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Biloxi Fire Department debuts gear carrier

Firefighters in the Biloxi Fire Department have a new and unique way to keep safe after responding to fires. Exposure to harmful carcinogens is just one of the many things Biloxi firefighters have to keep in mind while responding to…

Outpouring of support at Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood Drive

There’s been an overwhelming outpouring of support for today’s first ever Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood Drive. Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen devoted most of his life to public service, working decades as a policeman. While his watch ended in the…

Coronavirus testing in Harrison County

The Lyman Community Center offered coronavirus testing earlier today. Only individuals that meet medical criteria during the screening process will be tested for COVID-19. For patients that have insurance, Memorial will seek reimbursement; however, no out of pocket expense or…

Harrison County School District preparing for virtual learning

Regular classes and the virtual learning option will start August 6th for students in the Harrison County School District. While they are still waiting on further guidance from MDE, since April the school district has been preparing multiple plans for…

Popp’s Ferry Elementary hosting drive-thru meet and greet

In just nine days, South Mississippi youngsters will report to their very first day of class for the 2020-2021 school year at Popp’s Ferry Elementary School. Today, some incoming kindergarteners had the chance to meet their teachers and the school’s…

Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood Drive

Would you like to be a part of something bigger than yourself while honoring the memory of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen? You can do just that at the first-ever Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood Drive in Biloxi tomorrow. On Tuesday…

MGCCC removes Jefferson Davis name from campus

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has removed the name of Confederate President Jefferson Davis from their Gulfport campus. Today, the college updated the page and website with the new name MGCCC Harrison County Campus after the board of trustees voted…

Coronavirus: Separating the facts from fear

With the coronavirus surging in our area, one of your best defenses is knowing the truth. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf spoke with Singing River Health System to see how they’re advising the public on COVID-19. Singing River Health System CEO…

‘Mississippi Boats for Trump’ holds second parade

‘Mississippi Boats for Trump’ held its second boat parade Saturday afternoon on the Pascagoula River. The group, which only started in June, estimated around 500 boats participated in Saturday’s parade. On July 4th, the group caught the attention of many…

2 people escape house fire in Harrison County over the weekend

At approximately 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, two people escaped a structure fire in west Harrison County. Eight trucks and 20 firefighters from Harrison County Fire Rescue with additional help from the Combat Readiness Training Center and Diamondhead Fire Departments responded…