Department of Marine Resources offers boating and water safety tips
Harrison County, Miss (WXXV)- With Spring Break knocking on the door, more boaters are expected to hit the waterways. The Mississippi Gulf Coast is home to an abundance…
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Expert Talk with Jody Entrekin, Entrekin Insurance Services
Many people believe that boats, RVs and other expensive toys are covered in their homeowner's insurance. Jody Entrekin with Entrekin Insurance Services explains why this is most likely…
South Mississippi Boat Show kicks off today
Today kicks off a weekend of fun in Biloxi with the South Mississippi Boat Show. News 25’s Rick Gogreve is at the event with more.
DMR and Department of Agriculture to manage $1.6M grant for seafood industry
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources and the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce will manage a $1,606,446 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support the seafood industry through the Seafood Processors Pandemic Response and Safety Block…
Suit challenging new charter boat rules OK’d as class action
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Six captains and five companies from Florida and Louisiana can represent others in a lawsuit challenging new federal regulations for nearly 1,300 charter boats across the Gulf of Mexico, a federal judge has ruled. U.S. District…
Coastal harbors begin storm preps
There were sunny skies and calm water at many Coast harbors this afternoon, but boat owners and officials spent the day making preparations for possible tropical activity. From Biloxi to Long Beach and beyond, boat owners are…
Crews still moving boats back after Nate
Crews continue to work on repairing damages from Hurricane Nate and moving displaced boats back where they belong. A barge was helping pull a beached boat in Biloxi this morning, one of the many boats that were washed up along…
Boat cleanup after Nate
As cleanup continues across South Mississippi, a few boats remain washed up along Bayou Bernard. News 25’s Payton Malone takes us there and also checks in with the Department of Marine Resources for the latest. While the Wilkes Bridge in…
The America Makes a Stop in Pascagoula
The only existing replica of the original schooner that started the America’s Cup tradition in 1851 has embarked on a voyage around the country as the official ambassador of the America’s Cup. The America made a stop in Pascagoula. News…
Special Olympics Need Boats
The Special Olympics of South Mississippi are preparing for their competitions tomorrow. One race may not happen without your help. Last night’s raging storm damaged the sail boats they had set up on the sand to compete in tomorrow’s Special…
Biloxi Boat Show
The Biloxi Boat Show is back at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention Center. Everything from boats made right here in Mississippi to brand new 2016 models of boat motors, kayaks and fishing gear are all a part of this year’s…
Boat Launches Closed at Point Park, Pascagoula
Beginning today, boat launches will be closed at Point Park in Pascagoula. The park is still accessible but the launches will be closed until mid-April for renovations. Alternate places to park and launch your boats include Lighthouse Park, Old Spanish…
Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum Great Biloxi Schooner Race Oct. 18th
The 20th anniversary of the revival of the world-famous races of Mississippi Gulf Coast’s working boats will be held October 18th.