City of Gautier receives federal funding for police department
The City of Gautier received a big windfall to help out the Gautier Police Department. Gautier secured more than $500,000 in federal funding to increase law enforcement…
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City of Ocean Springs holds listening session
The City of Ocean Springs wants to hear from you on recreation, flooding, activities, and any future or current concerns. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at the Ocean Springs…
Kevin Atlas speaks to students at Bay High School
This morning, students at Bay High School head from a special guest speaker. Kevin Atlas shared his experience and struggles becoming the first player with only one…
Walmart Supercenter on HWY 49 celebrates remodel with community event
The Walmart Supercenter on Highway 49 in Gulfport celebrates new renovations with a community carnival. The carnival had plenty of games, face painting, and fun for…
Fin whale found on the beach in Pass Christian
Marine officials are investigating after a fin whale washed up near the beach in Pass Christian Saturday. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies received a call that…
Arbor Day 5K-1 Mile-1/4 Mile Run/Walk/Roll set for February 25th
The 35th annual Arbor Day 5K-1 Mile-1/4 Mile Run/Walk/Roll for disability awareness is Saturday, February 25th, at the Biloxi Town Green. Individuals with disabilities can also participate remotely by calling Disability Connection (228) 604-4020. About 500 individuals participate annually. The Run is…
Gulfport house fire claims home
A Gulfport family survives a house fire over the weekend – thanks to their smoke alarm. Harrison County Fire Rescue received a call at 2:30…
Man charged in double murder of children in Coahoma County
A man who recently moved back to Mississippi from Texas is in jail this morning, charged with killing two children and threatening a third. The Coahoma County Sheriff's office said 25-year-old Marquez Griffin was charged with 2 counts of murder…
Mississippi Aquarium lights up sails for Carnival Season
The Mississippi Aquarium joined in on the Carnival festivities with the annual lighting of the sails. This is the third year in a row where the aquarium invited…
January is Human Trafficking Awareness month
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Human trafficking is an unlawful act typically in the form of forced labor or sexual exploitation. The Human Trafficking Hotline website states in 2021,…
Cuddle Cot donated to Gulfport Singing River Hospital
Gulfport Singing River Hospital was gifted their first Cuddle Cot. The Naff family lost their son John Ellis 35 weeks into the pregnancy. Elisabeth Naff suffered from a…
Center Stage in Biloxi undergoing renovations
Center Stage in Biloxi is expanding and sprucing up thanks to a Fine Arts Grant and generous donations. The entire front porch will become a lobby area to accommodate large…
Mississippi Aquarium joining in on Carnival festivities
The Mississippi Aquarium is joining the Carnival festivities by switching the lights on the sails to Mardi Gras colors. News 25’s Rick Gogreve is at the aquarium with more.
Littering can impact the economy and environment
Littering is a worldwide problem that’s not only unsightly on our highways and streets, but it also impacts our economy and environment. The Mississippi Department of Transportation spends more…
Memorial Hospital sees increase in COVID-19 cases
The team at Memorial tells us that they have seen an increase in COVID-19 cases at the hospital. While the number of cases has gone up, we’re told that most…
Enrollment open for ‘Program Believe’ adult literacy classes
Program Believe is a nonprofit that serves vulnerable, low income, and immigrant communities along the Gulf Coast. The program is currently enrolling for its adult literacy classes in…
St. Rose de Lima Catholic Church holding fundraiser in honor of fallen Bay St. Louis officers
St. Rose de Lima Catholic Church is hosting a fish fry fundraiser next week to help the families of Bay…
Mobile woman hits big with Texas Hold'em game at Harrah's
A Mobile woman kicked off the new year with a windfall, courtesy of Harrah's Gulf coast. The woman, identified only as Keyla D., won $842,662.75 progressive jackpot on a the Ultimate Texas Hold'em table at Harrah's. She made a $5…
More than 1,000 customers lose power Friday morning
Power went out in Harrison County for more than 1,000 customers on Friday morning. The outage happened about 6:30 a.m. and was restored for most customers by 7 a.m. Coast Electric customers from about County Farm Road to the intersection…
Congressmen-elect Ezell pledges support to McCarthy for House Speaker
Mike Ezell, who was elected to the Fourth Congressional District in Mississippi, is still waiting to be sworn into office. The Congressman-elect -- along with others elected in November -- cannot be sworn in until a House Speaker is elected.…
Twelfth Night Celebrations kick off Mardi Gras season in Biloxi
Carnival royalty and citizens gathered for an annual tradition in Biloxi. The city held its Twelfth Night Celebration. Twelfth Night is the traditional festival on the…
January is National Blood Donor Month
January is National Blood Donor Month! In 1969, President Richard Nixon signed a proclamation designating the first month of the year as National Blood Donor Month. It’s an opportunity to…
Long Beach School District receives $10,000 donation
The Long Beach School District received a donation of $10,000 from Alliance Health Center to help with its Early Learning Program. The collaboration supports the district’s pre-k program with…
Class is officially back in session at Ocean Springs Middle School
The new year means a new semester for school all along the Coast. The new year has begun and the school bells have officially rung.…