Rhythm of the Coast: Corey Christy playing bass along the MS Sound
It’s Black History Month. Each Tuesday in February, News 25 will feature a black musician making history in our Rhythm of the Coast Segment.…
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Judy Young’s first day as Coastal Mississippi executive director
Coastal Mississippi has a new leading lady as Judy Young stepped into her role as executive director today. The Texas native has more than 20 years of…
Hancock Whitney installs Mardi Gras Indian suit exhibit
In celebration of Mardi Gras and Black History Month, Hancock Whitney installed a Mardi Gras Indian Suit exhibit as part of their Black History Month diversity learning experience.…
Centennial Plaza Job Fair
It’s a new year, so why not start a new career? Centennial Plaza in Gulfport is holding a three-day long job fair, beginning tonight. News 25’s Grace Boyles is at the event…
MS Gulf Coast Chamber hosted 2022 annual meeting
Today the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce held their 2022 annual meeting at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi. During the event, the Mississippi Gulf…
Beau Rivage reopens Jia with a fresh new look
In celebration of Lunar New Year, Beau Rivage opens their refreshed dining experience at Jia, a Pan-Asian restaurant. The venue has an epicurean journey that features new…
African-Americans in Aviation Traveling Museum visits Coast schools
Kicking off Black History Month, a traveling museum is visiting multiple Coast schools to teach students the roles Black Americans played in aviation and aerospace. Eighth grader Ty…
Teaching Black History one art piece at a time
For the seventh year, the Ina Thompson Moss Point Library is hosting a Black History Month art show. The art show features 30 art pieces made by…
D’Iberville Police Chief Wayne Payne announces his retirement
After 47 years in a uniform, D’Iberville Police Chief Wayne Payne is calling it a career. The D’Iberville police chief announced his decision to retire, effective March 11th,…
Greene County man pleads guilty to sexual battery on a child
A Leakesville man will spend 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexual battery on a child. Joseph Herman Beckwith Jr., 23, was accused of sexually assaulting a then-2-year-old child in Greene County. Judge Kathy King Jackson sentenced Beckwith…
Wade-Vancleave Road to be Closed for 18 Months, Beginning March 1, 2022 for Bridge Repairs
JACKSON COUNTY, MS - On March 1, 2022, a portion of Wade-Vancleave Road, between Old River Road and Highway 63, will be closed as repairs are made to Parker’s Lake and Roy Cumbest Bridges. Wade-Vancleave Road is the only County-maintained…
Magnolia Avenue in Ocean Springs closing from Government St. to Porter
We want to give you a heads up about a road closure in Ocean Springs. This weekend, crews will be closing Magnolia Avenue from Government St. to Porter Avenue. Magnolia runs along the east side of the Mary C. O’Keefe…
Home security system alerts homeowner of possible burglary
Two burglary suspects are in the George County jail, thanks to a home security system and a quick response by the Sheriff's Department. On January, 21, deputies responded to a call from an out-of-town homeowner who said his home security…
Pirate's Cove is on the market
A Coast institution is on the market. Pirate’s Cove, a restaurant known for its po-boys and corn nuggets, officially was listed on an MLS website by O’Dwyer Realty on Monday. Dawn and Mike Lamarca own the business, which was opened…
D'Iberville police chief Wayne Payne calls it a career after four decades
The Payne name is synonymous with law enforcement in South Mississippi. And after four decades in uniform, Wayne Payne is calling it a career. The D'Iberville Police Chief announced his decision to retire, effective March 11, on Monday afternoon. Payne…
Powerball winning numbers for January 31st, 2022
Here are the winning numbers for tonight's Powerball draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Mississippi Lottery Draw January 30th, 2022: CASH 3 and CASH 4
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s CASH 3 and CASH 4 draws. CASH 3: 5-5-1 CASH 4: 9-3-1-1 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
‘And Still I Rise: A Celebration of African-American Art and Culture’ exhibit at MGCCC
The School of Visual and Performing Arts at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Harrison County campus has an art gallery show entitled…
South Mississippi hospitals work through nursing shortage
The nursing shortage seen across the country is still being felt here in Mississippi. Officials report nearly 3,000 nurse vacancies in the state right now. Medical facilities across the…
Hancock High student’s celebrate Brayden Peterson’s return home
Over a month after an accident left him unresponsive for several minutes, Hancock High School 9th grader Brayden Peterson was finally able to return home to his friends…
Local woman purchases million-dollar lottery ticket from Robinwood One Stop in Saucier
One Mississippi woman is one million dollars richer after playing the Mega Millions. The winning ticket was bought from Robinwood One Stop in Saucier. Store workers…
Biloxi Main Street recognizes collective history and hometown heroes with mural dedication
Many gathered on the corner of Division and Main Street to celebrate the rich history of East Biloxi and recognize hometown heroes with a…
Gulfport PD investigating pedestrian involved hit and run at Hwy 49 and 29th Street
On January 31, 2022, at approximately 3:11 a.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the area of Highway 49 and 29th Street, in reference to a hit and run involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival, officers located a female victim in…
Beautify the Meek collecting donations for the ‘Love Project’
Beautify the Meek is now collecting items for domestic violence survivors for Valentine’s Day. The local nonprofit will be giving out gift baskets filled with spa items…