Moss Point students return to school
The EF-2 tornado that hit Moss Point just one month ago caused significant damage to the Moss Point High gymnasium. However, despite the challenges, the Moss Point School District has…
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Ocean Springs officers receive pay raise
The City of Ocean Springs has raised the pay for public safety officers. The Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen approved budget amendments to increase the salary scale and to give…
20-year-old arrested and charged in alleged shooting at Red Roof Inn
A 20-year old St. Martin man is in custody after he allegedly shot another man Thursday afternoon, July…
Alternating lane closures at I-10 bridge in Hancock County
Alternating lane closures begin on the I-10 Pearl River Bridge at the state line in Hancock County today. For weeks now, the right westbound lane of the…
Battle waged over tidelands leases
A battle over who controls the Tidelands continues to be waged, despite a State Supreme Court ruling. Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich wrote a letter yesterday to State Attorney General Lynn Fitch…
Pascagoula High seniors decorate cars for last ‘first day of school’
Pascagoula High School seniors are making the most of their last day of summer. Seniors from Pascagoula gathered at Point Park to decorate their cars…
One mile nature trail opens in Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs residents and those across the Coast will now be able to enjoy another nature trail. ‘The Overlook’ is a mile-long looping trail tucked away behind Keg…
Hancock County Library holding book sale
If you’re looking for some last-minute summer reading, you may want to stop by the Bay St. Louis Library this weekend. The Library Foundation of Hancock County is holding a…
Keesler Federal Credit donates backpacks to local school districts
Keesler Federal Credit Union wants to make sure kindergartners are ready for school by donating backpacks full of supplies to school districts across the Coast. Public schools…
Rare sea turtle nest found in Pass Christian
A rare sea turtle nest has been found on the Mississippi Coast beach front. Workers from the Harrison County Sand Beach Authority located the nest in Pass Christian…
Mississippi Aquarium release Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles
Mississippi Aquarium team members released three endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles into the Mississippi Sound. The turtles were cold-stunned and flown to Mississippi last December. Since their arrival, animal…
Bridge closure on South Railroad Avenue in Hancock County
Hancock County has announced an upcoming road closure in Waveland. The Board of Supervisors are closing the westward bridge on South Railroad Avenue adjacent to the Jackson…
Bronze designation awarded to Port Bienville Industrial Park
CSX Railroad announced the Port Bienville Industrial Park received a Bronze Designation, being the only site selected in Mississippi. CSX gathered information about 60 different communities to identify…
VA Pact Act event offers information on expansion of services for veterans
The Veterans Affairs Center in Biloxi is encouraging veterans to take advantage of their benefits. The VA held a Pact event today to inform…
17-year-old charged after allegedly shooting 13-year-old in Gautier
GAUTIER, MS – On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, the Gautier Police Department responded to Ocean Springs Hospital for a reported 13-year-old gunshot victim. The Criminal Investigation Division learned that the incident occurred in the 1800 block of Springridge Road in…
Biloxi Bicycle Works holds ‘Beat the Heat’ group ride every Wednesday in July
At Biloxi Bicycle Works on Howard Avenue, bikers gathered this morning to beat the scorching South Mississippi heat. News 25 caught up with…
Humane Society of South Mississippi receives donation
Florence Gardens took the term dog house to a whole different direction and helped raise money for the Humane Society in the process. McMurphy Homes is building 12 different…
Biloxi Chamber holds annual Breakfast with Mayor
Earlier today the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Breakfast with the Mayor. Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich provided a brief update on significant developments in the city,…
New grocery store coming to the City of Biloxi
Another good thing to come out of the Biloxi City Council meeting is a grocery store is finally coming to Downtown Biloxi. The city entered into an…
Moss Point School District holds Back to School Rally
It’s the dog days of summer, but Moss Point students can soon call them school days as the district starts class this Thursday. Families gathered at the Jerry Alexander Stadium…
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Center expanding in Gulfport
In a bid to meet the rising demand of rehabilitation services, Encompass Health, located within Memorial Hospital Gulfport, is expanding their capabilities. Their most recent expansion was in 2020,…
MSU Extension hosts ‘Fun with Food’ Cooking Camp for Children
It’s never too early to invite your child to help you in the kitchen! MSU Extension invited children to the Pass Christian Library for a free…
City of Biloxi receives grant for downtown
The City of Biloxi is receiving a $2 million grant from the Mississippi Development Authority for the revitalization of downtown, specifically the Saenger Theatre. The grant agreement was made…
The rebuild continues for Moss Point
Alongside the pursuit of funds for Moss Point, the recovery continues as local and out-of-state construction workers rebuild homes. One Stop Construction Enterprise out of Biloxi has led the way…