GULFPORT, Miss.—For a century, many Black residents of Ocean Springs have lived in a neighborhood nestled next to the tracks, the Railroad District. But thanks to revitalization of the city’s nearby downtown, homes that were once looked over are being eyed for redevelopment. In April of this year, the city designated this neighborhood and other areas it sees as ripe…
A new initiative here in South Mississippi is going to make childbirth less of a hassle for expecting patients. ‘Your birth, your story, your team:’ Singing River Health System has now launched its new initiative called ‘Team Birth’ which is helping patients feel empowered, safe, and supported. Nurse Manager Meagan Heidelberg said, “Today we are having our kickoff for the…
Joining us this morning is Ersel Bogan to tell us more about the inaugural Three Shades of Blue Festival coming up Saturday in Lumberton. The festival begins Saturday at 2 p.m. at 20C Newton Road. Tickets are $35. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Three Shades of Blue Festival
The low pressure system that brought some measurable rainfall across the region yesterday as well as gusty winds will continue to move downstream today. In the wake of the system, low level pressure field is breaking down allowing for winds to become lighter from west to east. Aloft, the parent support will also continue east fairly rapidly in the active…
Rain will gradually exit the area overnight as winds will remain blustery until around daybreak. Alerts including a Wind Advisory for the 3 immediate coastal counties and a Coastal Flood Warning for Hancock County still remain in effect. Cool conditions and some breaks in the clouds will be around out the door tomorrow. Gradual clearing will take place during your…
The FEMA deadline for Jackson County residents is today, it isn’t too late to apply! The Small Business Administration also announced today, it is permanently closing its business recovery centers at Moss Point City Hall tomorrow at 4. News 25’s Austin Lindsey has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: deadline, FEMA
Bay St. Louis, Miss. Apr. 28, 2023 -St. Augustine Seminary in Bay St. Louis is proud to announce its 100th anniversary celebration, coming up on October 28th and 29th. St. Augustine is the first seminary in the United States dedicated to training Black priests. The seminary was founded on September 16th, 1923, training hundreds of priests from many countries who…
If you have any antiques you think may be worth something, you’re in luck! This weekend, on October 13th and 14th, Mississippi Antique Showcase will be in Biloxi. Bring your antiques, family heirlooms, and other precious items to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Hospitality Center for appraisal. Tickets are $100 for the two-day event. Complimentary food and drinks will…
An area of low pressure to the SW will continue strengthen as it moves NE. This will allow pressure gradient to tighten across the waters first later this morning and then breezy to windy conditions develop respectively across the area. The higher winds will be in the advisory area. Otherwise, all headlines remain as is from the previous assessment. As for…
The Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs is celebrating 75 years of exploration with a community day. The University of Southern Mississippi invites locals out to the laboratory for a community day this Saturday, October 14th, from a 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is free and open to the public for them to come explore the lab…
“It’s okay to not be okay,” words to remember as the guests on our midday show remind us. Jeannie Herrin and Valerie Dematties from Harrison County Advocacy Center joined us at noon to speak about an upcoming wellness workshop. As mental illness is on the rise in the United States, the Harrison County advocacy center is holding a free wellness…
An area of low pressure to the SW will continue strengthen as it moves NE. This will allow pressure gradient to tighten across the waters first later this morning and then breezy to windy conditions develop respectively across the area. The higher winds will be in the advisory area. Otherwise, all headlines remain as is from the previous assessment. As for…
Jeannie Herrin and Valerie Dematties are in studio to talk about a wellness workshop coming up next week. The workshop takes place October 20th at 9 a.m. at the Harrison County Advocacy Center. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Harrison County Advocacy Center, wellness workshop
Some exciting news for our local Tool fans out there. The band just announced its winter 2024 tour dates and they’re coming to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. They’ll be performing locally on January 27th, 2024 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. Tickets go on sale this Friday, October 13th at 10 a.m. central. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Coast Coliseum, Tool
Cruisin’ the Coast not only set new records last week, Vicari Auto Auctions also set some new records. The auto auction sold more than 600 muscle, classic and late-model exotic cars, generating more than $8 million in sales at the four-day sale that is a featured event at Cruisin’. The top selling vehicle? A 1968 Ford Shelby Mustang, which sold…
(Ocean Springs, MS) – Be a part of the largest community volunteer team on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and make an impact at the largest fine arts festival in the state. Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau is calling all volunteers for the annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival presented by Blue Moon to be held on Saturday,…
A new study says debt can take a toll on your mental health and early shopping on Amazon Prime Days could give a clue into the health of the economy. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Barb Medlock with the Crosby Arboretum is in studio to tell us all about their upcoming Bugfest. Bugfest takes place at the Crosby Arboretum on October 13th at 9:30 a.m. and on October 14th at 10 a.m. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Bugfest, crosby arboretum
The Mississippi Gulf Coast was represented well in the second round of the MHSAA Volleyball playoffs. 18 teams along the six southern counties battled it out for the best of five matches in order to advance to the third round. The high schools advancing to the third round of playoffs are Ocean Springs, Biloxi, Long Beach, George County, Hancock, West…
Berry is this week’s Pet of the Week. Berry is up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
A big congratulations to the Ocean Springs Boy’s Golf Team! The squad recently competed in the District tournament and came out on top. Along with the Greyhounds clinching the 2023 District title, Ocean Springs junior Matthew Bond shot an impressive score of 72 to secure the low medalist honor. Way to go, Ocean Springs! Categories: Local Sports Tags: District Title,…
All eyes continue to focus upstream at the nontropical low pressure system across the western Gulf of Mexico. This feature will begin to strengthen as it approaches our area from the southwest. This will allow pressure gradient to tighten across the waters first later this morning and then breezy to windy conditions develop respectively across the area. The higher winds will be…
Cloudy skies will prevail tonight and rain chances will begin to come into play after 2 AM. Light southerly winds will remain in place until the morning and temperatures will be slightly warmer overnight. Tomorrow will be a busy day weather-wise along the Mississippi Coast with an area of low pressure moving through the Gulf. Rain will begin to fill…
One Pascagoula church is celebrating 204 years of service on Sunday, November 5th. St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church on South Market Street is the oldest continuous Black congregation in the state of Mississippi. The church was organized in 1819 by Dudley Brooks, a freed slave. Brooks was given his freedom after saving the life of his master’s wife. St. Peter…