A safe way to beat the heat
With the heat cranking up splash pads are open all over the Mississippi Gulf Coast. It’s a quick way and fun way to cool off this summer, but to ensure the good times keep rolling parents make sure to keep…
Ocean Springs Class of 2019 crosses the stage
Graduation is a milestone many students strive for and for the Ocean Springs class of 2019 the time has come. Tonight, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum was packed with friends and family ready to cheer their graduates across the stage. A…
[Disturbing images] Spillway opening continuing to kill marine life
The opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway is continuing to kill marine life in the Mississippi Sound. Just today, three dead dolphins washed up on Coast shores. Warning these images may be disturbing to some. A dolphin was found just…
Moss Point two percent restaurant tax does not pass
Moss Point residents went to the polls today to vote on a two percent restaurant tax throughout the city. Residents of Moss Point did not pass the new tax with a vote of 49.14 percent for and 50.68 percent against.…
Consequences of leaving pets in hot cars
It’s really heating up out there and sometimes our furry friends end up feeling the burn. There is a city-wide ordinance in Biloxi that states if you leave an animal unattended in a vehicle and the animal appears to be…
Biloxi National Cemetery Cleanup
Hundreds of volunteers flooded the Biloxi National Cemetery early this morning to collect flags placed on graves for Memorial Day. More than 20,000 flags needed to be picked up, giving our community yet another opportunity to honor our fallen heroes.…
Free gym membership for teens at Planet Fitness
School is out and the gym is in! From now until September 1st, all high school teens ages 15 to 18 can exercise for free at any Planet Fitness location across the nation. The Teen Summer Challenge aims to help…
New programs to help Department of Public Safety
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…
Preparing for Hurricane Season
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…
VT Halter Marine receives $746 million contract
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…
One dead in single vehicle crash in Gulfport
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…
Twenty-four year-old woman killed in Memorial Day Crash
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.…
Runaway Juvenile: Jabril Hinton
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…
MGCCC summer enrollment program
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 vote on two percent restaurant tax
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…
Victim identified in Jackson County fatal accident
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…
Early morning accident claims the life of one Gulfport man
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…
33rd Annual Summer Fair at the Coast Coliseum Just Days Away
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…
Mississippi Department of Public Safety to Discuss New Initiatives at the Driver Service Bureau
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…
"Free Fishing" to be Offered With National Fishing and Boating Week
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…
Biloxi Mayor Calls on Coast Mayors for Meeting to Address Spillway Opening Effects
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…
Fatal Crash on Highway 90 in Jackson County Monday Night
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…
A Gulf Coast Memorial Day
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…
Jeepin the Coast
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.…