First public transit electric bus unveiled in Gulfport
Coast Transit Authority and Mississippi Power unveiled the first battery electric bus in Mississippi. This bus, manufactured by Gillig, is zero-emission and 35-feet long. The green and clean…
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Biloxi Bay Area Chamber plants moon tree in honor of two former members
The Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce held a ceremony today at the Biloxi Visitor Center where they planted a moon tree for…
The Mississippi Aquarium celebrates Earth Day by recycling Mardi Gras beads
The Mississippi Aquarium celebrated Earth Day be sending more than 10,000 pounds of Mardi Gras beads and trinkets to be recycled at the Arc of…
Exit Realty and 911 Restoration organize Earth Day clean up in Harrison County
To celebrate Earth Day, Exit Realty and 911 Restoration partnered to help clean a portion of the beach in Harrison County. Clean up…
Body found on Keebler Road confirmed to be Dorothy Burks
Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer has confirmed that the body found off Keebler Road on Wednesday is 75-year-old Dorothy Burks. Miss Burks body was found in…
Mattel unveils Elizabeth II Barbie on queen’s birthday
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II has got her own Barbie in honor of her 96th birthday and upcoming Platinum Jubilee. California-based toymaker Mattel released the doll on the monarch’s birthday Thursday in commemoration of her 70 years of service,…
Program helps Congo families protect endangered gorillas
WASHINGTON (AP) — Decades of conservation efforts have stabilized the population of endangered mountain gorillas in eastern Africa. But the number of Grauer’s gorillas — a less furry, lower elevation-dwelling animal — has declined, largely due to habitat loss and hunting. On Friday, the…
Apollo 16 moonwalker reflects on mission’s 50th anniversary
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Charlie Duke is part of a tiny fraternity that’s getting even smaller: People who walked on the moon. Duke, 86, visited his Apollo 16 spaceship on Wednesday at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center to mark the 50th…
Second suspect in Waveland shooting turns himself in
Waveland Police have confirmed that the second suspect in the fatal shooting from Thursday morning has turned himself in. Chief Mike Prendergast said Antwine Q. James, 27, was taken to the Hancock…
Jackson County Heart Walk is Saturday
The Jackson County Heart Walk is back in-person this year so you may to want head to Beach Park first thing tomorrow morning and participate. The event helps the American…
15th annual Walking on Water fundraiser
Tomorrow, Coast Young Professionals is hosting its Walking on Water fundraiser. The walk across the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge will start at the Point Cadet Pavilion in Biloxi. The event raises…
Crawfish Music Festival continues throughout the weekend
There’s plenty more crawfish to fill you up at the Crawfish Music Festival at the Coast Coliseum in Biloxi. The gates are open from 5 to 11 Friday and…
Long Beach School District added to Early Learning Collaborative
Long Beach School District will introduce a pre-K early learning program next year, thanks to a grant from the Department of Education. The $750,000 grant will allow…
Woman races through Gulfport, causes accidents before crashing
A woman raced up and down Highway 49 in Gulfport, causing two traffic collisions before hitting a curb and disabling her vehicle. The incident happened during the lunch hour in Orange Grove, ending right in front of the neighborhood Walmart.…
Governor Tate Reeves Signs Ban on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Passports
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced the signing of House Bill 1509, which bans public institutions and agencies from discriminating against individuals based on their COVID-19 vaccination status. “Throughout the pandemic, I’ve encouraged Mississippians to consult with their doctor,…
MDOT to close Seymour drawbridge for overnight work next week
The Mississippi Department of Transportation will close the Mark M. Seymour Sr. Memorial Bridge, also known as the Fort Bayou drawbridge, on Highway 609 in Jackson County next week for repairs. The bridge will be closed each night, Tuesday, Wednesday…
Two injured when car hits maintenance truck on I-10
Two people suffered minor injuries after their vehicle hit the rear of a truck performing maintenance work on Interstate 10 early Friday. The incident happened near the Long Beach exit in the eastbound lanes. Traffic was shut down for about…
Education company leaders plead guilty to federal charges
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A mother and son who ran a for-profit education company have pleaded guilty to improperly obtaining millions of dollars from the Mississippi Department of Education by submitting false documents about schools they operated. Federal…
Arrest made in Waveland shooting; second suspect sought
Waveland Police had made an arrest in the double-shooting that left a man dead on Thursday morning. Hancock County jail docket shows Antonio Orlando Reed, 28, of Bay…
Mississippi Lottery Draw April 21st, 2022: CASH 3, CASH 4, and Match 5
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draw. CASH 3: 1-8-3 CASH 4: 0-4-3-9 MATCH 5: 6-12-17-18-31 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
United Cajun Navy discusses body found in woods behind Keebler Road
Yesterday, a body matching the description of missing 75-year-old Dorothy Jean Burks was found. News 25 spoke with United Cajun Navy President Todd Terrell about…
Board members meet to discuss Cruisin’ the Coast economic impact
Cruisin’ the Coast executives and chairmen held a press conference today to discuss the economic impact from this past year’s event. Statewide, 2021’s Cruisin’ the Coast…
Dragon Boat Festival taking place at the Dock in Gulfport
How fast can you paddle? Find out during this year’s Dragon Boat races. The popular United Way fundraiser is back for its seventh year. Teams race…
Make-A-Wish grants Wisconsin boy a trip to Mississippi
A six-year-old from Wisconsin got his wish granted to visit a famous Mississippi couple and also visit the Mississippi Aquarium thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Sawyer Doyle is…