Powerball winning numbers for February 12th 2020
Here are the winning numbers for tonight's Powerball draw.
Mississippi’s recreational Red Snapper season will open Friday, May 22
The Executive Director for the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) and the Commission on Marine Resources (CMR) announced today that Mississippi’s Red Snapper season will open for private recreational anglers and state for-hire vessels on Friday, May 22, 2020,…
Breakfast with the Ocean Springs Mayor
Local business leaders and citizens got the chance to hear from Mayor Shea Dobson about all things Ocean Springs this morning at ‘Breakfast with the Mayor.’ This breakfast had plenty for Mayor Dobson to speak on like the widening of…
Last Coast SBA office closes, application window for loans still open
The last SBA temporary resource center closed today, but there are still ways to apply for a disaster loan. The SBA’s Hancock Resource Center closed today at 4 p.m. It was the last temporary recovery center that was set up…
St. Alphonsus Catholic students donate to save homeless pets
Sixth grade students from St. Alphonsus Catholic School have been counting pennies to make a difference. The Jackson County Animal Shelter helps homeless animals each day, but sometimes they need our help. That’s where the sixth grade students from St.…
‘Spread the love, plant a tree’ in Ocean Springs
Overshadowed by Valentine’s Day this year, Arbor Day is recognized on the second Friday in February. The City of Ocean Springs is spreading the love by giving away over 200 oak trees. The city has partnered with the Mississippi Forestry…
USM president speaks to West Harrison High students
High school seniors ready to start the journey to college received some key advice today from one of the state’s leaders in higher education. Graduation is coming up fast for seniors like Tuende Seymour. However, with the help of her…
Runaway/Missing Person: Shayleigh Collins
The Moss Point Police Department is actively investigating a runaway/missing person. On February 5th, 2020, Moss Point Police Department took a runaway/missing person report regarding a juvenile, Shayleigh Collins. Shayleigh Collins was reported by her guardian to last have been…
Children’s Mardi Gras Parade in Biloxi
Children 12 and under are invited to participate on Saturday in the City of Biloxi’s Children's Mardi Gras Walking Parade. All participants will meet underneath the I-110 Bridge overpass. That’s where the parade begins and then will end at city…
Grand Jury decision: Hancock county deputies cleared in 2019 fatal shooting
Hancock County Sheriff’s Department deputies have been cleared in an officer-involved shooting that claimed the life of a man in Hancock County in April of last year. This week, a grand jury investigated the circumstances leading up to the shooting…
Last day for on-site SBA Center
It’s the last day to visit Hancock County’s temporary business recovery center if you would like to apply for assistance after your business was damaged from last year’s toxic algae bloom. The SBA’s Hancock Resource Center, located on Highway 90…
Grand jury clears officers in Hancock County shooting of wanted felon
(WXXV) — Deputies involved in the shooting death of a wanted felon in Bay St. Louis last year have been cleared of any criminal conduct. A Grand Jury ruling Tuesday says that Hancock County deputies acted appropriately when they fatally…
Fire erupts at ExxonMobil refinery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; no injuries
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Fire crews have responded to a fire inside an ExxonMobil refinery in Louisiana. News outlets report the fire erupted late Tuesday night at the facility in Baton Rouge. The fire turned the night sky a…
Mega Millions winning numbers for February 11th 2020
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Mega Millions draw.
Dr. Steve Demetropoulos wins special mayoral election in Pascagoula
Dr. Steve Demetropoulos is the winner of the special mayoral election in Pascagoula. The votes are in and the numbers show Dr. Demetropoulos led the pack with 74 percent of the vote. Burton Hill came in with 22 percent and…
One person dead after two car collision in Gulfport
A two-car crash in Gulfport today has left one person dead. It happened this afternoon shortly after 5 p.m. near the Papa John’s across from the Golden Corral on Highway 49. Gulfport fire and police department responded. One person, who…
Local shops prepare for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is just a few days away and florists around the Coast are flooded with orders. Tanya Jones, the owner of the Village Florist in Gulfport, says Valentine’s Day is their busiest day of the year with hundreds of…
What is norovirus?
Last week dozens of people got sick after their events at the Coast Convention Center. Officials say the cause could have been the norovirus. The norovirus is a very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. The CDC says the…
City of Pascagoula submits entry into ‘Hometown Takeover’
The City of Pascagoula has recently entered into a contest with HGTV for a ‘Hometown Takeover.’ ‘Hometown Takeover’ is a six episode event slated to air in 2021 that will rescue, enhance, and flip a town upside down. The video…
Family STEM Night
It’s a night of family fun rooted in science, technology, engineering, and math. News 25’s Victoria Bailey is at the Biloxi School District’s Family STEM Night taking in all the action.
Gulf Coast Winter Classics is back
The Gulf Coast Winter Classics horse competition is back for its 22nd year at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. This seven-week equestrian competition has riders from all over the country and even some from other countries. This event features the top…
Water Quality improvement funding in Gautier
The City of Gautier will soon see a major improvement in water quality. Mayor Phil Torjusen announced today the city has been awarded $2.5 million in federal funding assistance by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to improve water quality…
Special mayoral election in Pascagoula
The City of Pascagoula is casting their votes in the special election for mayor and voters arrived bright and early to make their voices heard. The seat was made vacant when former Mayor Dane Maxwell moved into a new role…
Mississippi inmate death toll rises amid Governor's "state of emergency" extension
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Another Mississippi inmate has died and the governor is extending an order allowing quick spending to try to fix prison problems. At least 16 inmates have died in Mississippi prisons…