WWII surrender ceremony in Hawaii limited to local veterans
A Pearl Harbor ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II will be limited to survivors of the war living in Hawaii because of coronavirus concerns.
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Miami Dolphins to allow up to 13,000 NFL fans at home opener
The Miami Dolphins will allow up to 13,000 socially distancing fans to attend their home opener against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 20, a decision that divided political leaders and upset the visiting coach.
Republicans nominate Trump; he questions election integrity
President Donald Trump has turned a surprise opening-day appearance at his party’s scaled-down national political convention into an opportunity to cast doubt on the integrity of the fall election.
Mississippi lawmakers resolve budget for Department of Marine Resources
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi Legislature has set a budget for the state Department of Marine Resources. The House and Senate voted on Monday, weeks after the state budget year started on July…
Storm plans in place at Institute for Marine Mammal Studies
As a precautionary measure, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies has put plans in place to protect their facilities and animals from the weather. Sea turtles in the institute’s care have been moved inside the veterinary hospital for safety. Dolphins…
Humane Society of the United States evacuates animals from threatened areas
Today, the Humane Society of the United States visited the Humane Society of South Mississippi to evacuate animals in an attempt to clear the shelters due to recent tropical systems that threatened the Coast. This morning, the Humane Society transported…
What you need to know about state of emergencies
Harrison County officials are reminding residents to stay prepared as there is a lot of rain ahead in the forecast. Remember to stock up on food and emergency supplies. In the past, residents were encouraged “the first 72 is on…
Governor Reeves gives tropical update
This morning, Governor Tate Reeves briefed state residents on what they should expect during tropical systems. Reeves also announced the states of Florida and South Carolina are pitching in to help Mississippi with storm prep this week. The governor and…
Pass Christian officials prepare for storms
In West Harrison County, Pass Christian city leaders and first responders have been busy preparing for both storms. A slight uptick in the wind and a few slow moving clouds set the scene Monday in Pass Christian as the entire…
Biloxi High School to switch to distance learning until September 8th
As was reported last week, Biloxi High School saw an increase in the number of positive Covid cases and quarantined students. As of today, BHS has 15 positive students and 324 students on quarantine. All other Biloxi School campuses will…
National Day of Freedom and Justice Rally
Saturday, Gulf Coast residents, along with people across the nation, came together to bring awareness to the movement for prison reform in the United States. August 22nd is ‘National Day of Freedom and Justice,’ a day dedicated to the efforts…
Mississippi Department of Health reports 511 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths
The Mississippi Department of Health reported 511 new COVID-19 cases today and eight new deaths. The statewide total now stands at 78,405 confirmed cases and 2,248 deaths. Here are the numbers in our area: Hancock County has 457 cases and…
Mississippi Public Service Commission establishes broadband committee
The Mississippi Public Service Commission has created a new committee that will help identify internet connectivity challenges in the state amid the coronavirus pandemic. Southern District Public Service Commissioner Dane Maxwell said the pandemic has highlighted the need for more…
Overturned truck forces highway closure on HWY 49 South in Wiggins
Highway 49 South in Wiggins was temporarily closed following a traffic incident. The closure was a result of a semi-truck carrying lumber overturning on the highway, spilling lumber onto the roadway. Traffic was rerouted through frontage roads in the area,…
Boating accident in Biloxi Back Bay kills man and woman
A boating accident Friday night on the Back Bay of Biloxi claimed the lives of two people. Emergency services, including the Biloxi police and fire departments, arrived on scene around 9:30 p.m. Sixty-year-old Thomas ‘Tommy’ Mallett of Biloxi and 60-year-old…
Mississippi Forestry Commission Deploys Wildland Firefighters to Colorado
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) deployed a 20-person crew of wildland firefighters to assist state and federal partners with wildfire suppression efforts in Colorado. The crew names will be released upon their safe return to Mississippi in…
School closures ahead of possible severe weather
Some schools in South Mississippi are closing due to possible severe weather headed our way. The Hancock County School District is closing schools tomorrow, August 24th. This will also include distance learners. The Gulfport School District will run a 60%…
Harrison County Emergency Management Agency ready for any tropical weather impacts
The Harrison County Emergency Management Agency is ready to handle any impacts from tropical weather. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors on Sunday made a local declaration of emergency ahead of Marco, which is expected to make landfall on Monday…
Top Trump aide Kellyanne Conway to leave White House
By JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — One of President Donald Trump’s most influential and longest-serving advisers, Kellyanne Conway, says she will be leaving the White House at the end of the month. Conway was Trump’s campaign manager during…
Pascagoula Gautier School District reports COVID-19 cases
The Pascagoula Gautier School District is announcing reported COVID-19 as well. According to the district on their Twitter account, three students and one teacher and two staff members tested positive this week. The district says contact tracing has been conducted…
Emergency declarations in Jackson County
Over in Jackson County, emergency declarations are being issued ahead of the anticipated storm. Earlier this afternoon, the Jackson County Board of Supervisors issued a proclamation declaring a local emergency within the county and the cities of Moss Point and…
Pillars in Biloxi residents enjoy a ‘wave parade’
While quarantine ended for many back in May, residents of the Pillars in Biloxi have been in quarantine for nearly five months. This afternoon, residents and their friends and families reconnected during a ‘wave parade.’ Residents gathered in the parking…
Waveland’s Hurricane Museum honors founder
As the anniversary for Hurricane Katrina approaches next week, the hurricane museum in Waveland is now known as ‘Waveland’s Lili Stahler Murphy Ground Zero Museum’ honoring one of their founders. Lili Stahler Murphy opened the doors to the museum on…
News 25 interviews Dr. John Fleming with the White House
Dr. John Fleming is the assistant to the president of the United States for Planning and Implementation and also serves as a deputy chief of staff. Today, the Ole Miss graduate took time in Washington, D.C. to speak with News…