‘Friends of Court’ training underway for volunteers
Lending a helping hand is what Harrison County volunteers do as training begins for ‘Friends of Court.’ People who signed up with the Harrison County Advocacy Center have spent…
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MDOT conducting maintenance on Wilkes Drawbridge tonight
A traffic alert for drivers using the Wilkes Bridge. The Mississippi Department of Transportation will be conducting maintenance testing for the Wilkes Drawbridge on Cowan-Lorraine Road tonight from 10 p.m. until 3 a.m. Thursday. Motorists should plan travel accordingly.
Casino gaming revenues in U.S. top $16B in second quarter
U.S. commercial gaming continued its long run of consecutive quarterly revenue growth in the second quarter, hitting a Q2 record of $16.07 billion, according to the American Gaming Association’s Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker. The total outpaced Q2 2022 by 8.1…
Winn-Dixie parent company negotiating with ALDI to sell its stores
Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Winn-Dixie grocery stores and other similar brands, announced it is negotiating a deal to sell its properties to ALDI. Under the proposed sale, ALDI will acquire all Southeastern Grocers stock in an all-cash transaction…
Gulfport man charged with running from police, hitting motorist
Biloxi Police have charged a man with failing to stop for police and hitting another motorist trying to flee. 41-year-old Rocco Charles Longo of Gulfport was charged with felony eluding. He also had an outstanding felony warrant in Gulfport. His…
Anti-human trafficking summit at USM Gulf Park Campus
The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park Campus is holding a training session to discuss anti-human trafficking. The goal of this three-day session is to collaborate with federal,…
Columbine survivor challenges local students to spread acts of kindness
Instead of dwelling on the past, Columbine survivor Craig Scott chooses to turn his pain into purpose with presentations. Scott attended Harper McCaughan Elementary this afternoon…
Catching up with Secretary of State Michael Watson
News 25’s Brooke Parker was able to catch up with Secretary of State Michael Watson about the latest in Jackson. 2023 has been a busy year for Secretary of State…
FEMA preps to setup headquarters in Moss Point
As President Biden appoints federal aid to Moss Point from the mid-June tornado, Mayor Billy Knight and his citizens prepare for the roll-out of resources. The government agency…
Ingalls launches destroyer named for Sen. Ted Stevens
Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula has successfully launched the Navy’s third flight III Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer ‘Ted Stevens.’ Ingalls Shipbuilding DDG Program Manager Ben Barnett says…
'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' Labor Day campaign kicks off
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration kicked off its annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Labor Day national enforcement mobilization campaign today. The enforcement effort will be supported by a $13.8 million paid media campaign…
D'Iberville police help nab Georgia man suspected in multiple T-Mobile thefts
A Georgia man is in jail after being charged with felony shoplifting in D'Iberville. D'Iberville Police Chief Shannon Nobles said 25-year-old Damani Wright of Alpharetta, Georgia, is accused of stealing merchandise from the T-Mobile store on Sangani Boulevard. His bond…
Smithsonian Museum visits Stone County
The Smithsonian Museum is bringing a slice of history and culture to the Magnolia State. Beginning August 28th, Stone County will host ‘Crossroads: Change in Rural America’ in partnership with the…
Peoples Bank donates to Dream Program
The Peoples Bank is giving back to the people by donating $8,800 to the Dream Program. The Dream Program provides inclusive leisure activities and recreational experiences to individuals with varying…
Groundbreaking set for Buc-ee’s on Menge Avenue
Good news for all you of Buc-ee’s fans! The company is planning a groundbreaking for its store on Menge Avenue. Harrison County officials confirmed that the ceremony will be held 11 a.m. on September 13th at the site off of…
Arrested on one felony count of aggravated domestic in Harrison County
On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of 60 year old Gary Wayne Bruce on one felony count of aggravated assault domestic violence. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, Harrison County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the 18000…
Ocean Springs Municipal Library reopens
The Ocean Springs Municipal Library has reopened after a year-long renovation. The library closed up shop nearly a year ago for the work. Jackson County helped fund the repairs, which include…
Crossroads: Change in Rural America
The Smithsonian Museum has an exciting traveling exhibit that is coming to Wiggins, Mississippi. Here to tell us about it is Betsy Rowell, executive director of the Stone County Economic Development…
Memorial Health System Announces Chief Medical Officer
Gulfport, Mississippi — August 15, 2023 — Memorial Health System today announced Shawn Dufford, M.D., has joined the Memorial team as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Dufford will work with health system leadership to oversee quality, safety, patient experience, medical staff services, medical…
St. Alphonsus Catholic School gets a second therapy dog
St. Alphonsus Catholic School thinks there's enough room in their halls for two furry friends. St. Alphonsus Catholic School is home to students PreK-1 all the way up to sixth grade, but…
Congressman Mike Ezell visits communication tower in Jackson County
Congressman Mike Ezell and other local officials made a stop in Jackson County to visit a communications tower site for better communications for local dispatch in the…
Illinois National Guard member dies of heat injuries at Camp Shelby in Mississippi
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — An Illinois National Guard member died after suffering heat injuries during outdoor fitness activities at a military base in Mississippi, authorities say. The 38-year-old man was treated by a medic at Camp Shelby when he showed…
Human remains found in Jefferson County after hunters smell foul odor
Human remains were found under a blanket in Mississippi after a foul smell led deer hunters to the scene Saturday, August 12th. According to our media partner the Sun Herald, Jefferson County deputies said the hunters were near a camp…
Ocean Springs Police Chief Mark Dunston announces retirement
Ocean Springs, MS –Police Chief Mark Dunston has announced that he will retire from the Ocean Springs Police Department on September 29, 2023. He has 39 years of law enforcement experience. Dunston is the 10th Police Chief of Ocean Springs.…