(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…
A routine traffic stop in Ocean Springs resulted in the arrest of a Pass Christian man wanted on armed robbery charges. Wednesday, an officer with the Ocean Springs Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Highway 90 for a traffic…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College received a $10,000 National Endowment for the Arts – Arts Engagement in American Communities grant for the Immersive Media Performing Arts Center at the Harrison County Campus. The grant will be used to produce a…
Huntington Ingalls Industries announced today that six foremen from its Ingalls Shipbuilding division have been recognized for leading their crews to achieve accident-free safety records for more than five consecutive years. “The safety of our shipbuilders is our top priority,…
Labor Day is right around the corner and that means law enforcement will be out in full force.
COLUMBUS, MISS. (WCBI) – Mental health counselors say the effects of the Coronavirus are far-reaching. That’s why it’s important to know what to do if you or someone you know is struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts. And one phone call could potentially save a life. “So now you are dealing with all this pain […]
Mississippi Department of Corrections said 50-year-old Scott William Deters most likely died from natural causes.
While Halloween may be two months away, Terror on the Coast is already preparing to open its doors and return to haunting the Gulf Coast. Friday, the eighth-ranked largest haunted house in the nation is holding costume fittings. The haunted…
Biloxi residents will soon see a slight increase in their water bill once the city’s new fiscal year begins. Across the board, customers will see a two-percent increase in their water rate at the start of the next fiscal year.…
Construction progress is ramping up at one of Downtown Biloxi’s historic buildings and a major arts hub. If you pass by the Saenger Theatre now, you’ll notice tarps have been removed and you can see construction workers performing repairs on…
The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care system in Biloxi hosted a food distribution event today. The mobile food pantry, driven by the GCVHCS Homeless Veterans Program, is designed to provide food for veterans and their families. The event served as…
Wednesday, the Biloxi Fire Department honored the passing of a former Biloxi Volunteer Firefighter. Kenneth Lamey was a second generation volunteer firefighter for Biloxi whose life impacted so many. Fire Chief Joe Boney said, "It is our privilege and our…