100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis screening ‘American Justice on Trial’
A rare opportunity is coming to the 100 Men Hall next month. They are going to screen ‘American Justice on Trial: People vs. Newton.’…
State revenue $800M more than projected
Taxpayers could be looking at a rebate in the coming year. The state collected an estimated $800 million more than was projected last tax season. Legislation goals this year include…
Retired Jackson County deputy dies from ALS
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department said goodbye to a former deputy today. Retired Deputy John Burkes died this morning after a battle with ALS. Burkes worked for the Gautier Police…
Pass Christian Public Library screened documentary ‘City of a Million Dreams’
The Pass Christian Public Library hosted a screening of the documentary ‘City of a Million Dreams’ directed by Jason Berry. The documentary was filmed over…
Pascagoula Gautier School District approves flex schedule for 2023-24 school year
Tuesday, Pascagoula Gautier School District approved the new flex calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. With this new flex calendar, students…
Democrat Brandon Presley announces run for Mississippi governor
Another candidate has filed to run for governor in this year’s state election: Democrat Brandon Presley. Presley is the first prominent Democrat to announce a run against incumbent…
Gulfport Police investigating stabbing, homicide
Gulfport Police are investigating a stabbing on Wednesday night that left one man dead and another injured. Police were called to Memorial Hospital at Gulfport about 8 p.m. about someone being cut. When officers arrived, they found two victims suffering…
Jackson County School Board votes to not renew superintendent’s contract
Yesterday, the Jackson County School Board announced the decision to not renew the contract of Superintendent John Strycker following his current term. After serving as Jackson…
Ocean Springs Health and Rehab hosts winter job fair
Ocean Springs Health and Rehabilitation hosted a winter job fair to fill positions in several of their departments. To gauge interest, OSHR held a party-like job fair…
Pascagoula Gautier School District approves 2023-24 flex calendar
The schedule for the Pascagoula Gautier School District is going to look different going into the next school year. The district’s school board approved a flex calendar for…
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport recovering after FAA outage
Biloxi-Gulfport International Airport is running smoothly again after the FAA outage this morning. Early this morning, FAA’s notice to air mission alerts failed. This has since resulted in…
Bill drafted to remove Robert E. Lee celebration from same day as MLK Jr. Day
A Mississippi lawmaker has drafted a bill to remove the celebration of Robert E. Lee on the same day the state…
Mississippi Heroes recognizes two caregivers in Biloxi
Today was a special day for Mississippi Heroes as they recognize not one, but two caregivers working in Biloxi. Mississippi Heroes is back at it again, honoring caregivers who…
MSDH confirms 14th pediatric COVID death
The Mississippi State Department of Health is confirming its 14th pediatric COVID death and the first of this year. State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers says the latest death, a child…
Woman wanted for questioning in Jackson County for suspicious death arrested
The 39-year old woman wanted for questioning in the suspicious death of a man whose body was found in a St. Martin hotel room Monday, January 9, is in custody. Sheriff John Ledbetter says Mary Ann Slaughter, aka Mary Saldana,…
‘Inspiration and Imagination’ Art Exhibit opening at Pascagoula River Auburn Center
On Saturday, Pascagoula River Audubon Center will have an exhibit opening for artist Steve Shepard showcasing his Inspiration and Imagination Art. Shepard’s art showcases eclectic,…
MGCCC and University of South Alabama sign memorandum of agreement
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has signed a memorandum of agreement with the University of South Alabama. Through this agreement, the two schools can better leverage…
Free grief counseling classes offered by Riemann Family Funeral Homes
Riemann Family Funeral Homes has seen more people attend its free grief counseling classes. The classes began last July, but organizers say they've seen an uptick…
Kimberly Nastasi promoted to VP of communications at Ingalls
Huntington Ingalls announced today that Kimberly Nastasi has been promoted to vice president of the newly formed integrated communications and stakeholder engagement department at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula. This new department will enhance communication and engagement with key stakeholders inside…
Jackson County looking for driver in road rage incident
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is looking for information to help identify the driver and two passengers involved in a road rage incident on Monday. Jackson County investigators say the driver of a Silver Nissan Altima, described only as a black…
Kickoff to STEMM Leadership Development Program at USM Gulf Park
Thirty students, all members of the Boys and Girls Club, gained hands on experience into the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. The Mississippi Gulf…
Pass Christian School Board to soon vote on Narcan use on campuses
The Pass Christian School Board held a meeting this afternoon to discuss a number of topics. One of the main topics at the board…
Strycker voted out as Jackson County School District superintendent
The Jackson County School Board has voted to not renew the contract of Superintendent John Strycker. News 25 spoke with Strycker who tells us: “I’m going to…
Visitors from Minnesota stop by Mardi Gras Museum in Biloxi
Mardi Gras is like a second Christmas most Coasties look forward to, however, some may not be fortunate enough to live close to cities that celebrate…