Southern Bound Book Shop moving to D’Iberville
A locally owned book store will be expanding after the first of the year. For several years now, Southern Bound Book Shop has been on Howard Avenue beside the…
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Memorial achieves metabolic and bariatric surgery accreditation criteria
Today, Memorial celebrated meeting all criteria to achieve accreditation from the metabolic and bariatric surgery accreditation and quality improvement program. Patients seeking surgical treatment for obesity and its…
Jackson County Animal Shelter reminding residents pets are a long-term commitment
Every year pet adoption centers see a rise in the number of outgoing pets, only to have them come back in January, as new pet…
Lyman Senior Center spreads Christmas cheer
Officials at the Lyman Senior Citizens Center decided to spread some joy to their members by hosting their first Christmas party at the facility. Regulars of the center, who range…
Morning Star Baptist Church hosts holiday food drop
Recognized as a congregation of giving to people in need, Morning Star Baptist Church in Gulfport hosted a holiday food distribution. With only 24 hours’ notice, Extend a…
Gateway Methodist Church gives back through their Christmas meal giveaway
Gateway Methodist Church held their yearly Christmas meal giveaway today. With homecooked ham, green beans, sweet potato casserole, rolls, and pumpkin pie, the church cooked enough…
Mississippi Heroes surprises child battling kidney failure
A local seven-year-old battling kidney failure was surprised this morning with tons of gifts and a special visitor thanks to Mississippi Heroes. Seven-year-old Bella Seal has had a tough…
Christmas tree recycling sites announced in Harrison County
The Harrison County Beautification Committee and Mississippi Power are teaming up to recycle live Christmas trees, turning them into wood chips and mulch for local parks and gardens.…
Memorial hosting blood drive today
Memorial Hospital is hosting a blood drive today until 5:30. They’ve partnered with Red Cross to start hosting monthly drives to encourage donors to routinely give blood. The blood supply is…
Martin Bluff Road widening project begins in Gautier
Over in Gautier, the Martin Bluff Road widening project is now under way. The $8.2 million project will add a shoulder and curbs, a median, and turn bays…
I-10 Westbound Cedar Lake entrance ramp reopens
Here’s a traffic update for frequent drivers of I-10 near the Cedar Lake exit in Biloxi, the westbound entrance ramp has now reopened to traffic. The ramp has been…
MDOT updates progress of road projects in South Mississippi
The Mississippi Department of Transportation provided updates on highway projects in South Mississippi. “Dozens of projects are moving forward throughout southeast Mississippi, and each one of them is geared toward improving safety and increasing Mississippians’ quality of life,” said Commissioner…
New Orleans shortens Mardi Gras parade routes for 2022 season
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- New Orleans officials say they are shortening parade routes for the upcoming Mardi Gras season because there are fewer police officers, medics and other first responders to deal with crowds. The city canceled Mardi Gras parades…
Mega Millions winning numbers for December 21st, 2021
Here are the Mega Millions winning numbers for December 21st. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for December 21st, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for December 21st are: 3-3-4. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Ice breaking activities for Coast families at the Coliseum
‘Tis the ‘ski-son’ to put on a pair of skates and warm jacket for some fun on the ice. Kids are out of school for Christmas break…
Local organizations hold candlelight vigil for National Homeless Persons Day
Back Bay Mission and Loaves and Fishes held a candlelight vigil this evening in honor of National Homeless Persons Memorial Day. These two organizations, along with…
Oyster setting facility project phase one is underway
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is in phase 1 of its remote oyster setting facility project. The purpose of the project is to support the restoration and…
Mississippi Department of Education awards grants to five universities
The Mississippi Department of Education awards almost $10 million grants to five universities to help fight the state’s teacher shortage. William Carey University and Delta State received…
Feed my Sheep taking care of the community the week before Christmas
The team at Feed my Sheep is making sure their community is feeling the holiday spirit this week leading up to Christmas. Today,…
Biloxi Police Department collecting supplies for Kentucky storm victims
The Biloxi Police Department is currently collecting cleaning supplies and nonperishable food items for the victims of the tornadoes in Kentucky. Items can be dropped off until…
Local librarian puts twist on Christmas storytelling
One Biloxi Librarian had to adjust to a new way of telling stories in the age of COVID so she decided to put a South Mississippi twist on telling…
Salvation Army wrapping up their 2021 Angel Tree program
Our local Salvation Army is wrapping up their Angel Tree program in Jackson County with their gift distribution. This year, they saw an increase in Angel Tree…
Ice skating at the Coast Coliseum
Kids are out for school for Christmas break and the Coast Coliseum is providing the perfect ice breaking activity for the winter. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at the Coliseum…