In order to cater to the citizens in the state, Mississippi’s Department of Public Safety is coming up with new programs to help with long wait times at the DMV. The new programs include a ‘text to be next’ situation…
The official start of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season is just days away. The local emergency management’s message is “we’re ready, are you?” Harrison County officials and News 25 are gearing up for anything that could threaten our area this…
A shipbuilder is expanding on the Mississippi Gulf Coast after receiving a $746 million contract to make a heavy icebreaker for the U.S. Coast Guard. VT Halter Marine will invest $37.5 million at its Pascagoula shipyard and is expected to…
A 37-year-old man is dead following a single vehicle crash at 2:30 this morning in Gulfport. According to Harrison County Deputy Coroner Brian Switzer, William Sample was not wearing a seat belt when he crashed his 2000 Chrysler Sedan. Sample…
It’s something that no grandmother should ever have to do: bury their granddaughter, but this is the harsh reality for Joanie Smith. Joanie’s 24-year-old granddaughter Kayla Pittman was killed in a car crash on Memorial Day after leaving her house.…
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in locating a runaway juvenile. On May 24th, 2019 Laurice Hinton reported her juvenile son, 15-year-old Jabril Hinton, refused to come home at about 7:00 p.m from the Biloxi Shores Apartments where…
To anyone looking to get a jump start on their education, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is inviting you to enroll for fall classes and they’re adding new courses. From cyber security to a new coding program, students enrolled in…
Moss Point residents are heading to the polls today to vote on a two percent restaurant tax throughout the city. Moss Point Mayor Mario King says this tax could bring up to $400,000 towards parks, recreation, and tourism for the…
The Memorial Day Holiday Weekend turned deadly overnight after a crash in Jackson County. Twenty-four year-old Kayla Danielle Pittman of Ocean Springs died after a car ran a red light last night at about 9:45 p.m. According to the Mississippi…
Gulfport Police investigated a single vehicle accident which claimed the life of a 37-year-old Gulfport man. According to Harrison County Deputy Coroner Brian Switzer, William Sample was not wearing a seat belt when he crashed his 2000 Chrysler Sedan which…
While the official start of summer is still more than three weeks away, it's the final countdown to the 33rd Annual Summer Fair at the Coast Coliseum. In just nine days, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum ground will come alive with…
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is set to take center stage today at a press conference to discuss new initiatives that will soon be in place at the Driver Service Bureau. The press conference will take place this morning…
Love fishing but don't have a license just yet? Well, we have good news for you because you can take advantage of two upcoming "free fishing days" in Mississippi. Mississippi's Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks wants you to mark…
The opening of another Louisiana spillway this year has prompted Biloxi’s mayor to issue a call to action. Louisiana officials have twice opened the Bonnet Carre Spillway this year to alleviate flooding. It's been 80 years since that spillway was…
The Memorial Day holiday weekend turned deadly Monday night after a crash in Jackson County. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the fatal accident happened last night at about 9:45 pm in the westbound lane of Highway 90 near Highway…
The Gulf Coast is covered with people from all over. Memorial Day is a time to remember those who fought and died for our freedom, but also a time to celebrate service members’ life and legacy. Many people hit the…
People all over the country are here in South Mississippi, for the annual Jeepin the Coast event that kicked off Thursday! The event that started as a one day parade coinciding with Cruisin’ the Coast is now bigger than ever.…
Most people spent today throwing back a few beers and grilling burgers, but for some people the highlight of Memorial Day came with the accomplishment of completing an intense workout. This morning, over 100 people came together at Crooked Letter…
In addition to the development of the town commons project, Gautier residents will see some more infrastructure in the near future. Gautier Mayor Phil Torjusen discussed Ingalls and V.T. Halter getting new contracts which would bring in more jobs and…
For widows like Mrs. Sarah Primus Memorial Day is always spent with her husband. Gunnery Sergeant Roscoe Primus served his country in the Marine Corps during World War II, the Korean War, and in Vietnam. He retired from the service…
They all give some, but some give all. Every year on this day, people gather at the Biloxi National Cemetery to honor those who gave their lives, both abroad and at home, in service to our country. Memorial Day is…
A popular Memorial Day Weekend tradition brought seafood lovers to Waveland. The annual St. Clare's Seafood Festival brought in crowds from across the Coast. Added for this year’s festival was a car show, bringing in participants from around the state.…
The Margaritaville Resort in Biloxi challenged the community to compete in a ‘Go-Ruck Challenge’ to benefit fallen Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. The community responded with hundreds of participants lining Highway 90 to march to the lighthouse for Officer McKeithen.…
The continued success of Southern Miss at the Conference USA Tournament has certainly helped the turnout of the event. After rain dampened the tournament last year, the Conference USA Tournament bounced back this season with an estimated $25 million brought…