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Scientists find Madagascar chameleon last seen 100 years ago

Talk about good camouflage! Scientists say they have found an elusive chameleon species that was last spotted in Madagascar 100 years ago. Researchers from Madagascar and Germany said Friday that they discovered several living specimens of Voeltzkow’s chameleon during an…

Flash of luck: Astronomers find cosmic radio burst source

By SETH BORENSTEIN A flash of luck helped astronomers solve a cosmic mystery: What causes powerful but fleeting radio bursts that zip and zigzag through the universe? Scientists have known about these energetic pulses — called fast radio bursts — for about…

CARES Act assistance applications open November 9

BILOXI, Miss. – Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act applications for commercial and charter fisheries participants will open Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at 8 a.m. on the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) website at dmr.ms.gov/cares-act-assistance/. Applicants must be a…

Portion of Harrison County sand beach reopened

The Harrison Sand Beach Department has opened a portion of the beach in Harrison County. It is open from Jones Park (20th Ave.) in Gulfport to Rodenburg Avenue in Biloxi. The bon fire pits are not being permitted until the burn…

Hurricane Zeta Preliminary Damage Reports Update #5

PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to work with our local county EMA directors to assess the damage. At this time, counties are reporting a total of 32,071 homes damaged or affected by Hurricane Zeta. MEMA…

Traffic stop leads to arrests in drug, weapons case

George County Sheriff's deputies arrested two men on drug and weapons charges after a traffic stop. Deputies with the George County Sheriff’s Office were patrolling in the Brushy Creek Road area of Rocky Creek on Oct. 22 when they made…

George County makes arrest in burglary investigation

Deputies with the George County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest Friday in an investigation into a burglary in the Shipman community. Deputies answered a call Thursday regarding a home intruder in the 100 block of Scout Trail in the Shipman…

Gulfport native to take command at Camp Shelby on Saturday

Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center will host a change of command ceremony to welcome Gulfport native Col. Richard L. Weaver, the center's new commander, and also to celebrate the accomplishments of outgoing CO Col. Bobby M. Ginn. The ceremony…

Coronavirus Aid Relief assistance for fishermen opens Nov. 9

Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act applications for commercial and charter fisheries participants will open 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9 on the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources website at dmr.ms.gov/cares-act-assistance/. Applicants must be a Mississippi resident 18 years…

Magnolia House releases new seasonal menu

One of Harrah’s Gulf Coast’s flagship restaurants is rolling out an updated menu for the fall and holiday season. Magnolia House by Chef Kelly English releases an updated menu for each season and this season featured more…

Former Jackson County Sheriff Mike Byrd passes away

Former Jackson County Sheriff Mike Byrd has died following a battle with COVID-19. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department announced on their Facebook page that Byrd had died this afternoon in a Mobile hospital. Today was also Byrd’s…

Sand tiger shark at Mississippi Aquarium has novel surgery

One of Mississippi Aquarium’s resident sand tiger sharks named Stella successfully underwent an innovative new spinal surgery on September 29th, performed by the veterinary team at Mississippi Aquarium and several specialists from across the country. Stella was…

Gautier High School parade honors our veterans

While we still have a little less than a week before our entire nation pauses to honor those who have served to protect and defend our country, Gautier High School got a head start on showing appreciation…

Seasonal food offerings at Harrah's Gulf Coast

Award winning Chef Kelly English is back on the Coast this week to debut his seasonal menu at Harrah’s Gulf Coast ahead of the holiday season. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is at Magnolia House Restaurant with Chef…