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Mississippi Mercantile ‘Summer Fest’

One Gulfport business collaborated with a crew of artists and vendors for a weekend festival. Mississippi Mercantile Company hosted it’s first-ever ‘Summer Fest’ on Saturday at their location next to Highway 53. A wide range of food, furniture, jewelry, and…

2019 Hemingway Festival

A two-day event in Waveland honored both a famous author and a local cause. The third-annual ‘Hemingway Festival’ ran from Friday to Saturday and featured fun events such as an Ernest Hemingway look-a-like contest, an art auction, and a parade…

George Ohr Birthday Celebration

The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art celebrated one of its namesakes in style over the weekend. George Ohr’s 126nd birthday celebration featured free admission for attendees to tour and explore the museum. Also known as the ‘Mad Potter,’ Ohr was a…

Therapy Dog Graduation

A group of special dogs were recognized over the weekend as they prepare to provide support in South Mississippi. ‘Visiting Pet Teams of South Mississippi’ held a graduation ceremony for this year’s group of therapy dogs. The dogs undergo extensive…

‘Christmas in July’ Toy Drive

Motorcyclists from the Coast teamed up this weekend for a charitable cause. Mississippi Coast Harley Davidson and the Christian Motorcyclists Association held a ‘Christmas in July’ toy drive on Saturday to benefit area children. Participants donated a wide selection of…

Bonnet Carre Spillway closure begins

After 74 days, the Army Corps of Engineers has announced they will begin the long-awaited process of closing some of the bays along the Bonnet Carre Spillway. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood has more.

Vibrios: Focus of Upcoming Summer Lecture Series

So far, the Coast is clear here in South Mississippi when it comes to vibrio-infested waters, but years ago there were several cases reported by locals and visitors on the Coast who said they contracted the flesh-eating bacteria after coming…

Second annual ‘Camp Dance Able’

Great dance moves were on display earlier this evening as part of a unique dance camp. The second annual ‘Camp Dance Able’ is designed for individuals with disabilities and gives them the opportunity to express themselves through dance. St. Peter’s…

Celebrating the life of Emily Goss

It’s a heartbreaking loss for the community. On July 12th, 17-year-old Emily Goss died in a car crash. Today, her classmates, friends, and family came together to celebrate her life. A young life gone too soon brought the Hancock County…

Algix business concept around algae blooms

In an effort to help rid the Mississippi Sound of harmful algae, a company based in Meridian wants to lend a helping hand. Algix is interested in creating value around algae biomass to create products, awareness, materials, and an economy…

2019 Beach Bot Battle

High school students from numerous states across the south are in Gulfport to test their robotics skills. The third annual Beach Bot Battle is taking place at Gulfport High School. Twenty-four robots and teams are competing in the two-day event.…

Big Rig Truck Show

Truck drivers and big rig enthusiasts are in Biloxi for a show highlighting the trucking industry. The Gulf Coast Big Rig Truck show kicked off this afternoon at the Coast Coliseum and Convention Center complex and features rows of big…

‘Camille at 50’ Luncheon

Members of the community gathered today to hear stories and recollections of Hurricane Camille. This week’s edition of the ‘Camille Conversations’ Luncheon at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi featured three retired employees from Mississippi Power who helped…

Back to School Jamboree at Gulfport Central Middle School

As students and parents start preparing for school in August, the ‘Extend a Hand, Help a Friend’ organization will also give back to those in need. On August 2nd, the ‘Back to School Jamboree’ at Gulfport Central Middle School will…

‘Fill the Bus’ School Supply Drive

The United Way wants you to get on board as the non-profit continues to collect school supplies to help kids in need in our community. United Way of South Mississippi is asking everyone in Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River, and Stone…

Hyler Krebs appointed Pascagoula fire chief

“I’ve appointed a senior official who is passionate about this community and places the members of his agency as his top priority,” said Ryan Frederic, Esq. City Manager/City Attorney in appointing veteran firefighter Hyler Krebs to the position of fire…

Local veteran’s final wish

Earlier this week, News 25 told you about a retired Seabee who has passed away. His final wish was to have as many Seabees as possible at his funeral. Today, Hubert Dale Bass, also known as Sam Bass, had his…

Final Biloxi Movie Night tonight

The City of Biloxi’s Parks and Recreation Department is hosting their final movie night of the month. City officials are expecting large crowds for tonight’s showing of ‘Aquaman.’ While the movie starts at 6 p.m., they’ll have waterslides, carnival games,…