Biloxi VA hosted Mardi Gras parade on February 9th
The VA in Biloxi will be hosting a Mardi Gras parade on the medical center grounds. The VA's chief of public affairs Shaun Shenk…
Boil water notice for parts of Gulfport
The City of Gulfport has issued a boil water notice due to a water main repair. The areas impacted include Shirley Drive to North Kern Drive, Michelle Drive and Darby Street north to Klein Road. Other areas include Debra Drive…
Vote to legalize online sports gambling in the Mississippi House
A vote to legalize online sports gambling in Mississippi could come as early as this week. House Bill 774 requires a majority vote and would go into effect…
New Orleans thief steals 7 king cakes from bakery in a very Mardi Gras way
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — With their purple, gold and green colors and toy babies hidden inside, king cakes are staples of Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, but apparently they’re also valuable enough to steal — at least this time…
Ocean Springs files application for small-craft marina on Front Beach
The city of Ocean Springs has filed an application for the construction of a small-craft marina on the shoreline of Front Beach. The marina would…
Pascagoula man arrested for domestic violence/aggravated assault
Pascagoula Police made an arrest in a domestic violence/aggravated assault case. Police say Latwan Hammond was leaving his girlfriend's home this past Sunday when he shattered her car's windshield. He then got into his car and wrecked into the back…
Arrests made in connection to fatal crash on Gulfport Beach
Gulfport Police announced the arrest of two people in connection with the fatal Gulfport accident 25-year-old Bryan Ortiz and 26-year-old Wandaliz Rosario were arrested on January 29 and charged with one count of manslaughter. Ortiz was driving the car that…
The Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse joined News 25 this morning to discuss the big Lundi Gras celebration!
Joining us live in studio to discuss The Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse's Lundi Gras celebration is Captain…
Local businesses struggling during Menge Avenue closure
The Menge Avenue overpass is projected to be finished early - by October - depending on if they have any setbacks. This is great news for the local…
City of Moss Point looking for volunteers for Special Olympics
The City of Moss Point is hosting a Special Olympics event on March 8th. The Track and Field Arena Games will be held at the Jerry Alexander Stadium and will begin at 9 a.m. The City of Moss Point has…
Two charged with felony child endangerment in Gautier
GAUTIER, MS –On Saturday, January 27, 2024, at approximately 1:50 p.m., the Gautier Police responded to a residence for an unresponsive 11- month-old child. The child was found unresponsive in a bathtub. Acadian Ambulance Service transported the child to Ocean…
Traffic fatality shuts down stretch of Highway 90 in Gulfport
Gulfport Police responded to a traffic fatality on Highway 90 on Monday afternoon. The pedestrian was sitting on a bench on the beach boardwalk when they were struck by a vehicle that landed upside down on the sand. Harrison County…
Stennis conducts sixth RS-25 engine test over the weekend
NASA is halfway through with their RS-25 engine tests. The sixth certification test took place on January 27th at the Stennis Space Center. Operators fired the RS-25…
Mardi Gras parades roll through Downtown Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs joined the carnival season fun over the weekend with a Saturday doubleheader of parades that rolled through the heart of the city. In Ocean Springs, the…
Victim identified in pedestrian involved accident in Gautier
GAUTIER, MS – On Saturday, January 28, 2024, at approximately 2:03 a.m. the Gautier Police Department responded to an accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. 29-year-old Tyler Feranda of Ocean Springs was struck by a vehicle in the east…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting involving Capitol Police
Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating a officer-involved shooting in Jackson involving Capital Police. MBI said about 4 p.m. Sunday, in the area of Porter Street and University Boulevard, Capitol Police tried to conduct a traffic stop when the driver…
Moss Point woman charged with DUI in traffic fatality
A Moss Point woman has been charged after a woman died in a traffic incident in Biloxi on Sunday. 21-year-old Evelynn Imani Patton was charged with aggravated DUI causing death after she turned herself in to police. She was taken…
Jackson County investigating shots fired at weekend party in Gulf Park Estates
Jackson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a report of shots fired at a party in Gulf Park Estates on Saturday night. Deputies were sent to the 3000 block of North Street about 10:15 p.m. Saturday after a report of gunshots…
Ocean Springs Road from Government Street to Bienville Boulevard
Ocean Springs Road from Government Street to Bienville Boulevard will be closed beginning January 29th starting at 7 a.m. The road will be closed from January 29th until the 31st from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Jackson County Road…
High School Career Coaches Explore Industry at Port Bienville Industrial Park with Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission
BAY ST LOUIS, MISS: On January 18, 2024, the Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission welcomed high school career coaches from Hancock, Pearl River, and Harrison Counties to tour Port Bienville Industrial Park. Throughout their visit, the career coaches toured…
Road closure issued for North Carolina Ave stretching from Polk St. to Harrison St. in Gulfport
Gulfport, Mississippi- Due to the installation of a new sewer tap, North Carolina Avenue stretching from Polk Street to Harrison Street will be temporarily closed to thru traffic. Polk Street, West Virginia Avenue, and Harrison Street will serve as the…
MGCCC Alumna Kyla Ramos embarks on an artistic odyssey pursuing her dreams
In a bold leap towards her dream of becoming a professional animator, Kyla Ramos, a proud alumna of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, is making waves this month as she begins her journey toward a bachelor's degree at the illustrious…
Memorial Health System Launches “I Gave Birth” Initiative
GULFPORT, Miss. – January 25, 2024 – Memorial is launching a campaign to educate everyone—mothers, families, friends, providers, and the community—about the unique challenges women face in the first year after delivery. Giving birth should be a joyous, natural experience, but…
Koenenn named Government Relations Director for MDOT District 6
HATTIESBURG, MISS. -- The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has named Kodie Koenenn, of Diamondhead, as Southern District Government Relations Director for District 6. Headquartered in Hattiesburg, MDOT District 6 encompasses 14 counties in southeast Mississippi. “Kodie’s experience as a…