won this year’s Mother of the Year award. Local churches in the Gulfport area…
Biloxi NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet
The Biloxi NAACP gathered at the IP Casino Resort for their Freedom Fund Banquet. Reverend C.J. Rhoades II was the keynote speaker for the event. Branch members and community leaders were highlighted at the banquet and given awards for their…
Gulf Coast Dragon Boat Festival
The weather was perfect on Saturday for the annual Dragon Boat Festival in Gulfport. The United Way of South Mississippi hosted the event which featured dozens of teams. Each dragon boat is about 46 feet long and holds a team…
Household Hazardous Waste Event
The Harrison County Beautification Committee and Mississippi Power teamed up on Saturday to collect household hazardous waste items. Refrigerators, paint, oil, and batteries were just some of the many hazardous waste items that were collected at the clean-up. Employees and…
Jolly McCarty Memorial
One of the largest fundraisers on the Gulf Coast wrapped up over the weekend. The Jolly McCarty Memorial ended on Saturday with two golf shotgun events at Shell Landing Golf Club. The fundraiser has continued to grow over the past…
15th annual Jolly Gala
It’s Jolly time! The 15th annual Jolly Gala will be letting the good times roll all night at the IP Casino. This year’s sold out gala’s theme was Mardi Gras with music to fit and elaborate Mardi Gras outfits. The…
Jeffrey Hulum III running for District 119
After judges ruled in his favor over residency challenges, Jeffrey Hulum III is clear to run for the state representative House District 119 position. Hulum III served in the United States Armed Forces for 22 years before returning home to…
Annual Veteran’s Benefit Golf Tournament
Post 119 of the American Legion will host its annual Veteran’s Benefit Golf Tournament tomorrow. The tournament will take place at the Bayou Vista Golf Course in Gulfport. The event costs $60 a person or $240 for a four person…