L&N Train Depot in Ocean Springs gets historical marker
The L&N Train Depot has served as a hub to the City of Discovery for nearly 11 decades and it has finally received its historical marker. It…
Mississippi students scored all-time high scores on assessment tests
The Mississippi Department of Education said today the results from the 2023-24 Mississippi Academic Assessment Program which show student achievement reaching an all-time high in mathematics, English Language Arts and science. Overall, for 2023-24, the percentage of students scoring proficient…
Final preps for Cruisin’ the Coast 2024
Organizers are in the final stretch of preparations for this year’s version of America’s Largest Block Party. WXXV News 25’s Rick Boone caught up with Cruisin’ Executive Director Woody…
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office welcomes K9 Rae
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department has another K9 ready to protect students along the Coast. Meet K9 Rae, a year-and-a-half old black lab that is assigned to the school…
Keesler conducting active shooter exercise
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, MS. – Keesler Air Force Base will conduct an active shooter exercise Thursday, 15 Aug. 2024. Active shooter exercises are designed to evaluate first responders and test the base populace on reaction and recovery actions in…
Thunderstorms Cause Power Outages in Parts of South Mississippi
Powerful thunderstorms rolled through parts of South Mississippi early Wednesday evening. Some residents of Harrison, Jackson, and Stone County lost power. According to the Mississippi Power Outage Map several homes and businesses across…
Long Beach grandmother gives back to charity through marathon racing
Most grandmothers don't go from baking cookies to running marathons. But then again, most grandmothers aren't like Long Beach resident Frances McGill, who shared just how many big races she's competed…
Pascagoula PD searching for missing couple
The Pascagoula Police Department is requesting your assistance in locating missing persons, John and Lindsey Tetreau. John is described as a 35 year old male who is 6’1 in height and Lindsey is a 43 year old female who is…
South Mississippi delegates prepare for Democratic National Convention
BILOXI-When the Democratic National Convention is called to order next week, eight Democratic activists from Southeast Mississippi will be present to answer the roll call in the Mississippi delegation. Curley Clark from Jackson County and Anna Gines from Harrison County…
FEMA’s disaster fund is out of money
As another hurricane bears down on U.S. territories, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Tuesday its disaster fund has run out of money. The agency’s administrator says for now, FEMA will only provide funding for immediate needs and is hoping…
Biloxi man charged with trafficking due in court in October
A Mississippi man charged with trafficking two girls from their Gulfport home to Pensacola, Florida, is scheduled for trial in October. Jury selection is scheduled to begin October 28. According to jail records in Escambia County, Florida, 53-year-old Mark Wells…
Pascagoula police officer catches chicken
Why did the chicken cross the road? Because Officer Waits was chasing him! Pascagoula Police Department shared this on their Facebook Page: “After a brief foot pursuit Officer Waits was able…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Lizana Elementary School in Gulfport for Harrison County's K-9 Rae
The Harrison County Sheriff's Department has another K-9 ready to protect schools along the coast. These K-9's are typically trained in areas such as narcotics, search and rescue, tracking, and suspect arrests.…
Trial for murder of Biloxi woman under way
The murder trial of a man accused of stabbing a Biloxi woman is under way in Harrison County Circuit Court. Pitipong Daengbunga, the 40-year-old native of Thailand, is being charged with stabbing 42-year-old Jamie Boggs to death and tampering with…
Special called meeting in Gulfport for Community Development Block Grant plan
The Gulfport City Council will hold a special meeting today at 1:30 p.m. to review and adopt the 2024 Community Development Block Grant plan. The grant comes from the United States Department of Housing and Development and will provide suitable…
Tour De Coast brings first e-bike share to the Gulf Coast
If you’re looking for a new way to cruise along the Coast, you’re in luck! Tour De Coast is one of the new businesses in…
City of Gautier and Army Corps of Engineers sign agreement for public works upgrades
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District is teaming up with the City of Gautier to help the city upgrade some of…
Voters approve new taxes in Lucedale
The votes are in for the special election in Lucedale on Tuesday. Voters deciding whether to approve two taxes to bolster the city’s Parks and Rec Department. According to results…
Gulfport Police and Fire take ‘ALERRT’ training
Members of the Gulfport Police and Fire Departments are working together to perfect their response to active shooter situations by taking part in a new training program called ‘Advanced…
Essential Fundraising for Anniston Elementary PTA
Anniston Elementary in Gulfport hosted a spaghetti supper Tuesday night to raise some much needed funding for their PTA. Funds from these events are crucial for Anniston students as well as…
"A Latte Friends" and its Superstars set to open soon
They say superstars are seen in Hollywood on the big screen or on the court during a big game at Madison Square Garden. But what if you knew that Superstars -- 19…
Former Biloxi councilman sentenced to six years in drug case
Former Biloxi Councilman Robert L. Deming will spend six years in federal prison after pleading guilty in a drug case from 2023. Deming faced up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE in Ocean Springs to inform you of teen drivers safety
There are some new drivers heading to school this year. Make sure to talk with your teens about safe driving habits! Always buckle up, don't speed, limit extra passengers, and never drive distracted…
Community Feature: Grit + Grind Coffee in Pass Christian
Our morning reporter Everett Ganier Jr. has been busy lately highlighting up and coming businesses across South Mississippi. Monday morning, he stopped by Grit + Grind Coffee…