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2019 Coastal Region Transportation Summit

Business and industry leaders from across the state are gathering on the Mississippi Gulf Coast to work on ways to improve transportation in our area. Thursday, the Coastal Region Transportation Summit will take place at the Golden Nugget. State and…

Hurricane Katrina Memorial Service planned at Ground Zero Museum

In remembrance of the 14th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Ground Zero Hurricane Museum in Waveland will be hosting a memorial service. The museum features multiple exhibits displaying the effects that the storm had on the City of Waveland. The…

AT&T works out deal with labor union

AT&T representatives have ironed out a deal with the Communications Workers of America, ending the four-day strike involving more than 20,000 workers. According to the Associated Press, the union and the company would not say what was resolved to end…

Waveland Town Green ribbon cutting

It’s an exciting day over in the City of Waveland. The city has cut the ribbon on their new town green. The green space is located next to the Ground Zero Museum on Coleman Avenue. Mayor Mike Smith said, "Where…

Ballroom with a Twist

Get ready to put on your dancing shoes and make your way to the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino for the ‘Ballroom with a Twist’ event. Famous dancers and entertainers will be in the City of Biloxi for three nights…

Heart Association CPR Kits donated to Biloxi Jr. High

A donation that could help save a life was made today at Biloxi Junior High School. This donation of CPR kits by BancorpSouth was in partnership with the American Heart Association. These kits will give students a valuable life-saving skill…

Runoff Election Results

Tate Reeves has won the Republican nomination for Governor. Reeves won with 55.88 percent of the vote. He will face Democrat Jim Hood in the general election on November 5th. Lynn Fitch has won the Republican nomination for Attorney General.…

100 Men Hall hosts first Booker Fest

For the first time ever, the 100 Men Hall is hosting Booker Fest to celebrate musical genius and Bay St. Louis native James Booker. Starting Friday at 8 p.m., people can head out to the 100 Men  Hall to enjoy…

Long Beach Citizens of the Year nominations now open

Do you know an outstanding citizen in Long Beach who deserves special recognition? If so, you can nominate him or her to be named this year’s Long Beach Citizen of the Year. Currently, the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce is…

Arrested for embezzlement

One woman is behind bars this morning on a warrant for embezzlement. Biloxi police arrested 30-year-old Christian Eliana Neice after an investigation into an incident that happened on June 4th.  Police say she stole over $1,000 worth of items from…

Voters head to the polls

Voters in Gulfport arrived bright and early this morning at the Lyman Community Center to cast their ballots. Receiving and returning Manager at the Lyman Community Center Donna Shaw tells News 25 they’re happy with the early voter turnout today…

Voting in Harrison County

News 25’s Victoria Bailey is in Harrison County with an update on how things are going at the polls.

Construction and drainage on Biloxi roads

Crews are paving the way for the completion of Biloxi’s major road improvement project. Known as the ‘north contract,’ construction has been underway in the city for five years to repair and improve 55 miles of roads in Biloxi. This…

Gulfport AT&T workers continue to strike

As AT&T workers continue to strike across the Southeast, a group in Gulfport doesn’t plan to stop anytime soon. Some employees from the AT&T station 1 building in Gulfport are approaching day four of their strike, holding up signs asking…

Gearing up for Election Day

More than 24,000 absentee ballots have been received by circuit clerk’s offices across the state ahead of the runoff election. That’s about 20,000 less than the primary election where almost 43,000 ballots were cast. More than 1.8 million Mississippians are…