Fuel spill exercise today at the NCBC
The Naval Construction Battalion Center is exercising response, containment, and initial cleanup operations with a fuel-spill exercise today. This exercise is one of many frequent exercises to test the…
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Water infrastructure plan approved by Pascagoula City Council
During yesterday’s meeting, the Pascagoula City Council voted unanimously to allocate the first installment of over $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to address aging infrastructure…
Mississippi man arrested on assault on law enforcement charge during Jan. 6 capitol breach
A Mississippi man was arrested Tuesday for crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, which disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress that was in the process of ascertaining and counting the electoral votes…
Non-stop service to Minneapolis/St. Paul is back at airport
Thanks to Sun Country airlines, non-stop service to the Twin Cities has returned to the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. The seasonal service runs from Sept. 2 to Nov. 21, according to the Sun Country website. One-way fares start as low as…
Pascagoula allocates American Rescue Plan Act funding to waterline improvements
PASCAGOULA, Miss. - The Pascagoula City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to allocate the first installment of $2,583,647 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to address aging infrastructure in the city. The funds will be used to replace and relocate failing…
Mississippi Lt Gov: Corps ignored spillway operating manual
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Army Corps of Engineers ignored its own operating manual when it twice opened a Mississippi River spillway in 2019, causing an environmental and economic disaster in Mississippi and Louisiana, Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann said Tuesday. He spoke on the way…
Top doctor: Mississippi faces ‘rough few weeks’ with COVID
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi state health officer on Tuesday implored people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as a highly transmissible variant of the virus is spreading a state with one of the lowest vaccination rates in the U.S.…
Mega Millions winning numbers for July 20th, 2021
Here are the winning numbers for tonight's Mega Millions draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
IMMS releases Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles to their home
Six Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles returned to their home this afternoon after undergoing months of rehabilitation here on the Coast. Back in December, the turtles were flown…
Academy classmates remember Officer Katie Cash
The South Mississippi community is still mourning the loss of Officer Katie Cash, who died in a car accident over the weekend in Waveland. Officer Cash spent the last 11…
CASH 3 draw winning numbers for July 20th, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for July 20th are: 8-8-4. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
South Central Motorcoach Association Regional Meeting
In an effort to increase tourism in South Mississippi, Coastal Mississippi and the IP Casino Resort are hosting a three-day motorcoach meeting. The South Central Motorcoach Association began its regional…
City of Biloxi votes to not rehire Fire Chief Boney
The City of Biloxi has voted not to rehire Fire Chief Joe Boney who has been fire chief the past eight years. Biloxi City Council members…
New sand sculpture in Edgewater Mall honors military heroes
Seventy-five tons of sand is being molded to the likeness of local military heroes. For over 25 years, the Edgewater Mall in Biloxi has brought in sand…
Harrison County Beautification Commission holding Pick up and the Point cleanup
Set your alarms for Saturday morning to get up and enjoy a fun clean-up day. Harrison County Beautification Commission is set to host a cleanup…
Kemps Ridley Sea Turtle release in Pass Christian
After a seven-month journey, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies helped several Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles make their way back to their natural habitat. News 25’s Grace Boyles…
Gulfport company launches incentive program
With the continued demand for labor in Gulfport and across the country, hiring incentives have more than doubled and people searching for jobs offering incentives has jumped as well since the…
Immunization fair for school-aged children
With some schools starting this week and many others starting the first week of August now is the time to make sure your child is up-to-date on their shots. The sixth…
Jackson County School District needs funds for repairs
Leaders of the Jackson County School District are trying to figure out how to pay for repairs on buildings. Two months ago, local voters rejected borrowing $67 million…
Gulfport Police hold scouting combine
Those vying for a spot to protect and serve were put to work this weekend in Gulfport. They performed breech drills during their 'scouting combine' on Saturday. The event allowed them…
Kiwanis Club of St. Martin hosting inaugural car show
Kiwanis Club of St. Martin is hosting their inaugural Diners, Drive-Ins, and Hives: Kruisin’ with the Kiwanis Car Show to benefit students of St. Martin schools. The…
Suspect in road rage incident now faces murder charge in Gulfport
What began as a road rage incident is now a murder investigation. On July 8, Gulfport Police responded to a report of a shooting at 41st Street and Searle Avenue. A man was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and was…
Gulfport schools preparing to head back to class
Schools in the Gulfport School District are preparing to head back to class earlier than usual due to their new flexible schedule. The new schedule will take the…
Remembering Officer Katie Cash
Just one day after graduating from the Harrison County Law Enforcement Training Academy, Officer Katie Cash was involved in a car accident in Waveland on Highway 603 and died from her injuries.…