Mask and facial coverings are optional at Harrison County School District
The Harrison County School District held a special called meeting tonight for the purpose of mask wearing. Emotions ran high for parents as they voiced…
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Free admission into two museums along the Coast
The entire month of August is ‘Art Museum Month’ in Mississippi. Seven of the state’s art institutions will offer free admission this month as part of a statewide…
The new school year begins in the Ocean Springs School District
Today students started their first day of school in the Ocean Springs School District. Student Lauren Pickard said, “Kind of nerve wracking, I don’t know…
Mississippi Health Disparities Conference
Mississippi is looking for ways to turn around its poor health rates so the state decided to bring some heath education to residents. The inaugural Mississippi Health Disparities Conference was held today…
Opening school mass for the 2021-2022 school year
Today, Catholic school teachers and employees filled Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral in Biloxi for their opening school mass. Praise and worship filled the hearts of…
Gautier High Marching Band wraps up band camp
The Gautier High School marching band is back to work today as they wrapped up their final day of band camp. The members have been stomping in the…
Mississippi Speaker of the House speaks to Jackson County Rotary Clubs
Mississippi Speaker of the House Philip Gunn visited Gautier today to speak at a rotary international meeting and luncheon. The Rotary Club of Gautier hosted…
‘Open Arms’ offers incentives for vaccine recipients
For the first time on the Coast, a $50 incentive is given to new COVID vaccine recipients. Open Arms Health Care Center is offering $50 to persons receiving their…
One person dies in recycling center explosion in Jones County
One person is dead following an explosion at a recycling facility in Jones County this morning. Jones County authorities say the blast happened about 8:50 a.m.…
NOAA gives hurricane season update
Forecasters say the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season shows no signs of slowing. That’s the word from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration after their season update. According to NOAA’s climate prediction center, conditions remain conducive for an above average hurricane…
Biloxi Police ask public's help to identify burglary suspect
Biloxi Police are asking the public’s help to identify a suspect in a reported theft. The suspect is a white male, pictured here, who allegedly stole several pieces of lawn and yard equipment, valued at over $900.00 dollars, from the…
Ocean Springs investigating man's blunt force death
Ocean Springs Police are investigating a man's death that may have been as a result of being struck by a vehicle. At 2:16 a.m.. on July 24, officers responded to a medical emergency in the 2400 block of Davidson Road.…
Brewers second-ranked prospect Brice Turang promoted to Triple-A Nashville
One of the best Major League prospects to ever come through the Gulf Coast is already on his way to the next level. Today, the Milwaukee Brewers…
Myles Brennan undergoes successful surgery on left arm
Tough break for St. Stanislaus alum Myles Brennan who is now recovering from surgery to repair a severe left arm injury. That according to LSU Head Football Coach…
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for August 3rd, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for August 3rd are: 8-5-9. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Keeping your pets safe in the heat
When it comes to extreme heat, it’s not only people who are at risk, it’s the furry friends in our lives as well. Just like humans, animals are at…
National Night out against Crime at Jackson County Fairgrounds
Tonight, the 19th Circuit Court District Attorney’s Office, in conjunction with Jackson County law enforcement agencies, joined communities nationwide in celebrating National Night out against Crime. Jackson…
Nicholaus Geiser appointed as Biloxi Fire Chief
In tonight’s city hall meeting, the Biloxi City Council voted unanimously to appoint a new Biloxi fire chief. In the same room on July 6th, former Biloxi Fire Chief…
Ocean Springs School District implementing mask mandate
The Ocean Springs School District held a special called meeting to vote on the mask mandate for students, staff, and visitors regardless of vaccination status. Board President Joe Cloyd, board members Jim Smith, and Eric Camp voted for a mask…
St. Patrick Catholic High School updates mask policy
St. Patrick Catholic High School has announced modifications to their COVID-19 policy as students are set to return to campus on Friday. In all areas where three feet of social distancing is not possible, masks will be required to be…
Memorial hosting COVID-19 vaccine event Saturday, August 7
Memorial is accepting appointments for the Pfizer vaccine. The event takes place Saturday, August 7 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Gulfport High School – Bert Jenkins Gym (100 Perry St. Gulfport, MS 39507). This event is open to…
CDC issues new eviction ban for most of US through Oct. 3
WASHINGTON (AP/WXXV) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday issued a new moratorium on evictions that would last until October 3, ending some of the political pressure being placed on President Joe Biden. The new moratorium could…
Wings Performing Arts first Summer Alumni Production
Wings Performing Arts of the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center wanted to switch up their production so they decided to incorporate alumni and current students for their first summer alumni…
Night out against Crime
Tonight, the 19th Circuit Court District Attorney’s Office in conjunction with Jackson County law enforcement agencies is joining communities nationwide in celebrating National Night out against Crime. News 25’s Grace Boyles is…