Work for Warriors Symposium helps veterans find jobs
A symposium took place in Gulfport in hopes of helping military veterans get back into the work force. The Work for Warriors Symposium brought out business leaders, local…
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Local attorney named Mississippi Bar president
A local attorney has been elected president of the Mississippi Bar. Jenny Tyler Baker has been elected to serve as the 118th president of the Mississippi Bar for 2023-2024. She…
City of Gulfport preparing for 125th anniversary celebration
It’s the final countdown to the City of Gulfport’s 125th anniversary and this weekend’s big celebration. The City of Gulfport was founded by William Harris Hardy and Joseph…
Mississippi Dept. of Education released Kindergarten Readiness Scores
The Mississippi Department of Education released the Kindergarten Readiness results for this school year. For spring 2023, 61.42 percent of pre-K students were ready to pass kindergarten. According…
Moss Point State of the City Address tonight
Tonight, Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight will update other local leaders and River City residents on the state of the city, especially in the aftermath of last month’s…
Former Mississippi governor sues news site over welfare fraud comments
BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant is suing a local news organization, claiming it defamed him in public comments on the misspending of $77 million of federal welfare funds intended to help some of the poorest…
Short-Term Rental Advisory Board meeting in Pass Christian
The Short-Term Rental Advisory Board passed a plan on to the Pass Christian aldermen that would prohibit people from having short term rentals, such as Airbnb and Vrbo,…
Jackson man arrested for aggravated assault in D'Iberville
On July 14, 2023 Chief Shannon Nobles announced the arrest of John Jorod Cortez Horton, 23, on the charge of aggravated assault, use of deadly weapon or other means likely to produce death or serious bodily harm. Chief Nobles said…
Nature Conservancy relocates to USM Gulf Coast Campus
Research scientists at the University of Southern Miss Gulf Coast Campus make room for the Nature Conservancy. The nonprofit organization's partnership with Southern Miss Gulf Coast Research Laboratory…
Local restaurant ‘Sea Level’ welcomes new owner
A young 23-year-old entrepreneur has taken over a beloved local restaurant in the Pass Christian Harbor. Kyle Thomas is a Pass Christian native and has been employed with Sea…
Wreck on Highway 49 in Gulfport
We have information on a wreck on Highway 49 in Gulfport. News 25’s Ansley Brent is on the scene with more on what happened as well as traffic information.
Public invited to Chill with a Cop in Bay St. Louis
Now who doesn’t love a good snow cone to cool off in the summertime? Ms. Mary’s Old Town Snow-Ball in Bay St. Louis invited the…
Dunkin’ Donuts initiative raises awareness for childhood cancer
Dunkin’ Donuts is bringing awareness to childhood cancer with its annual Shine Gold Initiative. Dunkin’ is giving guests a sweet way to support children battling cancer with the…
Tax Free Holiday kicks off this weekend
The highly anticipated tax-free weekend is just around the corner, promising big savings for all. As the back-to-school season kicks in, everyone is gearing up to take advantage of…
Traffic signal improvements underway in South Mississippi
Traffic signal improvement projects and camera replacements are currently underway in Harrison and Hancock counties. Due to damage caused by Hurricane Zeta, repairs and replacements are being made at…
When will the bridge work in Pearlington start? No one seems to know.
The bridge replacement project on Highway 90 in Pearlington is not currently scheduled by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. LDOT Communications…
Mississippi can’t restrict absentee voting assistance this year, US judge says as he blocks law
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press A federal judge is blocking a new Mississippi law that would set criminal penalties for some people who help others with absentee voting. The ruling comes as absentee ballots are already available for next…
Semi truck accident causing delays on I-10 in Jackson County
Traffic is delayed on I-10 in Jackson County after a semi-truck crashed and spilled cargo. Mississippi Highway Patrol said the accident happened about 12:15 p.m. at the 76-mile marker, just east of the Moss Point exit. The trailer on the…
Waveland Police searching for grand larceny suspect
Waveland Police are asking the public's help to identify a suspect in a grand larceny case. The suspect also was driving a red and black short-bed truck. Anyone with information is asked to call Waveland Police at 228-467-3669.
Pascagoula Police trying to identify suspect in shooting
Pascagoula Police are asking the public's help in identifying a suspect in a shooting. Police say the man the man pictured was involved in a shooting into a dwelling on July 19 in the area of Skip Avenue, west of…
Ocean Springs man dies in accident on I-10
An Ocean Springs man died Tuesday night in an accident on I-10. Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. identified the man as 53-year-old Andrew Ford of Ocean Springs. Lynd said Ford was eastbound on I-10 and there was an accident…
Delta Sigma Theta Alumni host Meet the Candidates forum
Delta Sigma Theta alumni hosted a ‘Meet the Candidates’ forum at Orange Grove Community Center. The forum included candidates for Harrison County sheriff, circuit court, and district…
Authorities investigating possible drowning in Biloxi
Around 6:19 p.m. Tuesday, the Biloxi Communications Center received a report of what appeared to be a person floating in the water in the 300 block of Hiller Drive. Due to the report, Biloxi Patrol Officers, as well as members…
Community Action of South Mississippi hosts teacher training
Not all heroes wear capes, but these educators do and they are ready to make sure their students have a successful school year. Community Action of South Mississippi…