MDOT provides safety tips for Thanksgiving travel
Thanksgiving is this week and MDOT want to remind everyone to be safe on the roads while traveling. AAA estimates nearly 49 million people will travel by car this year. To keep traffic…
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Lynn Meadows Discover Center offering holiday day camps
Kids got the week off, but you don't? Lynn Meadows has you covered. Lynn Meadows Discovery Center is running a Thanksgiving day camp every day this week except Thanksgiving. The camp runs from…
Gautier Police ask public's help to identify suspects in UPS theft
Gautier Police are asking the public's help to identify three suspects involved in a theft case at the UPS facility in that city. The incident was caught on surveillance video about 1:13 a.m. last Monday, November 13th. One suspect is…
Car show allows Mustangs to show off, help local charities
If you were driving by Edgewater Mall on Saturday afternoon, you may have spotted lots of nice classic and newer model Mustangs parked to impress. The Mississippi Coast Mustang Club…
HSSM offers adoption deal for senior pets
The month of November is senior pet awareness month and a local animal shelter is helping its older pets find a home. The Humane Society of South…
Shoppers get into holiday spirit at Enchanted Holiday Market in Bay St. Louis
We're a little more a month away from Christmas, but many in Bay St. Louis are already in the holiday spirit. The shops at Century Hall held an enchanted…
Salvation Army Red Kettle Kickoff Event
Joining us this morning is Lieutenant Carla Lawson and Morgan Shiyou with the Salvation Army, who are here to discuss the Red Kettle Kickoff for Jackson and George counties. Lieutenant…
Hancock County Sheriff's Office looking for escaped inmate
The Hancock County Sheriff's Office is searching for an inmate worker who walked off her job site near the Emergency Operations Center. Her name is Kelli Palermo and is described as being…
Moss Point athletics receives $75,000 grant from Dick’s Sporting Goods
Moss Point School District’s athletic department got a huge windfall to their budget, thanks to a sporting goods company. This afternoon, the Tigers accepted a $75,000 check from the Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundations…
Long Beach boys soccer receives championship rings
One Long Beach team got to add some more bling to the Maroon and White trophy case. The Long Beach gymnasium was filled with proud students, faculty, and family…
Deadline for Wreaths across America approaching
A program to place live wreaths at headstones at cemeteries across South Mississippi has a deadline coming up. Wreaths can be sponsored until November 28th for $17 dollars each. You…
Arrested for aggravated domestic assault
On November 16, 2023, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 53-year-old Charles Kevin Ingram of Vancleave, Mississippi, on a charge of Aggravated Domestic Assault. This arrest was the result of an investigation in which a citizen reported finding a body in…
Ocean Springs Chamber collecting donations for Whitfield State Hospital Christmas Gift Drive
There is an opportunity to help those in need across the state this holiday season. Whitfield State Hospital Christmas Gift Drive will now be accepting gifts at the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Main Street Tourism Bureau through December 7th.…
Toys for Tots Drop Off Locations
It is the season for giving and Toys for Tots is accepting donations. If you are looking for an opportunity to give back to a child in need, Toys for Tots has donation locations across the Coast. Harrison County Toys…
Campus police breaks up crowd at Ocean Springs High School
Things got heated after the Ocean Springs-Pascagoula varsity boys basketball game last night. Ocean Springs School District Spokesman Trey Brennan tells News 25 kids were trash…
City of Gulfport Announces Formation of Youth Sports Commission
GULFPORT, MS - Mayor Billy Hewes has announced the formation of a special committee tasked with reviewing the city’s youth sports programs. This commission is charged with providing recommendations to improve the sports offerings for the youth of the City…
Hancock Chamber honors teachers at 2023 appreciation event
The Hancock Chamber hosted a teacher appreciation dinner last night. The Bay St. Louis Community Hall hosted the event. Guests were greeted with exhibits and a social hour.…
Santa Crawl being held in Downtown Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs will be hosting a Santa Crawl on December 9th. From 2 to 8, there will be a pub crawl through the City of Discovery's downtown. There will be a Santa contest, door prizes, and special drinks. The entry…
Hard Rock Casino and Back Bay Mission team up for 17th Annual Hunger Homeless Thanksgiving Meal
Back Bay Mission held its 17th annual Hunger Homeless Thanksgiving Meal. The Hard Rock Casino donated a full spread of food including turkey, dressing, and dessert. Thanksgiving is a time…
Biloxi PD looking for burglary suspect
Biloxi PD is looking for a person who is accused of stealing from a car. The department says the burglary happened on October 29th around 7 in the morning on Rodenberg Avenue. Many types of lawn equipment were taken from…
Board of Trustees names Dr. Marcus L. Thompson as President of Jackson State University
The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning completed its search for the 13th President of Jackson State University by voting to name Dr. Marcus L. Thompson as President during its meeting held today in Jackson. Dr. Thompson has…
Convicted of four counts of touching a child for lustful purposes
On November 8, 2023, Rickey Lamar McNair, 69, of Greene County, Mississippi was convicted of Four Counts of Touching a Child for Lustful Purposes, in the Circuit Court of Greene County, Mississippi, before Judge Calvin Taylor. McNair pled guilty to…
To Fry or Not to Fry? Safety tips for frying your Thanksgiving meal
According to the National Fire Prevention Association, Thanksgiving Day holds the record for more home cooking fires with more than three times the…
Thanksgiving Day meals at Coast Casinos
Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching and we have a list of meals and holiday specials at casinos across the Gulf Coast. IP Casino Resort Spa Diners at Bayview Café can enjoy the holiday with a traditional turkey dinner for $27 per…