(Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted a water contact advisory Monday for Station 11 (Gulfport East Beach). Water samples at this station show the area has attained acceptable bacteria levels. There are currently no…
PASCAGOULA, Miss., Sept. 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Destroyer Delbert D. Black departed from Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Ingalls Shipbuilding division today, sailing to its homeport in Mayport, Florida. “Our shipbuilders have done an excellent job throughout the construction of Delbert D. Black preparing the…
If you’re traveling on the road this Labor Day Weekend, gas prices are set to be the lowest since 2004, according to Gas Buddy. The company predicts a national average of $2.19 per gallon down nearly 37 cents from last…
After months of staying home, many Americans will be traveling this holiday weekend as they enjoy the final days of summer. However, since we are still in the middle of a pandemic, there are things you can do to make…
The Hillyer House of Ocean Springs celebrated its 50th anniversary in very colorful fashion this afternoon. Artist Jerry Spear revealed his 100th piece art installation entitled ‘Vision’ during an unveiling ceremony at the art shop. It was the first time…
A new event is blossoming at Beauvoir this Saturday. They are hosting their inaugural Chuck Bond Memorial Run for Roses. This is a ride that is approximately 60 miles starting at Beauvoir and coming back. They will have stops in…
Court Appointed Special Advocates, also known as CASA, have advocated for more than 2,000 children in 659 cases in Harrison County since the first case was handled by the group back in 2011. Now CASA’s scope of influence will be…
Today was the official grand opening of the Goodwill Store of South Mississippi on Highway 49 in Gulfport. The opening kicked off with a ribbon cutting ceremony while customers lined up all morning to await the event. The first 50…
If you’re staying here at home this weekend, Harrah’s Gulf Coast and the Blind Tiger Biloxi Beach have partnered up to bring a free fireworks show to Biloxi tonight. You can arrive as early as 6 p.m., but the show…
Business is picking up at the Palace Casino in Biloxi for Derby Day tomorrow. Bettors are placing their bets on the big race Saturday at the Contact Sports and Race Book. The Run for the Roses tends to bring new…
Mississippians are familiar with the grueling restoration efforts after a hurricane and how beneficial outside aid can be. The City of D’Iberville is asking for your help to assist them in aiding Hurricane Laura victims. Their goal is to fill…
(Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted a water contact advisory Friday for Station 12A (Biloxi West Central Beach). Water samples at this stations show the area has attained acceptable bacteria levels. An advisory is…
Opponents and supporters of the Confederate monument at the Harrison County Courthouse in Gulfport met there once again this evening as they continue to advocate for either relocating the monument or keeping it in its current location. Heated arguments flared…
Earlier this evening, the Pascagoula River Audubon Center held an artist reception and gallery opening for Pascagoula artist Pete Floyd. As a seventh generation commercial fisherman, Floyd draws inspiration from always being on the water. Floyd says he has always…
After six years of service with the Gautier Police Department, K-9 Justice is finally getting some well-deserved rest. The Gautier Police Department announced Wednesday that Justice will be retiring from service. Justice’s partner, Captain David Bever, says the nine-year-old dog…
The largest Goodwill in southeast Mississippi will have their long awaited grand opening tomorrow. With 60,000 square feet of shopping opportunity, the staff of Goodwill South Mississippi is looking forward to opening their doors at the location on Highway 49…
All branch libraries of the Jackson-George Regional Library System are open to the public as of yesterday. After being virtual since March, the branch libraries are operating, but with some restrictions. Library services will be offered by appointment only and…
If you’re looking for something to do during the pandemic you might want to consider taking a stroll on the historic Downtown Biloxi Walking Tour. In our new segment, Live Local, News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is highlighting a new stop…
The Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort is upping the ante once again. News 25’s Toni Miles gives us a sneak peek at the D’Iberville Casino’s latest addition, the Orchid Room- Gaming Elevated, set to open Sunday exclusively only to special customers.…
(Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted three water contact advisories Thursday for Station 6 (Pass Christian Central Beach), Station 7 (Pass Christian East Beach), and Station 11A (Edgewater Beach). Water samples…
People are gathering this evening at the Harrison County Courthouse in Gulfport to protest the presence of the Confederate monument there. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.
If you plan on soaking up some sun and enjoying the beach over the Labor Day Weekend, Harrison County Sand Beach Director Chuck Loftis wants to remind everyone to be mindful of social distancing while you relax. Loftis tells News…
A traffic stop Wednesday in Ocean Springs led to the arrest of an armed robbery suspect. On September 2nd, an Ocean Springs police officer stopped 26-year-old Destan Patrick Dedeaux on Highway 90 for a traffic offense. After a driver’s license…
COVID-19 cases are down across the state, but in Harrison County, three deaths were reported. The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 751 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths as of September 2, 2020. The statewide total stands at…