Center Stage in Biloxi undergoing renovations
Center Stage in Biloxi is expanding and sprucing up thanks to a Fine Arts Grant and generous donations. The entire front porch will become a lobby area to accommodate large…
Mississippi Aquarium joining in on Carnival festivities
The Mississippi Aquarium is joining the Carnival festivities by switching the lights on the sails to Mardi Gras colors. News 25’s Rick Gogreve is at the aquarium with more.
Littering can impact the economy and environment
Littering is a worldwide problem that’s not only unsightly on our highways and streets, but it also impacts our economy and environment. The Mississippi Department of Transportation spends more…
Memorial Hospital sees increase in COVID-19 cases
The team at Memorial tells us that they have seen an increase in COVID-19 cases at the hospital. While the number of cases has gone up, we’re told that most…
Enrollment open for ‘Program Believe’ adult literacy classes
Program Believe is a nonprofit that serves vulnerable, low income, and immigrant communities along the Gulf Coast. The program is currently enrolling for its adult literacy classes in…
St. Rose de Lima Catholic Church holding fundraiser in honor of fallen Bay St. Louis officers
St. Rose de Lima Catholic Church is hosting a fish fry fundraiser next week to help the families of Bay…
Mobile woman hits big with Texas Hold'em game at Harrah's
A Mobile woman kicked off the new year with a windfall, courtesy of Harrah's Gulf coast. The woman, identified only as Keyla D., won $842,662.75 progressive jackpot on a the Ultimate Texas Hold'em table at Harrah's. She made a $5…
More than 1,000 customers lose power Friday morning
Power went out in Harrison County for more than 1,000 customers on Friday morning. The outage happened about 6:30 a.m. and was restored for most customers by 7 a.m. Coast Electric customers from about County Farm Road to the intersection…
Congressmen-elect Ezell pledges support to McCarthy for House Speaker
Mike Ezell, who was elected to the Fourth Congressional District in Mississippi, is still waiting to be sworn into office. The Congressman-elect -- along with others elected in November -- cannot be sworn in until a House Speaker is elected.…
Twelfth Night Celebrations kick off Mardi Gras season in Biloxi
Carnival royalty and citizens gathered for an annual tradition in Biloxi. The city held its Twelfth Night Celebration. Twelfth Night is the traditional festival on the…
January is National Blood Donor Month
January is National Blood Donor Month! In 1969, President Richard Nixon signed a proclamation designating the first month of the year as National Blood Donor Month. It’s an opportunity to…
Long Beach School District receives $10,000 donation
The Long Beach School District received a donation of $10,000 from Alliance Health Center to help with its Early Learning Program. The collaboration supports the district’s pre-k program with…
Class is officially back in session at Ocean Springs Middle School
The new year means a new semester for school all along the Coast. The new year has begun and the school bells have officially rung.…
Cheeky Monkey in Biloxi selling King Cakes to kick off the Mardi Gras season
The official beginning of Carnival is here and you know what that means! It’s King Cake season! Cheeky Monkey in Biloxi will…
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann announces second term campaign
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann visited the Coast to announce that he will be running for a second term. Hosemann was elected to the position in 2019 with more…
Trash taking over streets and highways on the Coast
You can’t get far driving without seeing trash along the highway or streets on the Gulf Coast. MDOT has tried for many years to decrease the litter…
Sinkhole in Biloxi patched and deemed drivable
The sinkhole in Biloxi on the corner of DeSoto and Forrest has been patched up and declared drivable. The contractor Vectras headed out to the hole Wednesday where…
Twelfth Night celebrations this evening in Biloxi
Revelers are gathering for an annual tradition in Biloxi to mark the start of Carnival. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is at the Biloxi Visitors Center where the Twelfth Night…
Gulfport man on probation for armed robbery charged again
A Gulfport man on probation for armed robbery is back behind bars. Gulfport Police arrested 33-year-old Charles Darkeith Brown on a charge of armed robbery and two counts of aggravated assault stemming from an incident on Monday. He was taken…
Ina Thompson Moss Point Library to close January 13 for renovations
Moss Point, MS- The Ina Thompson Moss Point Library will be closing on Friday, January 13, 2023, for a planned library makeover and renovation. The project is supported by the City of Moss Point and funded by the Jackson County…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Drawbridge malfunction on I-110 in Harrison County
Drawbridge malfunction on I-110 between Rodriguez St EX 2 and Bayview Avenue EX 1D in Harrison County. The I-110 drawbridge is stuck in the upright position. Motorists should use an alternate route. For more information click here.
2023 Mardi Gras parade schedule
Here is a list of your 2023 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Jan. 21 5 pm - CALB Jeep-A-Gras Jeep parade, Long Beach 6 pm - Lucedale Carnival Association Night Parade Jan. 28 10 am…
Saucier man charged with second degree murder
A Saucer man has been charged in connection with a shooting on Wednesday. 39-year-old Michael Yahne was charged with second degree murder. His bond was set at $1 million dollars. Sheriff Troy Peterson said deputies responded to a call of…
Two Ocean Springs city officials sworn into office by oath
The City of Ocean Springs passes the torch of municipal judge and prosecutor. The City of Ocean Springs swore in not one, but two municipal court…