Long Beach School District added to Early Learning Collaborative
Long Beach School District will introduce a pre-K early learning program next year, thanks to a grant from the Department of Education. The $750,000 grant will allow…
Woman races through Gulfport, causes accidents before crashing
A woman raced up and down Highway 49 in Gulfport, causing two traffic collisions before hitting a curb and disabling her vehicle. The incident happened during the lunch hour in Orange Grove, ending right in front of the neighborhood Walmart.…
Governor Tate Reeves Signs Ban on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Passports
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced the signing of House Bill 1509, which bans public institutions and agencies from discriminating against individuals based on their COVID-19 vaccination status. “Throughout the pandemic, I’ve encouraged Mississippians to consult with their doctor,…
MDOT to close Seymour drawbridge for overnight work next week
The Mississippi Department of Transportation will close the Mark M. Seymour Sr. Memorial Bridge, also known as the Fort Bayou drawbridge, on Highway 609 in Jackson County next week for repairs. The bridge will be closed each night, Tuesday, Wednesday…
Two injured when car hits maintenance truck on I-10
Two people suffered minor injuries after their vehicle hit the rear of a truck performing maintenance work on Interstate 10 early Friday. The incident happened near the Long Beach exit in the eastbound lanes. Traffic was shut down for about…
Education company leaders plead guilty to federal charges
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A mother and son who ran a for-profit education company have pleaded guilty to improperly obtaining millions of dollars from the Mississippi Department of Education by submitting false documents about schools they operated. Federal…
Arrest made in Waveland shooting; second suspect sought
Waveland Police had made an arrest in the double-shooting that left a man dead on Thursday morning. Hancock County jail docket shows Antonio Orlando Reed, 28, of Bay…
Mississippi Lottery Draw April 21st, 2022: CASH 3, CASH 4, and Match 5
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draw. CASH 3: 1-8-3 CASH 4: 0-4-3-9 MATCH 5: 6-12-17-18-31 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
United Cajun Navy discusses body found in woods behind Keebler Road
Yesterday, a body matching the description of missing 75-year-old Dorothy Jean Burks was found. News 25 spoke with United Cajun Navy President Todd Terrell about…
Board members meet to discuss Cruisin’ the Coast economic impact
Cruisin’ the Coast executives and chairmen held a press conference today to discuss the economic impact from this past year’s event. Statewide, 2021’s Cruisin’ the Coast…
Dragon Boat Festival taking place at the Dock in Gulfport
How fast can you paddle? Find out during this year’s Dragon Boat races. The popular United Way fundraiser is back for its seventh year. Teams race…
Make-A-Wish grants Wisconsin boy a trip to Mississippi
A six-year-old from Wisconsin got his wish granted to visit a famous Mississippi couple and also visit the Mississippi Aquarium thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Sawyer Doyle is…
Coast organizations team up to plant beach grass to protect Least Tern chicks
With nesting season right around the corner, Audubon partnered with Harrison County Sand Beach Authority and Gulfport High School to restore habitat along…
New license plate option available to Mississippi drivers
Mississippi is now joining three other states in getting a blackout plate option, half the plate cost going towards the State Law Enforcement and Firefighter Death Benefits Trust…
Seabees’ dining hall renovations complete
It was a big day at the Navy Seabee Base in Gulfport because after two years of renovation, the sailors have their dining hall back. The aromatic promise of lunch filled…
Mississippi Aquarium, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College partner on successful Mardi Gras bead recycling program
GULFPORT, MS -- Mississippi Aquarium, in a partnership with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, is sending more than 10,000 pounds of Mardi Gras beads and plastic trinkets to be recycled at the Arc of Greater New Orleans (ArcGNO). The bead drive started…
Plastic Free Gulf Coast helping find alternatives to single-use plastic
Local group Plastic Free Gulf Coast was started over three years ago by community leaders in Bay St. Louis with the simple promise to ‘skip the…
Celebrating Earth Day at the Mary C
The City of Discovery will once again be celebrating Earth Day on the grounds of the Mary C. this Saturday. City workers were sprucing up the lawn this morning,…
Governor Reeves Signs Legislation Creating Tax Credit for Pregnancy Resource Centers
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today signed House Bill 1685, the Pregnancy Resource Act, which creates a $3.5 million tax credit for individuals and businesses to use in support of donations for non-profit pregnancy resource centers and crisis pregnancy centers…
Coast families adopting children from Ukraine
A local family, who is adopting a 13-year-old boy from Ukraine, is raising money to help with the adoption process. News 25 recently spoke with Angie Arguello and two other…
Dr. Carey Wright announces retirement after historic tenure of record student achievement in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. – After a 50-year career in public education, State Superintendent of Education Carey Wright, Ed.D., will retire on June 30, 2022. The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) appointed Dr. Wright to be the state’s top pre-K-12 education…
Waveland Police investigating early-morning shooting
Waveland Police are investigating a shooting early Thursday morning that left one man dead and another injured. Officers were sent to the 300 block of Hargett Street in reference to a shooting. On scene, officers found two people had been…
George County man sentenced to life in domestic abuse murder
A George County man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the beating and strangling death of his wife. Judge Dale Harkey on Wednesday sentenced Justin George Johnson, 46, after he was found guilty of first-degree murder…
Powerball winning numbers for April 20th, 2022
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.