Drivers receive ashes to go on Ash Wednesday
Grace Lutheran Church in Long Beach continued its tradition of offering ashes to go on Ash Wednesday. This year, the event happened in the parking area near the…
Coastal mayors collect 2,500 food boxes for March of the Mayors drive
A month-long effort has come to an end as Extra Table wrapped up their March of the Mayors Food Drive for 2025, releasing their…
Man arrested, victims identified after deadly altercation in Pascagoula
New details have been released on the double homicide that took place in Pascagoula on Wednesday. Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. revealed the identities of the two victims…
Blind Tiger Beach coming to the Coast
A new venture being called Blind Tiger Beach at Henderson Point across from Bay St. Louis on the Harrison County side of the Bay. You see a very cool…
The City of Long Beach moves forward with inner bulkhead wall project
On February 27th, the City of Long Beach approved the inner bulkhead wall project.This $5.8 million project will replace the deteriorating break wall damaged by…
City of Pascagoula provides Ward 3 election process update
The City of Pascagoula shares an update on the Ward 3 city council election process. The city obtained guidance from the Secretary of State’s Office for the procedure for the election for the Ward 3 City Council seat. Councilman Walker…
"Grand Magnolia Grammy Gala" features top songwriters Rodney Crowell and Mac McAnally
PASCAGOULA — Legendary singer/songwriters Rodney Crowell and Mac McAnally will be featured at the "Grand Magnolia Spring Fling Grammy Gala" coming up in Pascagoula. The multi-Grammy Award winners and nominees will each be making return trips to The Grand Magnolia…
Pedro Cherry named president of Mississippi Power; Anthony Wilson to remain chairman and CEO until summer
Gulfport, Miss. – Mississippi Power announced that Pedro Cherry has been named president of the company with Anthony Wilson continuing in his roles of chairman and CEO until summer. Cherry has worked in the energy industry for 30 years and…
Mississippi Power helping across state lines
Mississippi Power worked hard to restore electricity to those in need following yesterday’s severe weather. Afterwards, crews helped our neighbors in Alabama. About 175 personnel and contractors headed to Tuscaloosa…
D'Iberville man arrested, charged with child pornography
A D’Iberville man has been arrested on the charge of child pornography. The investigation began after D’Iberville Police Department received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited children in reference to an online user on an instant…
BJ Sellers sworn in as Gulfport Ward 5 Councilman
The newest member of the Gulfport City Council was officially sworn in at Tuesday afternoon’s council meeting. BJ Sellers will serve the remainder of the current council…
New councilman appointed to Ward 3 in Pascagoula
A new councilman has been appointed for Ward 3 in Pascagoula. Rick Merrill will now fill the vacant seat left by former Councilman Johnny Walker, who died last…
Hattiesburg Zoo welcomes two new residents
The Hattiesburg Zoo is welcoming two new residents this month. Lulo the Kinkajou is four years old and can be found in the Africa section of the zoo. He…
City of Gulfport honors Seabees for heroic action
Members of the Seabees were honored by the City of Gulfport. Back in February, members of Naval Construction Battalion 11 rescued two passengers from…
Louisiana man arrested in Bay St. Louis for simple assault on law enforcement officers, other charges
A Louisiana man was arrested in Bay St. Louis on multiple charges, including simple assault on a law enforcement officer. Forty-five-year-old Johnnie Viola III was arrested by Bay St. Louis PD and charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, public intoxication,…
Two teenagers, woman arrested in relation to shooting in Gulfport
Three people have been arrested in regards to a shooting in Gulfport on Tuesday. The Gulfport Police Department arrested a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old are charged them with five counts of aggravated assault and one count of tampering with physical…
Hanshaw Road bridge in Ocean Springs to close to thru traffic
Ocean Springs, MS – Starting on March 5, 2025, Hanshaw Road Bridge will be closed to thru traffic from U.S. 90 to Old Spanish Trail until further notice. Monday March 3, 2025, the City of Ocean Springs received a Bridge…
Mississippi Aquarium opens up internships for Summer 2025
Mississippi Aquarium is opening their summer marine mammal internships. All are invited to apply from now through March 24th. The internship itself runs from May 12th to August 9th. Those who…
Gulfport PD investigating shooting on Reynosa Drive
The Gulfport Police Department is currently investigating a shooting in the 3500 block of Reynosa Drive. Officials tell News 25 there are three injured victims, the nature of their condition is not known at this time. Several people have been…
Krewe of Nereids delights paradegoers in Waveland
Earlier Fat Tuesday morning, the Krewe of Nereids made its way down Highway 90 in Waveland. It was rescheduled to Mardi Gras Day due to weather conditions and they…
Krewe of Real People Parade in Bay St. Louis
Krewe of Real People holds their annual Mardi Gras parade in the heart of Bay St. Louis.
City of Long Beach moves forward with inner bulkhead wall project
Long Beach, MS, March 4, 2025– The City of Long Beach is advancing with the Inner Bulkhead Wall Project, following the official bid opening on February 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. This critical infrastructure project will enhance the stability and…
Robert Clark, Mississippi’s first Black lawmaker after Civil Rights era, dies at 96
Mississippi’s first Black lawmaker of the 20th century died Tuesday. Robert G. Clark's son and successor, state Rep. Bryant Clark, said his father died at home in Holmes County. Robert Clark was a teacher and coach before he won a…
IMMS opens internships for Summer 2025
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is seeking interns for the summer. Those interested would join a team of researchers to study Bottlenose Dolphins in the Mississippi Sound. The program…