Recently a Harrison County School District bus driver retired and her love and care will be missed by many. “We are going to miss her so much. Everybody calls her Momma Jean. When she gets here in the morning, you got to make sure you say hey to Momma Jean because she’ll get you if you don’t.” Recently retired, Jean…
The new legislative session for Mississippi started on January 2nd, officials outlining key priorities for this year’s session. Governor Tate Reeves and Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann were in Jackson for the annual MEC Capital Day today. Several business leaders from all over the state also attended the event, meeting with both leaders. Governor Reeves asked for additional money to develop…
A heads up for Gautier residents, the Graveline Road Bridge Project has been rescheduled to begin on January 8th. Originally it was supposed to start Tuesday. Both sides of the Lamotte Bayou Bridge will be closed on Graveline Road, alternate routes will need to be taken. Categories: Local News, News Tags: graveline road, road work
A heads up for drivers in Gautier, daily lane closures in the Martin Bluff Road widening project area will occur over the next three weeks. Traffic will be down to one lane only during those closures. However, the city says all lanes of traffic will be open during school arrival and dismissal times, which run from 7 to 8:30 a.m….
Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley has confirmed that three courthouses in Harrison County have received the all clear after being evacuated due to receiving threats. Courthouses affected were the Harrison County Courthouse in Gulfport and Biloxi and the Harrison County Youth Court. According to Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley, the threats are happening across the state. Sheriff Haley told WXXV…
Out with one, in with the next. All these systems will continue in rapid succession for the next several days. Very nice conditions will remain behind the departed, but quickly begin to worsen with the arrival of the next one coming Friday into Saturday morning. Rain will be much like the system that just passed somewhere in the neighborhood of…
Our weather will be relatively quiet through the next 12-20 hours, as today`s surface low departed and high pressure continues moving eastward through the Great Lakes with its axis extending all the way into the northern Gulf. Skies should be mostly clear for the duration of Wednesday night and early Thursday morning, allowing for a decent combination of cold air…
The top ranked receiver in the state of Mississippi announced his commitment to Mississippi State during halftime of the Under Armor All-American game on Wednesday. 4-star Braylon Burnside chose to stay in Starkville with the Bulldogs over Ole Miss and the Rebels. Burnside balled out during his senior season, hauling in 61 catches for 1,067 yards and 17 touchdowns. His…
Signing day may have been two weeks ago but there are plenty of local high school student-athletes who are still making that big decision of where they will be continuing both their academic and athletic careers. over the weekend we saw two make their announcements on social media. Both Benny Williams III and Bishop McGruder announced they will both be…
Mississippi Mardi Gras is about more than dress-up or parades. There is just as much history in the state of Mississippi as there is anywhere else. In fact, the story of Mardi Gras starts in the City of Biloxi. On February 13th, southern towns will celebrate Fat Tuesday — the same day that Pierre Lemoyne ‘Iberville landed on the Biloxi…
After five years, Mississippians will see a new license plate design on the roads soon. The State Department of Revenue confirmed these new plates will be issued when residents renew registration this month. The new design comes after the state held a contest for a redesign, the new plate was designed by Leah Eaton of Starkville. This design features a…
The Moss Point Police Department is warning the public after a rash of car burglaries in the city. They happened in the Danzler, Griffin, North Shore, Beardslee, and Arthur Street areas. Officers are looking for three suspects. All of the cars were reported to be unlocked at the time of the thefts. Remember to lock your car and remove any…
Every other Wednesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always, we’ve got Katie King to tell us about News 25 Pet of the Week, Bella! Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
A warm front will remain along the coast today while the surface low-pressure developing over the NW gulf rides along it. This system will kick east rapidly through the day today. There are some very strong storms with this system well out over the gulf. Some of these could actually ride along the warm front and scrape the coast. Otherwise,…
A strong upper-level trough is moving across Texas this evening, with high level moisture moving into the area very noticeably on satellite imagery. There were a few lightning strikes noted over Texas tonight from elevated convection. It is going to take a while to moisten up enough to produce any significant rainfall, with precipitable water values eventually approaching an inch…
There’s still plenty of time this month to get rid of your live Christmas tree in a convenient fashion thanks to Harrison County and Mississippi Power. The annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program runs until January 13th, allowing you to drop off your tree at one of five locations. Officials remind you to remove any decorations, lights, and tree stands before…
The state’s superintendent’s office released its annual report and covers Mississippi’s “marathon achievement” in public schools during the past decade. The report specifically highlighted the Mississippi academic assessment program’s scores for the past school year. That report shows student achievement hit an all-time high. The highest score being 71.4% in the U.S. History subject. Other achievements include the pass rate…
Monday didn’t just bring in a new year, it brought college football fans throughout the country a Sugar Bowl and Rose Bowl champion. Setting the state for the College Football National Championship game. At Caesar’s Superdome in New Orleans, the Washington Huskies punched their t icket to compete for a national championship after defeating the Texas longhorns 37-31. “The job…
Hancock County elected officials were sworn into office today. Twenty officials were sworn-in for their respective county seats. Seven are newly elected officials. Sheriff Ricky Adam is one notable being sworn-in for his fourth term. Newly sworn-in Election Commissioner of District 2 Tad Shaw says he’s grateful for the opportunity to serve his district. “It’s the weight of the responsibility…
Elected officials in Harrison County officially stepped into their new positions today after taking their oaths of office. They each raised their right hand, left on a bible, and swore to serve Harrison County. For some, they’ve done this before and for others, it was a first. Especially for Chancery Clerk Angela Thrash – who is the county’s first female…
One of Matt Haley’s first duties as Sheriff was to administer the oath to Harrison County deputies and staff. Staff from the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department gathered at the Lyman Community Center to show their dedication to another year of serving the county. Some are new and some are old, but all stood together delivering the same oath. Newly retired…
Biloxi will be celebrating 12th Night this Friday! From 5:30 to 9 that night at Biloxi City Hall, everyone can come out to celebrate with the city. Starting at 6, Mayor FoFo Gilich – as well as King D’Iberville and Queen Ixolib – will turn the lights of Christmas off and turn on the lights of Carnival. Then at 6:30,…
Gulfport Fire is working a small brush fire just east of Highway 49 on Creosote Road near McAllister’s. According to Fire Chief Billy Kelley, the exhaust on a tow truck backfired and caught the dry grass ablaze. No structures are in danger of damage and traffic should not be affected. Gulfport Police also are on scene. Categories: Featured, Local News,…
A protein bar company will pay cash to customers who simply move their couch for New Years. Do you need help meeting your New Year’s resolutions? There’s an app for that! Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report