And some seasoned South Mississippi fishermen were out trawling the waters of the Mississippi Sound today on the first day of shrimp season. The season opened this morning at 6 a.m. News 25 managed to catch up with a few…
School may be dismissed, but bullying can still be happening. A local Ocean Springs woman has taken her past experiences and now helps educate students on the harm bullying can cause individuals. A ‘choose kindness’ sign hanging in the Ocean…
With Governor Tate Reeves’ ‘safer at home’ order set to end June 1st, cities like Ocean Springs are preparing with safety in mind. In his new ‘safe return’ order, Governor Reeves laid out the latest stage of his measured and…
A Harrison County man is asking for help making critical repairs to his home. Eighty-two year-old Wilmer Saucier has lived on his property off of Anno-Saucier Road in Gulfport for his entire life and has lived in his current trailer…
A wave of new growth in Long Beach today as crews began planting more sea oats along Highway 90. Funding for the $200,000 project was awarded back in September 2019 by then-Governor Phil Bryant through phase two of the Gulf…
According to the CDC, drowning is responsible for more deaths among children age one through four than any other cause except birth defects. Here in the United States, drowning causes around 10 deaths per day. With the summer months quickly…
The coronavirus death toll in America has now reached more than 100,000 and as more states begin to reopen, a Jackson County mother wants to remind everyone why they should remain mindful of others during this time. Mika Hartman lives…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. - The Pascagoula Fire Department has received 12,000 KN95 masks to distribute to the public. WHEN: Monday June 1 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. WHERE: Pascagoula Senior Center (1912 Live Oak Ave) The distribution at the Senior…
Another person has pleaded guilty in connection with the shooting death of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. Today, Davian Atkinson pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact to capital murder, appearing before Harrison County Circuit Court Judge Christopher Schmidt. Davian…
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A proposal that paves the way for legalized sports betting in some Louisiana parishes is headed to Gov. John Bel Edwards' desk. The Democratic governor is expected to support the measure after backing previous sports…
Here is the Class of 2020 for Vancleave High School. Sydney Salter is the valedictorian and Cheyenne Strickland is the salutatorian. According to the…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — On Wednesday, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 41-year-old Robert Anthony Allen and charged him one count of Statutory Rape. The arrest stemmed from an investigation initiated after it was alleged that Allen had sexual intercourse with…
(WXXV) — For Mike Schonewitz, Harrison County District 5 Assistant Road Manager, the goal is simple – keep the roads of District 5 clean. Unfortunately, a perpetual litter problem is making things difficult for Schonewitz and his crew. But Schonewitz…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — The 2020-2021 shrimp season has officially opened in Mississippi state territorial waters, according to the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources. The MDMR says that all boats engaged in catching or transporting shrimp from Mississippi waters must…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans officials are studying plans to ban cars in the city’s French Quarter and transform the area into a pedestrian-only zone, the city’s mayor said. Mayor LaToya Cantrell made the announcement Wednesday during a town…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Two suspects were arrested Wednesday in connection to a shooting on Monday that left one man dead and another injured. The Gulfport Police Department say they have arrested Aaron Mays and Gitano Lewis. On Monday, the…
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Teaching in a now online world can be almost impossible without any remote resources. This was an issue faced by the Pascagoula Adult Learning Center. The Pascagoula Adult Learning Center specializes in helping students get their high school diplomas, workforce…
With safety at the forefront, Scrapin’ the Coast is on schedule to take place this year. Since 2002, hundreds of hot rods have been making way to the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the annual ‘Scrapin’ the Coast.’ “We’ve gotten with…
With shrimping season set to kick off Thursday, many shrimpers are concerned about up to date licenses and permits to begin the season. In a webinar this morning, the Mississippi Commission on Marine Resources approved to extend the expiration date…
Like the industries the museum embodies, the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum has faced its challenges and snags over the years. But now, the South Mississippi Museum is back up and running to show and tell stories our Coast was…
The new executive order issued by Governor Reeves to begin safely reopening the outdoor recreational facilities is now in full effect. Governor Reeves says this is an important step in giving Mississippians an outlet to take care of their mental…
Two suspects were arrested today from a shooting on Monday that left one man dead. The Gulfport Police Department arrested Aaron Mays and Gitano Lewis. On Monday, the Gulfport Police Department responded to 39th Avenue in response to a shooting.…
Hancock police responded to a report of gunshots near Ochsner Medical Center. At 8:30 a.m., what sounded like gunshots were reported near the hospital. An emergency response team immediately responded and contacted local law enforcement for further investigation while the…