The Fourth of July is right around the corner. What better way to commemorate the holiday than by popping fireworks? Although when handling fireworks, safety needs to be top priority. The Gulfport Fire Department reminds residents that you cannot shoot fireworks in city limits, but you can at the white sand beaches in Harrison County during the fourth. If you…
An End-of-Tour Award Ceremony was held this morning for Legalman 1st Class James Cameron. Legalman Cameron had worked at the Naval Construction Battalion Center for the past four years, serving as a paralegal. During the end of tour ceremony, Legalman Cameron was honored with the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his dedication, leadership, and passion during his time…
After beating Vanderbilt 13-2 in game two of the College World Series finals, Mississippi State is now just one win away from forever. The fans that made the trip from near and far from Starkville to Omaha are craving that first taste of national championship glory which has the OmaDawgs feeling the OmaLove in their joint quest for history. MSU…
The City of Waveland is continuing with their downtown redevelopment project. Waveland is looking to restore downtown on Coleman Avenue to bring more businesses to the city. The city is seeking $10 million to complete their planned design for a full marina. The new marina plan is in phase one of design and the mayor has been seeking funding for…
An accident involving an 18-wheeler and a car caused traffic delays on Highway 53 near Finley Drive today. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan tells News 25 the accident happened around 12:30 this afternoon and an individual had to be helped out of their car by the Harrison County Fire Department. Only minor injuries were reported. Categories: Local News, News…
A month after general municipal elections finalized new city governments across South Mississippi, newly elected officials are taking the Oath of Office. News 25’s Grace Boyles is in Ocean Springs ahead of the inauguration of the city’s new mayor and its aldermen. Categories: Local News, News Tags: elections, Mayor, Ocean Springs, swearing in ceremony
The body of Bay St. Louis man Cayce Seal is back home on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, a week after the lineman suffered an electric shock while on the job in New Orleans. First responders escorted Seal in a processional that started at U.S. 90 and Waveland Avenue about 11 a.m. and ended at Edmond Fahey Funeral Home just off…
It may be the middle of summer for most Coast students, but in Jackson County, school leaders are busy trying to allocate and keep up with federal funding they’ve received over the past year. Esser one, two, and three funds have been made available to school districts under the Cares Act. The Jackson County School District has applied and used…
A federal grand jury has charged a deputy warden at Mississippi’s State Penitentiary with injuring an inmate in 2016 and lying about it to investigators. Prosecutors said Melvin Hilson was a member of the K9 unit at the prison when the inmate was struck and repeatedly knocked to the ground. The indictment said Hilson falsely claimed in a report that…
The body of Cayce Seal is back home on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, a week after the lineman suffered an electric shock while on the job in New Orleans. First responders escorted Seal in a processional that started at U.S. 90 and Waveland Avenue about 11 a.m. and ended at Edmond Fahey Funeral Home just off Main Street in Old…
Mississippi State senior outfielder Tanner Allen named National Player of the Year today courtesy of the American Baseball Coaches Association. Allen was already the ninth consensus All-American in school history and now joins an even shorter list alongside Brent Rooker and Will Clark as the only other Bulldogs to take home the nation’s top honors. This season, Allen is the…
Cayce Seal was a part of St. Stanislaus’s 4A State Championship soccer team as a junior in 2010 before graduating class of 2011 and heading off to PRCC where he served as the team captain as both a freshman and sophomore. Fast forward to 2016, Cayce found his way back onto the pitch as a charter member of the Biloxi…
The Hancock County Youth Court spent the evening celebrating its families that have been successful in being reunited as a part of National Reunification Month. June of every year is a month dedicated to recognizing the parents that had their children taken away for abuse or neglect and worked with MDCPS and CASA and were successful in reunifying with their…
The City of Gautier swears in the mayor and council who will serve the city for the next four years. Former Councilman for Ward Three Independent Casey Vaughan is now the new elected mayor for the City of Gautier. Tonight, elected council members took an oath to serve the people in their communities. Friends and family all witnessed the inauguration…
If you are looking for some fun this Fourth of July Weekend, head down to Bay St. Louis for the 37th annual OLG Crab Fest. The annual crab festival is put on each year by Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church to help raise money for the church. Festival-goers pack the OLG Grounds to enjoy numerous vendors, carnival rides,…
As the Coast heats up during the summer, a snowball stand in Biloxi is cooling down the city. Since opening last year, during the pandemic, Bo’s Sno Zone and Snacks has changed the game for snowballs on the Coast. Their unique menu, undeniable flavor combinations, and fresh ingredients keeps customers coming back for more. The owner of Bo’s, Timothy Bolling,…
As the Gulf Coast community continues to mourn the tragic passing of lineman Cayce Seal, Port City FC is taking their turn honoring one of their own. A standout soccer player at St. Stanislaus, and later Pearl River Community College, Cayce was known as the extreme competitor and has deep ties to the pitch in South Mississippi. News 25’s Jeff…
The sweet smell of Tatonut donuts fills the air on Government Street in Ocean Springs. The donut shop has recently reopened. As the sun rises in Ocean Springs, so does the dough at Tatonut. The shop reopened two weeks ago after being closed for over five months after the owner, David Mohler, passed away in January. It’s now being managed…
While Fourth of July is a time for celebration, it can also be a scary time for your furry friends. Many pets go missing during this time of year due to the bright lights and loud noises of fireworks. The Jackson County Animal Shelter says to make sure all pets are secured either inside or fenced in a yard this…
Biloxi NAACP, East Biloxi Community Collaborative, and Goodwill Industries of South Mississippi hosted a job and resource fair. Many gathered inside the coliseum, browsing from table to table in hopes of securing a job. Over 27 employers were set up, some waiting to hire people on the spot. Twenty-five community resource centers were also set up informing people about community…
Municipal elections across South Mississippi wrapped up earlier this month and now cities are swearing in their newly elected officials. Earlier today, the City of Biloxi had its inauguration ceremony for its seven council members and mayor, all of which were re-elected from the last term. The council members took time during their speeches to thank family and friends as…
The Delta Variant could be weeks away from becoming the dominant COVID-19 variant in the country. Health experts say it spreads more easily and could be more dangerous. It’s the same variant that ravaged India and now it’s been identified in more than 85 countries including the U.S. which is why world leaders are working together to ramp up global…
The Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo is almost here. It’s not their first rodeo, in fact, it’s their 73rd, a long running tradition on the Coast. Here to tell us more about this year’s rendition we’ve got Vice President Donnie Armes and his grandson Rodie Armes. Tags: mississippi deep sea fishing rodeo
Temperatures will continue to remain warm with highs approaching 90 on Thursday before rain limits how hot the temperatures can get. It will be humid with dew points in the 70s. This will also lead to uncomfortable low temperatures in the mid 70s. The main threat will be the risk for heavy rainfall with most areas receiving less than a…