MLK Prayer Breakfast
People of all ages gathered in Biloxi Saturday morning to discuss and celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Zeta Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity hosted a prayer breakfast honoring Dr. King at the…
Cold weather shelters open in South Mississippi
Some people in South Mississippi are seeking refuge from the cold at several shelters that opened Sunday here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. That includes the shelter at the D’Iberville Multi-Purpose Building off Automall Parkway. They are always in need…
Mayoral Monday: Diamondhead Mayor Tommy Schaefer
Diamondhead Mayor Tommy Schaefer stopped by News 25 this morning to fill us in on the latest developments in the City of Diamondhead, and what's to come in 2020.
Coroner: Inmate dies, found hanging at a Mississippi prison
By Associated Press PARCHMAN, Miss. (AP) - A coroner says an inmate has died after being found hanging at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman, which was a focus of recent deadly unrest. Coroner Heather Burton said in a statement…
Cold weather shelters opening across South Mississippi
(WXXV) — A blast of arctic air has prompted several South Mississippi cold weather shelters to open as temperatures drop below freezing. HANCOCK COUNTY Bay St. Louis: The Hancock County Emergency Management Agency in coordination with the Old Spanish Trail…
Long-time Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove Passes at Age 64
Gary Hargrove, former coroner of Harrison County, has died. For more than 20 years, Gary Hargrove served Harrison County as its elected coroner. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors released the following statement through the county's Public Information Officer Jeff…
Press Box Daiquiri Lounge now open in Gulfport
A new daiquiri shop in Gulfport is looking like the Coast’s newest hit. The Press Box Daiquiri Lounge celebrated its grand opening today in downtown Gulfport. Located on Fishbone Alley, the Press Box celebrates the great game of baseball. Former…
Arrested on felony drug charges
The discovery of two pounds of meth led to the arrest of two men in Pass Christian. Forty-three year-old Robert Callahan and 35-year-old Ruben Nichols Jr. both of Pass Christian were arrested on felony drug charges. According to the Harrison…
Trailer fire in Saucier
The Harrison County Fire Department responded to trailer fire tonight in Saucier. Shortly before 5 p.m. crews responded to a double-wide trailer fire off of Saucier-Lizana Road. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, no residents of the trailer…
Huntington Ingalls Industries Awards More Than $99,000 in STEM Grants to Gulf Coast Schools
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has awarded $99,592 in grants to 28 STEM-related initiatives from schools and educational organizations in Mississippi and Alabama. This is the program’s 12th year. Ingalls has awarded more than $1 million for…
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Small Businesses in Mississippi Affected by Blue-Green Algae on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi
Low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to Mississippi small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small aquaculture businesses and private nonprofit organizations affected by the blue-green algae on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi…
Dream Series Baseball Camp at MGCCC
Spots are still available for tomorrow’s ‘Dream Series Baseball Camp’ at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Former MGCCC and San Francisco Giants outfielder Fred Lewis will be on hand to coach and instruct the camp. It’s from 9:30 a.m. to…
Second Mobile Fab Lab debuts at Pass Christian High
Students at Pass Christian High got to experience a new and unique way to learn about STEM subjects. It’s science on wheels! Chevron Community Affairs Representative Amy Brandenstein said, “It’s helping prepare our future workforce. I mean, these are skills…
Gulfport Museum of History looking for volunteers
It’s been a long time coming for the historical society of Gulfport as the grand opening of the Gulfport Museum of History will take place in March. The museum will have numerous artifacts, documents, and pictures that represent the history…
Two juveniles charged in connection with Diamondhead House Fire
On January 17, 2020, the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office charged two juveniles in connection with a house fire at Diamondhead Drive North in Diamondhead, which occurred on January 15th. After a thorough investigation conducted by the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office…
Economic Vibe: Mississippi Development Authority
This morning at the Knight Nonprofit Center the Mississippi Development Authority gave an update on how MDA has an effect on our local economy. Jamie Miller, the MDA chief innovation officer, was the speaker of this event. He touched on…
Setting the Table for the Mississippi Development Authority
This morning at the Knight Non-Profit Center in Gulfport, Jamie Miller, head of the Mississippi Development Authority, will be giving an update on how MDA has an effect on our local economy and our military bases at an event put…
‘Power in Pumps’ MLK kickoff event
The 2020 MLK Celebration is officially underway. Things kicked off tonight with a mental health awareness soiree called “Power in Pumps.” A panel made up of mental health experts offered insights on mental and socioeconomic issues women of color face…
Local art gallery opens at Mary C. O’Keefe Center
It was a colorful night of art at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center in Ocean Springs. Crowds packed the Mary C. to get a look at two art galleries making their debut. Dozens of local artists had their work…
Biloxi School District names new superintendent
The Biloxi School District has made their decision on a new superintendent. Former Biloxi High School Principal Marcus Boudreaux has been named superintendent of the Biloxi School District. Born and raised on the Coast, Boudreaux has been with the school…
Zenosyne Exhibit debuts in Gautier
An artist with Coastal roots has returned to display some of his finest pieces of work. Today, Artist Josh Edgar and MGCCC unveiled the Zenosyne Exhibit at the Jackson County campus in Gautier which features many of Edgar’s 3D ceramic…
Jackson County Animal Shelter ribbon cutting
The Jackson County Animal Shelter is celebrating following the opening of phase one of their new facility. Those who care for stray and surrendered animals in Jackson County now have a state-of-the-art facility to help them find forever homes. Jackson…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media
Members of the Biloxi Junior Leadership Program get schooled this month in a wide range of areas. The group is participating in a series of sessions that include topics like etiquette and manners, cultural diversity, government policy, and the do’s…
Waffle House robbery arrest
A man was taken into custody following a violent robbery at a local Waffle House. According to Gulfport Police, Willie Duckworth entered a Waffle House, jumped over the counter, assaulted an employee and took cash from the register before fleeing…