The numbers are in and for the Gulf Coast Salvation Army they aren’t seeing the funds they hope for from their Red Kettle Campaign. In fact, they are facing a deficit of about $66,000. They think this is due in…
Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources say a prescribed burn is being conducted on Deer Island this afternoon, Tuesday, January 7, 2020. The burn began sometime between 10 a.m. and noon and is expected to last for the…
Pascagoula Police arrested 19 year old Travis Jones for armed robbery at the Hardee's on Denny avenue this morning. Police say they received reports of a man with a gun and found Jones holding a 9mm firearm. Jones attempted o…
The American Red Cross currently has a critical need for blood donors of all blood types — especially type O — and platelet donors to make an appointment now to give and help replenish the blood supply after the holiday…
By JEFF AMY and EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Prison officials in Mississippi long ago warned that they needed money to hire more guards and pay them better or else the state's prison system could experience…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi prosecutor says he won't decide whether to try a man a seventh time in a quadruple murder case. District Attorney Doug Evans filed a court order Monday recusing…
By Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The incoming governor of Mississippi says he will keep the state's Medicaid director. Republican Tate Reeves made the announcement Monday. Drew Snyder has been in charge of Medicaid for the past two years…
By Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — President Donald Trump's campaign has filed paperwork for him to appear on the March 10 Republican primary ballot in Mississippi. The qualifying papers and a $2,500 check were filed Monday at the state Republican headquarters…
There’s a new local business on the block in Downtown Ocean Springs. The Rooftop Taco and Tequila Bar officially opens its door just time for Taco Tuesday tomorrow. Plans to open the business were in the works most of last…
It was an extra special Christmas break for members of the West Harrison High School band. The hurricane band made the trip out to Pasadena, California last week to perform in the 131st Rose Parade. If anyone wants to question…
It is official! The King Cake Contest is well underway. That means everyday starting now those visiting the Ocean Springs area can stop by the Visitor’s Center for a piece of king cake. Local businesses submit cake, not only for…
While you are out shopping for your own hygiene products this month grab an extra tube of toothpaste or mouthwash to give back to a child in need. Buddy Bags of Mississippi and Rouses Market have teamed up on a…
Harrison County officials elected during the 2019 election took their oath of office today at a swearing in ceremony. Many with family behind them for support said the words and promised to be faithful to their new positions “so help…
It’s officially Mardi Gras season on the Gulf Coast and Ocean Springs is ready with its annual King Cake Contest. News 25’s Victoria Bailey has more.
One Biloxi tradition rolled through downtown Sunday night to kick off a season of fun on the Gulf Coast. Let the good times roll, Biloxi! The eighth annual celebration of the Twelfth Night kicked off by mingling with carnival royalty,…
A new supervisor for Harrison County took her oath today for District 2. Rebecca Powers has been on the Coast since 1996 and says her long time residence on the Coast is what gave her the incentive to run. She…
Here is a story that will inspire you to stick to your New Year’s Resolutions. A World War II veteran, nearly a century old, is seeing the country on foot. 4.72 miles: that’s how far 96-year-old World War II Navy…
Volunteers made their way to Biloxi National Cemetery early on Saturday to honor those who gave back to their country. Nearly 22,000 wreaths were collected from graves by volunteers and loaded into trucks where they will be stored and used…
Beginning this week, the Ocean Springs Visitor Center as part of the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau will start its annual King Cake Contest where visitors will have the chance to learn more about the season in a…
There are new developments in the murder case of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. Four teenagers have been indicted for allegedly helping Darian Atkinson escape after he ambushed the officer in May. In December, a grand jury indicted 19-year-old Atkinson…
Here is the parade schedule for the 2020 Mardi Gras season! Friday, February 21, 2020 7:00 PM, Ocean Springs - Annual Ocean Springs Carnival Association Mardi Gras Night Parade Saturday, February 22, 2020 1:00 PM, Pascagoula - Annual Jackson County…
Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources will conduct a prescribed burn on the DIMR-1 of the Deer Island Preserve on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. Depending on weather conditions, the burn will begin between 10 a.m. and noon and…
An investigation continues today into a weekend fire that broke out at a Gulfport apartment complex. Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt says around 8 p.m. a fire broke out at Ravenwood Apartments on Pass Road. Eight units from Gulfport Fire…
After nearly a week of searching, missing service dog Bella has been located. Bella is a two-and-a-half year old female black lab and trained service dog for her owner Jacob Cokely, who has Type-1 Diabetes and relies on Bella to…