Mississippi Power reported the under-construction Kemper energy plant will cost $20 million more. This is according to our media partner, the Sun Herald. The total cost now stands at $6.7 billion. Company spokesman Jeff Shepard said $19 million of the…
A new show has made its way to the Gulf Coast. Today, News 25 had an exclusive behind the scenes sneak peek. Every Thursday starting tomorrow through September 1st, Show Risqué is bringing a sexy and sassy production to Hard…
First Lady Michelle Obama recognized ten outstanding museums and libraries from across the country today and one of them is right here in South Mississippi. Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport was one of the ten museums and libraries recognized…
The very first stand-alone medical needs shelter is all ready, just in time for hurricane season. The Mississippi State Department of Health officially opened the shelter by holding a ribbon cutting ceremony today. The $7.7 million facility is on Coy…
Declaring that “no person should be judged by anything but the content of their character,” President Barack Obama signed a proclamation yesterday designating June as “Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month.” Every year since the start of his presidency,…
To date, Ingalls Shipbuilding has delivered 28 DDG 51 destroyers to the Navy. Five more are currently under construction with one of them being the Delbert D. Black, named for the First Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy and…
Military bases on the Coast thrive because the Coast believes in supporting the military. That was only one of the many points U.S. Senator Roger Wicker hit on Wednesday morning at the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Breakfast. During…
A new Goodwill has opened here on the Coast. Here to tell us a little more about the grand opening are Lily Flores and Brittany Unbehagen with Goodwill of South Mississippi.
Two brave souls are trekking about 140 miles though the South Mississippi heat to reach New Orleans, but it is not just to get some fresh air. Jake Alvarez and Lilia Melikechi are walking along Highway 90 to raise money…
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced shrimp season will open on Monday. Recreational and commercial shrimp season will open at 6 a.m. on June 6th and close at midnight on December 31st. All boats engaged in catching of transporting…
The Biloxi Shuckers are back in action at MGM Park against the other Mississippi pro baseball team, the Braves. The Shuckers will continue their eight game homestand until Saturday. Making his debut on the mound for the Milwaukee Brewers AA…
The Gulfport Police Department arrested D’Juan Holloway, of Gulfport, on the charge of capital murder. Holloway allegedly shot and killed Raymond Howse the Third on January 10th at M&S Food Mart on Pass Road. Two days after the shooting, Holloway…
A murder suspect who was believed to be hiding out in South Mississippi has turned himself in. Markee Gibson surrendered himself to the Washington County Sheriff’s Department today at 6 p.m. Gibson will be booked into the Greenville Police Department.…
The Mississippi Highway Patrol says two people were killed and 49 were injured on state and federal highways during the Memorial Day Weekend. The patrol’s enforcement period began Friday evening and ended at Midnight Monday. State troopers investigated 132 crashes…
Hundreds of volunteers flooded the Biloxi National Cemetery early this morning to collect flags placed on the graves for Memorial Day. Over 20,000 flags needed to be picked up, giving the community another opportunity to honor our fallen heroes. Coast…
Today, Fox Sports reported that former New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith’s blood alcohol level was three times over the legal limit when he was shot and killed April 9th after a car collision with his attacker. One of…
Many residents along the Coast are still in disbelief after the sudden closing of a Gulfport restaurant. The Blow Fly Inn served its last meal on Monday. The seafood and southern cuisine restaurant is not closing for good, but whenever…
Governor Phil Bryant says the “secular, progressive world” vented anger at him for signing a bill that would let clerks cite religious beliefs to recuse themselves from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Governor Bryant spoke in Washington as the…
A new ship with the latest ocean navigating technology will be launching out of Pascagoula to help the U.S. Navy. A ceremony celebrating the partnership that made construction of the USNS Maury possible was held at the VT Halter Marine…
The Biloxi Shuckers are back in action at MGM Park tonight against the other Mississippi pro baseball team, the Braves. The Shuckers continue their eight game homestand. News 25’s Shelby Myers is at MGM Park with a preview. [mappress mapid="2966"]
With today’s announcement, Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich thanked the governor and U.S. senators for their work on the grant. He said, “This is great news for our infrastructure work. I want to thank Senator Wicker and Senator Cochran and…
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has set the opening date of the 2016-2017 shrimp season in state territorial waters for 6 a.m. Monday, June 6. All regulations of the MDMR will be in full force and effect, and all…
The Salvation Army is reaching out to the Coast for help. The supply at their food bank has dropped to an extremely low level and they are hoping the Coast can help replenish it. Salvation Army officials tell News 25…
Memorial Day may have come and gone, but that doesn’t mean the Coast is done honoring the ones who fight for our country and made the ultimate sacrifice. This morning, the O’Keefe family held their first Veteran’s Breakfast at McElroy’s…