Gas prices continue to go down
If you have big plans for the weekend, now is a great time to save some money at the gas pump. Some gas stations on the Coast have gas prices as low as $1.75 per gallon. According to AAA, gas…
Government shutdown: how it will affect tax returns
As tax season approaches, the government shutdown can also affect returns. If the shutdown continues through late January, tax refunds could be delayed as well. According to Businessinsider.com, the IRS is currently operating on about 12 percent of its employees.…
‘The Modern Fish Act’ passed and introduced by Senator Wicker
Senator Roger Wicker brought multiple acts to law before the start of new Congress, one that will significantly help recreational fishermen. “The Modern Fish Act,’ originally proposed by Wicker, recognizes in federal law the separation of commercial and recreational fishing.…
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
Throughout the holidays, D’Iberville police participated in the ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign. This campaign is an effort to remind people of the dangers of driving under the influence. During this New Year’s holiday weekend, the D’Iberville police…
City of Ocean Springs 2019 plans
The City of Ocean Springs can expect big plans regarding infrastructure in 2019. Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson reflected on 2018 and tells News 25 last year was a great year for all of the festivals hosted in the city.…
New semester starts at Gulfport schools
It’s back to school time for Gulfport students and with the new year comes new goals for many students. Today is the first day of spring semester at Gulfport High School. According to Gulfport High Principal Michael Lindsey, the spring…
Twelfth Night Celebration
‘Tis the season for king cakes and Mardi Gras beads as the sixth annual Twelfth Night Celebration takes place tomorrow evening in Biloxi. It’s a tradition that goes way back to celebrate the beginning of Mardi Gras. The celebration starts…
Designer ‘She Shed’ raffle for Habitat for Humanity
Doing good for the community doesn’t always have to be hard. You’ve probably heard of a ‘man cave’, but have you ever heard of a ‘she shed?’ This recent trend takes normal sheds and turns them into a little oasis…
Ms. Senior USA Crowning
After being crowned Ms. Senior Universe 2018, Sherry Strother was on-hand at the Hard Rock Casino to crown two Ms. Senior USA hopefuls, including Ms. Senior Mississippi. Following a second place finish in the Ms. Senior USA pageant, Biloxi resident…
Keesler Federal Credit Union offers provisional credit
The government shutdown isn’t just having an effect on the national level, but it’s also affecting a few things here on the Coast. Keesler Federal Credit Union has ensured that their members will still get paid during the shutdown. According…
‘The Pascagoula Voyager’ dedicated by Chevron
Today, Chevron dedicated a new ship, ‘The Pascagoula Voyager’ which will join Chevron’s global shipping fleet. The ship’s sponsor, Stacy Cavote and Chris Cavote, blessed the vessel at the ship naming ceremony in South Korea. “May the wind and the…
MDMR announces 2019 Derelict Crab Trap Removal Program
In an effort to remove derelict crab traps from state waters, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) will conduct a crab trap closure for commercial and recreational crab fishermen in all Mississippi territorial waters from Thursday, February 7, through…
Congressman Steven Palazzo sworn into office
Congressman Steven Palazzo was sworn into the 116th Congress today, entering his fifth term serving Mississippi’s fourth congressional district. He says, “I am honored to continue serving South Mississippi in Washington. Since day one I’ve defended our Mississippi values and…
Land and funding acquired for conservation
The first land acquisition from the Deepwater Horizon settlement in Mississippi is complete. In 2010, there was a large oil spill in the Deepwater Horizon, which resulted in a settlement to the state of Mississippi. Now in 2019, the Natural…
Flooding in Jackson County
Residents in Jackson County are experiencing some major flash flooding. All of the water surrounding land-locked houses spilled in from river flooding in the wake of heavy rainfall. Jackson County Emergency Services Director Earl Etheridge said, “The river here is…
Arrested for burglary and sexual battery
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 18-year-old Fairade Solomon Mitchell of Pascagoula for Burglary of an occupied dwelling and Sexual Battery. The incident occurred in the 300 block of Magnolia Street in Biloxi. Mitchell forced his way into a residence and…
Update on human remains found in Desoto National Forest
Still no official word yet on the identity of the person whose remains were found in the Desoto National Forest, but the remains have been sent to the state crime lab. A hunter found the remains on Christmas Day along…
Funding and land acquired to help conservation
The first land acquisition from the Deepwater Horizon Settlement in Mississippi is complete. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the Grand Bay Coastal Resources Center in Jackson County with more.
Travel tips for 2019
If travel is in your near future, you may want to book soon. According to Skyscanner, a travel search engine, the cheapest month to book airfare in 2019 will be January. January is known as a dead zone for traveling…
New year, new job?
2019 is here which means people are working hard to fulfill those New Years resolutions. If in the new year you are looking to find employment, Goodwill of South Mississippi has your back. Goodwill is in the business of putting…
Commercial fishing seasons opened January 1, 2019
Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced this week that commercial fishing seasons for Red Drum, Gray Triggerfish and Greater Amberjack opened in Mississippi territorial waters on January 1, 2019 at 12:01 a.m. local time.
Finish Strong Mid-Year Back to School Kickoff
The holiday break is almost over for students on the Coast. However, the ‘Finish Strong Mid-Year Back to School’ kick-off took place to encourage children and parents in South Mississippi to end the school year on a good note. Gulfport…
Signa Artist MRI machine at Ocean Springs Hospital
The radiology department at Ocean Springs Hospital introduced their new MRI machine: the G.E. Signa Artist. It is state of the art and helps patients feel more comfortable and has cutting edge technology. G.E. calls it ‘MAGIC’ which stands for…
Biloxi looking ahead in 2019
Coming off a successful year, the City of Biloxi is looking forward to bigger and better things in 2019. Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich tells News 25 he’s trying to conclude a few projects from last year while trying to start…