Acknowledging the benefits of reefs on World Reef Awareness Day
Today is World Reef Awareness Day. The word ‘reef’ is derived from the Norse language and loosely translates to ‘rib,’ which is appropriate because reefs help…
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Summer programs return to Jackson-George Regional Library System
Summer library programs offer an ocean of possibilities. The Jackson and George Regional Library System is hosting an array of summer activities, the first ones back in person…
Harrison County School District hosting free summer meals program
School is out for the summer, but the Harrison County School District is still serving up healthy and tasty meals. It is important to ensure kids are…
The Historic Ocean Springs Association launches new interpretive sign project
The Historic Ocean Springs Association has launched a new community project installing interpretive signs at landmark locations throughout the historic districts. HOSA has recently placed more…
Jeepin’ the Coast festivities begin today
Jeepin’ the Coast is cruising its way back to the Coast with more fun than ever. News 25’s Rick Gogreve is at the JTC Kick-off Party with more.
Singing River board votes to put hospital up for sale
The Singing River Health System’s Board of Trustees voted today to put the Mississippi coast hospital up for sale. This vote allows the board to “pursue…
Mississippi residents can now apply for medical marijuana
Today is the first day people can apply for medical marijuana cards or get into the medical marijuana business. Attorneys for Moore Company are in the process of…
A look at who's in and who's out with medical marijuana
Five cities and two counties in South Mississippi's six counties have opted out of medical marijuana, either in whole or in part. Here are the lists of those who have opted out: Cities that opted out: Amory Belmont Booneville Brandon…
Hancock County EMA offers tips to prepare for hurricane season
Today marks the first day of hurricane season and that means there is no time like the present to prepare for what could come our way.…
2022 Memorial Day Weekend boating statistics
Almost 500 boating-related citations were issued by Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Conservation Officers during the Memorial Day Weekend, an enforcement period that began Saturday, May 28, and concluded Monday, May 30, at midnight. The citations included: 52…