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…
Monday’s main areas of thunderstorms should develop around the same locations as Sunday, mainly along the coast. This should then spread and develop eastward through the morning hours. All ingredients are still there for heavy rainfall and some very isolated flooding issues and severe storms which will include water/land spouts. As the day progresses, rainfall should be here from mid…
Mississippi State is entering a special kind of season as they are officially in the Jeff Lebby head coaching era. Lebby, who was hired back in November of 2023, had a short window to recruit his freshman class. One of those in the class is Gulfport high school alum Kai McClendon. Sports 25 had the chance to speak with Lebby…
The Southeastern Conference is loaded with football talent both on the field and on the sideline. From the players making the plays to the coaches dialing up the X’s and the O’s. The SEC has it all. One of the coaches taking the field this year will be first-year head coach Jeff Lebby for the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Before becoming…
There’s no denying the high school talent here on the coast runs deep. One of the most talented in last years senior class was St. Martin’s wide receiver Noreel White. White committed to Ole Miss to play for Lane Kiffin and the Rebels on signing day. Sports 25 had the chance to speak with Ole Miss star wideout Tre Harris…
The 2024 SEC Media Days have come to a close in Dallas, TX. Head coach Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers highlighted day 1. Full recap above. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Brian Kelly, LSU tigers, SEC Football, SEC media days
The 2024 SEC Media Days have come to a close in Dallas, TX. Head coach Jeff Lebby and the Mississippi State Bulldogs highlighted day 3. Full recap above. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Jeff Lebby, Mississippi State Bulldogs, SEC Football, SEC media days
The 2024 SEC Media Days have come to a close in Dallas, TX. Head coach Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels highlighted day 1. Full recap above. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss Rebels, SEC Football, SEC media days
A wet rainy weekend we had but Plenty of showers and thunderstorms are still to come this week. Although the coast is fairly worked over, we still saw good rain amounts in a few spots. There is a lot of energy so a few of these storms could be strong and can`t 100% rule out a rogue severe storm this…
Rain continues to make its way through southern Mississippi Due to a deep upper level trough over the south eastern U.S. and a weak low pressure heading into central Mississippi, a stationary front is hanging over the area. This is allowing for moisture from the Gulf to continue and increase rain totals into Friday night. With all this rain, a…
As soon as our local hospitals learned about the national outage, they immediately jumped into action to see how it would impact their patient care. Chief Communication Officer for Singing River Health System, Michael Dozier, says the hospital’s first course of action was identifying the risk. “We were up this morning very early making sure that our systems were not…