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CMR certifies four state records

BILOXI, Miss. – The state Commission on Marine Resources certified four all tackle state fishing records at today’s monthly meeting. Abigail Daniels, 13, of Pass Christian set a state record using a cast net for Highfin Goby (Gabinoellus oceanicus) with…

‘SoSo Strong’ rocks for Sophia

It’s an effort to spread a little joy during these tough times. Angel Myers, founder of SoSo Strong Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and a parent of the late Sophia Myers, left decorative rocks in front of Sophia’s sanctuary for all…

Many companies hiring during COVID-19 pandemic

The official unemployment rate last month was 14.7 percent, the highest rate since the Great Depression. Many people are out of a job due to the coronavirus. Despite layoffs nationwide, many companies are still hiring. Many local places are currently…

Popp’s Ferry Elementary hosting drive-thru award ceremonies

Teachers at Popp’s Ferry Elementary School haven’t seen their students since March. So in order to try to put the finishing touches on the school year, a three day drive-thru awards ceremony will take place to celebrate the school’s star…

Gulfport High Class of 2020

  Here is the Class of 2020 for Gulfport High School. Sherry Dymond is the valedictorian and Weston Signs is the salutatorian. The original…

CTA to resume pre COVID-19 routes on Thursday

With most casinos planning to reopen Thursday, Coast Transit Authority will resume their pre COVID-19 routes and schedules on May 21st. CTA will be back to operating 45 and 90 minute routes Monday through Sunday. They will also resume normal…

Coast Casinos preparing to reopen

As the Golden Nugget Casino gets ready to reopen their gaming floors and restaurants at 8 a.m. on Thursday, their Biloxi hotel, pool, and sports bars are opening tomorrow, May 20th. Boomtown Casino plans to reopen their doors on Thursday…

Stray bullet goes through Saucier family’s window

A Saucier family has had their peace of mind stolen after a stray bullet came crashing through their window last week. Jamie Hasted is a widow to a Marine veteran and she takes care of her three young kids on…

Need work? Many companies are still hiring

The official unemployment rate last month was 14.7 percent, the highest rate since the Great Depression. Many people are out of a job due to the coronavirus, but despite layoffs nationwide many companies are still hiring. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini…

Margaritaville Resort re-opens all venues Thursday

Margaritaville Resort announced that it is reopening all venues on the Biloxi property on Thursday. The resort said in a press release that additional safety measures have been put in place in preparation for the re-opening. "Our goal is to…

First child inflammatory syndrome case reported in Mississippi

The state reported its first case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children on Tuesday, the Department of Health reported. The child lives in Central Mississippi and tested positive for COVID-19. The child has been discharged from the hospital, the MSDH…

Hollywood, Boomtown casinos announce May 21 re-opening

Hollywood Gulf Coast and Boomtown casinos will re-open their doors on Thursday, the company announced. Boomtown will open at 10 a.m., followed by Hollywood at noon. "While the amenities our customers have come to know and love may be somewhat…

Beau Rivage announces June 1 opening date

MGM Resorts International announced Tuesday that Beau Rivage Resort & Casino will open June 1 in Biloxi. MGM also owns Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, which will open May 25. Both properties will open with a limited capacity and…

Lottery Corporation transfers $9.7M to state for April

The Mississippi Lottery Corporation on Monday completed its April transfer of $9,709,843.36 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury. This brings the total amount deposited to the state to more than $47.2 million since…

Keesler adds additional shopping day for retirees

Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi has designated specific days for the military retiree & veteran population to shop at the Base Exchange and Grocery Store on base. Beginning Saturday, May 23, the BX and Commissary will be open to…

Pascagoula principal celebrates a major milestone

It was a celebration fit for a queen, the Flamingo Queen that is! After nearly 47 years of service in the Pascagoula Gautier School System, Principal Shirley Hunter, affectionately known as the Flamingo Queen, enters retirement. Hunter was honored by…

Biloxi PD warns of scam calls claiming to be police

The Biloxi Police Department received several complaints regarding scam calls. Individuals were notified that they were being contacted by personnel of the Biloxi Police Department. The individuals were advised they had outstanding warrants, and to not contact local law enforcement…

Construction on Biloxi Boardwalk delayed due to nesting Least Terns

Construction on a nearly $900,000 project in Biloxi comes to a halt. Least tern birds are nesting right where construction is taking place for the new West Biloxi Boardwalk. Construction stopped when contractors discovered the birds and the nesting area…

Salvation Army Kroc Center reopened Monday

People on the Gulf Coast were looking to shake the quarantine pounds off at the Salvation Army Kroc Center. Residents were excited to get back into their exercise routine with the reopening of the facility. Members are allowed to work…