A reminder to Mississippians, the new mask mandate is now in effect. Based on the governor’s executive order 1507, the following counties must adhere to the use of a mask or face covering in public, practice enhanced safety protocols, and…
The Pascagoula Police Department says a person was shot Sunday night inside the Hartford Commons apartment complex, located at 3102 Eden Street. Police say the incident happened at around at 8:30 p.m. Sunday. After receiving a call about a man…
The Mississippi Department of Revenue’s Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) has announced a temporary suspension of their liquor ordering system. They say the suspension is necessary to try to remedy the unprecedented backlog of orders currently in their system. This step…
With the dog days of summer approaching and the heat index rising into the triple digits, don’t forget to care for your furry friends. Humane Society of South Mississippi’s Development Director Katie King shared some tips with News 25 on…
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is still holding its summer camp amidst the coronavirus pandemic, giving kids a chance to do some in-person learning once again. The annual summer camp is for all kids ages six all the way…
One man was sent to the hospital today following a motorcycle accident in Harrison County. The incident occurred shortly after noon today after the motorcycle the man was riding swerved to avoid a vehicle that pulled out in front of…
Today, Moss Point Mayor Mario King and his wife, Natasha, were indicted on federal fraud charges. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is in Moss Point where she’s been speaking to residents about the mayor’s indictment.
The Moss Point Board of Aldermen have issued a joint statement regarding the indictment of Mayor Mario King: "On July 10, 2020, we, the Board of Aldermen for the City of Moss Point, were made aware of the federal indictment…
The Coast Coliseum is setting the stage for VIPs and as News 25’s Toni Miles explains you could be one of them come December. The Coast Coliseum has already played host to the president and now they’re setting the stage…
Hiller Park in Biloxi got a new garden today that will bring life to the area. The Mississippi Urban Forest Council dedicated a newly established pollinator garden this morning at 10 a.m. The 1,400 square foot garden, which is situated…
This morning, more than 500 pounds of non-perishable food items was donated to the Long Beach Community Food Pantry. Thanks to the efforts of the nonprofit organization ‘School of Athens’ and Long Beach Girl Scout Troop 4625 for collecting the…
As COVID-19 cases continue to climb so does the need for testing. That’s why Feed my Sheep hosted their third free COVID-19 testing clinic today. Feed my Sheep has gone above and beyond during this pandemic, making sure everyone in…
What the state beverage control board thought was an equitable solution to a backlog of orders in the state has led to concerns and a backtrack -- and no end in sight to the problem. On Friday, the Mississippi Alocholic…
COASTAL MISSISSIPPI (July 10, 2020) – Bay St. Louis has made the #5 spot in USA TODAY’S annual America's Best Small Towns competition for Best Small Coastal Town! The winners were announced on 10Best.com on Friday, July 10, 2020. “Bay St. Louis…
Starting Monday July 13, 2020, the City of Gulfport, along with Utility Partners, LLC and Waste Pro, will begin a city-wide project to pick up debris placed on the sides of streets and alleys. The City and its contractors will…
The Mississippi State Department of Health reported more than 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 cases in the state and 11 new deaths -- two of them on the Coast. The latest numbers reported 1,031 new cases of the virus statewide.…
The Mississippi Development Authority is taking project applications for the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund. Applications can be found online at mississippi.org/gcrf. The deadline for submissions is 11:59 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28. Representatives from MDA, as well as members of the…
Moss Point Mayor Mario King, 33, and his wife, Natasha R. King, 32, of Moss Point appeared Friday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert H. Walker on fraud charges relating to the Mayor’s Gala held in 2019. The indictment alleges that…
The Mississippi Coast Restaurant & Beverage Association is hosting a job fair for the its industry on July 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Guarantee Restoration Services building at 10550 Outdoor Way in Gulfport. The job fair…
Big news for the City of Gautier as funding to purchase and redevelop the Singing River Mall property has been secured. Purchasing the former Singing River Mall property has been a years-long process for the City of Gautier. Now, that…
Biloxi police have made an arrest in the July 3rd shooting that happened at the Super 8 motel on Beach Boulevard that left one man dead. Twenty-nine year-old Eddie Brown of New Orleans is being charged with first-degree murder, armed…
Pascagoula’s Chief of Police Matt Chapman has tested positive for the coronavirus. This comes after several city employees and law enforcement officers tested positive over the weekend. According to our media partner the Sun Herald, Chief Matt Chapman was tested…
The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, Billie Herder, of Gulfport, MS. Herder is described to police officers as a white female, 53 years old, she is 5’01” and 190 lbs. Herder was…
Visiting Pets of South Mississippi is a group of owners and pet teams visiting people who are in hospitals, nursing homes, and hospice care. To become a pet team, you must get registered through Pet Partners. There is a one-time…