Tips to keep termite swarms at bay
It’s the time of year again when termites begin to swarm. Here are some tips to keep them out of your home. Formosan termites are an invasive species that…
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Amtrak hosts emergency service training for Coast departments
Today, Amtrak held a training session for emergency service members across the Coast in preparation for the railroad service coming soon. Members of Gulfport Police Department, Gulfport Fire…
City files lawsuit to shut down The Scratch Kitchen and Bar
The City of Ocean Springs has filed a lawsuit in Chancery Court asking for an injunction to keep The Scratch Kitchen from re-opening following a deadly shooting last weekend. The city filed the lawsuit today in Jackson County Chancery Court.…
Bay High student charged with possession of a weapon on educational property
On May 10, 2023, School Resource Deputies of the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office were assisting school personnel at Bay High School. During the course of their work, Deputies located a shotgun contained within a student’s vehicle. Although there was no…
Moss Point mayor releases statement on shooting in Ocean Springs
Hard on the heels of news out of Ocean Springs that the shooting at the Scratch Kitchen may be gang-related, Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight released…
Ocean Springs School District names Pass Christian’s Michael Lindsey as next superintendent
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss (OSSD) -- The OSSD Board of Trustees has named Michael Lindsey of Pass Christian School District to serve as Ocean Springs School District’s next superintendent following a 4-month search. Lindsey, who currently works as PCSD’s Assistant Superintendent,…
Suspect in Ocean Springs shooting taken into custody in Alabama
Alabama authorities have taken the suspect in Friday’s Scratch Kitchen shooting into custody. Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers helped identify the suspect. He is identified in arrest records as Fadarius Williams. Mobile police officers arrested Williams and he was booked into…
16th annual Walking on Water to raise awareness for hunger and homelessness
Coast Young Professionals is hosting their 16th annual Walking on Water event to raise awareness for hunger and homelessness in the Gulf Coast region.…
Chamber of Commerce hosts 33rd annual Jackson County Industrial Trade Show
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce held the 33rd annual Jackson County Industrial Trade Show this afternoon. Dozens of industrial business owners and their employees…
Ocean Springs City Council calls executive session in wake of downtown shooting
The Ocean Springs City Council held an executive session this afternoon to discuss current and future plans regarding the safety of the city. Residents…
Mississippi Highway Patrol vehicle hits, kills pedestrian
TUNICA, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi Highway Patrol vehicle has struck and killed a pedestrian, law enforcement agencies said. The vehicle hit 27-year-old Cornelius Joiner, of Tunica, early Saturday near a fast-food restaurant on U.S. Highway 61 in Tunica County.…
Mississippi Aquarium Job Fair Wednesday
Here’s your chance to get your feet wet and experience a career at the Mississippi Aquarium. Patrick Pearson joins us to explain. The job fair takes place Wednesday from 5…
Mississippi native Holly Brand moves to live shows on ‘The Voice’
Mississippi’s Holly Brand has made it through to the semifinals of The Voice with her soulful version of Jo Dee Messina’s ‘Bring on the Rain.’…
Railroad crossing at Waveland Avenue closing temporarily for road work
If you’re traveling in Waveland this week, make note that the railroad crossing at Waveland Avenue will be closed Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Work is being done to smooth…
Mississippi man to serve 37 years in shooting outside Gulfport bar
A 24-year-old Mississippi man will spend 37 years in prison after shooting a friend in the face during a dispute outside a bar. Antonio Jamar James of Columbia pleaded guilty Monday to 2nd degree Murder in the death of Deontravies…
Suspect in shooting in Downtown Ocean Springs still remains unnamed
Ocean Springs Police Captain Ryan Lemaire spoke with News 25 today to provide an update on the shooting at Scratch Kitchen this past Friday. Captain Lemaire…
NASA launches new mission to improve hurricane forecasting
NASA has launched a new mission aimed at improving hurricane forecasting. The first two CubeSats, nicknamed ‘Rocket like a Hurricane,’ lifted off from New Zealand Sunday evening. They…
Alzheimer Association gives tips on caregiving
The Alzheimer Association is teaching people how to have difficult conversations at the Homestead Assisted Living Community. They hosted a lunch and learn for people to attend who are looking…
Ocean Springs businesses angry after downtown shooting
Friday night there was a mass shooting at the Scratch Kitchen in Downtown Ocean Springs that left one dead and six injured. This is the second shooting to happen…
Military training exercises begin tonight in Moss Point
A head’s up for Moss Point residents, you may hear some loud noises the next few nights as a result of training exercises. The Marine Forces Special Operations…
Singers from Amory, MS advance to top five on American Idol
It’s coming down to the wire and a pair of contestants from Mississippi are in the thick of things in American Idol. Two singers from…
Pass Christian Historical Society Tour of Homes returns
After a three-year COVID-induced hiatus, the Pass Christian Historical Society is thrilled to announce the Tour of Homes made its return on Sunday. This year’s tour featured four…
Chandeleur Island Brewing hosts eighth annual Chandyfest
The rain Saturday did not stop people from having a good time at Chandyfest in Gulfport. Some events and performances were moved inside during the worst of the rain.…
Motorcyclist dies in one-vehicle accident in Gautier
Gautier Police are investigating a single vehicle crash on Sunday that claimed the life of one person. About 12:20 a.m. Sunday, officers responded to a motorcycle crash. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene and the passenger was taken…