History is forever changed as a new flag flies over all city offices in Gulfport. It’s a new day. Jeffrey Hulum III is a retired veteran and serves as CEO of the nonprofit group ‘Extend a Hand, Help a Friend.’…
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday extended the local declaration of emergency caused by Tropical Storm Cristobal. The board approved the original local proclamation on Tuesday, June 9. The action will allow Harrison County to receive state and…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi senators have confirmed Burl Cain as the new commissioner of the state prison system. The 77-year-old Cain is a former warden of Angola prison in Louisiana, and he faced…
The driver of a pickup truck had to be flown from the scene of a two truck accident at Pine St. and US 49 Tuesday afternoon. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating the accident. Harrison County Fire Rescue extricated one…
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A new flag now flies over city buildings after the Gulfport City Council voted unanimously today to remove the Mississippi state flag from city offices. Following a landmark vote from the Gulfport City Council, the Magnolia flag now flies at…
The Biloxi Police Department arrested 36-year-old Daimen Charles McGrath of Chalmette LA on two separate warrants for alleged burglary of a hotel room and being in possession of burglary tools. The arrest was the result of a reported burglary that…
After an accident claimed the lives of seven sailors in 2017 and more than two years of restoration and modernization work, the U.S.S. Fitzgerald departs from Ingalls Shipbuilding. The guided missile destroyer is now back to work and able to…
The first day of the fifth annual Immunization Fair at Biloxi High School experienced a new way of doing things due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The drive-thru style fair arranged by the Biloxi Excel by 5 Coalition allows parents to…
Most businesses need a boost now more than ever and there’s good news for some businesses in Biloxi. Some local business owners will soon get help dressing up their stores in the Biloxi Main Street District. Marley Roberts is a…
Yesterday the American Red Cross began testing all blood, platelet, and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. During these unprecedented times officials with the Red Cross hope that testing for COVID-19 antibodies will provide donors with insight into whether they may…
Dakia Entertainment Hospitality and Broadwater Development, LLP announced today the signing of a formal letter of intent, subject to finalizing financial commitments, to redevelop the historic, former Broadwater Beach hotel, marina and golf course site into a $1.2 billion, 266-acre,…
Earlier this afternoon, the Gulfport City Council unanimously passed a referendum that removed the current state flag from flying at city offices. This comes on the heels of racial tensions across the country, now sparking unrest in Mississippi over continuing…
Across the country and here on the Coast we have seen people rallying together to bring awareness to racial inequality and the Black Lives Matter movement. This Thursday in Ocean Springs there will be a unity march and healing rally.…
The Jackson County Board of Education plans to begin school as scheduled with the first staff day, Monday, August 3, and first student day, Thursday, August 6. “Certainly, considering the safety and well-being of our staff and students, we plan…
The reopening of Harrison County beaches is continuing at a rapid pace this week as crews have had a stretch of good weather to work with. Beachgoers enjoyed the sun and water earlier today at newly-reopened segments of beach between…
The American Red Cross has announced all blood donors will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies. Testing began today for anyone donating blood, platelets, or plasma and will continue for several months. The Red Cross says this will help people learn…
Parents across the Coast will have the opportunity to keep their children’s immunizations up to date starting tomorrow. Coastal Family Health Center’s Pediatric Clinic, along with Biloxi Excel by Five and the Biloxi School District, are partnering once again for…
It’s been 60 years since the Biloxi Wade-Ins when unarmed African American protestors suffered while taking a stand to desegregate the beaches. To honor those like Dr. Gilbert R. Mason Sr. and Clemon P. Jimerson Sr., a memorial service will…
Segments of beach in Harrison County continue to reopen at a rapid pace as crews continue to clean up from Cristobal. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.
Another shooting in Gulfport leaves a man dead and police with few leads to go on. The shooting leaves local residents rattled and many too scared to come forward with information that could help solve this case quickly. Gunfire rang…
Bringing in a little light-hearted fun to these stressful times is the goal of the local Facebook group called “It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere.” ‘It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere’ Founder Jessica Knapp said, “It’s basically ding-dong-ditch, but with alcohol. They run up.…
The Billfish Classic Fishing Tournament was held over the weekend at the Golden Nugget. Fishing boats and crews from all over came to the Coast to fish for blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, and dolphin. The tournament was originally supposed to…
Before shrimp season can officially start the Blessing of the Fleet must take place. The annual event was rescheduled for Sunday after Tropical Storm Cristobal caused the ceremony to be canceled last Sunday. Nearly 100 boats came out this year…