One special World War II veteran was in attendance at today’s ‘Bells across America’ ceremony. Ninety-six year-old Paul Haplea is a retired seaman 1st class. He was assigned to the 62nd Seabees during WWII. He landed on Iwo Jima during…
Emotions were high at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport today at their fourth annual ‘Bells across America’ ceremony. ‘Bells across America’ is a day and a ceremony to remember those who died in the line of duty and…
St. Patrick Catholic High School has been named a National Blue Ribbon School. This recognition and award is based on the school’s overall academic performance and is awarded to the top 50 private schools in the nation each year. The…
It’s a cause for celebration today as the Reef restaurant in Biloxi celebrates its fifth anniversary. The party kicked off at 5:30 at the Sky Bar. City leaders and residents celebrated in a huge way with food, live entertainment, and…
Hearts are heavy yet again in the law enforcement community after the shooting death of Mandeville Police Captain Vincent ‘Vinny’ Liberto Jr. Law enforcement throughout the Coast are banding together to show support during this tough time. Biloxi Honor Guard…
It was fun on the farm for some fourth graders in Harrison County today. It’s an interactive way to learn about Mississippi’s unique environment. Fourth-grade students from 28th Street Elementary School in Gulfport made the trip to the Harrison County…
Over 800 government and transportation officials from across North America have been in Biloxi this week to learn more about advancements in the trucking industry. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is hosting the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual conference at the…
One woman is dead after an overnight shooting in Gulfport. Gulfport police say officers arrived on scene at the O’Neal Road Apartment Complex at around 1 a.m. Once they arrived, they found 44-year-old Sharon Grantham dead from an apparent gunshot…
If you have kids, you know it is hard for them to sit still for long periods of times and teachers see this just as much. That’s why the Mississippi Department of Education and the Bower Foundation created ‘Move to…
On Monday, officials broke ground on the brand new police headquarters in D’Iberville. This new state of the art police building will include a feature that aims to keep everyone safe when meeting up to do trades. These areas will…
It’s all about celebrating all first responders do for our community. Tonight, the Keesler Federal Credit Union partnered with Beau Rivage Resort and Casino to host an appreciation dinner in honor of first responders. When most are running away from…
It’s not every day you see a penguin in South Mississippi, but it is becoming a little bit more common. We are just days away from the second annual ‘Splash Bash’ at the Barksdale Pavilion in Jones Park. This year…
The Keesler Federal Credit Union and Beau Rivage Resort and Casino are partnering to host an appreciation dinner in honor of first responders. News 25’s Victoria Bailey has more.
The Gulfport Police Department is warning teens that if they are out past curfew, they could be arrested. Each year, Gulfport High School students participate in a tradition that they call ‘Junior-Senior Wars.’ This week long event is not hosted…
The White Avenue gate entrance at Keesler Air Force Base will be closed now through October 14th. The City of Biloxi asked for the gate closure as they complete underground construction repairs along White Avenue and as the city hosts…
If you have plans to drive anywhere in Gulfport today, you may want to use a little more caution at the city’s railroad crossings. Gulfport police are set up at the rail-crossing on 17th Street giving out railroad safety cards…
For those of you who have plans to drive anywhere in Gulfport on Tuesday, you may want to use a little more caution at the city's railroad crossings, and don't be surprised if you see more of a police presence…
Another development in the case of the beached whale recently rescued from a barrier island in the Mississippi Sound. Researchers at the rescuing agency, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, or IMMS, in Gulfport, have determined the species of that…
It was a night of honors as the Andrew J. Young Foundation hosted its annual ‘Pass on Blessings Award Dinner.’ At the forefront was Philanthropist, Civil Rights Activist, and founder of the Andrew J. Young Foundation. Through nonviolent protest, the…
According to the Department of Marine Resources, fresh water from the Bonnet Carre Spillway damaged Mississippi’s seafood industry. After being open for a record 123 days, Mississippi lawmakers have started the process of possible legal action. Year after year, the…
Students are furthering their education as auto techs as the Harrison County Career and Technical Center took a tour of Butch Oustalet Ford in Gulfport. Students went behind the scenes of the automotive industry and learned more about a potential…
Today was an exciting day for the City of D’Iberville and its first responders. This morning, they broke ground on their brand new police headquarters. Police, city, and state leaders were all in attendance for the groundbreaking ceremony this morning.…
Some houses in Biloxi were saved from the wrecking ball. Instead of demolishing five vacant houses to make way for the commercial corridor on Division between I-110 and the new Keesler gate at Forrest Avenue, four of the homes have…
Last week, we brought you the story of how the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies rescue team saved a stranded rare whale. When IMMS first rescued this whale, they originally thought he was a melon-head whale. Now, after further investigation,…