Children’s Coat Drive
Winter will be here before you know it. Even though it’s only here for a short period of time in South Mississippi, we want to make sure our little ones on the Coast are bundled up this season. This is…
Breakfast with Mayor FoFo Gilich
This morning citizens, business and community leaders gathered at the Golden Nugget for ‘Breakfast with the Mayor.’ During the breakfast, Mayor Andrew "FoFo" Gilich gave updates on the 2020 Census, new bike lanes, and projects like the possible East Biloxi…
Gulfport PD reminding community of ‘Move over Law’
With recent accidents involving officers lately in mind, Gulfport Police Department wants to remind everyone of the ‘move over’ law in Mississippi. It is the law in Mississippi and nearly every state in the U.S. that you must move over…
Utility concerns discussed at Gautier City Council meeting
Things got heated at a regularly scheduled Gautier City Council meeting tonight. Gautier Appointed Representative to the Jackson County Utility Authority Marshall Smith found himself in hot water after the city discovered a soaring utility rate over the years. Tonight,…
Mississippi Department of Education releases 2018/2019 Accountability Grades
Schools across the Coast are celebrating today after the Mississippi Department of Education released the performance level grades from the 2018-2019 school year. It appears that hard work can actually pay off. Nine Coast school-districts received ‘A’ ratings from the…
Biloxi Community Festival against Crime
You’ll see plenty of law enforcement at the Point Cadet Plaza on Saturday, but not to worry, it’s all part of the annual Biloxi Community Festival against Crime. This event will feature activities for the whole family including games, door…
10th annual Mississippi Songwriters Festival
People from all over the country will be moving and grooving on the Coast this weekend for the 10th annual Mississippi Songwriters Festival. The festival will feature over 100 national and regional songwriters at 13 venues in downtown Ocean Springs,…
Update on algae bloom
Here on the Coast, we are still feeling the effects of the reopening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway months after it had been closed. News 25 spoke with Mississippi Department of Marine Resources Executive Director Joe Spraggins. He says there…
Deadline to register to vote approaches
The election cycle continues. Up next is the General Election on Tuesday, November 5th, 2019. This election includes the regular gubernatorial elections in Kentucky, Louisiana, and Mississippi. State legislative elections will also be held in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Virginia. The…
Special election to take place to determine Senate District 50 race
There is no longer a certified winner of Senate District 50. A special election has been ordered to determine who will represent that area of Harrison County in the state Senate. According to our media partner, the Sun Herald, Special…
Runaway Juvenile: Jabril Hinton
Biloxi police need your help finding a 15-year-old boy who reportedly ran away from home. Jabril Hinton was last seen on Sunday night and is suspected of running away in the middle of the night. Hinton is about 5 feet,…
OCEAN SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT IN TOP-TWO DISTRICTS IN MISSISSIPPI; OCEAN SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL RATED TOP HIGH SCHOOL IN MISSISSIPPI
A longtime fixture near the top of the Mississippi Department of Education accountability ratings, Ocean Springs High School is set to assume the position as the top-ranked high school in Mississippi after a meeting of the Commission on School Accreditation…
Three Out of Four Mississippi Schools, 70% of Districts Rated C or Higher
Nearly three quarters of schools and 70% of districts will be rated C or higher when the Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) approves accountability grades Thursday for the 2018-19 school year. The grades show a three-year trend of continuous…
Two 12-year-old boys in custody after making threats to St. Martin Middle School
Two 12-year-old Jackson County boys are in custody after allegedly making threats against St. Martin Middle School. Sheriff Mike Ezell says over the past weekend the juveniles made statements that they were bringing a gun to school to hurt other…
‘Social Change in a Democracy’ Documentary
Biloxi residents and historian, do you want to learn more about the history of the city? This Thursday is your chance to come out to the Biloxi Visitor’s Center and check out a half hour 1950s documentary called ‘Social Change…
MGCCC Hospitality Job Fair
It was a packed house this morning at the Hospitality Job fair as potential employees came with resumes in hand and dressed for success. These jobs are anything to do with hospitality, ranging from hotels, attractions, restaurants, and more. There…
Commission of Marine Resources Monthly Meeting
The state Commission of Marine Resources met this morning for their monthly meeting in Biloxi. On the agenda for the day were updates on the oyster and shark season, new state fishing records, and more. DMR Director Joe Spraggins also…
Southeastern Grocers Product Recall: 18-count Variety Pack & Peanut Butter Cookies
Southeastern Grocers (SEG), the parent company of BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarkets and Winn-Dixie stores, is issuing a voluntary recall for two 18-count cookie products sold in the bakery. The recall is due to the inclusion of an undeclared…
Harrison County School District Achieves First A Rating in its History
The Harrison County School District is an A-RATED DISTRICT. It is the first A rating in the district’s history. According to unofficial Performance Level Grades from the Mississippi Department of Education, HCSD gained ten points overall and the list of…
Cyber Safety Seminar
In an effort to better protect children, the Long Beach School District held a cyber safety event for parents. The ‘Protect Young Eyes’ organization held a free seminar, detailing the different apps, websites, and social media trends that children are…
Senator Wicker visits Gulfport High School
Two-hundred and thirty-two years ago tomorrow, we celebrate the birth of our government. Ahead of Constitution Day, one Mississippi senator decided to educate some local high school students on the importance of government. Having the attention of a room full…
Local boy bringing national spotlight to Down Syndrome
We first introduced you to Mika and Hudson Hartman back in August, the mother and son who have overcome many obstacles to get where they are now. It was the trip and experience of a lifetime in the Big Apple…
Surviving childhood cancer
One of the hardest battles many people face is against cancer, but it’s especially difficult if the battle happens during a person’s childhood. September is ‘National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.’ Meet Rebecca Morrow. “I had acute lymphoblastic leukemia.” Today, Rebecca…
Jackson County School District appoints new superintendent
The Jackson County School Board is welcoming a new superintendent. John Strycker was unanimously appointed by all four board members at tonight’s meeting. This is the first year school boards in Mississippi have had to appoint a superintendent rather than…