Donate to a Buddy Bag
While you are out shopping for your own hygiene products this month grab an extra tube of toothpaste or mouthwash to give back to a child in need. Buddy Bags of Mississippi and Rouses Market have teamed up on a…
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Harrison County officials swearing in ceremony
Harrison County officials elected during the 2019 election took their oath of office today at a swearing in ceremony. Many with family behind them for support said the words and promised to be faithful to their new positions “so help…
King Cake Contest in Ocean Springs
It’s officially Mardi Gras season on the Gulf Coast and Ocean Springs is ready with its annual King Cake Contest. News 25’s Victoria Bailey has more.
Twelfth Night Celebration
One Biloxi tradition rolled through downtown Sunday night to kick off a season of fun on the Gulf Coast. Let the good times roll, Biloxi! The eighth annual celebration of the Twelfth Night kicked off by mingling with carnival royalty,…
Fresh face for the Harrison County Board of Supervisors
A new supervisor for Harrison County took her oath today for District 2. Rebecca Powers has been on the Coast since 1996 and says her long time residence on the Coast is what gave her the incentive to run. She…
96-year-old veteran runs Coast to Coast
Here is a story that will inspire you to stick to your New Year’s Resolutions. A World War II veteran, nearly a century old, is seeing the country on foot. 4.72 miles: that’s how far 96-year-old World War II Navy…
National Cemetery wreath pick-up
Volunteers made their way to Biloxi National Cemetery early on Saturday to honor those who gave back to their country. Nearly 22,000 wreaths were collected from graves by volunteers and loaded into trucks where they will be stored and used…
Mardi Gras festivities are ready to roll into Ocean Springs
Beginning this week, the Ocean Springs Visitor Center as part of the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau will start its annual King Cake Contest where visitors will have the chance to learn more about the season in a…
Four indicted in Biloxi officer’s death
There are new developments in the murder case of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. Four teenagers have been indicted for allegedly helping Darian Atkinson escape after he ambushed the officer in May. In December, a grand jury indicted 19-year-old Atkinson…
Mardi Gras 2020 Parade Schedule
Here is the parade schedule for the 2020 Mardi Gras season! Friday, February 21, 2020 7:00 PM, Ocean Springs - Annual Ocean Springs Carnival Association Mardi Gras Night Parade Saturday, February 22, 2020 1:00 PM, Pascagoula - Annual Jackson County…
DMR to conduct prescribed burn on Deer Island Tuesday
Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources will conduct a prescribed burn on the DIMR-1 of the Deer Island Preserve on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. Depending on weather conditions, the burn will begin between 10 a.m. and noon and…
Fire breaks out at Ravenwood Apartments in Gulfport
An investigation continues today into a weekend fire that broke out at a Gulfport apartment complex. Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt says around 8 p.m. a fire broke out at Ravenwood Apartments on Pass Road. Eight units from Gulfport Fire…
Bella is back home! South Mississippi service dog located after missing for nearly one week
After nearly a week of searching, missing service dog Bella has been located. Bella is a two-and-a-half year old female black lab and trained service dog for her owner Jacob Cokely, who has Type-1 Diabetes and relies on Bella to…
Carnival Season Begins: Mississippi Coast gears up for Mardi Gras
It's not every day you get to meet a queen, but that's just what happened to these lucky visitors as they streamed into the Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras. Susan Cain, the 1988 Gulf Coast Carnival Association Queen, was happy to…
Countdown to Mardi Gras: This year, 7 weeks of festivities
By JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Christmas season is officially drawing to a close, but it's just the start of the season leading up to New Orleans' biggest street party: Mardi Gras. Some walking parades and…
2020 Mississippi Legislative Session begins Tuesday
We are one day away from the first Tuesday of 2020, and that means the clock is ticking down to opening day of this year's state legislative session. Tomorrow morning, lawmakers from throughout Mississippi will join at the state capitol…
House fire on Bay Cove in Harrison County
A home was damaged in a fire today in Harrison County. According to Fire Marshal Pat Sullivan, around 5:30 pm Friday evening, Harrison County Fire Rescue, along with Gulfport Fire Dept. and CRTC were called to a single story home…
Spring Arts Festival in Ocean Springs
The annual Spring Arts Festival in Ocean Springs is calling all local artists, crafters, and growers. Applications are now available for vendors wanting to participate in this year’s Herb, Garden, and Art Festival. Last year there was plenty to see…
Annual Twelfth Night Celebration
With the holiday season wrapping up, carnival season is right around the corner. A yearly tradition called Twelfth Night will be celebrated at the Biloxi Visitors Center on Sunday at 5 p.m. The reigning Royal Court of Gulf Coast Carnival…
Rebecca Powers sworn in as District 2 Supervisor for Gulfport
Rebecca Powers officially took the oath of office tonight in Gulfport. Surrounded by friends and family at Salute Restaurant in Gulfport, Powers was sworn in as the District 2 supervisor in Harrison County. Powers defeated Shawn Petro in August for…
Ice skating at the Coast ends Sunday
If you are looking for an opportunity to ice skate on the Coast, this weekend is your last chance for a while. Ice skating at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum will wrap up on Sunday and won’t be back until November.…
Clydesdales return for Mardi Gras 2020
The world famous Budweiser Clydesdales will be making their way to the Gulf Coast for the Mardi Gras season. You can see them parading across the Coast later this month as they make four stops from Bay St. Louis to…
Coast man almost dies due to vaping
As of December 27th, the CDC says 2,561 cases of lung injuries linked to e-cigarettes or vaping products have been reported. At least 55 deaths have been confirmed in 27 states. Today, News 25’s Kristen Anzuini spoke to one Biloxi…
Ocean Springs High named top ranked school for ACT scores on Coast
In Ocean Springs the class of 2020 is celebrating as they get closer to graduation, taking home a top ranking for statewide ACT results. The Mississippi Department of Education released the results this morning, based on ACT tests given to…