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MDEQ Issues Beach Water Contact Advisory in Waveland

(Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, issued a water contact advisory Friday for Station 3 (Waveland Beach). One other advisory remains in effect. The advisory is issued for: Station 3 --…

Gulfport Fire Department welcomes new fire station #9

Things are heating up for the Gulfport Fire Department as they welcome their brand new fire station number 9 on Dedeaux Road. Gulfport firefighters and city leaders cut the ribbon to the beautiful new facility this morning, complete with a…

Salvation Army preparing for Hurricane Delta

The Salvation Army is preparing to respond to Hurricane Delta, if need be. Preparations began earlier this week as the Salvation Army has placed disaster relief equipment and personnel on standby. Mississippi Gulf Coast Area Commander Major Bradley Caldwell says…

Homeschool Day at the Mississippi Aquarium

The Mississippi Aquarium is now featuring Homeschool Days on Thursdays. The Mississippi Aquarium is honing in on the homeschool crowd. The aquarium’s education team provides this state approved program.  Mississippi Aquarium Education Manager Duane Hills said, "So far the support…

Cruisin’ in D’Iberville

D’Iberville is also a hot spot for Cruisers. It was like taking a stroll back in time at the city’s Automall Parkway as vintage and antique cars and trucks paraded through and parked at today’s Cruisin’ venue at the D’Iberville…

Cruisers gather for the Cruisin’ the Coast 2020 Swap Meet

Over at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center in Biloxi, the Cruisin’ the Coast 2020 Swap Meet had anything and everything you can image. Cruisers had the chance to pass by plenty of vendors selling car products, clothing accessories,…

Cruisin’ the Coast takes on the Edgewater Mall

Whether it’s sleek and shiny or a vintage piece, the cars of Cruisin’ the Coast are making a splash. News 25’s Ashleigh Fortenberry has an inside look into two standout cars gaining quite a bit of attention this year, including…

Arrested on one count of manslaughter

On October 8, 2020, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 23-year-old Brittany Laughlin on one count of Manslaughter. On October 8, 2020, at approximately 4:04 a.m., officers of the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 8200 block of West Virginia Avenue…

Masks a 'matter of preference' at the Mississippi State Fair

By LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press/ Report for America JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Preparations for the Mississippi State Fair's grand opening moved forward Wednesday amid criticism that masks will not be required at the event after the governor repealed the statewide…

Preparing for possible Hurricane Delta impacts

Although Hurricane Delta may be less of a threat to the Mississippi Gulf Coast than originally anticipated, the Harrison County Emergency Operation Center is still preparing for the possible effects of the storm. Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes has proclaimed a…

Long Beach Harbor is under mandatory evacuation

The National Hurricane Center has predicted a 4 to 6 foot tide surge for our area. Effective immediately Long Beach Harbor is under a mandatory evacuation. All vessels, dock boxes, hoses, and lines must be removed.  All vessels must be…

County courts adjusting to jury trail protocols

The Second Circuit Court District has been gradually letting jurors return to Harrison and Hancock County courtrooms for jury trials that had been postponed due to the pandemic. Jurors returned to Harrison and Hancock County courtrooms for the first time…

Jackson County School District to end virtual learning

The Jackson County School District will no longer offer virtual learning after Monday, October 12th. For the first time since school began, the district is reporting zero new COVID cases. School Superintendent Dr. John Strycker says it is safe for…

Cruisin’ the Coast Car Corral at Treasure Bay

It is day four and Cruisin’ the Coast is going full throttle as we head closer to the weekend, some of this year’s cruisers are really going the distance. “I want that one.” “Call the bank.” Chris Wolfschlag knows a…