Black entrepreneurs and business owners in Gulfport had a unique opportunity to learn more about finding continued success at the Bridging the Gap community meeting on Tuesday evening. The event was hosted at the Almanett Hotel and Bistro and gave attendees the chance to learn more about accessing capital and opportunities. A panel of elected officials and community leaders answered…
Pascagoula becomes the icebreaker capital of the world! It comes after a trilateral agreement between the United States, Canada, and Finland was approved. Bollinger Shipyards in Pascagoula is the only company in the United States to engineer and construct a polar icebreaker in over 50 years. As a result, Bollinger will play a critical role in the trilateral pact. The…
Leaders from Biloxi’s 8 casinos came together to make a major donation to a local homeless advocacy center. The casinos donated $85,000 to the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi’s Mercy Cross Center. The money will help the center expand its services and make improvements to the facility. The center’s leaders continue to tackle the challenges of homelessness in Biloxi. Biloxi Bishop…
The Biloxi City Council is making big moves in the city’s development. The council will take up two proposed amendments regarding the special events ordinance ahead of Cruisin’ the Coast later this year. These amendments redefine the permitting requirements for large events, like Cruisin’. Meanwhile, the council also passed an ordinance preventing medical marijuana dispensaries from conducting business downtown. The…
Gulfport business owners have a unique opportunity to learn more about growing their businesses and impacting the community. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: bridging the gap, community meeting
Rodney McGilvary can finally add “councilman” to the front of his name after vying for a spot on the city council for nearly six years. Councilman McGillivray will now serve Ward 4 following his inauguration. McGilvary served the city as the assistant chief of police and held the title of the longest-serving officer when he retired in 2016. During his…
Jody Entrekin with Entrekin Insurance Agency is back to talk about an affordable option for tornado coverage in this week’s edition of Expert Talk. Categories: Expert Talk
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A lot of deep tropical moisture is streaming northward from the southern gulf this morning. Most of this will be found from the area down through the coastal bend of Texas after today. Today this deep moisture will stretch from our area westward down the western gulf coast. The highest values will be over the west and northwestern coast. This…
Systems Consultants Associates President Michael Thomas is in studio to talk about the Bridging the Gap community meeting. The meeting takes place tonight at 5:30 p.m. at the Almanett Hotel and Bistro in Gulfport. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Bridging the Gap Community Meeting
It’s that time of the year again for one Jackson County school district… time to trade in those goggles and beach towels for backpacks and notebooks! The Pascagoula-Gautier School District is set to begin its 2024 academic year on Tuesday morning, with both schools honoring senior students and showing off their school spirit. Pascagoula High School’s Class of 2025 kicks…
Summer afternoon thunderstorms are gradually propagating northeasterly into southern Mississippi. These storms will be capable of heavy downpours, frequent lightning, and gusty winds. After sunset, showers and storms will wane per usual for this time of year and then we await overnight development offshore but in land we should stay dry. The primary features dictating our pop ups and subsequently…
We are joined by Courtney Williams from Coastal and Pass Christian Health and Rehab Center and Laura Messina from the Tired Dog Rescue. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: pet supply drive, tired dog rescue
The city of Hattiesburg unveiled their newest mural on Monday. The mural is titled “Greetings From Hattiesburg” and is found on Broadway Drive! The mural is a part of a revitalization effort in the area and is the 54th mural created in the Hub City. It was designed by Hattiesburg artist Aubri Sparkman. Categories: Local News, News Tags: “Greetings From…
We are joined in studio by Political Analyst Howie Morgan. He is here to discuss the ramifications of President Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential election. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Joe Biden, politics
Folks are rolling with style at the Pass Christian Library. A sushi class led by chef and author Steve DeWitt was held earlier today. The classes have been going on at the library for over a decade. Monday’s class was held for teens and adults. Tuesday’s class will be held for families to learn the art of the sushi roll….
After 54 years in education, Mitchell King retired as the Harrison County superintendent. In his place now is William Bentz, a former coach and teacher just like King. Prior to becoming superintendent, Bentz served as a principal where he learned coaching doesn’t only happen on the field. “As a coach, we stay coaches throughout education. It doesn’t matter what position…
Over in Biloxi at Big Play, Make-A-Wish granted a toddler’s wish to send her and her family to Disney World. Three-year-old Scarlett McCubbin has been in remission for a year after a bout with cancer, along with other health complications. Her parents, Amanda and Mike, share more about the surprise and celebration. “It’s everything for us. I mean, everything we…
Help save a life this Thursday at the Seabee Memorial Chapel blood drive. That drive is happening from 11 in the morning until 3. Ways to schedule an appointment can be found on the flyer at the bottom of the article, a QR code can also be scanned. Walk-ins are welcome as well. Donors who come out will be emailed…
One local group on the Gulf Coast is looking for donations of hygiene items and clothing. The King’s Kitchen says the Mississippi Department of Corrections is giving items to men at their restitution house. The King’s Kitchen is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 in the morning until 1. During these times, items for donation include toothpaste, deodorant, razors,…
There’s a new skipper in town for the 2024 5A Baseball State Champions. The Vancleave Bulldogs are flipping over to a new chapter now, named the Haarala era. The school administration didn’t have to look long and far when it came to announcing Zac Haarala as the new head coach for the Vancleave baseball program. Haarala has served the Gulf…
Joining us in studio is Jana Owen, president of the Women’s Club of Gulfport. She is here to talk about the club’s annual rummage sale. The rummage sale takes place this Friday and Saturday from 8 to 2 at 400 Security Square in Gulfport. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: 2024 Rummage Sale, Women’s Club of Gulfport
It’s back to school time in South Mississippi and in honor of this, the Ocean Springs community came together to support students with the third annual Back to School Bash. Families filed into the Mark Seymour VFW for the school supply and backpack giveaway. The event handed out over 300 backpacks in partnership with Krewe Unique community outreach, the auxiliary…
The Mental Health Association of South Mississippi provides support services for people seeking mental health wellness and recovery in our area. They’ve been a champion of positive mental health and wellness now more than 60 years. Today, Meggan takes you inside a drop-in center that serves the Bayou View community. It’s just one example of the many ways the Mental…