The Biden Administration has officially launched its new student loan repayment program. It’s called ‘SAVE’ and aims to significantly lower payments and reduce overall loan costs for millions of people. The White House says the income driven repayment plan will calculate payments based on the borrower’s income and family size, not their loan balances. It will also forgive remaining balances…
With all the new devices, websites, and apps we use each day, finding the right one for your life can get a little overwhelming. That’s where “Tech Byte” comes in. This weekly segment navigates the world of tech to find the best ways for you to stay up to date on what’s new and what works.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — There’s still some time left before school starts back. Why not take advantage, and go on a fun trip this summer? There are some tech products you’ll want to bring with you. According to the Vacationer, about 85 percent of American adults are planning to travel this summer. Whether you’re road tripping or flying, don’t forget…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — With more school shootings happening across the country, tech companies are looking at new ways to protect students and teachers. Their latest device has been in the works for about a year now. AT&T has teamed up with Intrado and FirstNet to launch a new school safety solution. “It is something that is a tool for…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — This summer has been especially hot all across the country. People and pets aren’t the only ones who get hot. Your tech does too. “The heat with this summer is so important,” said Laurie Starcher, AT&T. “We want to keep our devices at a temperature between 32 and 95 degrees.” This includes smartphones, tablets, and most…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Recent wildfires have devastated Maui. Most people can’t make the trip over to Hawaii to help those impacted, but we can donate financially, or with much needed supplies. If you want to help, make sure you don’t get scammed in the process. You want your hard-earned money going to the right place. The Better Business Bureau…
Every other week here on News 25 at noon we feature a pet up for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Joining us is Adoption Coordinator Maridee Mallette and Ocean. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
Tomorrow, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College leaders will break ground on a new building on the Harrison County campus. The STEM building groundbreaking will take place at 1:30 tomorrow at Pedestrian Plaza, near the site. The building will hold classrooms and facilities for STEM featured classes and programs for MGCCC. Categories: Local News, News Tags: groundbreaking, mississippi gulf coast community…
We are just one week out from the primary run-off elections here in the Magnolia State and a reminder that August 26th is the deadline if you’re voting absentee for the August 29th primary runoff. All county circuit clerk offices will be open from 8 a.m. to noon for in-person voting on Saturday. The clerk’s offices also are open during…
A body that was found last week in the Back Bay near Ocean Springs has been identified. Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. says the man is 38-year-old Kevin Hodges of Mobile. Hodges was found near the CSX Railroad tracks on August 16th. The coroner used his fingerprints to identify Hodges. An autopsy is pending and Lynd says no foul…
Temps will climb a bit today as dry air will begin to take the place of the departing tropical environment but won’t be too fast to bring Heat Index numbers to the extreme…yet. There will be a marked difference in the heat yesterday and today when compared to Wednesday. The stacked high will move from the mid-Miss River valley to…
Two Bay St. Louis natives detail the destruction and loss of life the Maui wildfires left in its path and what it cost them firsthand. “Awful. It was so disheartening to see like, oh I mean, it’s not just like one home. It’s everything.” Bay St. Louis natives Melissa and Caroline Fay have lived on the island of Maui for…
Looking ahead to tonight, Back Bay Mission will hold it’s next town hall on homelessness meeting. This meeting is open to the public and is the latest in a series of meetings on the subject. Tonight’s meeting will feature panelists from the Biloxi Police Department and community organizations on how community stakeholders can come together to help homeless south Mississippians….
A new study finds black Americans struggle to find skincare products that work and American workers are demanding almost $80,000 a year to take a new job. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Local News, News Tags: business, morning business report
It’s almost that time once again! It’s time to party like it’s 1998. Here to tell us more about Boogie Night 2023, celebrating 25 years of Lynn Meadows Discovery Center are Cindy DeFrances and Stephanie Norris. The event takes place Saturday, August 26th from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Boogie Night 2023, Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
Singing River Health System officials are still working to determine how some computer systems when compromised during a weekend cyberattack. The health system is now working with law enforcement agencies in this investigation. In the meantime, Singing River officials say some internal systems have been taken offline as a result. Patient care is operating as normally as possible, but you…
The nice “cooler” temps yesterday were courtesy of the tropical wave that became TS Harold. The back end of this is exiting stage left for us today. Temps will climb a bit today as dry air will begin to take the place of the departing tropical environment but won’t be too fast to bring Heat Index numbers to the extreme…yet….
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — After missing the playoffs for the first time in eight years in 2021, Resurrection Catholic was back in the postseason like it never left in 2022. “You’ve never seen guys come out here ready to practice, like, ah, we’ve got practice today,” said Resurrection Catholic senior running back/wide receiver/safety Daniel Pickens. “But now people are ready…
Really breezy out there this evening with winds up to 20 mph. Today was another day with oppressive heat across the southern six. Newly-formed Tropical Depression 9 is currently making its way through the central Gulf this evening. It has brought deeper moisture and scattered showers and thunderstorms to areas south of I-10. Therefore, that area has received some relief from…
The Healing Table Network is hosting their second annual “Taste of Unity,” being held at the Kroc Center in Biloxi. The event will be held on Sunday, August 27 from 1 PM to 4 PM and is free to the public. Guests will be exposed to different cultural heritages. Live entertainment will also be available. More information on the event…
The 32nd Annual Labor Day Art Walk’s schedule has been announced! It will happen on Saturday, September 2nd and run from 10 AM to 4 PM. A mixture of potters, painters, sculptors, and other types of artists are teaming up with businesses to bring creative minds to downtown Ocean Springs. Guests will be able to watch artists work while supporting…
Another day with oppressive heat across the southern six. Newly-formed Tropical Depression 9 is currently making its way through the central Gulf this afternoon. It has brought deeper moisture and scattered showers and thunderstorms to areas south of I-10. Therefore, that area has received some relief from the heat as highs so far are mostly in the low 90s. While…
The Oscar Meyer Frankmobile is coming to the Coast. The Frankmobile, you may remember it as the Weinermobile, will be on location Thursday and Friday of Cruisin’ the Coast this year. The hot dog hot rod will be at Pass Christian from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, October 5th, and Cruise Central at Centennial Plaza from 9 a.m. to…
Good news from the National Park Service on the economic impact of visitors to the Gulf Islands National Seashore. According to the park service, there were 5.7 million visitors for the barrier islands in Florida and Mississippi. Those visitors spent $283 million which resulted in an economic impact on Mississippi of $610 million last year. Florida’s economic impact was $1.4…