Jeepin the Coast returns to South Mississippi
Jeepin the Coast is back this week with registration happening today. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is in Long Beach with more on the annual Mississippi Coast event.
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Post office in Biloxi dedicated in honor of Fallen Officer Robert McKeithen
He was killed in 2019 outside of the Biloxi Police Department, now fallen Officer Robert McKeithen will be forever remembered and honored. Officer McKeithen…
Seniors gather at Biloxi Civic Center for dance party and competition
It’s time to put on your boogie shoes because the seniors have officially hit the dance floor! Hundreds of senior citizens from Harrison County gathered…
Twin stingrays born at Mississippi Aquarium
It was an exciting day at the Mississippi Aquarium as they added two new members to their family. A little less than a year ago, the aquarium noticed one of…
DMR offering boat and water safety course
As we approach summer, you are likely to see more and more people out enjoying the water. It is a state law that anybody born after June 30th, 1980…
Jackson County School District welcomes new superintendent
Last Friday, the Jackson County School District appointed David Baggett as its new superintendent of schools. Baggett, who is currently serving as the assistant superintendent, will officially assume his…
Mike Pence to launch campaign for president in Iowa June 7
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence will officially launch his widely expected campaign for the Republican nomination for president in Iowa next week, adding another candidate to the growing GOP field and putting him in direct competition with his former boss.…
Mississippi Highway Patrol holiday enforcement numbers
Mississippi Highway Patrol was busy over the Memorial Holiday Weekend. There were nearly 9,000 citations and 170 arrests for impaired driving across Mississippi in the five-day enforcement period. A total…
Beau Rivage relinquishes naming rights of MGM Park to City of Biloxi
The Biloxi Shuckers baseball stadium might be donning a new name in the future. Beau Rivage is giving the name rights to MGM Park…
Campaign sign change proposed in City of Biloxi
Community Developments is planning to bring forth an ordinance change at next week’s Biloxi City Council meeting. They will be asking for the city to follow the state’s…
Biloxi City Council hosts workshop on ordinances for special events
The Biloxi City Council is still working out what ordinances it needs to implement to keep locals safe during special events. The Biloxi City Council called…
Treasury Department announces approval of federal funds to connect Mississippi Homes and Businesses to affordable, high-Speed Internet
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the approval of $151.5 million for high-speed internet projects in Mississippi under the American Rescue Plan’s Capital Projects Fund. A key priority of the CPF program is making funding available…
Local woman competing for Miss Mississippi
A local resident is gearing up for an exciting weekend as she competes in the prestigious Miss Mississippi competition. Katelyn Perry, a resident of Gulfport, is heading to Vicksburg this…
Coast Transit Authority preparing for hurricane season
With hurricane season approaching, residents in Harrison County are being urged to prepare for potential evacuations. Should an evacuation order be issued, the Coast Transit Authority stands ready to…
Threat made against St. Clare Seafood Festival in Hancock County
What was meant to be an exciting start to the fair season ended up being quite a scare for St. Clare Festivalgoers. Last weekend, over 5,000…
Jeepin the Coast begins Wednesday
A Jeepin tradition kicks into gear tomorrow in South Mississippi. Jeepin the Coast begins with registration at 3 tomorrow afternoon at Jeep Central on Jeff Davis Avenue in Long Beach. At…
Post office in Biloxi to be dedicated in honor of Officer Robert McKeithen
Leaders will gather to dedicate a Biloxi post office in honor of a fallen Biloxi police officer tomorrow. The post office at…
Moss Point PD investigating armed robbery at Raceway gas station
Moss Point Police are actively investigating an armed robbery of the Raceway gas station located at 7315 Highway 63, Moss Point, MS. On Monday, May 29, at approximately 3:00 a.m., the clerk stated a male entered the store, pointed a…
Hollywood Casino holds Presentation of the Flag Ceremony
Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast held a Presentation of the Flag Ceremony in remembrance of fallen soldiers on this Memorial Day. Ceremony guests included the color guard and honor…
Community gathers for Avenue of Flags Ceremony in Gautier
Community members and local leaders gathered in Gautier as they paid tribute to the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice. The Avenue of Flags Ceremony took place…
Honoring the fallen at the Biloxi National Cemetery
The Biloxi National Cemetery stands adorned with 27,000 flags, each one representing a life sacrificed in service to our country. Today, families and loved ones gathered for the…
Memorial Day at the beach
As the extra-long Memorial Day Weekend wraps up, families across the Coast are enjoying some quality time together. Families were seen unwinding on Front Beach in Ocean Springs and making the…
Authorities searching for escaped inmates in Hinds County
Authorities in Mississippi are searching for two escaped inmates. Michael Lewis and Joseph Spring, both 31, were discovered missing during this morning’s official headcount at the Raymond Detention…
Authorities investigating alleged threats at St. Clare Seafood Fest
Waveland police is asking for help regarding possible threats made during this weekend’s St. Clare Seafood Festival. The St. Clare Seafood Festival told News 25 law enforcement alerted the festival that there was a possibility a shooting would happen while…