BILOXI, Miss. – Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act applications for commercial and charter fisheries participants will open Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at 8 a.m. on the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) website at dmr.ms.gov/cares-act-assistance/. Applicants must be a…
The Harrison Sand Beach Department has opened a portion of the beach in Harrison County. It is open from Jones Park (20th Ave.) in Gulfport to Rodenburg Avenue in Biloxi. The bon fire pits are not being permitted until the burn…
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to work with our local county EMA directors to assess the damage. At this time, counties are reporting a total of 32,071 homes damaged or affected by Hurricane Zeta. MEMA…
After Hurricane Zeta, it was unsafe to run a few of CTA’s normal fixed routes. CTA has been monitoring road conditions and checking the safety of their routes daily and decided that it is safe to return to a full…
A nice warm afternoon ahead as clouds continue to move into the area...
George County Sheriff's deputies arrested two men on drug and weapons charges after a traffic stop. Deputies with the George County Sheriff’s Office were patrolling in the Brushy Creek Road area of Rocky Creek on Oct. 22 when they made…
Deputies with the George County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest Friday in an investigation into a burglary in the Shipman community. Deputies answered a call Thursday regarding a home intruder in the 100 block of Scout Trail in the Shipman…
Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center will host a change of command ceremony to welcome Gulfport native Col. Richard L. Weaver, the center's new commander, and also to celebrate the accomplishments of outgoing CO Col. Bobby M. Ginn. The ceremony…
Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act applications for commercial and charter fisheries participants will open 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9 on the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources website at dmr.ms.gov/cares-act-assistance/. Applicants must be a Mississippi resident 18 years…
A nice start this morning with warmer temperatures and a few upper-level clouds...
One of Harrah’s Gulf Coast’s flagship restaurants is rolling out an updated menu for the fall and holiday season. Magnolia House by Chef Kelly English releases an updated menu for each season and this season featured more…
This weekend Downtown Ocean Springs will be busier than usual as it hosts the 42nd annual Peter Anderson Festival Saturday and Sunday. In order to accommodate the festival, its vendors, and the safety of all attendees there, several roads will…
Former Jackson County Sheriff Mike Byrd has died following a battle with COVID-19. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department announced on their Facebook page that Byrd had died this afternoon in a Mobile hospital. Today was also Byrd’s…
One of Mississippi Aquarium’s resident sand tiger sharks named Stella successfully underwent an innovative new spinal surgery on September 29th, performed by the veterinary team at Mississippi Aquarium and several specialists from across the country. Stella was…
Friday night the Coast Coliseum is hosting a concert honoring local law enforcement and first responders. The musical line up includes Derek Norsworthy, Cole Jones, and headlines Randy Houser. The concert takes place outside on the front…
Ingalls Shipbuilding held a drive thru hiring event at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention Center. Ingalls encouraged anyone interested in a career with the company to come through the event. Once at the convention center, drivers were…
Today Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann made his way down to the Mississippi Gulf Coast where he spoke at an event hosted by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and presented Mississippi’s new state flag. Lt. Governor Delbert…
A crucial drive is underway to recruit blood donations in South Mississippi. The need for blood is at an all-time high, but much needed donations have been by restrictions on traditional blood drives often held at schools,…
While we still have a little less than a week before our entire nation pauses to honor those who have served to protect and defend our country, Gautier High School got a head start on showing appreciation…
Award winning Chef Kelly English is back on the Coast this week to debut his seasonal menu at Harrah’s Gulf Coast ahead of the holiday season. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is at Magnolia House Restaurant with Chef…
BILOXI, Miss.—Frequent IP CASINO RESORT SPA guest Sheila from Mobile, Ala. turned her visit to the Essentials Gift Shop into a $100,000 payday after trying her luck with a Mississippi Lottery Strike It Rich! scratch-off game ticket. Sheila stopped by…
This afternoon at 3 p.m., the Beau Rivage opened for the first time since last week. The casino had been closed since Hurricane Zeta, but is now ready to safely accept guests. The casino was not damaged…
Lace up your shoes and take a stroll with News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf in today’s edition of Live Local, a series you can catch here on News 25 on Thursdays. In honor of this weekend’s Peter Anderson…
GULFPORT – The U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force announces the arrest of Dennis Sheppard. Sheppard was wanted by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office for the strangulation death of his former girlfriend which occurred on November 2, 2020.…