The Bonnet Carre Spillway opening is being largely blamed for the massive algae bloom that has spread across our Coast waters. It's just one of the spillover effects from the record-breaking number of days the Louisiana spillway has been opened,…
We are nearing the one year anniversary of legalized sports betting in Mississippi. To celebrate that incredible milestone, the Beau Rivage Casino and Resort is opening a brand new sportsbook. Over 100 TVs, a VIP lounge area, 35 video gaming…
Hundreds of people across the Coast will soon be losing community mental health services. Kay Daneault with Mental Health Association of South Mississippi said, “I hope that people will not panic because we have already had a few phone calls…
Kids in the D’Iberville and St. Martin areas are learning important life-lessons and having fun as part of a camp this week. The D’Iberville Police Department is holding its annual ‘Dare 2B Great’ camp for nearly 100 kids. Today, the…
One local hospital is celebrating the new addition of a medical facility to its network. Driftwood Nursing Center is now Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center after Gulfport’s Memorial Hospital assumed management of the facility from Strategic Healthcare. Hospital leaders and local…
A sustainability company in Meridian is paving the way in cleaning up our waterways by using the toxic algae to create bioplastic materials. Ryan Hunt, co-founder of Algix, says the technology they have developed can separate the particles of algae…
Hundreds of people across the Coast will soon be losing community mental health services. Board members for the Gulf Coast Mental Health Center announced they will no longer be able to fund services after August 11th. This comes after the…
The Gulf Coast Big Rig Truck Show is making its return to the Coast this weekend. The truck show rolls into the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center tomorrow from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will feature dozens…
It’s time for the 11th annual Black Tie and Blue Jeans Gala. This event honors ten accomplished and influential mentors of the Mississippi Gulf Coast with the Forever Young Awards. Doors open at 6:30 with the program beginning at 7.…
For the third year in a row, Gautier is hosting ‘Music on the Lawn’ at City Hall on Saturday. Gautier Mayor Phil Torjusen tells News 25 coordinators will partner up with those involved in this year’s Mississippi Songwriters Festival. The…
Robots and engineers in the making were at West Harrison High School this morning for their first ever Robotics Camp. This week and next, students from around the district have the chance to attend the free camp, all in hopes…
‘Litter for Lattes’ is an idea created by the District Coffee Company and the City of Ocean Springs to reward those who pick up trash in the city with free coffee. The District Coffee Company Owner Megan Miller got the…
Next year, all five Gulf Coast states will be learning to ‘embrace the Coast’ for a one–of-a kind campaign. This morning at the Gulfport Connection breakfast, Gulf of Mexico Alliance Director Laura Bowie broke down for those attending just how…
After unveiling plans to spend $45.8 million in Mississippi stores this year, Walmart is announcing the launch of its popular grocery pickup service at the Gulfport Supercenter at 9350 Highway 49, enabling customers to order groceries online and pick them…
“The eagle has landed.” Historic words recorded as the first man ever -- American Neil Armstrong -- became the first man to walk on the moon. All week long, the nation has celebrated the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11's mission,…
A 33-year-old Gulfport man will serve 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to the murder of a homeless man. James Christopher Woodard entered his plea to a charge of second degree murder in the 2017 death of another homeless…
It's a quarterly breakfast for the Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce and Thursday morning a new "Embrace the Coast" campaign was revealed!
Initially it was set to go full throttle this past weekend, but this annual fundraising event had to be rescheduled because of Hurricane Barry.
Bay St. Louis's rebuilding efforts since Katrina are certainly paying off as the city continues to grow and launch new projects. In fact, according to Yahoo, this cozy coastal town has been named the best hidden gem destination in Mississippi.…
The United Way wants you to get on board as the non-profit continues to collect school supplies to help kids in need right here in our local community. United Way of South Mississippi is asking everyone in Hancock, Harrison, Pearl…
Today, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith recommended the confirmation of U.S. District Court Judge Sul Ozerden of Gulfport to serve on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the fifth circuit. Wicker and Hyde-Smith introduced Ozerden at a…
Many people worry about how they’ll be remembered when they pass away. For Retired Seabee Sam Bass, he wants to be remembered by his peers. Bass died on July 13th at 88 one of his last wishes was to have…
Local leaders and members of the early childhood community gathered today to mark the opening of a new facility. The Early Childhood Academy on MGCCC’s Jefferson Davis campus helps those in the early childhood field prepare children as they get…
In an effort to help students on the Coast get geared up for school, one local organization is giving them a head start by providing the necessities for heading back. Coast Life, which stands for ‘Can Overcome Any Stereotypes,’ is…