The Mississippi Department of Transportation crews are preparing the roads for winter weather. MDOT crews are pre-treating the roads and bridges with sodium brine, which lowers the freezing point of water and helps lessen ice formation. MDOT is preparing equipment…
With the cold weather making its way to the Gulf Coast, area schools want parents to be fully informed about the possibility of delays or cancellations of class. The Harrison County School District posted a statement on its Facebook page,…
If you’re into barbeque then The Shed in Ocean Springs is your kind of place. This weekend, The Shed hosted the first annual ‘Barbeque Steak Showdown.’ Steak, ribs, and even Bloody Marys were all judged at the first annual ‘Barbeque…
The 39th annual Gulf Coast Orchid Show and Sale had a successful weekend. The Gautier Convention Center was flooded over the weekend with visitors buying and looking at a variety of orchid species. On Saturday, orchid societies from different cities…
A West Wortham eighth grader made his push to become an Eagle Scout over the weekend. Friends and family lined up to cheer on Aaron Smith, who suffers from cerebral palsy and optic nerve damage in one eye. Aaron is…
A delegation from Uzbekistan took some time out of their trip to Mississippi to visit the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. Uzbekistan and Mississippi have been in the State Partnership Program for seven years. This program pairs states and countries…
On Saturday, First United Methodist Church in Gulfport hosted ‘Operation BBQ Relief Day of Giving.’ All federal workers and their families were welcome to come and receive a hot meal courtesy of Operation BBQ Relief. Also available to families in…
Here are the latest school and business closings across South Mississippi.
The 39th annual Gulf Coast Orchid Show and Plant Sale kicked off today in Gautier. All types of orchids and plants are filling the Gautier Convention Center and will be until Sunday. Vendors come from all over to participate in…
The Southern Chorale, or the Vocal Ensemble of the University of Southern Mississippi, visited the First United Methodist Church in Gulfport to perform incredible pieces of music. The 58 member chorale is filled with undergraduate and graduate students consisting of…
Tomorrow, the Shed Barbeque and Blues Joint will be cooking up baby back ribs, ribeye steaks, and turkey breasts for a one of a kind dual competition. Tonight, competitors in ‘The Shed Steak Showdown’ enjoyed live music, bonfires, and boiled…
There’s nothing like a hot meal on a chilly evening to start the weekend, especially if it’s for a good cause. Connect Fellowship Church in Gulfport hosted a fundraiser to support the CASA organization. For $40 you could purchase a…
It was an exciting day for many local schools as they received STEM grants from Huntington Ingalls Industries. For the past 11 years, Huntington Ingalls Industries has been awarding grants to local schools for STEM projects. This year they awarded…
The Hot Tub and Swim Spa Blowout Expo makes its way to the Gulf Coast this weekend. More than 50 hot tub and swim spa models will be on display at the Coast Convention Center in the largest display of…
This morning, Lt. Governor Tate Reeves announced he has chosen two Coast businessmen to serve on the BP Advisory Board. Mark Cumbest and Jerry Levens will serve on the board which will assist the Mississippi Development Authority with distribution of…
A 20 mile hike is difficult for anyone, but one local Boy Scout is prepared for the journey. Meet Aaron Smith, an eighth grader at West Wortham Elementary School. Aaron has cerebral palsy and optic nerve damage in one eye,…
The annual Gulf Coast Orchid Show and Plant sale kicked off today at the Gautier Convention Center. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood is at the show with more.
The partial government shutdown over the last month has caused a financial strain for many including the U.S. Coast Guard. To help out members of the Coast Guard, Domino’s Pizza in Long Beach and Kings Second Chance have teamed up…
Garden Park Medical Center is expanding its reach of care. It now offers a low dose lung screening procedure. Roughly 8 million smokers are at risk each year of developing lung cancer. Only 18 percent who are diagnosed survive five…
The Hancock Chamber has big plans for 2019 and that includes new leadership. This morning during the Hancock Chamber’s annual meeting at the Diamondhead Country Club, former President Stephen Schruff passed the gavel to Nikki Moon as the new president…
The Biloxi City Council has approved a $54 million development plan in downtown Biloxi. Two hundred and thirty thousand square feet for different businesses and 330 residential units is the ideal plan to revitalize downtown Biloxi with the District on…
A quick response let one man leave with his life from what could have been a fatal accident. “There’s really no training that can prepare you for something like that. I just happened to be at the right place at…
The Gulf Coast Orchid Society will be hosting their 39th annual show. The event takes place at the Gautier Convention Center starting Friday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The show will be open on Saturday from 11 a.m. to…
With football season wrapping up that means baseball season is right around the corner. With the Biloxi Shuckers coming off a record breaking season, they have rolled out a new membership program for fans. A ‘Shuck Nation’ membership will come…