Update on Singing River Mall site
Big news for the City of Gautier as funding to redevelop the Singing River Mall property has been secured. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is at the mall site in Gautier with more.
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Mask mandates for Harrison and Jackson counties will go in effect Monday
Mask mandates have now been issued in 13 counties across the state including Harrison and Jackson counties. Governor Tate Reeves announced the mask mandates will go into effect on Monday, July 13th. He also mentioned that gatherings will now be…
Mandatory mask/face covering inside City of Ocean Springs buildings effective Friday, July 10th
Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs is now requiring a face covering or mask to be worn by the public to enter any City Building. Any City Employee within close proximity to the public, interacting with the…
Highway 90 lane closed to remove skeletal remains in Biloxi
Experts are moving forward to remove skeletal remains near Highway 90 that were discovered in 2018 during construction for a water line. This is a $25 million project federally funded by FEMA. Through ground penetrating radar, researchers believe there are…
Calgon Carbon announces $185M project in Hancock County
Calgon Carbon, manufacturer of activated carbon products, is increasing production capacity at Port Bienville in Hancock County. The project represents a corporate investment of $185 million and is creating 38 jobs. Calgon Carbon and its parent company, Kuraray, manufacture coal,…
Singing River Health System talks about the rise of coronavirus cases in Mississippi
Singing River Health System Live COVID-19 Facts vs. Fears 3.0 update with Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Okechukwu Ekenna discussing what has been learned about COVID-19 and how guidance has changed since the beginning of the pandemic. Video:…
Car wash fire near the Shell Gas Station on the corner of Hwy 49 and Creosote Rd
A little after midnight, a fire erupted at an abandoned car wash in Gulfport. More than 10 emergency vehicles including Gulfport fire and police responded to the flames on the corner of Highway 49 and Creosote Road. The fire is…
Fatal officer-involved shooting in Pascagoula
An investigation is underway after an officer-involved shooting happened Wednesday night in Pascagoula. Officers say they responded to a call of a suicidal person in Pascagoula on the 4200 block of Newman Street. When officers tried to gain control of…
Two more COVID-19 deaths reported in Harrison County as spike continues
The spike in reported COVID-19 cases in the state with 703 reported cases on Wednesday and 16 deaths -- including two in Harrison County. The Mississippi State Department of Health released numbers for July 8. There are 33,591 reported cases…
Gulfport Police investigating early morning homicide
Gulfport Police are investigating the death of a man found in the middle of the road early Thursday morning. Detective Jason DeCre' said that about 1:17 a.m., Gulfport Police responded to the area of Michigan Avenue and Monroe Street, in…
Gautier to buy Singing River Mall property, plans town center
The City of Gautier announced today that it received $3.5 million in Gulf Coast Restoration Fund monies and $1.5 million from the state Legislature’s bond bill to purchase the former Singing River Mall property. The goal is to develop a…
Head Start in Harrison County trying to fill positions for fall
Jobs for qualified applicants are available now in Harrison County with the Mississippi State University Extension Service Early Head Start program. With locations in Gulfport, Biloxi and D’Iberville, the Head Start program needs preschool teachers, assistant teachers, bus drivers, custodians,…
Gulfport Economic Development Update
Like most cities, Gulfport is looking to bounce back economically after COVID-19 shutdowns. Gulfport Economic Development Director David Parker says: "We've had a little bit of a slow down, but everyone has, and we hope that everything will continue the…
Coastal Mississippi promises health and safety to tourists
If tourism numbers are any indication, it appears Coastal Mississippi’s message is coming across loud and clear - a promise of health and safety - a vow tourism leaders are urging everyone in our area to lend a hand with. News…
Mississippi Boaters for Trump parade
Over the weekend hundreds of boats set sail here on the coast in support of President Trump. On the fourth of July, event organizers say around 200 boats participated in the Mississippi boaters for trump parade. The parade started in Long…
DPS to require masks at all driver license offices as of July 13
The state Department of Public Safety, which includes all driver license offices, will begin requiring masks to be worn at all offices starting July 13. In a press release, the DPS said the decision was made because of the continuing…
More than 600 cases of COVID-19, 30 deaths reported in state
More than 600 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the state, as well as 30 new deaths -- including one in Harrison County. Harrison County now has one of the highest rates of reported cases in the state, with…
Biloxi Police searching for man wanted in connection with shoplifting case
Biloxi Police are asking the public's help to identify a man who is suspected of shoplifting on June 30. Maj. Chris De Back said the man, was seen entering a business in the 13000 block of Lorraine Road. The man…
Diamondhead man pleads guilty in truck-buying scheme
GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) - A Diamondhead man has pleaded guilty to bank fraud, admitting that he inflated the cost of trucks he was buying to get extra money from lenders. U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst in Gulfport said Tuesday that Louis…
USM renovating Stadium Plaza on Hattiesburg campus
The University of Southern Mississippi is renovating a much-traveled area of campus that will create another level of engagement for students, faculty, staff and visitors. The University Union/Stadium Plaza located on the West side of M.M. Roberts Stadium is being…
Moss Point citizens speak out about Black Lives Matter mural
During a virtual Moss Point Board of Aldermen meeting tonight, a few citizens continued to voice their concerns over the Black Lives Matter mural outside city hall. People who joined the meeting during the public comment portion asked Mayor Mario…
Highway 90 near Biloxi City Cemetery closed to remove skeletal remains
Part of HWY 90 will be closed near the Biloxi City Cemetery as experts are moving forward to remove skeletal remains that were discovered in 2018 during construction for a water line. The right-hand, westbound lane will be closed from…
Act of kindness inspires others to pay it forward at Taco Sombrero in Gulfport
One customer’s act of kindness at Taco Sombrero in Gulfport inspired 78 other drivers to pay it forward. Taco Sombrero Drive-Thru Cashier Makenna Morgan said, “At first, we were kind of shocked. We thought it would just be five cars…
Free COVID-19 testing at Feed my Sheep Friday
As COVID-19 cases continue to climb, so does the need for testing. News 25’s Toni Miles shows us what two local nonprofits are doing to help stop the spread of the virus. Since Katrina, Feed my Sheep in Gulfport has…