Local News

Update on algae bloom

Here on the Coast, we are still feeling the effects of the reopening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway months after it had been closed. News 25 spoke with Mississippi Department of Marine Resources Executive Director Joe Spraggins. He says there…

Deadline to register to vote approaches

The election cycle continues. Up next is the General Election on Tuesday, November 5th, 2019. This election includes the regular gubernatorial elections in Kentucky, Louisiana, and Mississippi. State legislative elections will also be held in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Virginia. The…

Runaway Juvenile: Jabril Hinton

Biloxi police need your help finding a 15-year-old boy who reportedly ran away from home. Jabril Hinton was last seen on Sunday night and is suspected of running away in the middle of the night. Hinton is about 5 feet,…

‘Social Change in a Democracy’ Documentary

Biloxi residents and historian, do you want to learn more about the history of the city? This Thursday is your chance to come out to the Biloxi Visitor’s Center and check out a half hour 1950s documentary called ‘Social Change…

MGCCC Hospitality Job Fair

It was a packed house this morning at the Hospitality Job fair as potential employees came with resumes in hand and dressed for success. These jobs are anything to do with hospitality, ranging from hotels, attractions, restaurants, and more. There…

Commission of Marine Resources Monthly Meeting

The state Commission of Marine Resources met this morning for their monthly meeting in Biloxi. On the agenda for the day were updates on the oyster and shark season, new state fishing records, and more. DMR Director Joe Spraggins also…

Cyber Safety Seminar

In an effort to better protect children, the Long Beach School District held a cyber safety event for parents. The ‘Protect Young Eyes’ organization held a free seminar, detailing the different apps, websites, and social media trends that children are…

Senator Wicker visits Gulfport High School

Two-hundred and thirty-two years ago tomorrow, we celebrate the birth of our government. Ahead of Constitution Day, one Mississippi senator decided to educate some local high school students on the importance of government. Having the attention of a room full…

Local boy bringing national spotlight to Down Syndrome

We first introduced you to Mika and Hudson Hartman back in August, the mother and son who have overcome many obstacles to get where they are now. It was the trip and experience of a lifetime in the Big Apple…

Surviving childhood cancer

One of the hardest battles many people face is against cancer, but it’s especially difficult if the battle happens during a person’s childhood. September is ‘National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.’ Meet Rebecca Morrow.  “I had acute lymphoblastic leukemia.” Today, Rebecca…

Jackson County School District appoints new superintendent

The Jackson County School Board is welcoming a new superintendent. John Strycker was unanimously appointed by all four board members at tonight’s meeting. This is the first year school boards in Mississippi have had to appoint a superintendent rather than…

Free water sessions at Biloxi Natatorium

Are you or someone you know fearful of the water? Well, you may have a chance to overcome that fear with a new type of water session at the Biloxi Natatorium. These sessions are for anyone 18 and over to…

Development in the City of Bay St. Louis

They call it ‘the place apart,’ but this coastal city is anything but ‘out of the loop’ when it comes to development. Bay St. Louis Mayor Mike Favre stopped by our studio this morning to give us an update on…

Update on Saenger Theatre renovations

Good news for those looking forward to the renovated Saenger Theatre in Biloxi. A bid was awarded for work to start on the exterior renovations for the theatre including the roof, fly tower, and installing a new air conditioning unit.…

Update on rare whale at IMMS

The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies rescue team saved a stranded rare melon-head whale on Thursday. The whale was in critical condition and has been in heavy treatment ever since. Upon arrival, crews identified the injuries as a large shark…

Coast remembers Kipp Greggory

The Coast is in mourning today after the loss of long-time talk show radio host Kipp Greggory. Greggory was a familiar face and voice here in South Mississippi for many years as talk show host and general manager of Super…

38th annual Biloxi Seafood Festival

One of the Coast’s notable festivals returned for its 38th year this weekend. The Biloxi Seafood Festival kicked off Saturday and ended at 5 p.m. on Sunday. Festival-goers at the Biloxi Town Green were treated to a large variety of…