Will $2.9 million in grants actually help Mississippi fishermen?
In 2019, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce declared Mississippi a catastrophic regional fisheries disaster after the Bonnet Carre Spillway was open 123 days. In…
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Investigation continues into Gautier pet grooming business
A Gautier pet groomer is being forced to shut down. The groomers say the facility did nothing wrong. News 25 reached out to the business for…
Gulf of Mexico Alliance receives $3.9 million in bipartisan infrastructure law funding to benefit the Gulf Coast
The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is investing $3.9 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to increase regional collaboration and support priorities identified by the five Gulf states. Four Regional Ocean Partnerships, including the…
Two arrested, two suspects still at large in connection to Moss Point auto burglaries
In the early morning hours on January 3, 2024, the Moss Point Police Department received eleven reports of auto burglaries that had taken place during the early morning hours. Besides these reports, nine attempted auto burglaries were also reported. During…
State Auditor Counter-Sues Favre for TANF Funds
JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White’s office counter-sued Brett Favre for hundreds of thousands of welfare dollars. Last February, Favre sued White for defamation for truthful statements Auditor White made describing Mississippi’s large welfare fraud scandal. Auditor White’s attorneys…
Community comes out to Krewe of Nereids Parade in Waveland
The Krewe of Nereids Parade held their parade in Waveland on Sunday. Thousands lined Highway 90 to see the parade featuring floats, Joppa Shriners, dance teams,…
Mystic Krewe of Pine Island parades through Vancleave
The Mystic Krewe of Pine Island made its stop in Vancleave on Saturday. The krewe’s parade went rolling through neighborhoods, starting on the south end of John’s Bayou…
12th annual Children’s Walking Parade took place in Biloxi
Mardi Gras is a way of life for most cities on the Coast and Biloxi is proving that statement to be true. The City of Biloxi held…
Krewe of Barkloxi Parade rolls through Biloxi
It was a dogs day out at Point Cadet Plaza as the Krewe of Barkloxi rolled throughout the park. The Krewe of Barkloxi has pulled out all the stops…
Meggan Monday: Our Lady of Fatima opens new gym
This week on Meggan Monday, Meggan is telling us about a moment in Biloxi 63 years in the making. What a day it was at Our Lady…
Whataburger on HWY 49 temporarily closed
People looking for lunch were interrupted at the Whataburger on Highway 49 in Gulfport earlier today. The fast-food restaurant temporarily closed due to smoke inside the structure. Gulfport fire responded to the scene. According to Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley,…
Boomtown Casino Biloxi celebrates the Year of the Dragon
Boomtown Casino Biloxi celebrated Lunar New Year on Sunday. The celebration included a traditional dragon dance outside the casino entrance as the executive leadership team woke up the dragon with red envelopes of lucky money. After the traditional dragon dance,…
Fatal pedestrian involved accident on HWY 603 in Hancock County
On Saturday, February 3, 2024, at approximately 6 a.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 603 in Hancock County involving a pedestrian. A 2018 Honda Civic was traveling south on Highway 603 when the vehicle…
Scheduled water outage/ boil water notice in areas in Gulfport
(Gulfport, Mississippi) – Due to a water main repair the City of Gulfport has scheduled a “Water Outage / Boil Water Notice” for the citizens and businesses in the vicinity extending from Hewes Avenue to Searle Avenue, and from Glover Avenue…
Ingalls Avenue in Pascagoula to close for road work
Beginning Sunday, February 4, through Thursday, February 8, at evenings after 5 PM, contractors will be working on Ingalls Avenue. During this time, contractors will utilize 8th St., 9th St., 10th St. and Harrison Ave. for detour traffic. Please be…
USM’s Gulf Coast Library Opens Relaxation Room for Students, Faculty and Staff
Libraries are known to provide a plethora of resources to the various patrons who come through their doors. Whether it’s for computer help, study tools, or to find a quiet place to study, the University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast…
Road closure in the area of 3rd Avenue stretching from S. Swan Road to 5th St. in Gulfport
Gulfport, Mississippi. Due to the installation of a sewer tap, 3rd Avenue stretching from South Swan Road to 5th Street will be temporarily closed to thru traffic. South Swan Road, 4th Avenue and 5th Street will serve as the designated…
PRCC Welcomes 400+ Women for Empowering 17th Annual Health Symposium
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The 17th annual Women’s Health Symposium was held on the Poplarville Campus of Pearl River Community College on Saturday, January 27. Ms. Demi-Leigh Tebow, former Miss Universe, was the keynote speaker. She drew from her personal experiences, including a carjacking at gunpoint, to encourage resilience and…
Let the good times roll safely this Mardi Gras season
JACKSON, MISS. – The good times are rolling in south Mississippi with Mardi Gras season in full swing! Amid the parades, king cakes, Mardi Gras balls and other festivities, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) wants to remind you of a…
USM, Hattiesburg Zoo Sign Research-Focused Partnership
Unlocking opportunities – a profound theme resonating from an innovative research-focused partnership between The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) and the Hattiesburg Zoo. On Wednesday, Jan. 31, both parties signed an official Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish and support…
Gulfport High School students bring prosthetic legs to Peruvians
Robotics students at Gulfport High School have been working diligently for more than a year for an opportunity of a lifetime. Four Gulfport High School students had…
Ocean Springs restaurant nominated for 2024 James Beard Award
Vestige, a restaurant in Ocean Springs, is nominated for a 2024 James Beard Award. The award is one of America's most prestigious honors for culinary experts. Vestige…
Utility rate increase in Ocean Springs
In Ocean Springs, the utility rate has increased following the expiration of previous contracts. The previous contracts for garbage and recycling services ended in January 2023 and Waste Pro was selected to be the new provider in the fall of…
Great Food Truck Race stops at Harrah's in Biloxi
The Food Network is bringing its reality show, "Great Food Truck Race" to Biloxi this weekend. The show has coordinated with Harrah’s to take place on Saturday at the Great Lawn. The public will be allowed to visit the food…