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…
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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…
No evidence man shot at Mississippi church reached for gun
LAUREL, Miss. (AP) — Evidence shows a reserve sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot a man at a Mississippi church punched the victim in the face and chased him into a parking lot before shooting him and kicking him in the head,…
Make-a-Wish grants local child a trip to Disney World
Make-a-Wish is back with another granted wish to a Coast child! This time, Waveland eight-year-old Khai Thomas was granted his wish of a dream trip to Disney…
Ocean Springs businesses receive façade grant improvement program
There may be some big changes coming to Downtown Ocean Springs thanks to the Façade Grant Improvement Program. They received a $20,000 grant through a partnership with the…
Kids enjoying Jackson County 4-H Spring Break Day Camp
Kids participating in the Jackson County 4-H Spring Break Camp enjoyed learning about marine life across the Coast. The three-day event is free for kids ages five…
April is National Poetry Month
April is an opportunity to celebrate the expressiveness and charm of poetry. Some may think of poetry as boring, but Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College allows us to change our perspectives…
Filing deadline for taxes is April 18th
The deadline to file taxes is just over a week away. The deadline to file taxes is April 18th. Is it too late to file your taxes? Mercy Housing…
Make-A-Wish surprises local child with Disney World trip
Make-A-Wish is sending one of their Wish kids on a dream Disney World vacation soon. News 25’s Rick Gogreve is in Bay St. Louis for the announcement celebration.
Second week of April is National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is held annually during the second week of April to honor public safety telecommunicators for their service. Kelsey Saldiveri has been…
Medi-Lift of Mississippi helping patients around the Coast
A non-emergency medical transportation company for disabled patients is dedicated to helping the community. While working at a local hospital, Julie Faucha noticed how long discharged patients had…
Mississippi Coast Model Railroad Museum holds Egg Hunt and Easter Celebration
Over 3,500 eggs were up for grabs as families waited for their chance to meet the Easter Bunny at one Coast museum. On Saturday, the…
White House Hotel continues Easter brunch tradition
What is the Easter weekend without a hearty meal? That is a question the White House Hotel cannot answer just yet. This year for their annual Easter brunch, the…
VFW 5699 hosted annual Easter Egg Hunt and Carnival
What was once a small Easter egg hunt has now turned into a tradition that is continuing to grow in Ocean Springs. VFW Post 5699 had its…
Members celebrate Easter at Lighthouse Baptist Church
Many other churches held services and community events yesterday in recognition of Easter Sunday. Lighthouse Baptist Church in Biloxi held its Easter Resurrection Celebration after Sunday’s service. 165 kids…
New Life Family Church Gulf Coast celebrates Easter
It was one big party as a Biloxi church celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Sunday. More than 2,000 people graced the floors of New Life Family…
Woman accused of trying to hurt deputy who stopped to help with a disabled vehicle
A Jackson County woman is behind bars, accused of trying to injure a Jackson County Sheriff's deputy when he stopped to help her with a disabled vehicle. 21-year-old Lanay Williams was charged with aggravated assault on a police officer, disorderly…
Police: ‘Multiple casualties’ from shooting in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Police are reporting “multiple casualties” as they respond to a shooting in a bank building in downtown Louisville. The Louisville Metro Police Department said Monday on Twitter there was an ongoing situation and asked people to…
Harrison County Fire Rescue battles home fire Sunday night
Harrison County Fire Rescue battled a fire at a single story brick home Sunday night. The call came in about 8 p.m. about a house on fire off Vidalia Road. The house…
Mississippi deputy fatally shoots man, MBI says
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (AP) — A sheriff’s deputy in south Mississippi on Sunday shot and killed a person who approached the deputy’s parked vehicle while holding a weapon, a state agency said. A news release from the Mississippi Department of Public…
Gulfport man jailed on child porn charges
A Gulfport man was jailed Friday charged with possession of child pornography. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson said 33-year-old Charles Edward Riley Jr., was arrested after investigation began with Pass Christian and then adopted by the sheriff's office. A juvenile…