Biloxi Holiday Open House happening Saturday
The Biloxi Holiday Open House will be Saturday at the Biloxi Visitor's Center from 10 AM to 4 PM. Attendees will be able to see local artists and craftsmen showing off their talents.…
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Back Bay Mission hosting Christmas brunch for the unsheltered
Back Bay Mission is hosting a Christmas brunch for those who are unsheltered. On Christmas day from 11:30 to 1 PM, the organization's Micah Day Center at 1012 Division Street will be open. Anyone unsheltered is invited to get a…
"12 Bars of Christmas" being hosted tomorrow
From noon to 6 PM tomorrow, there will be a bar crawl through Biloxi! Back Bay Mission is hosting '12 Bars of Christmas' as a way to honor 100 years of Back Bay Mission's serving the community. A $10 bar…
Harrison County students donate bus-load of supplies to Humane Society
Health science students at the Harrison County Career and Technical Center are taking shelter animals under their care for the third year in a row. These students delivered a bus-load…
South Mississippi woman receives new car for Christmas
One South Mississippi resident is saying 'bye-bye' to Uber and Lyft and hello to her brand new ride. The team down at Steed's Collision helped spread some Christmas joy today,…
Back Bay Mission hosting event to remember those lost due to lack of housing
Next Wednesday, December 20 at 5 PM, Back Bay Mission will be hosting an event to remember the lives lost due to a lack of housing. The event will include a candlelight vigil,…
The Salvation Army ups fundraising goal due to increase in poverty
With only 9 days left until the Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign comes to a close, the non-profit has had to raise its goal following an uptick in Gulf Coast residents asking…
Pass Christian Elementary School gifts students at Game Drive
Pass Christian Elementary gave all its students a fun game to take home to enjoy during the Christmas break. “To see them excited and to see them see that there are people…
Former Hancock County official selected as Executive Director of Mississippi Development Authority
According to our media partner, the Sun Herald, a former Hancock County official has been appointed as the new executive director of the Mississippi Development Authority by Governor Tate Reeves. Bill Cork previously served as the deputy director of the…
Martin Bluff Road Widening Project set to resume work under a new supplemental agreement
Gautier, Mississippi; December 15, 2023 – The Martin Bluff Road Widening Project is set to recommence work under a supplemental agreement to be approved at the Gautier City Council Meeting on Tuesday, December 19th. Unforeseen conditions in the field, particularly…
Jury awards $148 million in damages to Georgia election workers over Rudy Giuliani’s 2020 vote lies
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press A jury has awarded $148 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers who sued Rudy Giuliani for defamation over lies he spread about them in 2020 that upended their…
Four people escape injury in house fire on Cronier Avenue
Four people escaped injury in a house fire on Cronier Avenue on Thursday night. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan said firefighters responded within five minutes…
Coast schools place in Stock Market Games
Students at two Coast schools played in the Stock Market Games and won big! Students in Mrs. Parker’s Fourth Grade Discovery Class at Harper McCaughan Elementary in Long Beach took part in the Stock Market Games and two of her…
University of Mississippi Graduate chosen as 2023 Marshall Scholar
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi alumna Jilkiah Bryant has been awarded a prestigious Marshall Scholarship, making her the third Marshall Scholar in the university’s history. Bryant, a 2023 graduate with a degree in public health and health sciences, plans…
Play Football Experience happening at Gulfport High School
On December 20th, Gulfport High School will be hosting the Play Football Experience. This event is partnering with the Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast and the New Orleans Saints. The event is a National Football League structured…
Threat causes Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport to be shut down
Thursday morning was a hectic one as Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport was evacuated due to an emailed threat. News 25 caught up with a passenger and the executive director for the airport to see…
Three USM students place in Sports Sale Championship
Three Southern Miss students in the College of Business and Economic Development and the School of Marketing have earned national rankings in The National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship and…
West Harrison Cheer heading to national championships in 2024
Over the past few years, West Harrison Cheer has become a dominant program in the state of Mississippi - racking up numerous accolades with a most-recent state championship. West Harrison Cheer won its…
Beau Rivage donates to local non-profits
At the Beau Rivage, an employee-driven fundraiser is going to impact many local non-profits heading into the new year. The casino held its annual employee Christmas lunch ahead of the holiday, donating over…
Ocean Springs announce arrest of man wanted on sex crime charges
The Ocean Springs Police Department arrested Andrew Steele of Ocean Springs today for two counts of touching a child for lustful purposes. The assault was reported to police by the victim's mother on December 6, the victim was known by…
City of Gulfport performing a 'smoke test' on sewer lines
If you see smoke coming from the sewers in some areas of Gulfport, don't worry! From December 19th to the 22nd between 8 in the morning to 3, the City of Gulfport is scheduled to conduct a 'smoke test' on…
Volunteers wrap gifts for seniors
Volunteers gathered to wrap gifts for seniors in need to make their Christmas a little more special this year. "Home-Instead" held its annual wrapping party for its 'Be a Santa to a…
Blood drive held in honor of fallen Bay St. Louis officers
The inaugural memorial blood drive honoring Sergeant Robin and Officer Estorffe was held in Bay St. Louis. Bay St. Louis Police and the Blood Center have teamed up to organize this drive as…
Bay St. Louis officers killed in line of duty receive memorial
A year ago today, tragedy struck when Sergeant Steven Robin and Officer Branden Estorffe were killed in the line of duty. The city is honoring their memory in Bay St. Louis "I'm…