Humane Society of South Mississippi discounting pet adoption for ‘Clear the Shelter’
If you are thinking about adopting a pet, August is the perfect time to bring home a furry friend. The Humane Society of South…
Shooting on Dedeaux Road in Gulfport
A shooting happened early afternoon near the Pepsi Cola Bottling Company in Gulfport. According to witnesses, an alleged employee was shot in the employee parking lot of the company off…
“Cuddling” is just what the doctor ordered for a 200-pound walrus calf rescued this week in Alaska
BY BECKY BOHRER JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A 200-pound walrus calf found alone and miles from the ocean on Alaska’s North Slope is being fed every three hours and receiving round-the-clock “cuddling” from doting animal welfare workers who are trying to…
Popp's Ferry Recreational Area sports fields close for maintenance
The daytime or international fields at the Popp's Ferry Recreational Area will close Monday, Aug. 7 while the Biloxi Parks & Recreation Department crews conduct field maintenance. The closure of the fields, located north of the pickleball fields, will remain…
Magnolia Soap and Bath opens in D’Iberville
The D’Iberville Promenade welcomes a new bath and soap shop! Magnolia Soap and Bath is holding its grand opening all weekend long. The store offers an array of pre-scented…
Saucier Elementary students return for the first day of school
It is the first day back to school for the Harrison County School District and one elementary class is off to a far-out start. It’s a…
Mississippi Inland Cleanup Crawl in Biloxi
Happening today, a beautification project to spruce Biloxi’s beaches. The Mississippi Inland Cleanup Crawl begins at 3 and runs until 7 tonight. Crews will assemble under the I-110 overpass next…
In-person absentee voting ends Saturday
Just a reminder, tomorrow is the deadline to cast an absentee ballot ahead of Election Day next Tuesday. Circuit Clerk offices here in South Mississippi and across the state will be…
Candidates forum Saturday in Gulfport
Tomorrow there is another chance for voters in Harrison County to hear from those running for local officer just days before polls open. The 38th edition of the North Gulfport Civic…
Supersized Mega Millions Jackpot an Estimated $1.35 Billion
JACKSON, MISS. –With a $1.35 billion jackpot and more than 100 days since the last big winner, the Mega Millions® drawing tonight continues to drive players’ dreams of being asked the ultimate question: “Would you like that delivered as a $1.35 billion…
Temporary lane CLOSURE on I-10 W in Hancock County
The right lane of I-10 westbound over the East Pearl River Bridge in Hancock County will temporarily close Monday, August 7th. The closure will be from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. as MDOT crews work on guardrail repair due to…
MDEQ Issues Beach Water Contact Advisory in Long Beach
Jackson, MS – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, through its Beach Monitoring Program, has issued a beach water contact advisory for Long Beach. There is one other advisory in effect. The beaches are not closed; however, there may be…
Coast Young Professionals hosted 15th annual Black Tie and Blue Jeans Gala
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce rolled out the red carpet for young professionals and mentors across the Coast at their 15th annual Black Tie and Blue…
Woods fire threatened mobile home in Lizana
Harrison County Fire Rescue and Mississippi Forestry Fire Crews responded to a field fire that endangered a mobile home and burned several acres yesterday. The fire was just off…
Island View Casino chef prepares to cook at national competition
A chef right here in Gulfport has the incredible opportunity to showcase his talents at the next level. News 25's Ansley Brent got to know Island View Casino's Chef, Calvin Lipe, before…
Volunteers needed for Harrison County Advocacy Center’s ‘Friends of Court’ program
Harrison County’s Advocacy Center is calling on more volunteers to assist in its ‘Friends of Court’ program. Friends of Court is a community-based program utilizing…
Harrison County Library holds mental health training
Harrison County Library System is invested in educating the public on youth mental health first aid. The library system is holding a series of youth mental health first aid…
Local children read to therapy dogs through the ‘Sit, Stay, Read Literacy Program’
It was a dog-gone good time in Hancock County as young readers had the opportunity to improve their literacy skills. Once a month,…
Annual Black Tie and Blue Jeans Gala
The Coast Young Professionals are getting ready to host their annual Black Tie and Blue Jeans event coming up at the IP Casino Resort. News 25’s Brooke Parker…
USM making an impact on the Gulf Coast
Southern Miss is making an impact on the Gulf Coast with the blue economy. USM’s 11th president Dr. Joe Paul spoke at the Rotary Club of Gulfport on…
Memorial Hospital in Gulfport recognized for stroke care
Memorial Hospital in Gulfport has become nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care as well as two other honors. The hospital has received the American…
Ex-Mississippi officers plead guilty to civil rights offenses during raid
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG Associated Press/Report for America Six white former law enforcement officers in Mississippi have pleaded guilty to federal civil rights offenses against two Black men who were brutalized during a home raid that ended when an officer shot…
Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges that he tried to overturn the 2020 election
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, ERIC TUCKER and NOMAAN MERCHANT Associated Press Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to trying to overturn the results of his 2020 election loss, answering for the first time to federal charges that accuse him of orchestrating…
Mississippi Aquarium announces a new $4 million expansion and free annual passes for pre-K kids.
GULFPORT, Miss. — The Mississippi Aquarium announced today that it has been quietly remodeling the Changing Tides building on its campus to house 23 new habitats, including space for a sloth, a giant octopus and hundreds of new fish and reptiles for…