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Connecting the community through literacy

Mississippi students and their families are participating in a statewide community literacy campaign called ‘Mississippi Reads One Book.’ Getting kids excited about reading is the goal of the ‘Mississippi Reads One Book’ literacy campaign. For the month of October, kids…

Gulf Hills Golf Club closing tomorrow

Tomorrow is the last day for golfers to hit the links at the Gulf Hills Golf Club in Ocean Springs. The club announced the closing earlier this month after 92 years in business. The board of directors decided the course…

Biloxi Fire hosting a plate lunch benefit

Everyday firefighters risk their lives to help our community. Now is your chance to give back to them. The Biloxi Fire Department will be hosting a plate lunch and raffle to benefit the Biloxi Firefighters Relief Fund. The fund is…

Haunted House of Payne in D'Iberville

Chief of Police, Wayne Payne, along with City Manager, Clay Jones, Mayor Rusty Quave and the D’Iberville City Council, invite the public to the 11th  annual House of Payne. The haunted house will be open to the public on October…

Update on live oaks on Front Beach

The three oak trees on Front Beach that have caused an uproar between residents and the city are still standing tonight. The City of Ocean Springs stepped up this morning and gave the crews, who were already in place, a…

Halloween specials at Goodwill

Find your costume’s missing link or discover the statement piece you need for this Halloween at some stores on the Coast that may surprise you: Goodwill. Holidays can get expensive and from DIY décor to costume inspiration, Goodwill has everything…

‘Fill the Boot’ donation drive rescheduled

The weather has caused the Biloxi firefighters to reschedule their mission to ‘Fill the Boot’ to continue next week. Biloxi firefighters were out in full force at three city intersections, including the one at Porter Avenue and Highway 90, to…

Upgrades coming to Mississippi Coast Coliseum

The installation of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum’s new roof coating this summer was only the beginning of upcoming improvements being made to the 42-year-old building. Within the next year more upgrades are in the works, including an all-new LED video…

MDEQ Lifts Beach Water Contact Advisory in Gulfport

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted a water contact advisory Wednesday for Station 10B (East Courthouse Road Beach) in Gulfport. Water samples at this station show the area has attained acceptable bacteria levels.…

FALL BACK: Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend

This weekend, clocks will “fall back” one hour as Daylight Saving Time comes to an end. The time change will take place at 2:00 a.m. Sunday. Each year, the observance period for Daylight Saving Time begins on the second Sunday…

Biloxi Police Share Safety Tips for Trick-or-Treaters

The City of Biloxi shares these Halloween safety tips - regardless of where you and the kiddos trick or treat: Trick-or-Treat only in well-known neighborhoods at homes that have a porch light on. A parent or responsible adult should always…

Harrison County's Halloween Bash Set for Tomorrow

It's Halloween Eve so you know what that means! It's time to get your plans together if you haven't already. News 25 Today Anchor Lindsey Goodwin caught up with Harrison County District 4 Supervisor Kent Jones and Tracy Ulrich to share…

Road Closures Thursday Night for Ocean Springs's Halloween Event

In Ocean Springs, the city is preparing for "Trick-or-Treat Down the Street" set for Halloween on Thursday evening. Certain streets will be closed to make way for this city event. The following streets will be closed Halloween night from 5…

Head Start in Gulfport Opens Thursday

Some little ones in South Mississippi will soon embark on a new learning mission as doors open for the first day of Headstart tomorrow in Gulfport, headed up by the MSU Extension Service Head Start Program, located at Gaston Point…

A Look at a Few Halloween Events Here in South Mississippi

Here's a look at just a few South Mississippi Halloween events going on tomorrow:   In D’Iberville, Trunk or Treat will get underway from 5:30 to 7:30 pm tomorrow night at the Bobby Recreational Field on Brodie Road. In Ocean Springs,…