In-person absentee voting ends Saturday
Just a reminder, tomorrow is the deadline to cast an absentee ballot ahead of Election Day next Tuesday. Circuit Clerk offices here in South Mississippi and across the state will be…
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Candidates forum Saturday in Gulfport
Tomorrow there is another chance for voters in Harrison County to hear from those running for local officer just days before polls open. The 38th edition of the North Gulfport Civic…
Supersized Mega Millions Jackpot an Estimated $1.35 Billion
JACKSON, MISS. –With a $1.35 billion jackpot and more than 100 days since the last big winner, the Mega Millions® drawing tonight continues to drive players’ dreams of being asked the ultimate question: “Would you like that delivered as a $1.35 billion…
Temporary lane CLOSURE on I-10 W in Hancock County
The right lane of I-10 westbound over the East Pearl River Bridge in Hancock County will temporarily close Monday, August 7th. The closure will be from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. as MDOT crews work on guardrail repair due to…
MDEQ Issues Beach Water Contact Advisory in Long Beach
Jackson, MS – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, through its Beach Monitoring Program, has issued a beach water contact advisory for Long Beach. There is one other advisory in effect. The beaches are not closed; however, there may be…
Coast Young Professionals hosted 15th annual Black Tie and Blue Jeans Gala
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce rolled out the red carpet for young professionals and mentors across the Coast at their 15th annual Black Tie and Blue…
Woods fire threatened mobile home in Lizana
Harrison County Fire Rescue and Mississippi Forestry Fire Crews responded to a field fire that endangered a mobile home and burned several acres yesterday. The fire was just off…
Island View Casino chef prepares to cook at national competition
A chef right here in Gulfport has the incredible opportunity to showcase his talents at the next level. News 25's Ansley Brent got to know Island View Casino's Chef, Calvin Lipe, before…
Volunteers needed for Harrison County Advocacy Center’s ‘Friends of Court’ program
Harrison County’s Advocacy Center is calling on more volunteers to assist in its ‘Friends of Court’ program. Friends of Court is a community-based program utilizing…
Harrison County Library holds mental health training
Harrison County Library System is invested in educating the public on youth mental health first aid. The library system is holding a series of youth mental health first aid…
Local children read to therapy dogs through the ‘Sit, Stay, Read Literacy Program’
It was a dog-gone good time in Hancock County as young readers had the opportunity to improve their literacy skills. Once a month,…
Annual Black Tie and Blue Jeans Gala
The Coast Young Professionals are getting ready to host their annual Black Tie and Blue Jeans event coming up at the IP Casino Resort. News 25’s Brooke Parker…
USM making an impact on the Gulf Coast
Southern Miss is making an impact on the Gulf Coast with the blue economy. USM’s 11th president Dr. Joe Paul spoke at the Rotary Club of Gulfport on…
Memorial Hospital in Gulfport recognized for stroke care
Memorial Hospital in Gulfport has become nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care as well as two other honors. The hospital has received the American…
Ex-Mississippi officers plead guilty to civil rights offenses during raid
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG Associated Press/Report for America Six white former law enforcement officers in Mississippi have pleaded guilty to federal civil rights offenses against two Black men who were brutalized during a home raid that ended when an officer shot…
Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges that he tried to overturn the 2020 election
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, ERIC TUCKER and NOMAAN MERCHANT Associated Press Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to trying to overturn the results of his 2020 election loss, answering for the first time to federal charges that accuse him of orchestrating…
Mississippi Aquarium announces a new $4 million expansion and free annual passes for pre-K kids.
GULFPORT, Miss. — The Mississippi Aquarium announced today that it has been quietly remodeling the Changing Tides building on its campus to house 23 new habitats, including space for a sloth, a giant octopus and hundreds of new fish and reptiles for…
Gulf Coast Business Council PAC Board endorses Harrison County District 1 Supervisor Beverly Martin
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Business Council’s PAC Board has voted to endorse Harrison County District 1 Supervisor Beverly Martin. In a letter to Martin, the board states: “We recognize your leadership on the board to promote economic development and ensure…
Ocean Springs Fire Department receives grant money
The Ocean Springs Fire Department has just received grant money designed to help train the next generation of emergency medical technician. The $48,378 grant will help the department train…
Traffic flowing on I-10 after accident in Hancock County
Traffic is moving smoothly again in the westbound lanes of I-10 at the Mississippi Louisiana state line after an accident on the Pearl River Bridge earlier this…
Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour is coming to New Orleans in 2024
Taylor Swift is coming to New Orleans in 2024! Today, the singer announced new North America tour dates for The Eras Tour. Swift said in a social media post…
Sheriff Troy Peterson endorses Matt Haley in Harrison County Sheriff's race
Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson has announced he is endorsing Matt Haley for the position. Matt Haley is facing Louis Elias in the primaries for the sheriff’s position next…
Mississippi ranked as top five retirement state
A new study has Mississippi ranked fifth as a top retirement state. The rankings were done by Bankrate.com and mainly based on each state’s affordability, overall wellbeing, the cost…
Harrison County School District nurses prepare for new school year
Harrison County School District nurses gathered for professional development training in preparation for the school year. Various school nurses in Harrison County went through training and…