Extreme heat on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Mississippi’s Southern six counties are currently under a heat advisory. Temperatures are expected to hit the mid90s Friday, but if you’re outside, it might feel more like 110 degrees.…
The Lord is my Help receives $2,000 grant
The Kindred Institute of Inclusion and Equity, an initiative of Kindred Health Care, awarded a grant of $2,000 to the Lord is my Help. The Lord is my…
USM offering COVID-19 vaccination incentives for students
Today, the University of Southern Mississippi announced a new incentive program put in place to encourage students to get the COVID-19 vaccination. Through the program, students that are fully…
Moss Point School District back to school event and vaccine drive
Tiger Nation is excited to ring in the new school year and tonight the Moss Point School District is hosting their 2021 Back to School…
Biloxi Man Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter Following Vehicle Accident at Keesler Air Force Base
JACKSON, Miss. – Emmett J. Bennett, 24, of Biloxi, was charged Thursday with involuntary manslaughter and operation of a vehicle while impaired causing death following a motor vehicle accident that resulted in the death of an Airman and the injury of…
Geiser in line to be Biloxi's new fire chief
Nicholaus Geiser, a 17-year veteran of the Biloxi Fire Department who currently serves as Deputy Chief of Management, is Mayor Andrew "FoFo" Gilich's choice for chief of the department. The appointment, which must be approved by the majority of the…
Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Mobile Medical Unit scheduled at VFW Post 380
BILOXI, Miss. – In what represents the first time the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System is scheduled to use a capability designed to further the organization’s outreach efforts in rural communities, the organization’s newly acquired Medical Mobile Unit (MMU)…
USM offers chance at tuition break, other incentives for students who are vaccinated
The University of Southern Mississippi is offering incentives to students who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. USM made the announcement Wednesday as a way to encourage students to get vaccinated before the upcoming fall semester. Through the program, fully vaccinated…
Keesler officials update status of surviving airmen involved in fatal accident
Responding to a media inquiry, officials from Keesler Air Force Base offered an update on the airmen involved in a fatal accident on base on Wednesday. Two of the airmen injured yesterday in a single-vehicle non-training related incident on Keesler…
Beau Rivage updates mask policy, now requires all employees to wear face covering
Beau Rivage and Gold Strike casinos are now requiring all employees to wear masks on property, according to the parent company of MGM Resorts. Mary Cracchiolo Spain, spokesperson for the company, said in an email that beginning today, the policy…
Bay St. Louis to host Mississippi Heroes Celebration at Depot
Come celebrate all caregivers and heroes at the Mississippi Heroes Celebration in Bay St. Louis, the first weekend in November at the Historic Train Depot. The Nov. 6 celebration is sponsored by MSH, the Alice Moseley Folk Art Museum and…
Waste Management to interrupt processing of curbside recycling in Harrison, Jackson counties
A fire at the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority recycling facility has caused Waste Management to halt processing of recycled material collected in Harrison and Jackson counties until repairs are complete. Residential curbside collection of household garbage in Harrison and Jackson…
Half Shell Oyster House named a top restaurant by travel company
Half Shell Oyster House has been recognized as a 2021 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best award winner for Everyday Eats, according to Tripadvisor. The Best…
CASH 3 winning numbers for July 28th, 2021
The CASH 3 winning numbers for July 28th are: 3-1-0. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Phase two of the Ingalls improvement project kicks off
The City of Pascagoula posted on their Facebook page a traffic alert warning drivers that starting today lanes on the north side of Ingalls Avenue will be…
Mississippi Municipal League Awards annual luncheon
City and town leaders from across the state wrapped up their annual conference today with the Mississippi Municipal League Awards Luncheon at the Coast Convention. The Mississippi Municipal League’s 90th…
Ocean springs house destroyed in fire on Tuesday
On Tuesday, a huge fire destroyed a house on Washington Avenue in Ocean Springs. The Jackson County District Chief tells News 25 the house was abandoned and it…
USM class of 2021 hydrographic science graduate ceremony
University of Southern Mississippi graduates its Masters of Science degree in hydrographic science 2021 class. The one-year rigorous degree program graduated its first class in July 2000. The…
TSA and Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport offer travel tips
With traveling on the rise, the TSA at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport wants to make sure travelers navigate the airport and the checkpoint system safely and efficiently. Passenger boarding…
Mississippi Power repairs Henderson Point boardwalks
Mississippi Power has been reliable, not only in times of crisis like hurricanes, but also in the aftermath. That was the case once again as crews took to Henderson Point…
Scarlet Pearl Casino requiring masks and vaccination for employees
With COVID cases rising along the Coast, the Scarlet Pearl is making sure to keep their employees and guests safe. Last week, Scarlet Pearl reinstated its mask…
MSDH holds press conference as COVID cases continue to rise
The Mississippi State Department of Health held a news conference today about updates on COVID-19. Cases continue to rise in Mississippi. Today marks the largest increase…
Major infrastructure project set to begin in Long Beach on July 30th
The City of Long Beach will soon be getting a major infrastructure update that has been in the works for years. Starting July 30th,…
Search continues for Jackson County murder suspect Christopher J. Brown
The search continues today for a murder suspect in Jackson County. The 28-year-old Christopher Brown is wanted for the shooting death of Nicholas Darnell Pittman that…