Mississippi to get $1.5 Billion in BP Settlement
Today the five Gulf States affected by the BP oil spill all settled federal and state claims in the largest environmental settlement in history.
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The Gulf of Mexico Alliance Works Together to Take Care of the Gulf of
Hundreds of years after the French first settled in South Mississippi, the Gulf of Mexico is still vitally important to our economy. Groups from the five Gulf States are working to make it even better.
Red Snapper Season Starts Today
the Department of Marine Resources is now requiring all recreational fishermen and captains for hire to report their red snapper harvest to the state
Gulfport-Biloxi Airport Partners with Seasonal Air Service
A new seasonal airline service from Minnesota could bring more visitors to the Gulf Coast.
IP Casino Donates Big Checks to Local Charities
They will be donating a total of $460,000 to 18 different charity organizations along the Coast.
St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Coast Gear Up
With dry weather moving back in this weekend, St. Patrick's Day celebrations around the Coast are preparing for a big turnout.
Gulf Coast CVB Aims to Expand Tourism on the Coast
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau (C.V.B.) is currently underfunded and trying to expand its efforts from primarily Harrison County to both Hancock and Jackson Counties.
Many Americans Don't Own Guns, But Not in Mississippi
South Mississippians might be shocked that the latest research on firearms shows gun ownership in America is down.
Slippery Rock Students Head South for Spring Break
Most head to places like Panama City, but students from one Pennsylvania school headed to south Mississippi to help out.
Gun Ownership Declines in U.S., Not on Gulf Coast
A major U.S. trend survey finds that the number of Americans who live in a household with at least one gun is lower than it's ever been.
Tulane's MS Coast Campus to Host Heart Walk on April 11th
Annual Heart Walk to benefit the American Heart Association.
Wounded Veterans Cycle Along Coast for Ride to Recovery
Over 160 wounded veterans are cycling their way along the Gulf Coast.
Mark W. Everson Announces for President of the United States
Former IRS Commissioner throws hat in the ring.
New Candidate Surfaces for Insurance Commissioner
The Insurance Commissioner plays a key role in regulating insurance, and sitting Commissioner, Mike Chaney, now has competition.
Locally Filmed Movie, A Girl Like Grace, to be Released Soon
The film was shot all along the Coast with the main setting at Gulfport High School.
Ohr to Launch Huge Katrina Exhibition in March
This time next month ?on March 20th, ?the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art will launch “Katrina +10,” a six month retrospective about Hurricane Katrina.
Black History Month: Summer Selby-Drew
In celebration of Black History Month, News 25 is interviewing African Americans who have had an impact on the Gulf Coast community.
McDonald's Lovin' Campaign is Big Success Along Coast
Local McDonald's are giving back, and Coast residents are Lovin' It.
Krewe of Neptune Ready to Make a Night of It
The Krewe of Neptune, which over the years had been relegated to a handful of colorful floats tagged onto the end of the Gulf Coast Carnival parade on Mardi Gras Day, will be making history this year with its own nighttime parade.
Prescribed Burns Being Conducted in MS to Prevent Wildfires
Many of you may have noticed a lot of smoke coming from wooded areas as you're driving along the Coast. Those are not wildfires.
Fun Time U.S.A. Could be Coming Back to the Coast
With the Biloxi baseball stadium ahead of schedule, there's a real push to bring more family friendly entertainment to the Coast.
Ocean Springs Looks to Build More Hotels
The City of Ocean Springs is home to only three major hotels, limiting visitors to places near downtown.
Filmmakers Looking for Cast & Crew Positions on the Coast
Another feature film is about to get cranking in south Mississippi, and filmmakers are looking for a few good men and women to fill remaining cast and crew positions.
Production Begins on Shark Lake on the Coast
Lights, camera, action: words we'll soon be hearing again on the Coast as production begins on yet another feature film in south Missisippi.