Longtime Biloxi Fire Museum supporter and retired Fire Department Mechanic Sammy Handler passed away Thursday. The 62-year-old grew up on the Biloxi Back Bay and had an affinity for fire trucks, owning them and telling the history of them. Biloxi…
How has quarantine life impacted you and your emotions? Nearly 40 local artists tackled that question by participating in a ‘Shelter in Place’ self-portrait pop up show in Gulfport over the weekend. Local artists took on COVID-19 and quarantine in…
Senate Candidate Mike Espy made his way through the Magnolia State for meet and greets Saturday. Espy ultimately stopped in Gulfport where he was met with nearly 150 supporters. Local officials spoke to the crowd before handing the mic off…
Residents of Biloxi will soon see a rate increase on specific monthly bills. The rate increase will impact the water and sewer service and garbage collection of 15,000 residents. The new water rate will increase by about two percent for…
Dunkin’ is taking over National Coffee Day on September 29 and renaming it National Dunkin’ Day! In celebration of its coffee fans everywhere, participating Dunkin' restaurants nationwide will be offering guests a FREE medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase on Tuesday,…
The Harrison County Library System was awarded $276,107 through the Institute of Museum and Library Services CARES Act grants. The IMLS announced Thursday that they are awarding over $13 million in CARES Act grants to help support museums and libraries…
Are you experiencing a cough, runny nose, loss of smell or taste? Could it be the flu or COVID-19? Flu season is expected to spike in November and medical experts say it could be unlike any other because of COVID-19.…
Tomorrow you and your friends can explore Biloxi without worrying about who is driving. It’s Ride Free Summer Shopper’s Day in Biloxi on Saturday. Thanks to the Coast Transit Authority, you can hop on a bus or trolley in Biloxi…
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the need for qualified healthcare workers is always present. That’s why Memorial Hospital held a drive-up hiring event this afternoon as a way to fill open positions. The event was held in partnership with Encompass…
Some boat owners that have their boats at the Biloxi Boardwalk Marina are scrambling to find a new place to dock. The word home means something different to everyone. To Miami native Charles Hancock, Biloxi Boardwalk Marina has served as…
The Gulfport Museum of History opened this past Saturday for the first time since the start of the pandemic. The museum originally opened March 4th, but was forced to close due to COVID on March 14th. The museum is currently…
After being cooped inside for months, people are flocking to the Biloxi Community Market Festival for fun and fresh air. Lots of local farmers have been living on faith after a tough couple of months riddled with COVID concerns and…
Memorial Hospital is hosting a drive up designed to add more qualified medical specialists to their team. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.
Popp’s Ferry Elementary was officially awarded by the United States Department of Education to be a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School. Popp’s Ferry Elementary was virtually awarded to be one of four schools in Mississippi to be a 2020 National…
Hard work has paid off for two local elementary schools as they receive national recognition today for their efforts in the classroom and beyond. D’Iberville Elementary and Popp’s Ferry Elementary School are two of the four schools in Mississippi named…
Memorial Hospital in partnership with Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital will host a clinical drive-up hiring event today from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. They are seeking qualified applicants for clinical full-time and part-time positions such…
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to locate a reported runaway juvenile. Seventeen-year-old Courtney Hawthorne reportedly ran away from her foster home last Sunday at about 6 p.m. She entered a black vehicle in the 7000…
Biloxi Police are asking the public's help to locate a runaway juvenile. Courtney A. Hawthorne, 17, reportedly ran away from her foster home on Sunday about 6 pm. She possibly entered a black-colored vehicle, unknown make and model, in the…
The City of Gulfport will be smoke testing the sewer lines in the area of Wildwood subdivision beginning Monday. The smoke testing has been scheduled from September 28 until October 2 from 8 am until 2 pm each day as…
Dozens of 2020 events have been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. However, Mississippi Gulf Coast’s annual Cruisin’ the Coast is not one of them. As they say, the show must go on and although COVID has caused hundreds of South…
The Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Harrison County State of the County Address Wednesday morning. The meeting covered the ups and downs that Harrison County has been facing throughout the year. Covering everything from the county’s budget approval, distribution…
We could all use an extra 50 grand, couldn’t we? It may sound out of reach, but you may just have a shot at winning the money while helping people right here in our local community. All you have to…
It is Fiesta time at the Gulf Coast’s favorite spot for speedy and delicious Mexican food, Taco Sombrero, as they celebrate 40 years in business today! It was already a packed house this morning as people lined up to get…
Gulfport High School is still hosting a Hurricane Laura Relief Drive for victims in Lake Charles. After Hurricane Laura left its mark, Gulfport High’s Secretary Anna Turner felt obligated to help since both sides of her family live in Lake…