Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes not seeking fourth term as mayor
Gulfport city officials have confirmed to News 25 that Mayor Billy Hewes will not be seeking re-election for a fourth mayoral term. Mayor Hewes was first…
Mississippi Department of Public Safety announces new driver's license design
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Public Safety Driver Service Bureau has announced a new Mississippi driver's license design. This new design showcases various iconic elements of Mississippi, including the new state flag, a guitar, the state outline, and…
Biloxi man to spend life in prison after pleading guilty to 2020 murder
A Biloxi man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the 2020 death and dismemberment of a man at a trailer park. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker said 45-year-old Clint Barrett Brower pleaded guilty Monday morning to…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Hattiesburg
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Drug Enforcement Agency that occurred on June 3rd, 2024. An agent and task force officer (TFO) were transporting two subjects to the Federal Courthouse…
Gulf Coast Association of Pride celebrates Pride Day 2024
Saturday marked the beginning of Pride Month across the United States and the community showed up at Point Cadet in Biloxi to celebrate. The Gulf Coast Association…
19th annual Red, White, and Blueberry Festival in Ocean Springs
Saturday was the day to eat all things blueberry and support local farmers for the Red, White, and Blueberry Festival in Downtown Ocean Springs. The Ocean…
MDOT offering resources for hurricane season
Hurricane Season started on June 1st. MDOT is offering free resources available for download to help Mississippians prepare for any upcoming hurricanes. The agency is offering a hurricane emergency checklist…
ATVs prohibited on city streets in Moss Point
The City of Moss Point wants to remind the public now that ATVs are prohibited to be used on city streets and public parks. Operating one can be…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE in Biloxi for the start of the Sea-N-Sail Adventure Camp
The Sea-N-Sail Adventure Camp at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum started Monday! It is a day camp that is designed to bring about a greater awareness of original history and…
USM Students Earn Doctor of Audiology White Coats
By: Van Arnold The School of Speech and Hearing Sciences' Doctor of Audiology program at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) presented white coats to five nine students during its annual ceremony held earlier this month in the Thad Cochran…
Road closure in surrounding areas of Dee Avenue in Gulfport
Gulfport, MS) – Due to the installation of a new water tap, the City of Gulfport has scheduled a ‘Road Closure’ for the citizens and businesses in the surrounding areas of Dee Avenue between Boles Boulevard and Three Rivers Road.…
Coast Transit Authority offers hurricane evacuation transportation
Hurricane season begins June 1, and Coast Transit Authority is prepared to assist Harrison County residents with evacuation transportation. Registration for this free service is quick and easy, and CTA requests that registration is renewed annually. Preregister online at www.coasttransit.com…
DMH & MEMA Offer Tips to Manage Weather-Related Anxiety During Hurricane Season
[JACKSON, MS] - With the onset of the 2024 hurricane season (June 1 – November 30) approaching over the Gulf of Mexico, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) recognizes the potential stress and anxiety this time can bring to…
Kathryn Albritton wins WCU Student Leadership Award
Kathryn Grace Albritton received the 2024 Student Leadership Award during Honors Day at William Carey University. The year-end event recognizes students for outstanding academic achievements. Dr. Valerie Bridgeforth, WCU vice president for student affairs, made the presentation. “The Student Life…
NASA Stennis Helps Family Build a Generational Legacy
Lee English Jr., left, and his son, Noah, follow in the footsteps of the late Lee English Sr. by working at NASA’s Stennis Space Center. English Sr., an engineer working for the Rocketdyne Division of Rockwell International Corporation in the…
Hurricane Season Begins June 1 – Get Ready Now
ATLANTA – Mississippi is no stranger to the devastating effects of hurricanes, with the state experiencing some of the most intense storms in history, like hurricanes Camille and Katrina. With the official start of hurricane season approaching, FEMA and the…
MDWFP Celebrates National Fishing and Boating Week
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) invites you to celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week, running from June 1 to 9. This nationwide celebration is an invitation for all fishing and boating enthusiasts to come together and…
Southern Railway Commission to meet to discuss possible update on Mobile Amtrak station
The Southern Railway Commission quarterly meeting is coming up at 9 a.m. next Friday at the community foundation of South Alabama in Mobile.…
"It's on FEMA.": Long Beach makes last effort to save harbor after FEMA denial
It's been nearly four years since Hurricane Zeta surprised the coast with its power and wiped out multiple piers -- including Long…
Moss Point teenager charged with attempted murder and making terrorist threats
A 16-year-old Moss Point teenager is charged as an adult with attempted murder and making terrorist threats. Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter says on May 22nd, Jaden Maples called the Waffle House on Highway 63 and threatened to shoot the…
Pass Christian Fire Chief Dwight Gordon retires
Today is Pass Christian Fire Chief Dwight Gordon’s last day on the job! Chief Gordon announced his retirement in February and today is his last official day as fire chief! Some…
Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center conducting flight training
The Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center has announced upcoming flight training. Over the month of June, multiple F-35C Lightning II aircrafts will be flying over the skies of…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Accident at mile marker 55 in Jackson County
First responders are on the scene of a roll-over accident at the 55-mile marker in Jackson County, not far from the Ocean Springs exit. Traffic is delayed in the westbound lanes while the first responders…
Visitors coming out to Charlie’s U-Pik in Wiggins
On Thursday, our morning reporter EJ went to Charlie’s U-Pik in Wiggins. Just in time, too, with the summer starting there isn’t a better time to go out…