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Self-serve sand bag locations

Although we are still a few days away from knowing the track of Tropical Storm Cristobal, Harrison County EMA Director Rupert Lacy is of the mindset that Cristobal will be something of a rain event, with the potential to dump…

Saving on utility bill as temperatures rise

Worried about your utility bill going up with the temperature as we head into summer? Don’t sweat it. News 25’s Toni Miles shares some tips that will help save you money on your electric bill. Summer is just around the…

Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo canceled

The Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, scheduled for the July 2-5 in Jones Park, has been canceled because of concerns over COVID-19, organizers said. Richie Valdez, president of the organization, announced Tuesday morning that the annual fishing tournament was cancelled.…

WWII Museum to observe 76th anniversary of D-Day on Saturday

The National WWII Museum will commemorate the 76th anniversary of the D-Day invasion on Saturday, and will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its opening as The National D-Day Museum in 2000. Following its Congressional designation as The National WWII Museum…

Biloxi's 2020 Blessing of the Fleet this weekend

The City of Biloxi, Harrison County and St. Michael Catholic Church are pleased to announce that the 91st annual Blessing of the Fleet & Coronation of the Shrimp King and Queen will be held Saturday and Sunday. The Committee encourages…

Beauvoir will reopen June 3rd

The post-Civil War home of Jefferson Davis and one of the Coast’s prominent historical sites is all set to reopen on Wednesday amid tensions across the country. The grounds at Beauvoir are full of activity as the race to reopen…

First day of 2020 Hurricane Season

Yet another threat for the U.S. this year as today is the start of the 2020 hurricane season. NOAA and other organizations predict it’s going to be an above average year. States along the Atlantic Coast, including Florida, now have…

Mississippi Power crews ready to roll

There are those who stay here on the Coast regardless of the threat a hurricane may bring, among them are those who work at Mississippi Power. Ninety-five years and going strong, like the people of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Mississippi…