Another development in the case of the beached whale recently rescued from a barrier island in the Mississippi Sound. Researchers at the rescuing agency, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, or IMMS, in Gulfport, have determined the species of that…
It was a night of honors as the Andrew J. Young Foundation hosted its annual ‘Pass on Blessings Award Dinner.’ At the forefront was Philanthropist, Civil Rights Activist, and founder of the Andrew J. Young Foundation. Through nonviolent protest, the…
According to the Department of Marine Resources, fresh water from the Bonnet Carre Spillway damaged Mississippi’s seafood industry. After being open for a record 123 days, Mississippi lawmakers have started the process of possible legal action. Year after year, the…
Students are furthering their education as auto techs as the Harrison County Career and Technical Center took a tour of Butch Oustalet Ford in Gulfport. Students went behind the scenes of the automotive industry and learned more about a potential…
Today was an exciting day for the City of D’Iberville and its first responders. This morning, they broke ground on their brand new police headquarters. Police, city, and state leaders were all in attendance for the groundbreaking ceremony this morning.…
Some houses in Biloxi were saved from the wrecking ball. Instead of demolishing five vacant houses to make way for the commercial corridor on Division between I-110 and the new Keesler gate at Forrest Avenue, four of the homes have…
Last week, we brought you the story of how the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies rescue team saved a stranded rare whale. When IMMS first rescued this whale, they originally thought he was a melon-head whale. Now, after further investigation,…
Flu season is upon us and that means folks will be headed to get their flu shot. For those suffering from the fear of needles, getting the flu shot could be very difficult. That’s why physicians suggest these tips before…
Good Mississippi music is the staple of a Coast festival celebrating its 10th anniversary over the weekend. The Mississippi Songwriters Festival featured performances from more than 100 national, local, and regional songwriters at numerous venues across Jackson and Harrison counties.…
Winn-Dixie employees and volunteers dedicated their time Saturday to give back to the community. Feeding the Gulf Coast and Winn-Dixie teamed up to host a mobile food drive at First Baptist Church in Gulfport in recognition of ‘Hunger Action Month.’…
Kids and adults enjoyed a day full of fun with local first responders at Point Cadet Park on Saturday. The Biloxi Police Department’s Festival against Crime featured setups from local vendors and displayed department’s equipment, including a bomb squad robot…
Mission Accomplished!! Seven hundred and thirty motorcycles and riders descended from Gulfport over the weekend as part of a fundraiser for disabled veterans in Mississippi. The sixth annual Governor’s Ride for Wounded Warriors kicked off in Richland on Saturday morning…
A 19-year-old Gulfport man will spend 35 years in prison for the shooting death of 16-year-old Nigel Poole. This comes after a three-day trial revealed the details of the shooting from January 23, 2016, when law enforcement and EMS found…
An update on a story we shared with you recently on News 25 Today when a beached, rare melon-headed whale was rescued from one of South Mississippi's barrier islands. The whale was clinging to life when they brought it into…
City leaders in D'Iberville are getting ready for the groundbreaking of what will be the city's new police department. At 10 am Monday morning, D'iberville Police Chief Wayne Payne, City Manager Clay Jones and Mayor Rusty Quave will be among…
A follow-up to a story we brought you earlier this month. Instead of demolishing five vacant houses to make way for the commercial corridor on division between Interstate 110 and the new Keesler Air Force Base gate at Forrest Avenue,…
Big news coming from both the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and the Mississippi University for Women. Both institutions signed a memorandum of understanding for new bachelor’s degree pathways. This allows students with certain degree concentrations to transfer up to…
Around 3,100 hundred Red Cross employees and volunteers were sent to the East Coast to help after Hurricane Dorian hit. Locally, the Southeast Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross sent a few dozen volunteers to the East Coast. They…
Delicious food, local arts and crafts and good music are all on tap at the Centennial Plaza for the entire weekend. The inaugural Chillin’ on the Gulf Coast Festival is officially under way and plans to provide the Coast with…
A Harrison County man is behind bars after he’s accused of child molestation. Zachariah Walburn was booked into the Harrison County Adult Detention Center and is facing a felony charge of touching a child for lustful purposes. A 13-year-old girl…
Here on the Gulf Coast, we are still feeling the effects of the reopening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway months after it has been closed. Most of the water at the beaches, including the ones in Biloxi, are still under…
Folks here on the Coast are no strangers to natural disasters. So when other states are hit hard by Mother Nature, South Mississippians are always willing to lend a helping hand. Today the Ocean Springs community gathered to help the…
The Gulfport Police Department arrested 17-year-old Yakira Caffrey of Gulfport and charged her with one count of second-degree murder. The arrest stems from an investigation that was conducted when a medical complaint was received in reference to a three-month-old that…
The annual Babypalooza Baby and Maternity Expo is set to take place at the Biloxi Civic Center on Howard Avenue tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s tailor-made for parents, expectant parents, and caretakers to network and gather information…