USM Gulf Coast Research Lab celebrating 75 years
The University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Research Lab is celebrating 75 years. The research laboratory was founded on August 29th, 1947, the Mississippi Legislature approved a bill…
2019 Mississippi Bonnet Carré Spillway Fisheries Disaster Recovery Program to pay out $6.57M to eligible commercial fishermen and seafood dealers
BILOXI, Miss. – A total of $6.57M will be paid out to the commercial fisheries as financial assistance for the 2019 Mississippi Bonnet Carré Spillway Fisheries Disaster Recovery Program through the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources. Those commercial fishermen and…
New Program Offered by the Mississippi State Department of Health
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Department of Health is proud to announce the new program, Transportation to Health. Addressing transportation barriers in both rural and urban areas is a step in the right direction toward moving Mississippi up! Beginning November 1,…
Woman charged with conspiracy to commit child abuse after allegedly selling drugs to mom
Another woman has been charged in connection to a felony child abuse case reported last week. 30-year-old Dawn Marie White has been charged with conspiracy to commit felony child abuse. She was taken to Harrison County jail. Her bond was…
ICBA Names First Federal Savings & Loan as a 2023 National Community Bank Service Award Recipient
Pascagoula, Miss. (Oct. 2023)—First Federal Savings & Loan Association is the Exceptional Community Bank Service Award winner for the Independent Community Bankers of America’s National Community Bank Service Awards. The program recognizes the outstanding acts of service and creative volunteer…
Heritage Farm Live coming to Stone County Fairground
Coming up this weekend, Stone County will tip its hat to its farming heritage. The Heritage Farming Live event will be held at the Stone County Fairground and…
Mississippi’s congressional delegation seeks Presidential Medal of Freedom for Medgar Evers
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s congressional delegation is urging President Joe Biden to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to civil rights leader Medgar Wiley Evers. U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, and U.S. Reps. Bennie Thompson, Trent Kelly,…
Hattiesburg Police apprehend Michael Myers
Hattiesburg Police did their part to keep Trick-or-Treaters safe. Hattiesburg Police captured Michael Myers of Haddonfield, Illinois. They say he appears to have risen from the dead, but luckily turned himself into police.…
MHP announces passing of retired K9 Lando
Mississippi Highway Patrol announced on Facebook today that retired K9 Lando has passed away. Lando served two tours in Afghanistan with the army before serving five and a half years with MHP. He retired in 2020. …
Jackson County Animal Shelter holding pet adoption drive this weekend
If you’re looking to adopt a new furry friend, there is an event coming up in Ocean Springs for you! The Jackson County Animal Shelter is hosting their annual pet adoption event on…
Locals spending hundreds on candy for Halloween
How much is too much to spend on candy? News 25’s Brooke Parker went out into the community to see what they thought. There’s never too much candy. At least that’s what the…
Long Beach Fire rebuilding station 3
Long Beach Fire Department Station 3 is coming together. There used to be a station in Industrial Park, but it sustained damage after Hurricane Katrina. FEMA decided to build a…
Road closures for 45th annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival in Downtown Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs, MS - The 45th annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival will take place this weekend, Saturday, November 4th, and Sunday, November 5th in downtown Ocean Springs. Presented by Blue Moon, this year’s festival will include artisans, crafters,…
State of Keesler Airforce Base Address
The Biloxi Chamber of Commerce hosted the ‘State of Keesler Air Force Base’ annual morning call. The morning call was held in the Bay Breeze Event Center on the base.…
Mississippi AG clears officers in 2022 officer-involved shootings
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s office has closed three officer-involved shooting cases dating back to last year including one South Mississippi shooting. Those cases include an October 20th,…
Families celebrate at annual Kroctober Festival
Thousands of families were at the Kroc Center for an annual spooky season event. The Kroctober Festival had a little something for everyone. Guests got to fill their buckets with…
Judge dismisses Brett Favre defamation suit, saying Shannon Sharpe used hyperbole over welfare money
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday dismissed Brett Favre’s defamation lawsuit against fellow retired NFL player Shannon Sharpe, ruling that Sharpe used constitutionally protected speech on a sports broadcast when he criticized Favre’s connection to a welfare…
Scarlet Pearl back to normal operations after camera malfunction
The Scarlet Pearl Casino has its entire gaming floor back open for business. The casino had to close part of the gaming floor on Monday after the casino began having trouble with its surveillance cameras, the casino announced. As mandated…
Downtown Biloxi hosts a foam party
Dozens of tiny aliens, Pokémon, Barbies, and more flooded Downtown Biloxi for the family-friendly foam fest. Megan Casteilon, the organizer, said she wanted to hold a free community event where people could 'just have…
Chevron donates equipment for artificial reefs
The Pascagoula Chevron Refinery has partnered with Mississippi Gulf Fishing Banks to donate surplus equipment to use as artificial reefs offshore. Four carbon steel structures from a recent refinery project has…
USM and Harrison County Libraries teaming up to help those in need
The University of Southern Mississippi School of Social Work and the Harrison County Library are working together to provide assistance to those in need. Public libraries are experiencing an increase in patrons needing…
Fees raised in Biloxi due to passed ordinance
Biloxi residents, if you've noticed that your sewage and garbage bill has gone up recently. The reason why is Biloxi passed an ordinance approving a rate hike that went into effect October 1st.…
Pass Christian hosting Veterans Day Parade
The City of Pass Christian is hosting their inaugural Veterans Day Parade on Veterans Day. Head to downtown Pass Christian at 11 AM on November 11 to honor all those who served. After the…
Ocean Springs man sentenced for September 2021 crime
Vinet Moore was sentenced to 75 years, with 50 years to serve in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections. Moore was sentenced for kidnapping, aggravated assault, and burglary of a home.…