A law that will take effect July 1 increases penalties for public employees involved in fraud or embezzlement of taxpayer money. State Auditor Shad White announced today that those public employees who obtain $10,000 or more of taxpayer money will…
A Coast performance and event venue paid tribute to frontline workers ahead of its grand opening Saturday with a special night exclusively for those who have not only served South Mississippi during the COVID pandemic, but are…
For almost 100 years, Back Bay Mission has had a simple mission: to strengthen neighborhoods, seek justice, and transform lives. “We were first introduced to Back Bay Mission when we were stationed here in 1961 as newlyweds.”…
Jackson County Superintendent John Strycker surprised the students at St. Martin East Elementary School by dressing up as the former president they’ve been learning about: Abraham Lincoln. As Lincoln walked through the doors of classrooms at St.…
Today is St. Joseph Day. St. Patrick Catholic High School Invited Father Ryan on campus to bless the school and community. Students contributed to a St. Joseph altar. The altar included pictures provided by students of their…
This morning at North Gulfport Middle School, former student and local basketball star Beverly Coleman donated a check to the school’s athletic program. She never forgot where she came from. Coleman was once a North Gulfport Middle…
After all the hurricanes, COVID, and other challenges we have faced in South Mississippi, many of us know first-hand and all too well the meaning of the word ‘restore.’ Habitat for Humanity of the Gulf Coast has…
A Coast performance and event venue is paying tribute to frontline workers ahead of its grand opening Saturday with a special night exclusively for those who have not only served South Mississippi during the COVID pandemic, but…
The Gulfport Police Department created a unique event that brings the public and the police department together to discuss issues and important topics within the community. The barbershop is a way to bring people together from different…
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families and FEMA wants to help ease the burden on families. Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplement Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan, FEMA…
They’re setting the stage in Gautier for a candidates’ forum tonight. All of the city’s political candidates, including incumbents, have been invited to a meet and greet candidates forum set to be held tonight starting at 7…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA completed an engine test firing of its moon rocket Thursday, after the first attempt in January ended prematurely. This time, the four main engines of the rocket’s core stage remained ignited for the full…
If you missed out on celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, no worries! Just head over to the City of Waveland this weekend. The Waveland Civic Association St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Sunday, March 21st at…
The Equality Council’s motto is ‘unify our community, celebrate our diversity.’ They’re a nonprofit mainly comprised of LGBTQ+ members. The Gulf Coast Equality Council will be hosting an auction Friday night to raise money for future events,…
Eight-year-old Endiah Odom and 13-year-old Emoni Odom Both have been located unharmed and returned home or placed accordingly.
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss (OSSD) -- The Ocean Springs School District Board of Trustees has elected to host the Class of 2021 graduation ceremony at Mississippi Coast Coliseum after Governor Tate Reeves lifted the guidelines for indoor events. Governor Reeves’s latest…
Wrap around moisture and cloud coverage will continue heading into the weekend...
A cool start to the day as low-level clouds continue to move through the area...
Tonight, candidates for local offices in Mississippi’s second largest city gathered to meet voters and outline their plans for the next four years if elected. The Municipal Town Hall for Gulfport mayoral and city council candidates was…
Now that everyone 16 and up is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Mississippi, Jackson County community members are joining forces to help get more people vaccinated. Today in Pascagoula, one Jackson County leader finally received…
In efforts to beautify Gulfport, community leaders are calling for volunteers this Saturday to help clean up Hewes Avenue. The continued partnership with Gulfport police and community leaders has increased volunteerism in Gulfport. The goal of the…
Are you looking to land a job in a top-notch school district in South Mississippi? Are you an educator looking to get onboard with an A-rated school district? If so, you may want to load up your…
Keesler Medical Center is committed to quickly and safely vaccinating as many eligible military personnel and their families as possible. In just four months Keesler Air Force Base has put over 10,000 Pfizer COVID vaccines into the…
Candidates for local offices in Gulfport are the latest across the Coast to outline their platforms and views to the citizens they hope to represent. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.