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‘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,…

Missing Person: Robert Joseph Moran

Forty-seven year-old Robert Joseph Moran aka “Joey” left his residence in Pass Christian on the night of Sunday, July 14th and has not been seen since. The vehicle he was driving was recovered in Hancock County on Monday, July 15th.…

Gov. Bryant assures safety of seafood consumption

South Mississippi is facing another challenge plaguing the Mississippi Sound. Not only the far-reaching algae bloom spurned by the Bonnet Carre Spillway, but the perception by some that the seafood harvested from Mississippi coastal waters isn’t safe for consumption, a…

Bonnet Carre Spillway still open

The Bonnet Carre Spillway opening is being largely blamed for the massive algae bloom that has spread across the Coast waters. It’s just one of the spillover effects from the record-breaking number of days the Louisiana spillway has been opened,…

Using the Fashion Show Runway to Fight Disease

They're using cartoon characters to raise awareness and help in the fight against colitis and Chrone's Disease. News 25 Today anchor Jaylon Morris catches up with "Fashion Shades of Color" organizer C. Richaude Dorsey and event participant Brie Lybrand to…

Christmas is Coming in July in the Pass

Christmas is coming early in the Pass. Director of the Pass Christian Chamber Of Commerce Gabrielle Rose joined us live in studio on News 25 Today Friday morning to tell us more about "Christmas In July". The event is scheduled…

Tap Book, Bar, and Bistreaux opens at Beau Rivage

We are nearing the one year anniversary of legalized sports betting in Mississippi. To celebrate that incredible milestone, the Beau Rivage Casino and Resort is opening a brand new sportsbook. Over 100 TVs, a VIP lounge area, 35 video gaming…

Mental health care services in question in Harrison County

Hundreds of people across the Coast will soon be losing community mental health services. Kay Daneault with Mental Health Association of South Mississippi said, “I hope that people will not panic because we have already had a few phone calls…

Dare 2B Great Camp

Kids in the D’Iberville and St. Martin areas are learning important life-lessons and having fun as part of a camp this week. The D’Iberville Police Department is holding its annual ‘Dare 2B Great’ camp for nearly 100 kids. Today, the…

Ribbon cutting for Driftwood Nursing Center

One local hospital is celebrating the new addition of a medical facility to its network. Driftwood Nursing Center is now Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center after Gulfport’s Memorial Hospital assumed management of the facility from Strategic Healthcare. Hospital leaders and local…

Algix technology creates bioplastics with algae

A sustainability company in Meridian is paving the way in cleaning up our waterways by using the toxic algae to create bioplastic materials. Ryan Hunt, co-founder of Algix, says the technology they have developed can separate the particles of algae…

Mental health care services in question

Hundreds of people across the Coast will soon be losing community mental health services. Board members for the Gulf Coast Mental Health Center announced they will no longer be able to fund services after August 11th. This comes after the…

Gulf Coast Big Rig Truck Show

The Gulf Coast Big Rig Truck Show is making its return to the Coast this weekend. The truck show rolls into the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center tomorrow from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will feature dozens…

Black Tie and Blue Jeans Gala

It’s time for the 11th annual Black Tie and Blue Jeans Gala. This event honors ten accomplished and influential mentors of the Mississippi Gulf Coast with the Forever Young Awards. Doors open at 6:30 with the program beginning at 7.…