Multiple candidate town halls were held in different Harrison County cities this evening as the race to reach voters before April 6th heats up. The Harrison County Republican Club held forums for primary candidates in Gulfport and Long Beach as a way to continue voter outreach. In Long Beach, board and mayoral candidates introduced themselves to the public and fielded…
With Governor Tate Reeves lifting the statewide mask mandate and tourists flooding back to the Gulf Coast for spring break and the summer season, local restaurants have been struggling to find employees. This time last year, the Gulf Coast Restaurant Group and the restaurant industry as a whole was suffering record job losses, location closures, and revenue loss due to…
Joseph Rohrbacker, the man accused of shooting and killing Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Lt. Michael Boutte, is now facing eight more charges. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department issued warrants for Rohrbacker’s arrest for three counts of touching a child for lustful purposes, or molestation, three counts of contributing to the delinquency of a child, one count of intimidating a witness,…
If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend, the Kroc Center is hosting breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Waffle House will be catering the event for up to 150 guests. Breakfast with the bunny begins at 8:30 and runs from 10:30 a.m. Kids will be able to take photos with the Easter Bunny and an Easter Egg…
Residents of Vancleave and the surrounding areas are coming together to lend a helping hand to eight-year-old Sa’Miya Buxton. Sa’Miya was hit by a vehicle while boarding a school busy on February 4th in Vancleave. She suffered multiple fractures in her leg and arm and has under gone surgery to repair some of her injuries. To help with medical bills…
It was a day of celebration in Ocean Springs as St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store cut the giant red ribbon and officially opened their doors. City leaders, family, and friends were on hand supporting Rob Greuling, the president of the St. Vincent De Paul store, through the emotional grand opening. During the celebration, dozens of customers made their way…
Tasty Thursday has returned to the Singing River Mall Property in Gautier. Local food trucks lined up in time for lunch, offering everything from kettle corn to vegan veggie wraps. Today local food truck favorites met up to feed the Gulf Coast. The outdoor food experience allows for safe distribution of food and a quick lunch pick up. Food truck…
Equestrians from across the United States are wrapping up the last days of competitions right here in Harrison County. The Gulf Coast Winter Classics has been underway since mid-February and held without spectators due to COVID-19. Despite that challenge and the cancellation of events on Wednesday due to bad weather, the final week of action is back on track with…
The 2021 Military Women’s Summit started today in Biloxi, allowing women in uniform the chance to be heard. With over 25 years in the Air Force, Brigadier General Laura Lenderman flew from San Antonio, Texas to speak at the Mississippi VA’s 2021 Women’s Military Summit at Keesler Air Force Base. She is responsible for planning and programming a $7.6 billion…
The most recent COVID vaccination demographic stats have the chief medical officer of United Healthcare’s midsouth region, which includes Mississippi, concerned. According to numbers released just yesterday by the CDC, only eight percent of COVID vaccinations have been administered to the black population. Nine percent of vaccines have been received by Hispanics and 66 percent of COVID vaccinations have been…
Some teachers in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District received their second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Three weeks ago, 50 first dose shots were administered. Today, teachers rolled up their sleeves to receive their second dose in the gym at Singing River Academy. The process was simple. Teachers signed up via email or in-person letting the nurses know they would be…
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker is speaking out against proposed legislation he says would make it easier for people to cheat at elections. On Wednesday, Wicker spoke at a press conference, highlighting what he calls problems with the Senate Democrat’s “The for the People Act.” In his remarks, Senator Wicker cited provisions of the legislation that he says would prevent states…
The Biloxi Police Department is now a member of the Ring Doorbell community and they’re offering a free public safety service that Biloxi residents can take advantage of. When residents download the Neighbors app, they’re able to work together to become a safer, more informed community. They’ll be able to communicate with one another regarding suspicious activity within their area….
A new law will require the Mississippi Department of Education to set a computer science curriculum for K-12 schools by the 2024-25 academic year. Governor Tate Reeves signed House Bill 633 on Wednesday and it will become law July 1st. C-Spire pushed for the new law, saying Mississippi employers have unfilled jobs because they need more people trained in computer…
The Ocean Springs School District and partners at Singing River Health System are excited to provide employees with their second dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine tomorrow. These employees previously received their first vaccine dose with Ocean Springs School District three weeks ago. Things will start at 3:30 p.m. and will last until 5 p.m. at Greyhound Stadium in the…
Memorial is accepting appointments for the Pfizer COVID-19 first dose vaccine and will be distributing the vaccinations at the following locations, dates, and times. One site will take place at the Gruich Community Center in Biloxi tomorrow from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Another will take place at Diamondhead City Hall on Monday, March 29th from 8:30 a.m. to 3…
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Powerball draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation. Categories: Mississippi State News, News Tags: lottery, lotto, Mississippi Lottery, powerball
The Ocean Springs School District has released its graduation plans for seniors this school year and now students and staff are reacting to those changes. The graduation ceremony for the Ocean Springs High School class of 2020 was spread out over six days last year and held in the school’s auditorium due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. However,…
Today is the last day of the two-day law enforcement drug training at the Golden Nugget Casino and Resort and the officers ended it with an awards ceremony. Awards and honors went to officers and task force teams for their teamwork and successes when tackling drug trafficking in the southeast. Awards for largest cocaine, meth and other dangerous drugs seizures…
At the Golden Nugget Hotel and Resort today hundreds of local law enforcement partners trained for new ways to combat the opioid crisis. Over 300 drug law enforcement and highway officers from all across the south came to the Coast. During training they learned specialized skills like searching hidden compartments, commercial vehicles and license plate readers to tear down criminal…
A Long Beach native decided to bring his knowledge of dentistry back to the Coast and open his own practice. Today, Dr. Jason Olaivar held a ribbon cutting to officially open Southern Shores Family Dental. Dr. Olaivar has a passion for dentistry and wants to focus on helping those with sleep apnea. Getting the facility opened was a challenge due…
The Brown Condor Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum depends on donations to keep up and running. As we reported recently, a steady flow of anonymous donations keep landing in the hands of those who operate the Gulfport museum. The donations have historic relevance and value in regards to aviation history and airline industry and we are told today that these donations…
Today News 25’s Toni Miles shows us one WWII veteran here in South Mississippi with a sharp memory and heroic tales of his first-hand experience and participation in world-changing events now chronicled in an oral history by the Brown Condor Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum in Gulfport. The sound of a roaring aircraft engine fills the air, possibly Keesler airmen on…
Millions of Americans are lining up across the country to receive their COVID-19 vaccine. In hopes of expanding that number and in conjunction with their Act of Joy Campaign, Krispy Kreme is offering an incentive that’s just too good to pass up. For the next year, the American donut company and coffeehouse chain is giving away a free donut to…