HSSM participating in ‘Empty the Shelters’ pet adoption event
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is partnering with the Bissell Pet Foundation to take part in the ‘Empty the Shelters’ National Adoption Event. The Bissell Foundation…
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Great Southern Golf Club officially closing May 9th
The shareholders of Mississippi’s oldest golf course, Great Southern Golf Club, will officially close on Monday, May 9th. Great Southern Golf Club was built in 1908 as a nine-hole course to…
This week is Hurricane Preparedness Week in Mississippi
Hurricane season is less than a month away. Now is the time to prepare for what looks to be another active storm season. It looks like we are…
GOMESA Funds welcomed to the state to help coastal counties
Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, as well as Congressman Steven Palazzo, welcomed the distribution of more than $36.7 million to the state of Mississippi. The…
Be aware of student loan debt scams
With the extension of the student loan repayment pause until August 31st, that has given borrowers more time to prepare for their monthly payments. However, it has also opened…
Two-year-old injured in accidental shooting Saturday in Kiln
A two-year-old boy in the Kiln accidentally shot himself Saturday and is now in a New Orleans hospital. According to Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam, who spoke with…
More overnight closures for Fort Bayou Bridge this week
Head’s up for Jackson County drivers, MDOT has announced more overnight closures for the Fort Bayou Drawbridge. The bridge will be closed each night starting tonight and running through…
D.E.A. sponsors Drug Take Back Day
For agencies around the Coast, Saturday marked Drug Take Back Day. The D.E.A. and other law enforcement encourage citizens to clear their cabinets of old prescriptions. Twice a year, you…
Dragon Boat Festival returns to the Gulf Coast
The annual Dragon Boat Festival returned to Gulfport as part of a fundraising effort by United Way of South Mississippi and its partners. Dragons, boats, dragon boats, and…
Sensory event for kids with autism held at Gulfport Police Department
Gulfport authorities hosted an event all about training and introducing first responders to curious kids. Community advocates joined Gulfport police and fire departments to invite…
Jackson County longtime deputy Robichaux loses cancer battle
Jackson County Sheriff's Department shared the sad news Monday that Maj. Michael Robichaux died Sunday evening. Robichaux was a member of the department for 43 years, retiring in December 2015. He also was a graduate of the FBI National Academy.…
Court date moved for woman accused of killing Ocean Springs rooster
A court date for the woman charged with animal cruelty in the death of Ocean Springs' downtown mascot, Carl 2.0, has been rescheduled. Kendra Schaffer of Laurel originally was scheduled for a plea date…
Pedestrian killed trying to cross Highway 90 in Biloxi
Biloxi Police say a man was hit trying to cross Highway 90 on Friday night and has died as a result of his injuries. Officers responded to a call about a pedestrian hit about 10:20 p.m. at Highway 90 and…
UPDATE: Gulfport Police say missing boy located, is safe
The Gulfport Police Department is thanking the public's quick response in locating a missing boy safely on Saturday morning. Police sent out an alert Saturday morning, asking the public for their help to find Aiden Carter Gormon, of Gulfport, who…
Mississippi Lottery Draw April 29th, 2022: CASH 3 and CASH 4
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draw. CASH 3: 0-0-2 CASH 4: 7-5-7-2 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
50 years on, Apollo 16 moonwalker still ‘excited’ by space
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Fifty years after his Apollo 16 mission to the moon, retired NASA astronaut Charlie Duke says he’s ready for the U.S. to get back to lunar exploration. Part of that effort, Duke said Friday, will come…
South Mississippi Boat Show returns to the Gulf Coast
Fishermen’s paradise is back in Biloxi with the South Mississippi Boat Show. This is the second year running for the show which features about 50 boats from…
Harrison County Fire Rescue responds to three separate house fires
The Harrison County Fire Rescue responded to three separate house fires this morning and afternoon. At two of the houses, firefighters were able to quickly stop…
Biloxi mayor speaks about recent violence in the city
Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich addressed the shooting spree that took place on Wednesday, leaving four people dead including three at the Broadway Inn Express in Biloxi…
Caregivers Support Symposium offered free community resources
A coalition of healthcare providers hosted a caregiver symposium for family caregivers. Seniors and caregivers had a chance to browse tables with healthcare information and talk to professionals. Seniors…
Organizations teamed up to offer free legal help clinic in D’Iberville
Mississippi Volunteer Lawyer Project, the Diversity Center, Precious Prodigy Mentoring, and Mississippi Association for Justice came together to host a free legal clinic to help…
South Mississippi Boat Show kicks off today
Today kicks off a weekend of fun in Biloxi with the South Mississippi Boat Show. News 25’s Rick Gogreve is at the event with more.
Drop off unwanted prescription medicine for National Take Back Day
Tomorrow, law enforcement agencies in South Mississippi will be collecting prescription drugs in an effort to get them off the streets. Saturday is National Take Back…
Gulfport store caught in standoff will reopen Saturday
Brothers Foodmart in Gulfport reopens tomorrow in the wake of Wednesday’s standoff which ended with a murder suspect dead. Today, News 25 spoke with employee Hashed Almaklani, he…