USS McFaul serving as 2025 Mardi Gras ship
The City of Mobile is introducing their Mardi Gras ship this year. The USS McFaul will serve in this honor. The welcome ceremony takes place on February 28th…
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North Bay Civitan Club of D’Iberville and St. Martin ‘Beads for Special Needs’
After the parades, one Coast group has a way to get rid of those unwanted beads. North Bay Civitan Club of D’Iberville and St. Martin will collect the beads…
Mississippi Power teams leave for Alabama to help restore power
Mississippi Power did their part to help our neighbors affected by severe weather. A storm team of 150 join Alabama’s restoration efforts following a weekend of…
Beach accessibility in Harrison County
The Harrison County Sand Beach has incorporated a brand-new handicap accessible Mobi-mat leading all the way to the water. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has more on how this finished…
Burial for Mississippi man killed in January plane-helicopter collision in Washington, D.C.
The service and funeral for Andrew Eaves took place in West Point, Mississippi on Sunday. He was one of the victims of the plane…
Sea turtles released back into the ocean on Biloxi Beach
A large crowd gathered at Biloxi Beach to witness the release of three rehabilitated sea turtles. The crowd was amazed to see such creatures up close. The turtles—Jack-Jack, Moby, and Toast…
Recent uptick in local scam reports
Since the start of the new year, it seems like there has been a drastic increase in scams making the rounds in South Mississippi. In this day and age, scammers…
Four parades rolled through South Mississippi over the weekend
The good times rolled across South Mississippi this weekend as many long-time krewes rolled down the streets of their communities for Mardi Gras fun. The Elks, followed…
Sensory Sensitive Mardi Gras Celebration
The Krewe of Confetti is hosting a special Mardi Gras celebration! A sensory sensitive celebration is taking place on February 23rd. The QR code on your screen can be scanned to…
Keesler Federal Park nominated as a USA Today Readers' Choice 10Best Minor League Ballpark
USA TODAY announced today that the home ballpark of the Biloxi Shuckers, Keesler Federal Park, has been selected as a nominee for the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Award for Best Minor League Ballpark. Voting begins on Monday, February 17th…
Poplarville City Park closed due to storm damage
The City of Poplarville’s park is closed until further notice due to the weekend’s storms. The city said the closure comes for the safety of the community as…
Pearl River County Superintendent announces retirement
In Pearl River County, Superintendent John Shows announced his retirement on Saturday, effective at the end of this school year. Shows assumed the top educator role in Pearl River County…
George County School District Superintendent resigns
At a weekend meeting of the George County School Board, Superintendent Wade Whitney asked to be relieved from his contract effective immediately. Whitney asked to be released due to personal…
Early morning fire breaks out at Long Beach Dollar General
Multiple fire agencies responded to a fire at a Long Beach Dollar General early Monday morning. Harrison County Fire Rescue, Pass Christian Fire, CRTC all responded to assist Long Beach Fire Department with the fire. According to officials, heavy smoke…
Runaway children found in Gulfport
The Gulfport Police Department located two runaway children, Summer Moore and A’nyla Moore, of Gulfport, Mississippi. Summer Moore is described as a 12-year-old black female, 5’1” tall, weighing 100 lbs., with brown eyes and black-and-purple braided hair. She was last…
MDOT names new State Maintenance Engineer
JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Department of Transportation has named Assistant State Maintenance Engineer Matt Dugas, P.E., to the position of State Maintenance Engineer. Dugas has served MDOT for more than 18 years. “We are very excited about Matt stepping into…
MGCCC Harrison County Players to present "The Three Musketeers" by Ken Ludwig
The Harrison County Players at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College are set to bring a swashbuckling adventure to life with their thrilling production of Ken Ludwig’s The Three Musketeers. Based on Alexandre Dumas’ legendary novel, this fast-paced adaptation promises an evening…
Carey Opera presents “The Pirates of Penzance”
William Carey University’s Carey Opera & Musical Theater will present its spring opera, “The Pirates of Penzance,” March 4 and March 6 at Thomas Fine Arts Center. Curtain time is 7 p.m. “The Pirates of Penzance” is a two-act comic…
Formerly disqualified candidate speaks out after qualifying for Gulfport Ward 5 primary
A candidate disqualified just days ago in the special election for Gulfport City Council Ward 5 has now qualified to run in April's Republican Primary for the next four-year term. On Tuesday the Gulfport Municipal Election Commission denied Derek Bullock's…
Derick Hall’s incredible journey from the NICU to the NFL
Derrick Hall was born at Memorial Health System in Gulfport, arriving four months premature and weighing just over two pounds. Born without a heartbeat, he spent the first part of…
Boat donated for artificial reef in the Mississippi Sound
One of the first boat dealerships in Biloxi donates a historic boat that will be used for an artificial reef in the waters of the Mississippi Sound.…
Economic Impact of Gulf Coast Winter Classics
The six-week long Gulf Coast Winter Classics Horse Competition is off and running and jumping at the Harrison County Fairgrounds right now. Horse owners and riders are here with…
Bozo’s Grocery in Pascagoula celebrates birthday
One business in Pascagoula is celebrating today. Bozo’s Grocery is celebrating their 68th birthday. Bozo’s originally opened on this day in 1957, opened by current owner Keith Delcambre’s grandparents and…
Gulfport School District teachers receive grant from Ingalls Shipbuilding
Two teachers in the Gulfport School District are getting grant money to help enhance their programs. Meg Barnes is a career pathways teacher at Bayou View Middle…