The spike in reported COVID-19 cases in the state with 703 reported cases on Wednesday and 16 deaths -- including two in Harrison County. The Mississippi State Department of Health released numbers for July 8. There are 33,591 reported cases…
Gulfport Police are investigating the death of a man found in the middle of the road early Thursday morning. Detective Jason DeCre' said that about 1:17 a.m., Gulfport Police responded to the area of Michigan Avenue and Monroe Street, in…
The City of Gautier announced today that it received $3.5 million in Gulf Coast Restoration Fund monies and $1.5 million from the state Legislature’s bond bill to purchase the former Singing River Mall property. The goal is to develop a…
Jobs for qualified applicants are available now in Harrison County with the Mississippi State University Extension Service Early Head Start program. With locations in Gulfport, Biloxi and D’Iberville, the Head Start program needs preschool teachers, assistant teachers, bus drivers, custodians,…
Like most cities, Gulfport is looking to bounce back economically after COVID-19 shutdowns. Gulfport Economic Development Director David Parker says: "We've had a little bit of a slow down, but everyone has, and we hope that everything will continue the…
If tourism numbers are any indication, it appears Coastal Mississippi’s message is coming across loud and clear - a promise of health and safety - a vow tourism leaders are urging everyone in our area to lend a hand with. News…
Over the weekend hundreds of boats set sail here on the coast in support of President Trump. On the fourth of July, event organizers say around 200 boats participated in the Mississippi boaters for trump parade. The parade started in Long…
The state Department of Public Safety, which includes all driver license offices, will begin requiring masks to be worn at all offices starting July 13. In a press release, the DPS said the decision was made because of the continuing…
More than 600 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the state, as well as 30 new deaths -- including one in Harrison County. Harrison County now has one of the highest rates of reported cases in the state, with…
Biloxi Police are asking the public's help to identify a man who is suspected of shoplifting on June 30. Maj. Chris De Back said the man, was seen entering a business in the 13000 block of Lorraine Road. The man…
GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) - A Diamondhead man has pleaded guilty to bank fraud, admitting that he inflated the cost of trucks he was buying to get extra money from lenders. U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst in Gulfport said Tuesday that Louis…
The University of Southern Mississippi is renovating a much-traveled area of campus that will create another level of engagement for students, faculty, staff and visitors. The University Union/Stadium Plaza located on the West side of M.M. Roberts Stadium is being…
During a virtual Moss Point Board of Aldermen meeting tonight, a few citizens continued to voice their concerns over the Black Lives Matter mural outside city hall. People who joined the meeting during the public comment portion asked Mayor Mario…
Part of HWY 90 will be closed near the Biloxi City Cemetery as experts are moving forward to remove skeletal remains that were discovered in 2018 during construction for a water line. The right-hand, westbound lane will be closed from…
One customer’s act of kindness at Taco Sombrero in Gulfport inspired 78 other drivers to pay it forward. Taco Sombrero Drive-Thru Cashier Makenna Morgan said, “At first, we were kind of shocked. We thought it would just be five cars…
As COVID-19 cases continue to climb, so does the need for testing. News 25’s Toni Miles shows us what two local nonprofits are doing to help stop the spread of the virus. Since Katrina, Feed my Sheep in Gulfport has…
Times of economic and psychological stress at home as well as isolation are drivers for domestic violence. During the coronavirus lock downs, there was an increase in the number of calls for domestic violence and an increase in the number…
GAUTIER, Mississippi (July 7, 2020) — Beginning Wednesday, July 8, the City of Gautier will require the use of masks in all public buildings as part of its COVID-19 response. All visitors and City workers will be required to wear a…
One man is in custody following a hostage situation in Harrison County this afternoon. The incident took place at a trailer park off of Canal Road near Long Beach. Multiple agencies responded to the incident, including the Harrison County Sheriff’s…
Two people are waking up behind bars this morning for grand larceny. Biloxi police arrested 54-year-old Eddie Harris and 47-year-old Aramenta McArthur after an investigation into a complaint where both suspects allegedly took a victim’s wallet. Monday on the 100th…
Mississippi Highway Patrol released the Fourth of July holiday weekend report for the Biloxi district. During the Fourth of July ‘Drive Right Mississippi’ initiative from Friday, July 3rd to midnight Sunday, July 5th, the MHP Biloxi District worked 24 traffic…
PEARL, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves has requested a Federal Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance following Tropical Storm Cristobal, which impacted the Mississippi Gulf Coast on June 7-8, 2020. Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments were conducted by FEMA, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency…
State troopers responded to a single vehicle collision early Monday morning in Stone County that claimed the life of a George County teenager. Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to the single vehicle wreck located on Highway 26 west of Highway 15.…
The Public Service Commission has voted to establish a committee to look at internet connectivity issues in the state to ensure that everyone has access. During its open meeting in July 2020, the Mississippi PSC established the “Connect Mississippi Committee”…