Red Cross encouraging blood donations for critical low reserves-
The American Red Cross experienced a shortfall in blood and platelet donations last month. They collected $26,000 fewer blood donations than needed to meet the needs of…
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Bay St. Louis fallen officers honored with plaque
Bay St. Louis officers Brandon Estorffe and Sgt. Steven Robin were tragically killed in the line of duty last year. ‘Support our Shields’ Founder Henry ‘Hollywood’ Morris presented…
Tornado sirens to sound during hurricane exercise in Biloxi
Keesler Air Force Base is conducting a hurricane exercise this week and it includes a tornado drill Thursday. Keep this in mind if you live in Biloxi because you may hear the tornado sirens go off around 10:25 tomorrow morning.…
‘I can taste the air’: Canadian wildfire smoke spreads hazardous haze at home and in the US
NEW YORK (AP) — Smoke from Canadian wildfires poured into the U.S. East Coast and Midwest on Wednesday, covering the capitals of both nations in an unhealthy haze, holding up flights at major airports and prompting people to fish out pandemic-era face…
Ocean Springs teacher dies in early-morning wreck on I-10
An Ocean Springs teacher died early Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle wreck on I-10 in Jackson County. MHP reports that 41-year-old Kennon Barton of Ocean Springs was traveling westbound on I-10 about 12:50 a.m. when he was hit by a…
Waveland's Michael Grimm hospitalized with unknown issue
America's Got Talent winner Michael Grimm is in a Las Vegas hospital with an undisclosed medical issue. In a video posted on Facebook by Grimm's wife, Lucie, she said he had been having health issues before it came to a…
Sheriffs meet in Biloxi for summer conference
Sheriffs from across the state are in Biloxi this week. They are attending the Mississippi Sheriffs' Association Summer Conference. Twice a year, the Mississippi Sheriffs' Association offers classes and…
City of Biloxi to donate firetruck to Rolling Fork
After receiving three new firetrucks, the City of Biloxi Fire Department has decided to give their retired one a new life. The city received a firetruck in…
USM Gulf Park holding express enrollment event
Happening Wednesday, a one-stop opportunity to enroll for college for the fall semester at Southern Miss. The Gulf Park Campus is hosting an express enrollment event for those interested…
Local group working to get bike paths along Highway 90
A local group is striving for a safer and healthier Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Harrison County Active Living Initiative deals with side walks for pedestrians and…
Update on Popps Ferry Road construction
A busy road in D’Iberville has been getting a face lift for quite a long time. The construction on Popp’s Ferry Road is approaching the final stages. The city is…
G.I. Museum in Ocean Springs honors D-Day
Locally, a museum in Ocean Springs pays tribute to the lives lost on D-Day. On the anniversary of D-Day, we honor those who gave their lives for our country.…
Keeping children safe this summer
The Gulfport Chief of Police sent out a reminder today to pay a little more attention on the roads during summer months. As the school year ends, more kids will be…
Local LGBTQ leaders speak out on Pride flag at VA in Biloxi
Leaders of Gulf Coast Equality, PFlag Gulfport, Vote your Pride Mississippi, Mississippi Rising Coalition, and the Trans Program released a joint statement Monday night in…
Jackson County arson suspect has charges reduced
In an update on an arson arrest from over the weekend, 29-year-old Branson Causey’s felony charge of arson was reduced to a misdemeanor during his initial appearance today. Causey…
Suspect in Raceway armed robbery arrested in George County
A suspect in the May 29 armed robbery of the Raceway gas station in Moss Point has been arrested in George County. Moss Point Police say Austin Blake Butler was…
The Billfish Classic is back on the Coast
One of the premier fishing tournaments here on the Mississippi Coast gets underway this week. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf spoke with Event Organizer Robbie Carter as they get…
Picayune man arrested for meth found in Cheetos bag
A Picayune man is behind bars after officers found meth in a Cheetos bag inside his car. Jeffrey Effler is now charged with felony trafficking of a…
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie files paperwork launching 2024 Republican presidential bid
By JILL COLVIN Associated Press Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has filed paperwork formally launching his campaign for the Republican nomination for president. He's set to hold a town hall in New Hampshire Tuesday evening kicking off his bid.…
Normandy marks D-Day’s 79th anniversary, honors World War II veterans
ON OMAHA BEACH, France (AP) — An overwhelming sound of gunfire and men’s screams. That’s how World War II veteran Marie Scott described D-Day, as Tuesday’s ceremonies got underway in honor of those who fought for freedom in the largest naval, air…
PGA Tour, Europe to merge with Saudis and end LIV Golf feud
By DOUG FERGUSON The PGA Tour ended its expensive fight with Saudi Arabia’s golf venture and now is joining forces with it, making a stunning announcement Tuesday of a merger that creates a commercial operation with the Public Investment Fund…
Biloxi alum Colt Keith named Player of the Month
Biloxi High School alum Colt Keith continuing his banner season at the Double-A level, having been named Eastern League Player of the Month following his scorching hot…
Local educators attend GenSea program
High school educators will spend the next three days learning about the blue economy from GenSea. GenSea is a program that collaborates with the University of Southern Mississippi and is led by…
Harrison County School District offers summer feeding program
In Harrison County, the school district is stepping up to ensure that children in the community have access to nutritious meals with its successful summer feeding program. Cafeteria…