Kickoff to STEMM Leadership Development Program at USM Gulf Park

Thirty students, all members of the Boys and Girls Club, gained hands on experience into the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Environmental Justice STEMM Leadership Development Program kicks off their five-year initiative to introduce STEM to middle and high school students of color. USM, in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Harrison…

1/10 – Brittany’s “Warmer” Tuesday Night Forecast

High pressure has shifted eastward and winds have already returned to a southerly direction. Dewpoints have been rising steadily throughout the day especially in western areas where a surface warm front has already moved well inland from the coast. Warming trend continues during the day tomorrow, with afternoon temperatures topping out well above normal. NBM guidance seems to have adjusted…

Picayune Defensive End Jamonta Waller offered by Missouri

Over at Picayune, home of the two-time defending 5A State Champion Maroon Tide, Jamonta Waller is the recipient of another Division I offer, courtesy of Missouri. That makes a half-dozen for the junior defensive end, also including Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Oregon, South Carolina, and Penn State. Waller was every quarterback’s worst nightmare in 2022, finishing second on the team…

Moss Point alum Ruben ‘Deuce’ Lee II commits to Norfolk State

Another former high school football star from the Gulf Coast, Moss Point alum Ruben ‘Deuce’ Lee II fulfilling his Division I dreams with FCS Norfolk State in Virginia. He makes his commitment after two years with Hinds, but still has four years of eligibility remaining after undergoing season-ending surgery in 2022. Prior to that, he accounted for eight total touchdowns…

St. Martin alum Gabe Showalter commits to Texas Tech

St. Martin alum Gabe Showalter has done enough with his one year at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College to pack his bags for the Division I level. The former Yellowjacket and Bulldog taking his five-star leg to Texas Tech where he’ll still have three years of eligibility remaining. In 2022, Showalter made the most of his opportunities booting home eight…

High School Girls Basketball: Hancock vs. Gulfport

In the girls basketball game, Hancock still undefeated, coming in with a perfect record of 20-0, but Gulfport very capable of playing spoiler. Lady Admirals pump the brakes on that perfect season, beating Hancock 49-37. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: basketball, High School Girls Basketball, sports

Strycker voted out as Jackson County School District superintendent

The Jackson County School Board has voted to not renew the contract of Superintendent John Strycker. News 25 spoke with Strycker who tells us: “I’m going to continue to work hard with the school until the end of my term.” Superintendent Strycker’s current contract ends on June 30th, 2023. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: education, jackson county school district,…

1/10 – Brittany’s “Beautiful” Tuesday Evening Forecast

High pressure has shifted eastward and winds have already returned to a southerly direction. Dewpoints have been rising steadily throughout the day especially in western areas where a surface warm front has already moved well inland from the coast. Warming trend continues during the day tomorrow, with afternoon temperatures topping out well above normal. NBM guidance seems to have adjusted…

Visitors from Minnesota stop by Mardi Gras Museum in Biloxi

Mardi Gras is like a second Christmas most Coasties look forward to, however, some may not be fortunate enough to live close to cities that celebrate Mardi Gras. This was Holly and Norry Waalen’s first time visiting the Coast from Minnesota. The couple thought it would be the perfect break from the cold weather they are used to. While visiting…

Kickoff to STEMM Leadership Development Program at USM Gulf Park

It’s a fun day for students from four Boys and Girls Clubs across the Coast. Today is the kickoff to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Environmental Justice STEMM Leadership Development Program. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at USM’s Gulf Park Campus as students take part in the community driven science education program. Categories: Local News, News Tags: education, STEEM Leadership Development…

35th annual Arbor Day Run/Walk/Roll event benefiting Disability Connection

Next month, people of any ability will be able to lace up their shoes to help those with disabilities. The 35th annual Arbor Day Run/Walk/Roll event will take place February 25th at the Biloxi Town Green. The event is a partnership between Disability Connection and the Gulf Coast Running Club to help raise funds towards Disability Connection’s efforts in the…

FDA approves new Alzheimer’s drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for early Alzheimer’s. The new drug may modestly slow the pace of cognitive decline early in the disease. The approval of the drug, lacanemab, is likely to generate considerable interest from both patients and physicians. Janis Anderson has been a volunteer with the Mississippi Chapter of the Alzheimer Association for…

Rep. Mike Ezell on his first few days in D.C.

Congressman Mike Ezell is speaking out after last week’s historic election for Speaker of the House. GOP House Leader Kevin McCarthy was elected speaker after five days and 15 rounds of voting, the longest election for a speaker in a hundred years. Congressman Mike Ezell and the other 434 representatives had to wait to be officially sworn in until a…

Morning Business Report: January 10th, 2023

Most of America thinks it is a bad time to buy a home and a new survey finds inflation is taking a toll on small and medium sized businesses. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

City of Biloxi launches Majestic Tree program

The City of  Biloxi recently launched its Majestic Tree program in collaboration with the city’s tree committee. The program is available to Biloxi property owners. If you don’t own property in Biloxi, you can nominate a tree that’s on public property by reaching out to the tree committee. A majestic tree is categorized as any tree having or showing impressive…

Gulfport High School encouraging young women to consider STEM careers

Gulfport High School and Mississippi Power are hosting an event to encourage young women to consider STEM careers. According to the American Association of University Women, women make up only 28 percent of the workforce in science, technology, engineering, and math. Men vastly outnumber women majoring in most STEM fields in college. Hosting this all-day STEM event gives the ladies…