2nd annual Folds of Honor Golf Tournament at Windance Country Club
Honoring American heroes: that was the mission for South Mississippi golfers this morning at Windance Country Club for the Folds of Honor Golf Classic. The…
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Three people charged in Harrison County with trafficking stolen firearm and possession of a weapon after felony conviction
Three people in Harrison County have been charged with trafficking stolen firearms and possession of a weapon after felony conviction. On July 13, 2024, Biloxi Police officers made contact with 45-year-old Kristina Willyard of Gulfport as she was sleeping in…
Man arrested in Biloxi in connection to ongoing fire investigation
On Friday July 12, 2024, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 50-year-old Joseph Albert Yoakum of Biloxi, Mississippi in connection to an ongoing fire investigation. Yoakum allegedly set fire to a dwelling on the 700 block of Baybreeze Drive. Yoakum was…
Make-A-Wish grants local eight-year old’s wish at 20th annual Martini Shakedown fundraiser
Celebrating 40 years of granting wishes for Mississippi kids, the Make-A-Wish Foundation hosted its 20th annual Martini Shakedown fundraiser at the Beau Rivage Saturday…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE in Gulfport for Keesler Federal's Bright Futures Program
Keesler Federal's Bright Futures Program provided school supplies to gulf coast area kindergarteners. Schools picked up the supplies with school buses, trucks, and vans, and took them to their districts for distribution.…
Nine dogs graduate to become therapy dogs with Visiting Pet Teams of South Mississippi
Folks gathered Saturday for a graduation ceremony in Pass Christian, but it’s not your ordinary graduation ceremony. That’s because these grads are…
Celebrating George Ohr’s 167th birthday at Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art
Many showed out this weekend to celebrate the legacy of the famed Mad Potter of Biloxi George Ohr on his 167th birthday. The Ohr O’Keefe…
Mississippi Highway Patrol hosted job fair this weekend
This weekend, Mississippi Highway Patrol kick started the recruiting process for its next cadet class. Troop K held a job fair Saturday afternoon at its offices north of…
Meggan Monday: Former Gulfport High friends reconnect through kidney transplant
On this week's Meggan Monday we are raising awareness about organ donation, specifically live organ donation. Did you know that according to the National Kidney Foundation,…
Two homes destroyed by fire in Jourdan River Shores
Two homes in Jourdan River Shores were destroyed by fire early Monday. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said crews were called out about 6:30 a.m. for a fire on Kiowa Street. The initial fire was at a home where the…
Mississippi must move quickly on a court-ordered redistricting, say voting rights attorneys
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi should work quickly to fulfill the court-ordered redrawing of some legislative districts to ensure more equitable representation for Black residents, attorneys for voting rights groups said in a new court filing Friday. The attorneys also said it’s…
Meyers family welcomes quintuplets at the University of Mississippi Medical Center
JACKSON, Miss. – Ashley and Tyler Meyers of Laurel have five reasons to celebrate. The couple welcomed quintuplets – two boys and three girls – at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The babies were born July 5 at Wiser…
Coast Transit Authority Releases the Updated 2024 Riders’ Guide
Coast Transit Authority’s 2024 Riders’ Guide is being distributed to all buses, transit centers, local distribution points, and at the Coast Transit Authority (CTA) office located at 333 DeBuys Road in Gulfport. This free publication is a comprehensive guide of…
Road closure in areas of 34th Street in Gulfport
(Gulfport, MS) – Advanced Contracting Services has issued a ‘Road Closure’ for the citizens and businesses in the surrounding areas of 34th Street between Jody Nelson Drive and A Avenue, for the installation of drainage improvements. Pass Road, C Avenue, A…
WXXV special report: Assassination attempt on Donald Trump
WXXV News 25 brings you the latest on an assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday.
Mississippi officials react to attempted assassination of Former President Donald Trump
Leaders in Mississippi react to the attempted assassination of Former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. Our Congressional delegation and the governor have…
Blue Bell celebrates National Ice Cream Month with new Cookies 'n Cream Cheesecake ice cream
BRENHAM, Texas, July 11, 2024 – Did you know July is not only the month for celebrating all things ice cream but cheesecake, too? And now you can enjoy both in one delicious dessert from Blue Bell! Cookies ‘n Cream…
Singing River Orthopedic Surgeon is First in Mississippi to Perform Augmented Reality Surgery
Ocean Springs, Miss. - Dr. Philip Myers of Singing River Orthopedics is the first surgeon in the state of Mississippi to use augmented reality (AR) technology during a hip replacement procedure. Dr. Myers has successfully performed three total hip replacements…
USM Center for STEM Education Funds Teaching Kits for K-12 Schools
By: Ivonne Kawas “STEMontheGo,” an initiative of The University of Southern Mississippi’s Center for STEM Education is providing funding for the creation of kits, or mobile outreach demonstration models, designed to facilitate hands-on learning experiences to make research more accessible…
Small businesses hopeful people will shop local this tax-free weekend
Families across Mississippi will be taking advantage of that 7% discount this weekend to prepare for the upcoming school year. as you make that shopping…
Picayune Chamber Golf Tournament raising money to give back to the community
Golfers hit the course at Millbrook Country Club in Picayune on Friday morning for a good cause. The Picayune Chamber hosted a golf tournament…
MDMR establishes grant program for certified seafood processors
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has established a grant program for certified seafood processors as part of the 2019 Mississippi Bonnet Carré Fisheries Disaster Recovery Program. The objective of the program is to promote the adoption…
Be aware of scams regarding jury service
Beware! Once again, scammers are targeting Mississippi citizens regarding jury service. In the Southern District of Mississippi, which includes metro-Jackson and all counties and municipalities along and south of Interstate 20, a number of people have received phone calls and/or…
More details emerge from Wednesday morning shooting in Moss Point
A fight between two groups of girls escalated into gunfire in Moss Point early Wednesday morning. Moss Point Police Chief Brandon Ashley offered more details on the shooting, which resulted in two of the teens being shot. Ashley said the…