A Biloxi man is on trial this week for the 2015 killing of a Waffle House waitress. Johnny Mount is accused of shooting Julie Brightwell. Mount allegedly shot Brightwell after she told Mount he couldn’t smoke his E-cigarette inside the restaurant. Mount had been a firefighter with the City of Biloxi for 10 years before being hit by a car…
A Gulfport teenager is fighting for her life in a New Orleans hospital while police try to find the person responsible. In a shocking incident Saturday night, a hit-and-run driver struck 13-year-old Teshawna Taylor before fleeing the scene, leaving her critically injured with extensive medical bills. Her uncle, Marquell Bridges said, “She’s in a medically induced coma. She’s on a…
Clouds took a very slight edge off of the heat today. Some spotty rain has popped up here and there. It will remain very warm overnight with temperatures in the mid-to-upper 70s thanks to the humid airmass. Some low cloud/light fog issues are possible late tonight. The hot and humid pattern will remain in place. The storm track will also…
Mississippi Power employees are giving back to the community. They gathered this morning at Back Bay Mission in Biloxi to roll up their sleeves, grab a paintbrush, and help refresh the walls of Back Bay’s administrative building. By painting these walls, volunteers are allowing Back Bay Mission to save money so they can use it on services for the people…
The Biloxi Chamber of Commerce hosted its ‘Morning Call’ at the IP today. The new format allowed Biloxi Council members to update people about what’s happening in their wards in a panel setting. Today’s panel included Ward 7 Councilman Nathan Barrett, Ward 2 Councilman Felix Gines, and Ward 5 Councilman Dr. Paul Tisdale. A few of the topics discussed this…
Tomorrow is Flag Day and the American Legion is holding a flag retirement ceremony. The American Flag is a symbol of freedom and patriotism. On this Flag Day, the veterans at the American Legion remind us that proper flag care is an essential sign of respect and patriotism. The American Flag was adopted on June 14th, 1777. In 1949, an…
Gautier’s Recreation Department hosted a family group play day at Bacot Park. Kids and their parents participated in physical activities ranging from water balloon fights, spoon races, jump roping, shooting hoops, and pure laughter. The event was a first of its kind for the department of recreation, geared towards giving kids a venue to interact with one another over the…
The City of Ocean Springs hosted a job fair today at the Ocean Springs Civic Center. The city is hiring police officers, public works laborers, firefighters as well as for part-time and seasonal jobs. By working for the City of Ocean Springs, you will be tied into the state retirement system, receive personal and annual leave, and many other benefits…
We have an update on the armed robbery suspect we told you about yesterday. Anthony Kirkland has been taken into custody in Mound City, Missouri. Kirkland was accused of robbing stores through Mississippi. The robberies happened in Harrison County, Mendenhall, and Hattiesburg. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Anthony Kirkland, armed robbery, crime
7-Eleven Slurpee gets a new look and teens can expect 9 percent higher wages for summer jobs. 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 oyster industry in the Gulf of Mexico has shown signs of rapid decline over the years, but USM is working diligently to restore our oyster population. Meet the oyster team at USM’s Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center in Ocean Springs as they prepare for a busy day of research and care for oyster larvae. USM’s current hatchery produces 300…
It’s time for this week’s Pet of the Week. We are introducing you to Pinky from the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Maridee Mallette is in studio with Pinky! Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
A secondary disturbance has settled into SE LA coastal areas. This is bringing a highly unstable marine airmass to the There will be a brief, disorganized line of thunderstorms racing ESE into northern LA/and central southern MS may need to be monitored for the southern six counties yet again. However, we will not see as much as we saw yesterday….
Starting out this Tuesday morning on the calm side after a rather active late afternoon/evening yesterday. Upper-level clouds are spreading east across the area from earlier thunderstorm activity across Texas. These upper-level clouds will not stick around long exiting to the outer coast by mid-morning. A secondary disturbance has settled into SE LA coastal areas. This is bringing a highly…
The following press release is courtesy of Southern Miss Sports Information Director Jack Duggan. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2023 Tennessee Homers Past Southern Miss to Advance to College World Series HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Zane Denton belted a three-run, fifth-inning home run and three Tennessee pitchers limited Southern Miss to seven singles as they blanked the Golden Eagles 5-0 in…
Southern Miss and Tennessee are going head-to-head. A win could send the Golden Eagles to Omaha for the first time since 2009. News 25’s Sports Director Jeff Haeger is at Pete Taylor Park with more. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Southern Miss, sports
Southern Miss and Tennessee are going head-to-head. A win could send the Golden Eagles to Omaha for the first time since 2009. News 25’s Sports Director Jeff Haeger is at Pete Taylor Park with more. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Southern Miss, sports
Other than very isolated shower/thunderstorm chances, the threat for severe weather has ended. Temperatures will remain warm overnight as humidity won’t allow for much cooling off. This very hot pattern has the potential to bring very dangerous heat this week. As far as the storm track goes, points north of Hattiesburg will see the most rain potential through midweek. The…
The Mississippi Rising Coalition confronted the Harrison County School District at the school board meeting. “I know a man that never wore pants… and he wore sandals… would you keep him from graduating? His name was Christ Jesus.” An outcry from LGBTQ+ people and allies at the Harrison County School Board meeting Monday asking for a change in policy after…
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a man wanted for multiple armed robberies that happened yesterday. The suspect is Anthony Kirkland. Investigators say the robberies happened in Harrison County, Mendenhall, and Hattiesburg. Kirkland is driving a maroon Jeep Compass with a paper or dealer tag. If you think you have seen him, call Crime Stoppers at…
It’s time to dive into an exciting marine adventure as we take you to Camp Aqua where young campers are immersing themselves in the wonders of marine life. Camp Aqua campers were eagerly awaiting their first day of camp for the summer season. For day one, the kids participated in a quick introduction to the summer camp. Afterward they explored…
The accolades are rolling in for local junior college baseball players. For the fifth consecutive season, Pearl River Community College has a student-athlete named to the National Junior College Athletic Association All-American team in the form of Wildcat pitcher Cooper Cooksey. Named a second-team All American, the right-handed pitcher tossed a team-high 68-and-a-third innings and pitched his way to an…
More than 200 kids packed into Crosspoint Church to begin Camp Create. The week-long festivities teach first through sixth graders about God while fostering a fun environment. This year’s theme for the camp is a sports theme called ‘Game Plan.’ To begin, the camp instructors got students on their feet, getting pumped up as kids prepare for art-based activities. For…
A sports camp in Gulfport is changing the way kids spend their summer vacation. F.A.N.S., also known as ‘Fitness, Agility, Nutrition, and Strength’ is providing an exciting summer experience combing physical training and leisure activities. Children gain knowledge and understanding of physical fitness and fun. The camp consists of sprints, strength, and speed combined into P.E. games. The children’s favorite…