Long Beach schools receive significant donation

The Long Beach School Board convened a special meeting today, joined by several honored guests, in recognition of a significant donation to its “Excellence in Education” foundation. The donation was made by the family of Mr. Glenn Mueller, a businessman, philanthropist, and Long Beach parent whose contributions to the community span decades. Other notable attendees included State Representative Richard Bennett…

Over $83 million headed to Mississippi for military construction projects

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith announced Senate passage of legislation that directs more than $83 million for military construction projects in the Magnolia State. The projects are set for Keesler Air Force Base here on the coast, but there are also construction projects at Columbus Air Force Base and a few army and national guard bases. Keesler is receiving a little under…

Memorial Health System holds Heart Failure Patient reunion

It was a reunion of the hearts at one local hospital in Gulfport. Memorial Health System held its heart recovery reunion for local heart failure patients treated at the hospital. It was a chance for patients and members of their health care team to reconnect and celebrate their stories of heart recovery. Guests in attendance listened to personal testimonies from…

Make-A-Wish grants four-year-old Gulfport girl’s wish

Make-A-Wish is giving one four-year-old a massive present by sending her to Walt Disney World. They say if you wish upon a star, your dreams come true! Alyvia Parker has conquered more than most adults and her one true wish is to be a princess. Alyvia was born with hypoplastic right heart syndrome and tricuspid atresia, meaning her heart did…

11/1 – Jeff Vorick’s “Breezy & Chilly” Wednesday Evening Forecast

Breezy conditions will remain tonight and already-cool temperatures will start to plummet shortly after sunset. Winds will back off enough overnight to allow for very quick cooling under clear skies. With that, a Freeze Warning is in effect for Pearl River, Stone, and George County from 1 AM until 8 AM tomorrow morning. Thursday will feature lots of sunshine, warmer…

USM Gulf Coast Research Lab celebrating 75 years

The University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Research Lab is celebrating 75 years. The research laboratory was founded on August 29th, 1947, the Mississippi Legislature approved a bill in 1948 to make it official. Today, the research lab continues the same vision from its founding and continues to strengthen the blue economy with more than 200 students, faculty, and staff….

11/1 – Trey’s ” Sunny & Often Windy” Wednesday Afternoon Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

Breezy conditions will continue today and with calmer winds expected tonight, this will help tremendously toward radiational cooling. Temperatures will be fully capable of reaching below freezing for most of the northern tier of counties/parishes as the night progresses. A slow but steady warming trend will begin Thursday through the end of the week. Models have decided the easterlies have not…

Disney on Ice at the Coast Coliseum

Joining us this morning are Leocadia Lelling and Marina Bolam, two of the skaters from the upcoming Disney on Ice. Disney on Ice is at the Coast Coliseum November 2nd through the 5th. Tickets start at $20. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: disney on ice

Two vehicle wreck delays traffic in Saucier

A wreck in Saucier this morning backed up northbound traffic on Highway 49. Mississippi Highway Patrol said both drivers were injured in the two-vehicle accident that happened around 8 a.m. Harrison County Fire Rescue and MHP responded to the scene, which was cleared in about an hour. Tags: highway 49, saucier, wreck

Heritage Farm Live coming to Stone County Fairground

Coming up this weekend, Stone County will tip its hat to its farming heritage. The Heritage Farming Live event will be held at the Stone County Fairground and covered arena on Friday and Saturday. See how life was in the early days of Stone County. Featured this year will be an appearance by Native Choctaw Indians performing native dances and…

Heat for the Holidays Giveaway

Joining us this morning are our friends Brian and Peyton Younger from Geiger Heating and Air to tell us about the Heat for the Holidays Contest. To enter the Heat for the Holidays contest, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Heat for the Holidays Giveaway

Hattiesburg Police apprehend Michael Myers

Hattiesburg Police did their part to keep Trick-or-Treaters safe. Hattiesburg Police captured Michael Myers of Haddonfield, Illinois. They say he appears to have risen from the dead, but luckily turned himself into police. Police say Myers did not provide any reason why he chose to turn himself in or why he was in Hattiesburg. The biggest questioned asked is how…

10/31 – Jeff’s “COLD” Tuesday Night Forecast

Temperatures will be very cold tonight under mainly clear skies. Winds will also remain in place and the north wind will make it feel like the 20s out the door. One positive for tomorrow is that there will be more sunshine. However, winds will still make it feel colder for your Wednesday. Tomorrow night will be the coldest night of…

Locals spending hundreds on candy for Halloween

How much is too much to spend on candy? News 25’s Brooke Parker went out into the community to see what they thought. There’s never too much candy. At least that’s what the kids would say if you asked them, but we asked the people buying the candy what their limit was. Americans are expected to spend $3.6 billion on…

10/31 – Jeff Vorick’s “Turning COLD” Halloween Evening Forecast

Skies do end up clearing out this evening but the chill is only just beginning. Temperatures plummet tonight and winds will remain elevated. Be sure to secure any Halloween decorations and also, if taking part in any activities, dress for the cold. Clear skies will allow for temperatures to drop into the 30s overnight. Sunshine returns for your Wednesday, but…

Long Beach Fire rebuilding station 3

Long Beach Fire Department Station 3 is coming together. There used to be a station in Industrial Park, but it sustained damage after Hurricane Katrina. FEMA decided to build a wall around the building, which resulted in mold growth. Harrison County was able to pay for half of the $1.1 million demolition and rebuild. The price seems steep, but it…

State of Keesler Airforce Base Address

The Biloxi Chamber of Commerce hosted the ‘State of Keesler Air Force Base’ annual morning call. The morning call was held in the Bay Breeze Event Center on the base. During the event, commanders shared information on the Air Force, but stressed the importance of being vigilant of potential foreign threats. The commanders also discussed the drop in recruitment to…