St. Mary Catholic Church drops off paper goods for seniors in Harrison County
St. Mary Catholic Church officially wrapped up what looked to be its most successful annual paper goods drive yet. Overall, the church collected…
Southern Girl Cookies opening shop in Waveland
It’s been a long-time coming for one Gulf Coast baker, Southern Girl Cookies is opening a brick-and-mortar store four years after Kimberly Marquar started baking in her home. She’s…
First Fridays return to downtown Biloxi
As we get deeper into the year, a beloved Biloxi block party returns to Howard Avenue. The fun starts at 5 p.m. Friday on the District Green. Biloxi Main Street,…
Monthly Firefly Event at the Mary C.
Fat Tuesday may be over, but that doesn’t mean the Mardi Gras Festivities have to end. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center…
Fire on Jim Ramsey Road in Jackson County
A fire broke out on Jim Ramsey Road in Jackson County in a wooded area. According to a firefighter, the fire burned four acres. The fire skipped over the road to…
Anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers lead to several arrests in 2021
Anonymous tips to Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers led to several arrests and convictions in 2021. Crime Stoppers tells News 25 they’re grateful to the public…
Charles Clark named new Mayor Pro Tem in Diamondhead
Diamondhead City Council has voted to name a new mayor pro tem in the wake of Councilman Alan Moran’s recent arrest. According to our media partner, the…
Gulfport/Biloxi the focus of Mississippi Urban League virtual listening tour
Gulfport and Biloxi are the focus of tonight’s Mississippi Urban League’s virtual listening tour. This event focuses on the ten most populous cities in the state.…
Mississippi Aquarium to release 11 Kemp’s Ridley turtles Friday
Friday, the Mississippi Aquarium will be releasing 11 endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea turtles. It’s the aquarium’s first major release of the year. All 11 turtles being released…
Looking for a fish plate on Fridays during Lent? Check out this list
During the Lenten season, there are a lot of options available for those who abstain from meat on Fridays. Just about every restaurant on the Coast has a seafood option to satisfy those who don't eat meat or are observing…
Work could begin soon to Pearl River bridge on I-10 in Hancock County
The state Department of Transportation said Wednesday that a contract is expected to be awarded Friday to repair the Pearl River bridge on Interstate 10 in Hancock County that was damaged in January. That's when a semi-truck car hauler carrying…
Highway Patrol investigating school bus accident
Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a school bus crash that happened Wednesday afternoon. MHP spokesman Cal Robertson said at about 1 p.m., a Petal School District bus, loaded with students, was traveling north on Highway 49 in Harrison County near…
Powerball winning numbers for March 2nd, 2022
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draws. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Mississippi Lottery Draw March 2nd, 2022: CASH 3 and CASH 4
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draws. CASH 3: 4-3-5 CASH 4: 7-5-4-3 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Mardi Gras clean up expected to take days in Biloxi
After all the Mardi Gras celebrations and parades, clean up along parade routes is underway. In Biloxi, city crews are picking up the pieces left behind…
Shannon Nobles sworn in as D’Iberville Chief of Police
The D’Iberville Police Department has officially promoted Officer Shannon Nobles to the role of chief of police. Chief Wayne Payne has officially passed on his badge to…
MHP responds to single-vehicle school bus crash on HWY 49
On Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022, at approximately 1 pm, the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle school bus crash on Highway 49 in Harrison County. A Petal School District-owned 2020 Blue Bird School Bus traveled north on Highway 49,…
City of Pascagoula seeks state funds for marina
The City of Pascagoula wants to secure funding for a marina on Lowry Island as MDOT builds a new access road from Highway 90. The Pascagoula City Council…
Pascagoula Public Library needs repairs
The Jackson George Regional Library in Pascagoula is asking the state to help fund repairs for its aging buildings. The building, now more than 30 years old, is in serious need…
Home Instead holds hiring event in Ocean Springs
Home Instead, which provides care for seniors all over the Coast, had a hiring event today in Ocean Springs and gave us a look into the state of…
#ReadAcrossAmericaDay celebrates Dr. Seuss’ birthday
It’s #ReadAcrossAmericaDay. March 2nd celebrates Dr. Seuss’ birthday, encouraging reading and literacy to everyone. The well-known author and illustrator created timeless children’s books, now shared by many generations of young readers.…
Seafood prices during Lenten season
The start of the Lenten season means those observing the season are abstaining from meat every Friday until Easter. If you’re looking for something tasty to replace it with, seafood is…
United States Postal Service delivers 270 million COVID tests
The United States Postal Service announced today that it has delivered more than 270 million COVID-19 test kits to American households. These deliveries come as part of…
Diamondhead council may replace Alan Moran as mayor pro-tem after arrest
BY MARGARET BAKER/SUN HERALD The Diamondhead City Council is set to vote for a second time for a mayor pro-tem, a position currently held by Ward 2 Councilman Alan Moran. Ward 3 Councilman Ricky Sheppard authored the resolution, calling for…