The bridge replacement project on Highway 90 in Pearlington is not currently scheduled by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. LDOT Communications Director Rodney Mallett said the $250 million project does not even have a project number. The state does not have the funding in place for the project, he said. The bridge in Pearlington — and four others…
Wendy’s unveils a new cold brew coffee drink based on its Frosty and UPS and the Teamsters Union reach an agreement on a new contract. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
The VA is holding an arts competition that will allow veterans to show their creatives sides. With more about the Creative Arts Competition is Alona Thompson. The application deadline to enter is Friday, August 4th. For rules and how to enter call 228-523-8352 or visit gulfcoastvacreativearts@va.gov. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: National Vets Creative Arts Competition
Jeffrey Isabell is here to tell us about the Work for Warriors Symposium coming up Thursday in Gulfport. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Work for Warriors Symposium
Not much in the way of anything to help showers/t-storms get started today and relatively low chances will continue over the next several days. But some isolated activity will develop during the most unstable portion of the day Thursday with a slow rise in precipitation numbers as the week moves along. Good thing is the lower dew-point numbers will help…
The pattern has change slightly as the cold front overhead dissipated overnight. The lower dew-points will remain with us as drier air will once again mix down to the surface during the day and moisten back up during the evening and overnight. Not much in the way of anything to help showers/t-storms get started today and relatively low chances will…
Continuing our award winning 25 Teams in 25 Days series, News 25’s Ansley Brent heads to East Central High School as they battle it out for a major title and open positions on the gridiron. Now that classes are officially back in session for East Central High, the summer practices for the Hornets are finally coming to a close, but…
Another mild night can be expected as humidity is still fairly tame. The front to our south will retreat northward and our normal summertime pattern builds back in. Sunny skies early tomorrow will turn to a few clouds to partly cloudy skies with stray afternoon shower chances. High pressure moving to its east will help bring our usual humid conditions…
Delta Sigma Theta alumni hosted a ‘Meet the Candidates’ forum at Orange Grove Community Center. The forum included candidates for Harrison County sheriff, circuit court, and district 4 supervisor and judge. The audience was able to submit questions to a specific office and then candidates answered two to three questions in a debate style. Some of the hot topics included…
Typical summer heat continues but humidity remained at bay again today. A few clouds early will clear out overnight and another mild night can be expected. The front to our south will begin to gradually move northward into tomorrow. Tomorrow will feature sunny skies early with some clouds in the afternoon. Stray to possibly isolated showers are on the table…
Not all heroes wear capes, but these educators do and they are ready to make sure their students have a successful school year. Community Action of South Mississippi held its annual two-day pre-service training for its pre-k ward teachers. Educators went through a series of team building exercises while also learning new skills and techniques to better serve their students….
Today, hundreds of Sun Belt Conference logos filled the eighth-floor halls of the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel as representatives from all 14 football programs gathered for the league’s annual media days. The Southern Miss spirit was sky high at the Sun Belt Media Days in New Orleans, fresh off USM’s first bowl game win since 2016 and Frank Gore Jr.’s…
A local Walmart is rolling back its prices and offering shoppers a pleasurable experience. School supplies can be costly and that is why the Walmart in Biloxi on CT Switzer Drive is helping patrons save at the register. Right now, Walmart shoppers can cash in on these deals and keep a little extra money in their wallets. Also, every Saturday…
Austin Sumrall, chef and owner of White Pillars restaurant and lounge in Biloxi, will be featured tonight on Chopped! You may remember when we caught up with Austin in May after he won ‘Alex vs. America’ against three other chefs. He also taped an episode of ‘Chopped’ with Food Network, where he put his fine dining skills to the test….
A local funeral home is assisting the community in preparing for life after death. Riemann Family Funeral Home held a peace of mind educational seminar, providing families with resources and tools to ease their minds with the stress of leaving behind their possessions. At the seminar, guests learned the benefits of setting up a trust, the rights that a power…
A new survey finds how parents plan to save money on back to school items and a UPS strike is just around the corner. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
The New Orleans Saints are bringing back a fan favorite. The team has signed Tight End Jimmy Graham to a one-year contract, according to the NFL. The terms were not disclosed. Graham, now 36-years-old, spent his first five years in the league in New Orleans uniform after being drafted in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft. His last…
Pass Christian is ready to take on the new school year! Pass Christian School District held a back to school rally this morning to kick off the fall semester. This year, Pass Christian schools will be part of the Apple for Education Program. As part of this program, each teacher and student will have an Apple product, a highlight of…
Governor Tate Reeves has requested financial assistance from the federal government for 16 counties, including Jackson County, hit by tornados and damaging storms that hammered Mississippi over a five-day period late last month. Reeves’ office says the state is asking for a major disaster declaration which would include individual assistance for Jackson and Jasper counties where severe weather caused significant…
It’s our favorite time of the week: Pet of the Week! Joining us is Maridee Mallette with the Jackson County Shelter along with this week’s Pet of the Week, Piper! Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
Manageable heat and more in the way of sunshine will continue this afternoon for the southern six counties. Currently a cold front is to the south of our area over the Gulf of Mexico with high pressure to the north. We should be fairly dry over the next couple of days with an isolated shower possible, however it is not…
A weekend conference that explores faith in work and everyday life. Host and organizer Dorothy Wilson said the project began as a book and a podcast — then morphed into a virtual conference. And for the first time, it’s going to be an in-person and virtual conference. The conference is Aug. 4-6 at Courtyard Marriott Beachfront in Gulfport. To attend,…
Another day of manageable heat and more in the way of sunshine is in store for the southern six counties. Currently a cold front is to the south of our area over the Gulf of Mexico with high pressure to the north. We should be fairly dry over the next couple of days with an isolated shower possible, however it…
There’s a standard at stop number four on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days where the Poplarville football program hardly remembers a life before late-season playoff runs and championship games. Back like they never left, here come the Hornets once again in 2023, starting with their favorite week of the summer. “I think it’s just tradition, and just everybody…