In consultation with school districts, the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has determined that 40,991 teachers and teacher assistants are eligible for the state-funded, $1,500 pay raise. The number of teaching positions is an increase from the original estimate…
A pivotal piece of Biloxi history is still working out some of the kinks for revitalization. The City of Biloxi continues to look for avenues of funding to help with repairs and renovations to the Saenger Theatre. Biloxi City Council…
The City of Biloxi held their second budget meeting today to iron out their finances ahead of the new year. The City of Biloxi will be operating under a budget of $59 million, the same amount that was allocated for…
While some of the bays of the Bonnet Carre Spillway are closing, over 150 other ones still remain open. One hundred and fifty-eight bays are still open with an expected closing in the next week. According to the Army Corps…
Now you can stand up and eat for our coastal waters. Mississippi’s culinary community, seafood industry, and the Walter Anderson Museum of Art are teaming up and serving up awareness to current threats on our coastal ecosystems through their ‘Gulf…
While the closure process has now begun on the Bonnet Carre Spillway, we can expect the effects to last because of how long the spillway was open. The fishing industry has been hit hard, due to the fresh water the…
Moss Point Alderman Sherwood Bradford has proposed a policy aimed at Mayor Mario King that would cut his pay if he doesn’t make reforms. Bradford proposed mandates for Mayor King and the city that says guns can’t be carried in…
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution that will ensure Gulf Coast Mental Health Center continues services in Harrison County. The county has agreed to ask the four-commissioner board that oversees GCMG to ask the Mississippi Department…
Police are investigating a suspicious death on Via Don Ray Road in Long Beach, according to Long Beach Police Chief Billy Seal. Around 11:30, AMR received a call about a man who the caller believed was passed out in the…
One Gulfport business collaborated with a crew of artists and vendors for a weekend festival. Mississippi Mercantile Company hosted it’s first-ever ‘Summer Fest’ on Saturday at their location next to Highway 53. A wide range of food, furniture, jewelry, and…
A two-day event in Waveland honored both a famous author and a local cause. The third-annual ‘Hemingway Festival’ ran from Friday to Saturday and featured fun events such as an Ernest Hemingway look-a-like contest, an art auction, and a parade…
The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art celebrated one of its namesakes in style over the weekend. George Ohr’s 126nd birthday celebration featured free admission for attendees to tour and explore the museum. Also known as the ‘Mad Potter,’ Ohr was a…
A group of special dogs were recognized over the weekend as they prepare to provide support in South Mississippi. ‘Visiting Pet Teams of South Mississippi’ held a graduation ceremony for this year’s group of therapy dogs. The dogs undergo extensive…
Motorcyclists from the Coast teamed up this weekend for a charitable cause. Mississippi Coast Harley Davidson and the Christian Motorcyclists Association held a ‘Christmas in July’ toy drive on Saturday to benefit area children. Participants donated a wide selection of…
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors has released the following statement in regards to the closing of Gulf Coast Mental Health Center. "The Harrison County Board of Supervisors has no intention of allowing Gulf Coast Mental Health Center to close…
After 74 days, the Army Corps of Engineers has announced they will begin the long-awaited process of closing some of the bays along the Bonnet Carre Spillway. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood has more.
The Walter Anderson Museum in Ocean Springs is known for its creative wonders and art exhibits, but they're cooking up something new, hoping it's a winning recipe that will help raise funds and awareness about the conditions in our Mississippi…
Gautier Mayor Mel Torjusen shares what developments and events are on the agenda for the city of Gautier in Monday morning's edition of Mayoral Monday with News 25 Today Anchor Jaylon Morris.
It's finally official - the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced just after 9 a.m. Monday morning that they will begin the process of closing the bays of the Bonnet Carre Spillway today. This announcement comes as welcome news following…
Who will be the state's next governor? We voters will soon be casting our ballots to determine who will take over Mississippi's top political positions in the upcoming primaries - just over a week away, on Tuesday, August 6th. For…
So far, the Coast is clear here in South Mississippi when it comes to vibrio-infested waters, but years ago there were several cases reported by locals and visitors on the Coast who said they contracted the flesh-eating bacteria after coming…
Believe it or not, there's plenty to smile about this Monday morning. News 25 Today spoke with Dr. Cameron Larson, Managing Dentist, and Jennifer Dutchover, Community Relations Specialist for South Mississippi Smiles about their upcoming Patient Appreciation Day at the…
Great dance moves were on display earlier this evening as part of a unique dance camp. The second annual ‘Camp Dance Able’ is designed for individuals with disabilities and gives them the opportunity to express themselves through dance. St. Peter’s…
It’s a heartbreaking loss for the community. On July 12th, 17-year-old Emily Goss died in a car crash. Today, her classmates, friends, and family came together to celebrate her life. A young life gone too soon brought the Hancock County…