The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is an organization specializing in public education of marine mammals in the wild and in captivity. The nonprofit educates the community by offering an experience like no other in Gulfport. They pride themselves on being an interactive experience for the community to enjoy as well as learn. IMMS offers a variety of up-close experiences…
You may be able to receive funding to help you with your rent. It’s been over a week since Open Doors Homeless Coalition was put in charge of distributing a $6 million grant to Harrison County residents needing rental assistance. So far, they’ve had over 400 applicants and are already writing checks. The grant money is for individuals with low…
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the NFL is expected to expand its regular season schedule to seventeen games. And the New Orleans Saints aren’t too happy about it. Or at least star Running Back Alvin Kamara hasn’t been shy about voicing his opinion on Twitter. Now, this news isn’t necessarily groundbreaking with the extra game having been approved in the…
The new D’Iberville Police Station opened to the public today. News 25’s Sabria Reid takes us on an exclusive tour. From a 4,500 square foot building to a 15,000 square foot building, the new D’Iberville Police Station is an enormous upgrade. At a cost of $5 million, security was a main design point. D’Iberville Police Chief Wayne Payne said, “It…
As more school districts on the Coast are announcing their graduation plans for the class of 2021, some guidelines have changed for graduates of Jackson County high schools. For the Jackson County School District, graduates and their families will see slightly modified policies compared to last year’s ceremonies. For high schools in the Jackson County School District, graduation is fast…
Join in on the fun as the Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce hosts ‘Hop on the Poker Run’ event this coming Thursday. The event will start and stop at the District on the Green in Biloxi. The other ‘hops’ on the poker run are: Sandbar Daiquiri Bar, Skal Axe Throwing, the Threaded Cork, and Sal and Mookies. The Biloxi…
There’s an old proverb that says it’s not just about the destination, but the journey you travel and the stops you make along the way. That’s what many South Mississippi leaders, business owners, and job hopefuls are counting on when it comes to Amtrak’s plans to restore passenger rail service back to the Gulf Coast with a route from New…
A Mississippi Gulf Coast doctor performed the first minimally invasive stemless implantation surgery with ensemble orthopedics CMC implant for the hand and wrist joint in the United States. Dr. Henry Leis, a board certified, fellowship trained orthopaedic hand specialist performed the surgery at Memorial Hospital- Gulf South Surgery Center in Gulfport. The saddle shaped implant replaces the damaged bearing surfaces…
Today at the Diamondhead Activity Center, Memorial prepared first dose COVID-19 vaccines to those 16 years old and older. The Pfizer vaccine is the only brand of COVID vaccine available to teenagers over 16. For teens to be vaccinated, they must be accompanied by an adult, similar to any other medical encounter. At the Diamondhead Activity Center, 400 COVID-19 appointments…
In February after 60 years of serving Southern dishes to Coast residents and visitors, the Palace Grill in Gulfport closed its door, but those doors won’t be closed for much longer. Last week, Bearded Owl Barber Owner Will Devin and his business partner Charles Rik Dew bought the Gulfport diner with the plans of keeping the same name and menu…
Next week, the drainage project stretching from Woolmarket Road to Old Highway 67 will cross Shriners Boulevard prompting its closure. It is expected that 11,000 motorists will need to detour daily as the drainage improvements are made. The $1.4 million project will help the culverts drain 50 percent more storm water from residential areas. The road was originally set to…
The festival highlighting the Coast’s seafood industry took place this weekend. The fifth-annual Gulf Coast Oyster Cook-Off and Festival was held at Point Cadet Plaza in Biloxi. Festival season is back and restaurants from across the Coast set up shop at Point Cadet Plaza in Biloxi and prepared their oyster delicacies for festival-goers to enjoy. Clear Vision Entertainment President Glenn…
The City of D’Iberville and the D’Iberville-St. Martin Chamber of Commerce hosted an Easter Egg Hunt at Rusty Quave Sports Complex for the kids. Prior to the Easter Egg Hunt, a city-wide cleanup was held. Over 5,000 eggs were placed in five different fields around the sports complex. The egg hunt was broken down into different age groups. The Easter…
To raise awareness for domestic violence, the Scarlet Pearl wore purple shirts in remembrance of Augusta ‘Gussie’ Brooks, a former employee at the Scarlet Pearl Casino and Resort who lost her life to domestic violence. On February 23rd, the Scarlet Pearl held a training on domestic violence and the following week, Brooks tragically lost her life. The domestic violence awareness…
Last year, the Springs Arts Festival in Ocean Springs was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this year, the 26th annual Spring Arts Festival was held with vendors from all over, ready to showcase their products. Over 150 artists, crafters, food vendors, boutique businesses, and plant vendors set up shop along the streets of Downtown Ocean Springs, ready to…
Every Monday here on News 25 we feature a Mississippi child hoping to get adopted. Today we meet William who describes himself as funny and an animal-lover. If you are interested in adopting William, you can visit the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Service website at mdcps.ms.gov and click on the Mississippi Heart Gallery for more information. To learn more…
A ‘Fish Fry for Eli’ will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Knuckleheads in Ocean Springs. For $10 a plate, you’ll get fried fish, potato salad, and jambalaya. The proceeds are going toward the medical bills of Eli Savage, a dispatcher with the Ocean Springs Police Department, who just returned home from MD Anderson after his second…
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Mega Millions draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation. Tags: lottery, lotto, Mega Millions, Mississippi Lottery
In honor of crawfish season, the Bacot McCarty Foundation held a crawfish boil for the Gulf Coast community and helped some local nonprofits at the same time. There was plenty of Cajun food and music at the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center this evening as the Bacot McCarty Foundation held its Jolly Kickoff Fais Do Do to mark the beginning of…
Earlier Friday in Gulfport, Mississippi Aquarium released ten endangered Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles. Over one hundred Gulf Coast residents came out to witness the aquarium’s very first turtle release. Since December, Mississippi Aquarium has been rehabilitating 25 endangered Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The annual cold weather that occurs each winter causes thousands of endangered sea turtles…
The Ocean Springs Fire Department has a brand-new recruit! Meet Axe. He’s the newest and fluffiest member of the Ocean Springs Fire Department. Axe was born on Valentine’s Day and was picked up by the fire squad yesterday from a breeder in Louisiana. Axe was purchased by the Fire Department and will live at the fire station with the firefighters,…
Today, the Pass Christian Police Department celebrated the life of a dedicated law enforcement officer James H. Stewart Jr. Stewart was an officer with the Pass Christian Police Department for over 30 years and served in many roles while with the department. His friends, family, and old co-workers attended the ceremony and the Pass Christian Police Department named their dispatch…
Coastal Family Health Center, El Pueblo, and the Salvation Army Kroc Center partnered together to offer COVID-19 vaccines to the community. The drive-thru event made it quick and easy for people to get their vaccinations. Coastal Family Health Center had up to 80 doses. The site focused on making sure those in the minority community were vaccinated. Spanish-speaking translators were…
Memorial partnered with local schools to vaccinate Biloxi School District employees with their second dose of the Pfizer COVID vaccine. Today in the Biloxi High School Gymnasium, 190 second dose Pfizer vaccines went into the arms of teachers, staff, and administrators. Memorial’s goal is to reach teachers and staff with very little disruption to their day. Starting at 8 a.m.,…