Candidates square off in Ocean Springs mayoral runoff
Only two candidates remain in the race to replace outgoing Mayor Shea Dobson in Ocean Springs. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.
Remembering Marcello English one year later
The St. Martin community gathered this evening to remember the life of 18-year-old Marcello English. English was shot and killed one year ago at the intersection of Amhurst and Hamilton Drive where the community went and paid their respects.…
Cinema by the Shore this Friday in Jones Park
Looking for something for the whole family to enjoy this weekend? Well, you’ve got a friend in the City of Gulfport Friday evening. Cinema by the Shore is an opportunity to have a community movie showing at Jones Park.…
New mural in Downtown Gulfport on the side of Chandeleur Island Brewing Co.
There’s a new mural in Downtown Gulfport. It’s painted by local artist Tricia McAlvain and located on the side of Chandeleur Island Brewing Company. The mural’s design features the history of the Chandeleur Lighthouse that was destroyed by Katrina…
Inmate at Jackson County Adult Detention Center in critical condition after jail fight
An inmate at the Jackson County Adult Detention Center is in critical condition after getting into a fight with another inmate. Sheriff Mike Ezell says correction officers responded to the fight in one of the dayrooms on Monday, April 26th.…
A view of the polls during the runoff election in Ocean Springs
There is plenty of signage and campaigning on Pine Drive in Ocean Springs, the street that the Ryan Youth Center sits on, which is also the voting precinct for Ward 3. Republican’s Kevin Wade and Doug Walker are battling…
Biden to sign $15 minimum wage for federal contract workers
By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is preparing to sign an executive order to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour for federal contractors. Administration officials say the order will provide a pay bump…
Census: US marks slowest population growth since Great Depression; Mississippi lost population and diversified
North Carolina will gain a congressional seat, its fourteenth in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Hancock County Sheriff’s Department answers questions about domestic violence
The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department recently released its first video in a series dedicated to answering the public’s questions about domestic violence. In this online series called ‘Break the Silence,’ Hancock County’s Domestic Violence Investigator Phil Pham answers questioned…
Stop the Violence event preview
With the recent stretch of violence in Gulfport, the Gulfport chapter of the NAACP is taking action by engaging in community outreach. Tomorrow night at 6:30, there will be a ‘Stop the Violence: Save our Youth” forum at the…
Inaugural Biloxi Public School Autism Awareness Month poster contest
The inaugural Biloxi Public School Autism Awareness Month Poster Contest awarded two students per age group in pre-K through 12th grade at the Biloxi Visitors Center today. Some teachers asked their students to create an autism awareness poster as…
Pure Spa and Fitness Center at the Palace Casino Resort reopens
We see more businesses and visitors here in South Mississippi daily as COVID restrictions lift and more people get vaccinated. At the Palace Casino in Biloxi, a much-needed service is being offered once again for those who need some…
Latest updates on Jackson County School District bond campaign
With less than one month to go until the Jackson County School District’s bond election, more information is being released to parents and community stakeholders. School district leaders continue to post updates through social media channels and the district…
Municipal primary election runoffs tomorrow across the Coast
While some municipal primary elections were won earlier this month, several local primary elections will be part of the runoffs happening across the Coast tomorrow. Two Coast cities will be holding mayoral primary runoffs. The winner of the Republican…
Coming together to stop the violence in Gulfport
After recent fatal shooting in Gulfport, members of the community are working together to find solutions for youth gun violence. Saturday’s drive-by shooting left three people hospitalized and days before a separate shooting left two young men, Juan Harvey…
South Mississippi Boat Show taking place at the Point Cadet Plaza
The Inaugural South Mississippi Boat Show is set for this weekend at the Point Cadet Plaza. Of course, there will be plenty of boats as well as live bands, food trucks, activities and vendors. DMR and USM will also…
2021 Jackson County Relay for Life taking place Friday
The Jackson County Relay for Life starts this Friday at the St. Martin Joe Barlow Stadium. This year it will be a 24-hour event raising money for the American Cancer Society. The fundraiser will start at 6 p.m. on…
City of Biloxi Infrastructure update
$50 million worth of infrastructure is underway east of Oak Street on Point Cadet in the City of Biloxi. This is just one of numerous projects going on right now. This includes the major water project taking shape in…
Spectrum Social in honor of Autism Awareness Month
The Junior Auxiliary of Hancock County is on a mission to spread awareness about autism and how it impacts each child differently. Over the weekend, the women in the organization came together to host their first Spectrum Social Event.…
Biloxi Islamic Center hosts food distribution event
With the holy fasting month of Ramadan upon us, Islamic Relief USA, a nonprofit humanitarian and advocacy organization, distributed food boxes to residents in the Biloxi area. Food insecurity has increased significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold more…
Volunteer beach clean-up on the Coast
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies partnered with the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine and the Mississippi Coastal Cleanup program to clean up beaches along the Coast of Harrison County in celebration of last week’s Earth Day.…
Ingalls hosts christening of Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee DDG 123
It was a significant milestone for Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula as the christening ceremony for Arleigh Burke-Class Guided Missile Destroyer Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee was held on Saturday. Many gathered to witness the christening of the second ship in honor…
Man charged with felony possession of a controlled substance and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon
A Lucedale man is charged with felony possession of a controlled substance and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. Darrell Lawrence was arrested April 19th with the Lucedale city limits after a traffic stop of the car…
Arrest made in Jackson County armed robbery
An arrest has been made following an armed robbery that happened at a gas station in the St. Andrews community on Friday. Sheriff Mike Ezell says 32-year-old Alfonzo Taylor was seen Friday night at a Biloxi casino wearing the same…