(JACKSON, Miss.) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, issued beach water contact advisories Wednesday for Station 11 and Station 11A. These segments of beach are not closed; however, there may be an increased…
This morning, a group of protesters gathered in Gulfport to raise awareness about racial inequalities. Around 15 people gathered this morning holding signs with messages about George Floyd, anti-racism, and bible verses. This protest started because 25-year-old Jamila Swopes believes…
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 23-year-old Tony Lee Gillispie of Biloxi on a warrant for alleged aggravated domestic assault. The arrest was the result of a reported domestic that occurred in the 200 block of Eisenhower Drive on June 2nd,…
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department made an arrest following a report of shots fired on Monday in Gulfport. Sheriff Troy Peterson says 33-year-old Maurice Thomas is now facing a felony charge of aggravated assault. Deputies responded to the Legacy Hotel…
Hurricane season began Monday and we are already tracking the tropics. This year, officials say preparing for the season will be different than before. South Mississippi is no stranger to tropical storms and hurricanes, but this will be the first…
The Gulfport School District has put safety precautions in place to make sure everyone can benefit from the summer meals program this year. Gulfport Central Middle and Gulfport High School will be the two locations this summer from now until…
Although we are still a few days away from knowing the track of Tropical Storm Cristobal, Harrison County EMA Director Rupert Lacy is of the mindset that Cristobal will be something of a rain event, with the potential to dump…
JACKSON, Miss. – As of this morning, approximately 400 activated Mississippi National Guard service members have safely arrived at their mission destination in support of civil authorities. The MSNG’s mission as Task Force Magnolia is providing military and strategic support to law…
New Orleans, LA. – Effective Tuesday June 2nd, The Blood Center (TBC) will begin testing all donors/donations for COVID-19 antibodies. This free service will inform the donor if they carry the COVID-19 antibody, which will indicate whether the individual has…
By Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Department of Human Services has agreed to pay the federal government $5 million to settle claims that it manipulated reporting within a food assistance program and received undeserved performance bonuses. The…
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As police departments face scrutiny following George Floyd’s death, Gulfport Police Chief Leonard Papania is reaching out to the public to start a discussion about important issues. In this time of tension, Gulfport Police Chief Leonard Papania says he’s here…
Construction plans have been approved and a permit is ready to be issued for one of the first cases reviewed since Development Review Committee meetings resumed a couple of weeks ago. "We are simply waiting on the contractor to come…
A South Mississippi attorney believes the country should look to how the community here on the Coast reacted in 2006 after a man was wrongfully killed by law enforcement in the Harrison County Jail. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf spoke with…
Worried about your utility bill going up with the temperature as we head into summer? Don’t sweat it. News 25’s Toni Miles shares some tips that will help save you money on your electric bill. Summer is just around the…
Infrastructure two years in the making for the City of Biloxi brings good news to those who frequently travel Highway 90. The lane closure on Highway 90 south of the Biloxi City Cemetery is expected to end on Friday. Workers…
It’s not every day you see a parade of horses galloping down the road, but that was the view for the folks over at the Seashore Highlands Retirement Community in Gulfport this morning. The ‘Trail-Graze-Hers’ rode their horses down the…
Everyday firefighters work to keep our community safe, but now they have another battle to fight: COVID-19. Emergencies do not stop because of a global pandemic so firefighters have had to change their protocol when helping the public. Every day…
The Gulfport School District is offering free food service for children 18 and under or 21 and under if disabled. Adult lunches are $3.25. Lunch and breakfast will be available Monday through Friday until June 30th and from July 6th…
What better time for the ‘Extend a Hand Help a Friend’ organization to host a Q&A with Gulfport law enforcement. At 3 p.m. on Facebook Live, you will have the chance to ask Chief Leonard Papania questions surrounding police interactions…
The Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, scheduled for the July 2-5 in Jones Park, has been canceled because of concerns over COVID-19, organizers said. Richie Valdez, president of the organization, announced Tuesday morning that the annual fishing tournament was cancelled.…
The rate of Mississippians contracting COVID-19 has remained steady, but the Department of Health is seeing a rise in deaths with 28 reported for June 1. The state reported 268 cases of COVD-19 in the state and 28 deaths --…
Biloxi Police are asking the public's help to identify a suspect in a shoplifting case. The man, pictured here, allegedly store a pair of gray…
The National WWII Museum will commemorate the 76th anniversary of the D-Day invasion on Saturday, and will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its opening as The National D-Day Museum in 2000. Following its Congressional designation as The National WWII Museum…