MLK Prayer Breakfast
People of all ages gathered in Biloxi Saturday morning to discuss and celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Zeta Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity hosted a prayer breakfast honoring Dr. King at the…
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Cold weather shelters open in South Mississippi
Some people in South Mississippi are seeking refuge from the cold at several shelters that opened Sunday here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. That includes the shelter at the D’Iberville Multi-Purpose Building off Automall Parkway. They are always in need…
Long-time Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove Passes at Age 64
Gary Hargrove, former coroner of Harrison County, has died. For more than 20 years, Gary Hargrove served Harrison County as its elected coroner. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors released the following statement through the county's Public Information Officer Jeff…
Press Box Daiquiri Lounge now open in Gulfport
A new daiquiri shop in Gulfport is looking like the Coast’s newest hit. The Press Box Daiquiri Lounge celebrated its grand opening today in downtown Gulfport. Located on Fishbone Alley, the Press Box celebrates the great game of baseball. Former…
Arrested on felony drug charges
The discovery of two pounds of meth led to the arrest of two men in Pass Christian. Forty-three year-old Robert Callahan and 35-year-old Ruben Nichols Jr. both of Pass Christian were arrested on felony drug charges. According to the Harrison…
Trailer fire in Saucier
The Harrison County Fire Department responded to trailer fire tonight in Saucier. Shortly before 5 p.m. crews responded to a double-wide trailer fire off of Saucier-Lizana Road. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, no residents of the trailer…
Buck stands on frozen Mississippi River
The Midwest is experiencing some super cold weather with a winter storm passing through the region. But this buck doesn't seem to mind, leisurely standing about on top of the Mississippi River that's been frozen solid Friday morning near Davenport,…
Nestle reveals new edible cookie dough flavors
Pop the "Funfetti." Nestle just revealed two new flavors of edible cookie dough. "Fudge brownie batter" and "Funfetti" are the latest flavors of Nestle cookie doughs you can eat straight out of the tub. They join the original line-up of…
Sweetheart candies are making a comeback for Valentine’s Day
Sweethearts, the pastel colored candies with romantic messages on them, are back for Valentine’s Day. After a yearlong hiatus, the beloved candy is being produced in time for the romantic holiday. The candy was absent last year after changing ownership.…
Huntington Ingalls Industries Awards More Than $99,000 in STEM Grants to Gulf Coast Schools
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has awarded $99,592 in grants to 28 STEM-related initiatives from schools and educational organizations in Mississippi and Alabama. This is the program’s 12th year. Ingalls has awarded more than $1 million for…
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Small Businesses in Mississippi Affected by Blue-Green Algae on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi
Low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to Mississippi small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small aquaculture businesses and private nonprofit organizations affected by the blue-green algae on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi…
Dream Series Baseball Camp at MGCCC
Spots are still available for tomorrow’s ‘Dream Series Baseball Camp’ at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Former MGCCC and San Francisco Giants outfielder Fred Lewis will be on hand to coach and instruct the camp. It’s from 9:30 a.m. to…
Second Mobile Fab Lab debuts at Pass Christian High
Students at Pass Christian High got to experience a new and unique way to learn about STEM subjects. It’s science on wheels! Chevron Community Affairs Representative Amy Brandenstein said, “It’s helping prepare our future workforce. I mean, these are skills…
Fifteen week abortion law appeal denied
A federal appeals court says it will not rehear arguments in a case that blocked Mississippi’s 15 week abortion ban from taking effect. The state law remains blocked and Mississippi’s only abortion clinic remains open. The clinic sued the state…
Three Mississippi prison guards charged with sexual battery
Three guards at a Mississippi prison have been arrested. The guards, whose names have not been released, work at Yazoo County Regional Correction Facility. WLBT-TV reports the three are charged with sexual battery after being accused last month of having…
Gulfport Museum of History looking for volunteers
It’s been a long time coming for the historical society of Gulfport as the grand opening of the Gulfport Museum of History will take place in March. The museum will have numerous artifacts, documents, and pictures that represent the history…
Two juveniles charged in connection with Diamondhead House Fire
On January 17, 2020, the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office charged two juveniles in connection with a house fire at Diamondhead Drive North in Diamondhead, which occurred on January 15th. After a thorough investigation conducted by the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office…
Economic Vibe: Mississippi Development Authority
This morning at the Knight Nonprofit Center the Mississippi Development Authority gave an update on how MDA has an effect on our local economy. Jamie Miller, the MDA chief innovation officer, was the speaker of this event. He touched on…
One escaped inmate back in custody
One of the inmates who escaped from the Covington County Jail late Wednesday night is back in custody. According to the Covington County Sheriff’s Office, 21-year-old Dylan Parr was taken into custody in the Hot Coffee area around 9:30 this…
Setting the Table for the Mississippi Development Authority
This morning at the Knight Non-Profit Center in Gulfport, Jamie Miller, head of the Mississippi Development Authority, will be giving an update on how MDA has an effect on our local economy and our military bases at an event put…
Diamondhead Mayor Tommy Schaefer to be Live in Studio for Mayoral Monday, Jan. 20th
Tune in Monday for next week’s edition of Mayoral Monday. Diamondhead Mayor Tommy Schaefer is set to join us live Monday on News 25 Today in the 8 am edition of our show to fill us in on the…
‘Power in Pumps’ MLK kickoff event
The 2020 MLK Celebration is officially underway. Things kicked off tonight with a mental health awareness soiree called “Power in Pumps.” A panel made up of mental health experts offered insights on mental and socioeconomic issues women of color face…
Local art gallery opens at Mary C. O’Keefe Center
It was a colorful night of art at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center in Ocean Springs. Crowds packed the Mary C. to get a look at two art galleries making their debut. Dozens of local artists had their work…
Biloxi School District names new superintendent
The Biloxi School District has made their decision on a new superintendent. Former Biloxi High School Principal Marcus Boudreaux has been named superintendent of the Biloxi School District. Born and raised on the Coast, Boudreaux has been with the school…