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
It’s a new year, but it’s also a new month which means new, fun scratch-off games from the Mississippi Lottery are hitting the shelves. Joining us to tell us about the new games is Meg Annison with Mississippi Lottery. Categories: Community Headlines, Mississippi Lottery Tags: lotto, Mississippi Lottery
Jody Entrekin with Entrekin Insurance Services explains the basic concepts of insurance and why you should always ask questions. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: entrekin, entrekin insurance, expert talk, insurance, jody entrekin, Lori Buhring
You finally got that tech gift you’ve been wanting for months. Now, how do you set it up in the first place? Let’s look at an easier way to get it to work properly. Brought to you by Rogers Technology Solutions
In this week’s Meggan Monday, Meggan takes us to an inspirational place called Sue’s Home in Ocean Springs. It is the only long-term transitional home in South Mississippi for women, children, and expectant mothers who find themselves homeless or recovering from addiction. As Meggan learned, these women receive 24-hour care as they learn to carry out God’s will for their…
Bianca Janik, Director of Operations with the Humane Society of South Mississippi gives Lori a general overview of the state of the shelter and the pet health services they offer. Find out how you can help at hssm.org Categories: Expert Talk
A lovely day ahead with sunshine and cool temperatures before the next system moves in. A new surface low-pressure system to the SW will develop and move NE presenting the area with the first light rainfall tonight. This will progressively get heavier through the day with mostly moderate rainfall rates Wednesday. Rainfall amounts of up to 2 inches are possible…
News 25’s sports director Jevan McCoskey and sports report Ansley Brent are in the Big Easy ahead of the Sugar Bowl. Categories: Sports, Sports Team
Harrison County Fire Rescue responded to three structure fires in a 24-hour period leading up to New Year’s Eve. One person was burned in the first fire and flown to Mobile for further care. The second fire started from a heater in a mobile home, and the cause of the third is unknown as the family was not home. The…
In the wake of an upper feature which moved through earlier this afternoon, clouds will rapidly clear this evening/tonight. A fairly potent upper level high pressure will slide in from the west tonight into tomorrow, and this will increase deep layer subsidence across the region dramatically. Skies will quickly clear this evening, and will remain clear through tomorrow afternoon. The…
The City of Ocean Springs drew a massive crowd New Year’s Eve for its inaugural ball drop. The event featured live music from “The Tree-Oh” and “Unfazed Show & Band.” The dropping of the LED ball served as a visual countdown to the New Year. A few attendees shared their New Year’s Resolutions for 2024 as well. “Maybe reading like…
A very progressive upper level wave pattern will keep things rather unsettled through the short term period as a series of disturbances pass through the region. The first of these will pull through the area today with an attendant cold front. Although moisture advection in advance of this system will be somewhat limited, there is just enough forcing and moisture…
Three structure fires happened in Harrison County, all happening over a 24-hour period. Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan sent in the video above. All three fires were located in west Harrison County. According to Fire Chief Sullivan, one person received burns at the first fire and was flown to Mobile for treatment. The second fire was at a mobile…
As we wrap up 2023, we realize there are some words we’ve said a lot: record—unprecedented—first. This was a year where we repeatedly saw things which had never happened before—as you’ll see when you take a look at the past twelve months—as Emily Schmidt has. Categories: Featured, National News, News Tags: 2023, Year In Review
Ringing in the New Year can bring a lot of fun, especially with the use of fireworks. The Humane Society of South Mississippi reminds us that fireworks can cause distress to your pets and it is important to plan accordingly. It’s important to leave your pets at home and inside, away from any fireworks if possible. In doing so, it…
It will be cold again overnight with freeze conditions likely north of the interstate, and frost likely for everyone. Saturday will bring sunny skies and high temperatures in the 50s. Sunday morning will be cold but freezing temperatures are likely off the table and the final day of 2023 will be pleasant. Temperatures will max out in the 60s on…
We’ll end the week with the last four months of the year, showcasing some of the biggest stories from September through December. SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 – Jimmy Buffett died after a four-year fight with a rare skin cancer Starting off with September, famed musician Jimmy Buffett died at the age of 76 after a four-year fight with skin cancer. Jimmy…