BJ Sellers sworn in as Gulfport Ward 5 Councilman
The newest member of the Gulfport City Council was officially sworn in at Tuesday afternoon’s council meeting. BJ Sellers will serve the remainder of the current council…
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New councilman appointed to Ward 3 in Pascagoula
A new councilman has been appointed for Ward 3 in Pascagoula. Rick Merrill will now fill the vacant seat left by former Councilman Johnny Walker, who died last…
Hattiesburg Zoo welcomes two new residents
The Hattiesburg Zoo is welcoming two new residents this month. Lulo the Kinkajou is four years old and can be found in the Africa section of the zoo. He…
City of Gulfport honors Seabees for heroic action
Members of the Seabees were honored by the City of Gulfport. Back in February, members of Naval Construction Battalion 11 rescued two passengers from…
Louisiana man arrested in Bay St. Louis for simple assault on law enforcement officers, other charges
A Louisiana man was arrested in Bay St. Louis on multiple charges, including simple assault on a law enforcement officer. Forty-five-year-old Johnnie Viola III was arrested by Bay St. Louis PD and charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, public intoxication,…
Two teenagers, woman arrested in relation to shooting in Gulfport
Three people have been arrested in regards to a shooting in Gulfport on Tuesday. The Gulfport Police Department arrested a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old are charged them with five counts of aggravated assault and one count of tampering with physical…
Hanshaw Road bridge in Ocean Springs to close to thru traffic
Ocean Springs, MS – Starting on March 5, 2025, Hanshaw Road Bridge will be closed to thru traffic from U.S. 90 to Old Spanish Trail until further notice. Monday March 3, 2025, the City of Ocean Springs received a Bridge…
Mississippi Aquarium opens up internships for Summer 2025
Mississippi Aquarium is opening their summer marine mammal internships. All are invited to apply from now through March 24th. The internship itself runs from May 12th to August 9th. Those who…
Gulfport PD investigating shooting on Reynosa Drive
The Gulfport Police Department is currently investigating a shooting in the 3500 block of Reynosa Drive. Officials tell News 25 there are three injured victims, the nature of their condition is not known at this time. Several people have been…
Krewe of Nereids delights paradegoers in Waveland
Earlier Fat Tuesday morning, the Krewe of Nereids made its way down Highway 90 in Waveland. It was rescheduled to Mardi Gras Day due to weather conditions and they…