The Mississippi Braves are the AA affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and at the end of the 2024 season they will be leaving Pearl, MS and relocate to Columbus, GA to start the 2025 season. The organization sent out a heartfelt message to their fans on X on Tuesday saying, “We want to thank Pearl, the surrounding Jackson community and…
The Biloxi Shuckers have recently made an announcement with changes coming to their front office and the organization. The Shuckers have announced front office promotions and additions for the 2024 season, beginning Friday, April 5. The promotions include four current employees and three new additions – including the return of Barry Lyons as team ambassador. He previously served as the…
As the calendar turns, so does the impending arrival of tax season. It’s that time of the year when individuals and businesses alike are gearing up to file their returns. Officially, tax season starts the last week of January. However, according to Blue Ribbon Tax Services in Gulfport, refund advances is going on right now up to $7,000. Blue Ribbon…
Students at Woolmarket Elementary recently received a generous donation from Mississippi Power to curate its school garden. Woolmarket Elementary is reviving its once-vibrant garden. Thanks to a donation from Mississippi Power, students will be able to use the space to further their learning. Students in the gifted program at the elementary school started the process of remodeling the Frog Hollow…
As temperatures continue to drop, organizations across the Gulf Coast are working quickly to prepare unsheltered people for the cold. It’s hard to imagine being outside in the cold for days with nowhere to warm up. “I mean, I just recently got a blanket about two weeks ago, and if it wasn’t for that one blanket, me and my…
The Old Fort Bayou boat launch and fishing pier will be closing for a construction project. Contractors will begin improvements on Monday, January 15. The facility will remain accessible to the public throughout most of the four-month construction, but the entire facility will close for three days on January 24. Following those three days, only the western pier and parking…
Some clouds begin to move in tonight and winds are gradually shifting direction. However, temperatures will still end up being cold overnight albeit not as frigid as this morning. Winds will be light for your Thursday morning and as the day progresses, southerly winds will pick up. Expect partly cloudy skies with thin upper-level clouds moving through the region. Temperatures…
A three-car crash caused traffic to back up on Highway 49 on Wednesday afternoon. The crash happened near the intersection of Highway 49 and South Swan Road around 1 this afternoon. Gulfport Police and AMR responded to the scene. The scene of the crash has been cleaned up and traffic is back to normal. Categories: Local News, News Tags: crash,…
Nick Saban, the stern coach who won seven national championships and turned Alabama back into a national powerhouse that included six of those titles in just 17 seasons, is retiring, according to multiple reports. The 72-year-old Saban restored a Crimson Tide program once ruled by Paul “Bear” Bryant to the top of college football after taking over in 2007. His…
If you aren’t busy this weekend, visitors to the Hattiesburg Zoo can participate in a gender reveal for a hyena cub this Saturday at 11. The cub was born on Friday the 13th in October 2023. This will be the first opportunity for zoo guests to participate for a hyena born at the Hattiesburg Zoo. Participating guests will be given…
Joining us this afternoon is Billy Owen, the District 6 engineer for the Mississippi Department of Transportation. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: billy owen, MDOT
Joining us this morning are Rachel Dangermond with 100 Men Hall and Mike Falgout to tell us about the inaugural Rock N Roux Gumbo Cookoff this weekend. The cook off takes place Saturday, January 13th at 11:30 a.m. at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis. Tickets are $25. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: 100 Men Hall, Rock N Roux Gumbo…
On Tuesday night, the Gulfport Admirals soccer team hosted the Lady Warriors of D’Iberville for a week night matchup. Admiral mid Elsie Hyde sends it to Kylee Comstock who takes a deep shot but Warrior oalkeeper Paige Lutkins makes the diving stop keeping it tied zero all. Junior Chloe Brock now with the corner kick attempt, and it’s perfectly placed…
The deep upper-level system that produced Monday night’s severe weather is now over the Mid-Atlantic states and moving into New England. The next disturbance in a seemingly never-ending northern stream is over the lee side of the Rockies and moving onshore in the Pacific Northwest. At the surface, high pressure was centered near Lake Charles. High pressure will shift eastward…
Here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, we will have one and a half days of drier weather; before another system will move through the area Thursday night into Friday morning. Southerly surface winds will help to return warm, humid, and moist air back into the environment ahead of that system. If enough return flow occurs, we will be looking at…
The No. 1 ranked Michigan Wolverines faced off with the No. 2 ranked Washington Huskies in Houston for a shot at the CFP National Championship trophy. Both teams came into the game undefeated – Washington led by Michael Penix Jr. while Michigan was led by J.J. McCarthy. The game saw two rushing touchdown of 40-yards or more from Michigan running…
There have been six coaches fired throughout the course of the 2023-24 NFL regular season. The Commanders, Titans, and Falcons are teams that have opened their head coaching position in the last 48 hours. NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that Dennis Allen will be retained as head coach of the New Orleans Saints. While nothing is set in stone –…
The Harrison Central Lady Red Rebels welcomed the D’Iberville lady Indians to their court on Tuesday night. The Lady Red Rebels took off in the second half, winning 69-42. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: d’iberville, Harrison Central, high school basketball, sports
Today is nationally known as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is a great opportunity to recognize and thank the men and women who dedicate themselves to keeping our communities safe. They often face challenging situations and work tirelessly to ensure our safety. As a thank you, businesses along the Coast have been giving food to officers today….
Representatives from multiple districts throughout the state are in the capital for the inaugural events. News 25’s Brooke Parker talked to lawmakers to get their reaction to Governor Reeves’ remarks and joins us from Jackson. U.S Congress District 4 Candidate Michael McGill said, “One of the main reasons for being here today is just to show support for Mississippi. We’re…
Governor Reeves was sworn in this morning to begin his second term in office on the steps of the state capitol. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has been inaugurated for his second term. The 49-year-old Republican took the oath of office Tuesday. Using the theme “Mississippi Forever,” he said he wants to curb the trend of young people leaving the state…
An Arizona man was killed in a morning accident in Biloxi on Tuesday. Around 8:30 a.m., an Amtrak train struck a pedestrian walking the tracks near CT Switzer Sr. and Eisenhower drives. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said 29-year-old James Ferrara, originally from Arizona, was walking westbound on the tracks when the train came up behind him. Switzer said Ferrara…
Dr. David Roberts and Tierra LeDuff with Sage Health, a new senior healthcare center in Gulfport explain why this segmented healthcare model (only serving patients 65 and older) is a more effective and comprehensive option. We also learn about their Grand Opening event on January 10, 2024. Categories: Expert Talk
The WIND ADVISORY will continue through this evening before the flow begins to weaken. Breezy conditions will continue overnight with winds around 15 mph…which means the wind chill will be a factor. High pressure will quickly shift eastward across the Gulf on Wednesday, with southerly flow returning by afternoon. Temperature guidance fairly close tonight and Wednesday, but edged toward the…