Body found off Dolphin Drive in Gautier
A body has reportedly been found off Dolphin Drive in Gautier. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood has more.
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Governor Candidate Bill Waller Jr. to Speak on Coast Thursday
Republican candidate for governor Bill Waller Jr. is set to speak in Biloxi on Thursday. The candidate will attend the Mississippi Association of School Superintendents Candidate's Forum at 11:30 a.m. in the Magnolia Ballroom at the Beau Rivage Resort and…
Secretary of State on Coast Thursday Afternoon to Weigh in on Bonnet Carre Spillway Issue
The heavy rainfall expected over the next few days in Mississippi and Louisiana could impact whether or not officials decide to close the Bonnet Carre Spillway. Just a few weeks ago, leaders with the U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers in…
William Carey University Among Recipients of Government Grant
At least one South Mississippi university is happy to see some government spending. William Carey University is one of three state university's receiving a combined total of nearly $2 million dollars in grant money. The Mississippi Department of Education is…
Coast Gears Up with Preparations for Incoming Storm
The hot topic on Thursday is what is happening in our Gulf and how it will affect coastal Mississippi, but with any storm, staying prepared is important. News 25 Today's Gabby Easterwood visits Harrison County Emergency Operations Center and gives…
All Six South Mississippi Counties Now Under Flood Watch
All six South Mississippi counties are under a flood watch with the latest advisory issued for Pearl River County just before five this morning. Throughout the Coast, residents are bracing for heavy rainfall and possible flooding in low lying areas.…
Red Cross Gives Tips for Citizens to Prepare for Incoming Storm
Here are some tips from the Red Cross as you and yours get ready for the storm. As emergency management officials have stressed throughout hurricane season -- have a plan in place and make sure you have an emergency kit.…
Coast Young Professionals Puts on 11th Annual Black Tie and Blue Jeans Gala
Members of the Coast Young Professionals are breaking out their ties and blue jeans for an upcoming gala. Director of Coast Young Professionals Lindsay Adkisson Mitchell joined us for a live in studio interview about the 11th Annual Black Tie…
Poker Run Deals with the Hand Weather Has Dealt: Event is Rescheduled
The weather heading our way has already caused one popular Coast event to reschedule, but the good news is, CASA of Hancock County is still gearing up for its Annual Poker Run. The fundraiser was set to go full throttle…
‘Going Places' scholarship contest
The company Sparklight, formerly known as Cable One, recently made a big announcement. For the 2019 fall semester, Sparklight will award three $3,000 scholarships to people in the community. You must be a student age 17 or older enrolled in…
Gulfport boy battling rare cancer
The life of one local boy and his family has been turned upside down with his recent cancer diagnosis. “You can’t put into words when someone tells you that your son has cancer.” Thirteen-year-old Austin Guidry has been in and…
Moss Point Mayor Mario King facing lawsuit
Eleven people are suing Moss Point Mayor Mario King over claims of age discrimination and harassment. The lawsuit was filed July 2nd against Mayor King. Most of the plaintiffs are current or former Moss Point employees. They accuse King of…
National Kitten Day
It is the cutest day of the year: National Kitten Day. If you have been looking to add a furry friend to your family now is the ‘purrfect’ time. The Humane Society of South Mississippi is full of cats and…
Pier 5 harbor expansion in Bay St. Louis
The bidding process is well under way for the harbor expansion of Pier 5 in Bay St. Louis. This project is a combined effort between the city and the Hancock County Board of Supervisors. The harbor expansion will accommodate 65…
18-wheeler stuck in ditch on Highway 49
Traffic was diverted for a short time on Highway 49 when an 18-wheeler went into a ditch. The accident happened just south of Highway 53 when the truck was headed northbound and attempted to make a U-turn. Upon making the…
Ocean Springs aquaculture program receives $150K grant
Today Ocean Springs High School’s aquaculture program was presented with a check for $150,000 to help expand their program. The grant money came from DMR and has been in the works for over six months. The money will go to…
USM conducts survey of marine life in Biloxi Bay
As the toxic algae bloom continues to take a toll on Coast beaches, the USM Center for Fisheries Research and Development team is studying its effects on marine life. The group went out today to Biloxi Bay to analyze how…
People, cars stranded in New Orleans due to floods
That widespread flooding in New Orleans today made it difficult to get around the Big Easy. The French Quarter, an area normally crowded with people, is now filled with water and Canal Street looks like an actual canal. Today’s heavy…
Breakfast with the Mayor in Ocean Springs
Quarterly, the Chamber of Commerce in Ocean Springs will host ‘Breakfast with the Mayor’ which lets citizens know what is going on in their city. This morning, the city hosted ‘Breakfast with the Mayor’ at the Ocean Springs Hospital and…
Gulf Coast Food Pantry
Every other month, the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Biloxi looks to provide for the community with a food pantry. People from the community sign up for the goods and volunteers help assist loading vehicles with fresh fruits, veggies, snacks, and…
South Mississippi Woman Donates Kidney to Oklahoma Man
A South Mississippi woman is recovering after donating her kidney to a man she had never even met face-to-face before.
Gold Star monument headed to the Coast
The City of Biloxi has been working with Keesler Federal Credit Union, the Gulf Coast Gold Star families, and the Woody Williams Medal of Honor Foundation to bring a Gold Star Family Monument to the city. The monument will be…
Sand bag stations in Harrison County
With the possibility of up to eight inches of rain in Harrison County through Monday, the chance of flooding in flood-prone areas has increased. To help with flooding, self-serve sandbag stations are being made available to the public. The locations…
Augmented reality hits the Gulf Coast
What started out as just a gift to Robert Ramey and Cheli Strumila’s godson of ‘Come to Life Artscape’ is quickly growing into a new phenomenon and it’s only here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Coast Observer and the…