Four MGCCC students from the Harrison County campus were selected to take part in the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars Program. MGCCC has been a partner with NASA, mainly with Stennis Space Center and the NCAS program. The program is only open to community colleges. The students chosen were Christian Colson, Antoine Nguyen, Alan Cortes, and Juan Rivera. The NCAS…
A 16-year-old Vancleave girl pleaded guilty today to second-degree murder in the shooting of an Ocean Springs teenager. Bridgett Forehand, 14 at the time, shot and killed 19-year-old Mickell Gordon the morning of March 10th, 2021. She was charged as an adult in the crime. Forehand said she was drinking alcohol that night and did not remember shooting Gordon, but…
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a truck and person accused of stealing a trailer. It happened on July 16th around 4:40 in the morning. Investigators say two men were involved. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office is also asking for help relating to a trailer theft. According to video footage, the suspect truck is a white…
In a thrilling collaboration, the Red Cross has partnered with Warner Brothers for the theatrical release of “Meg 2: the Trench.” The collaboration is to celebrate a summer of sharks and help spread the word that blood donors are needed. Those who give blood through August 12th will be entered for a chance to win a three-night getaway to New…
A local mushroom farm has been making waves across South Mississippi and invited our cameras in for a behind the scenes look. You might have seen them at your nearby farmers market or you might have come across them on Facebook, but Down Home Mushrooms LLC is becoming one of the fastest growing fungi farms on the Coast. Owner Nicholas…
A Harrison County Board of Supervisors meeting got heated today when an issue came up about the investigation into Kent Jones. The supervisors had a controversial item on the agenda. Board Attorney Tim Holleman sent an email to a bond company regarding Harrison County Supervisor Kent Jones and his liability bond. The state auditor’s office sent a letter demanding repayment…
George County sheriff’s deputies are investigating the discovery of possible human remains. Details are still very limited and the sheriff’s office is not releasing any information regarding the identity or gender of the remains at this time. However, we do know that sheriff’s deputies are working with state and federal investigators on this case. You are asked to call the…
A stationary front moving through our area ushered in a change to the feel of the air. Somewhat drier and milder air is around for the first part of the week. A few clouds this evening will clear out overnight. Temperatures are going to be on the mild side with most locations in the low-70s. Expect clear skies out the…
A health fair in Moss Point helped residents get much needed medical assistance. The community health fair, organized by Singing River Health System, is an initiative aimed to address the immediate and long-term health needs of individuals and families affected by the recent tornado. Medical screenings, prescription services, and healthcare professionals were on site assessing and addressing any health concerns…
Another local nonprofit says students need A-plus tools for A-plus grades. For the fourth straight year, a Call to Action Media Group partnered with Big Play Entertainment to give away backpacks and supplies to families and students in need. It’s another way for the nonprofit to engage with the community while setting students up for success. The backpacks included crayons,…
Gulfport families attended a ‘Stop the Violence’ block party over the weekend as a way to take action, but also brings the community together as school begins across the Coast. The block party ran with the third annual Christopher Bennett Memorial Backpack Giveaway. Over 200 backpacks were given away Saturday filled with school supplies to ensure the youth is ready…
A local social club is making sure kids are feeling confident ahead of the new school year. The Movers and Shakers Social Club hosted their inaugural Back-to-School Free Haircuts event at the East Biloxi Boys and Girls Club yesterday. Youth ages five to 15-years-old were invited to come receive free haircuts and trims. By offering this service, the organizers sought…
The trucking industry put on a big show this weekend at the annual Gulf Coast Big Rig Truck Show. Hundreds of trucks were on display all throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum and Convention Center. It was a chance for exhibitors and truckers to talk with one another while providing guests with the opportunity to get up close and personal…
A few weeks ago, USM and MGCCC announced a partnership to allow dual enrollment opportunities. Dr. Jacob Breland of USM and Dr. Kady Pietz from MGCCC are here to tell us more about that partnership and an upcoming orientation for students. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: education, MGCCC, USM
American Airlines sweetened its pilot labor contract and ‘Barbenheimer’ shatters expectations and box office records. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Tragedy struck Moss Point a month ago when an EF-2 tornado swept through the area. Now, officials and citizens alike are banding together to pick up the pieces. “We’ve been asked to give them a week to two weeks at the most to validate those numbers, and we think that within a couple of weeks we’ll know whether or not…
This afternoon a stalled stationary front just north will push to the south bringing subtle changes. This will also keep most of the shower and thunderstorm activity over the marine areas of the northern gulf but there will still be some activity inland, both west and east of the area. The front will become active again as it moves north…
A stalled stationary front just north will push south by early afternoon bringing subtle (nice) changes. This will also keep most activity over the marine areas of the northern gulf but there will still be some activity inland, both west and east of the area. The front will become active again as it moves north late in the day Tuesday….
The dog days of summer are here to stay this week. A stationary boundary will begin to move out of the area tomorrow into the start of the work week. High pressure will once again become the dominant feature this week. This will cause an increase in daytime highs and decrease in rain chances. This week we will see temperatures…
Many students have returned to school in Moss Point. For some, however, their parents are trying to figure out where to place them with one daycare still suffering from last month’s tornado. Mary Odom, owner of Mary’s Little Lambs Daycare and Preschool, has nurtured and educated kids in Moss Point for more than 28 years, raising many adults in the…
All about the competition at stop number three on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days where the D’Iberville Warriors look to take one step back, two steps forward after being dealt a truly bizarre hand in 2022. “Compete. Every day is a competition between us. We make each other better.” “I see those guys competing. Now I want to…
A local social club is making sure kids look fresh for the new school year. Movers and Shakers Social Club is hosting back to school free haircuts this weekend. On Saturday, youths aged five to 15-years-old are invited to come to the East Biloxi Boys and Girls Club for free haircuts and trims from noon to 3 p.m. All of…
You can always beat the heat with a sweet and cool treat. As the summer sun continues to blaze, Bo’s Sno Zone continues to make a cool impact. The unique snowball stand is located in Biloxi and Pascagoula and they offer a variety of treats such as snowballs, waffle nachos, and more. While customers can still enjoy the traditional flavors…
In response to the tornado that recently hit Moss Point, Singing River Health System is offering their help. This Sunday, Singing River Health System is organizing a community health fair for Moss Point residents. The health fair aims to address the immediate and long-term health needs of individuals and families affected by the recent natural disaster. The fair will offer…