World War II airman returns home to Mississippi
The remains of an airman killed during World War II will be buried April 22 in Forrest County. Second Lieutenant Theodore Scarborough was a native of Brooklyn, Mississippi. He served in the Army…
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Former Hancock County coroner Jim Faulk dies in Georgia
Former Hancock County coroner Jim Faulk has died of complications from cancer in Georgia. Faulk was 75 and was surrounded by family when he died on April 5. He was elected to three terms as Hancock County coroner but resigned…
Mississippi Power steps up to help employee's family, friends in Rolling Fork
When Mississippi Power learned an employee had family in Rolling Fork in need of help, they did not hesitate to lend a hand. Mississippi Power lineman Chris Boston, a native of Rolling Fork,…
Gulfport officer honored for work finding kidnapped retired officer
On January 26, Gulfport Police Officer John Schwartz found a man who'd gone missing -- a retired sheriff's deputy from Vicksburg who had been abducted, bound and apparently left for dead in…
Governor Reeves invests over $100 million in GOMESA funding to the Gulf Coast
Governor Tate Reeves today announced that he had signed House Bill 1636 which commits $100,192,527 in Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) funding to projects along Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. “This critical set of projects…
Victim identified in deadly train-vehicle accident in Stone County
One person is dead and four others injured after a van was hit by a train in Stone County. Stone County Coroner Wayne Flurry identified the victim as 58-year-old Shirley Holmes of Wiggins. She…
Pascagoula partially lifts city-wide boil water notice
The boil water notice in the southwest quadrant of Pascagoula -- the area south of Highway 90 and west of 14th Street -- was lifted about 7:30 a.m. by city officials. After investigation, it was found that this area did…
Officials: Mississippi getting designated burn center again
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — After the October closure of Mississippi’s only accredited burn center threatened to upend access to care, the state’s next designated burn center will be housed at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, the state…
Fly Llama Brewing hosts Biloxi Shuckers Home Opening Day party
Today was the home opener for the Biloxi Shuckers and fans from all over got together at a local bar to celebrate the special occasion. Home Opening Day…
Carl the Rooster book now available online
Carl the Rooster is featured in his very own story book! The book is illustrated by Chelsea Prince and illustrated by Ben Prisk. The story follows Carl the Rooster…
Pascagoula schools to open with two hour delay Wednesday
Schools in Pascagoula will be open tomorrow, Wednesday, April 12 with a two-hour delay. Elementary students and academy students will report at 9:30 a.m. and secondary (middle and high school) students at 10:30 a.m. Children riding buses should report to…
The truth about processed foods: what you should and shouldn’t avoid
News 25’s Brooke Parker talks to a dietitian to tell us what’s really up with processed foods. Processed food is a term being thrown around…
Lighting issues force closure of fields at sports complex in Biloxi
Most fields at Popp’s Ferry Recreational Sports Complex in Biloxi are closed while the city works to correct lighting issues. The soccer fields have been…
MGCCC holding annual Student Art Show at the Harrison County campus
Any time is a great time to admire beautiful art pieces! Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College students are hosting their annual Spring Student Art Exhibit…
Gulfport Firefighter opens his own business serving unique snowballs and snacks
A Gulfport firefighter wanting to get more involved in his community decided to start his own mobile snowball business. Wesley Phillips has been a firefighter…
Seashore Highlands Retirement Community enjoys Coffee with a Cop
Residents at the Seashore Highlands Retirement Community enjoyed chatting it up with Gulfport police over a cup of coffee and light refreshments. The Coffee with a Cop…
Breakfast in preparation for National Day of Prayer
Youth for Christ hosted a prayer breakfast this morning to get people ready for National Day of Prayer, which is celebrated on the first Thursday in May. National…
Harrison County Law Enforcement Training Academy named in honor of Sheriff Troy Peterson
The brand-new facility for future law enforcement officers is up and running in Harrison County. The Harrison County Law Enforcement Training Academy, located…
Biloxi Police Department getting traffic plans ready for Black Spring Break
Biloxi police are preparing traffic plans for Black Spring Break that starts Thursday. The police department has been getting traffic plans in place, especially for…
City of Pascagoula under boil water notice
The City of Pascagoula has been under a boil water notice since yesterday. The city’s public works contractor, H20, has brought in reinforcements to help locate what is believed…
Biden ends COVID national emergency after Congress acts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic ended Monday as President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan congressional resolution to bring it to a close after three years — weeks before it was set to expire alongside…
One killed, 3 hurt in shooting outside DC funeral home
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST WASHINGTON (AP) — One man was killed and three other people were critically injured Tuesday in a shooting outside of a funeral for a homicide victim in the nation’s capital, according to police. Metropolitan Police Chief Robert…
New law expands pool of veterans eligible for disabled car tags
Gov. Tate Reeves has signed Senate Bill 2187 today, to widen the pool of eligible veterans to receive disabled license plates. The legislation expands the number of veterans who are eligible to buy two license plates for just $1 each.…
Pascagoula schools dismiss early because of low water in city
Pascagoula-Gautier School District is dismissing all classes in the city because of low water pressure in the city. Classes will not be held in the city until the issue is fixed. Gautier schools are still in session. The district is…