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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
You’ve probably heard of ‘skimming’ where thieves use a small device to steal credit card information from a credit or debit card transaction. Now, officials are warning the public to look out for ‘shimming.’ It’s very similar to skimming, but…
The Gulf Coast is finally getting the relief they need to help restore critical ecosystems that were destroyed in the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. In Jackson County more than 1,500 acres of essential coastal wildlife habitat in reserves and sanctuaries…
The holiday season is over and this time of year is one of the busiest for animal shelters across the country. For many, waking up to a new puppy or kitten on Christmas morning is a dream come true. Humane…
For the past 27 years, Sister Mary Jo Mike has made her presence felt as principal of Nativity BVM School in Biloxi. Sister Mary Jo passed away this morning. Nativity of the Blessed Rector Dennis Carver said, “Sister Mary Jo…
Connect Fellowship Church is asking for your help to raise money for CASA of Harrison County. The church will be selling fully smoked whole pork butts for $40 each. If you want to purchase this meal for a good cause…
A new year means tax season is right around the corner and it is never too early to start looking at your return information. Getting your finances in order for your taxes early can have multiple benefits. Early filers often…
Early this morning, Biloxi police arrested 28-year-old Anthony Edward Jacobi for burglarizing a vehicle. Major Chris De Back says a Biloxi police officer was patrolling the 1300 block of Beach Boulevard when he encountered Jacobi. Evidence collected from the scene…