Fisheries Disaster on the Gulf Coast
Governor Phil Bryant wants the federal government declare a fisheries disaster as water from a Mississippi River spillway gushes into what's normally a saltwater estuary.
Jackson County
Softball Tournament Benefiting the McKeithen Family
More than a month after his death, support continues to pour in for Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen and his family. This Saturday and Sunday, there will be a softball tournament at the Ocean Springs Sports Complex to benefit the McKeithen family.
Gautier-based Landscaping Company Paying $44,832 for Overtime Violations
A Gautier-based landscaping company is paying more than $40,000 dollars in back wages and damages after the U.S. Department of Labor found overtime violations during an investigation in Florida. During the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, Gulf Breeze Landscaping LLC of…
Wildflowers movie premiere in Ocean Springs
The issue of domestic violence plagues communities throughout the world. But, one local author to the Mississippi Gulf Coast is shining a light on the issue to hopefully help those in need. Schledia Phillips-Anderson is the author of the book…
Feed the Need Festival
It wouldn’t be a South Mississippi weekend without some good food and music. For the sixth time, the Lord is my Help soup kitchen held their annual ‘Feed the Need’ fundraiser and fish fry. Crowds packed into the festival all…
Local Filmmakers Get Ready to Give Public Front Row Seat for "Wildflowers" Feature Film Premiere in Ocean Springs
It's a difficult task to write a book, much less turn it into a feature film, with local talent, writers, cast and crew, but the filmmakers and writers of the feature film "Wildflowers," have managed to do this, and you…
Artists with Ocean Springs Roots Unveil Art Inspired by Passing of Loved Ones
News 25 Today Anchor Lindsey Goodwin speaks with Joshua Myers, the father of beloved Sophia Myers, a South Mississippi girl who passed away from a rare brain disease, and Elizabeth Feder-Hosey, with the Feder Foundation and who is Board Chair…
FBI agents search Lovelace Drugs in downtown Ocean Springs
If you were in downtown Ocean Springs today you might have noticed some unusual activity. There was a strong FBI presence today at Lovelace Drugs in Ocean Springs. This afternoon, FBI agents shut down Lovelace Drugs to search it. There…
Red, White, and Blueberry Festival
The 14th annual Red, White, and Blueberry Festival kicks off this weekend in downtown Ocean Springs. The festival is always a good time for families with live music, free ice cream, as well as all things blueberry. There will also…
Moss Point shuts down restaurant tax
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…
New CBD store opens in Ocean Springs
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…
Two in critical condition following shooting in Moss Point
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…
State Representative Jeramy Anderson Speaks Out on Failed Moss Point Restaurant Tax
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…
Family heartbroken after fatal crash
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…
Moss Point two percent restaurant tax does not pass
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.…
Twenty-four year-old woman killed in Memorial Day Crash
It’s something that no grandmother should ever have to do: bury their granddaughter, but this is the harsh reality for Joanie Smith. Joanie’s 24-year-old granddaughter Kayla Pittman was killed in a car crash on Memorial Day after leaving her house.…
Moss Point residents vote on two percent restaurant tax
Moss Point residents are heading to the polls today to vote on a two percent restaurant tax throughout the city. Moss Point Mayor Mario King says this tax could bring up to $400,000 towards parks, recreation, and tourism for the…
Victim identified in Jackson County fatal accident
The Memorial Day Holiday Weekend turned deadly overnight after a crash in Jackson County. Twenty-four year-old Kayla Danielle Pittman of Ocean Springs died after a car ran a red light last night at about 9:45 p.m. According to the Mississippi…
Fatal Crash on Highway 90 in Jackson County Monday Night
The Memorial Day holiday weekend turned deadly Monday night after a crash in Jackson County. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the fatal accident happened last night at about 9:45 pm in the westbound lane of Highway 90 near Highway…
New infrastructure and residential homes in Gautier
In addition to the development of the town commons project, Gautier residents will see some more infrastructure in the near future. Gautier Mayor Phil Torjusen discussed Ingalls and V.T. Halter getting new contracts which would bring in more jobs and…
Oxford Film Festival kicks off in Ocean Springs
It’s a night of cinema in Ocean Springs as the Oxford Film Festival gets underway. This event is showcasing some of the best student films of the year. News 25’s Victoria Bailey is at the Greenhouse on Porter with more.
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary principal to retire
After nearly four decades in education, one local principal is retiring. Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School Principal Susan Dollar is saying goodbye to work and hello to retirement. “I’m going to miss so many great teachers that I have here.…
Third arrest made in St. Andrew’s Clubhouse shooting
A third teenager is behind bars in connection with a shooting that happened in Jackson County on May 11th that injured another teen. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says 19-year-old Devin Von Musterman of Gulfport is charged with three counts…
Town commons project in Gautier
With the vision to create more recreational activities to the area, Gautier city leaders are drawing up plans for the new town commons project. This dream is becoming a reality due to the city owning 33 acres of land where…