If you have a graduate who hasn’t applied to college yet, it’s not too late to apply at USM. The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park Campus is offering an ‘express enrollment’ event where students can apply, be accepted, and enroll in their classes all on the same day. Tables will be designated to financial aid, scholarships, and military and…
A blood drive helps a Coast family in need. Five-year-old Mia Hill from Ocean Springs was diagnosed with acute liver failure and required an immediate life-saving transplant surgery. On the morning of May 4th, Mia’s parents found her unresponsive. Now, Mia is recovering at Ochsner’s Hospital in New Orleans and her family is relocating to New Orleans for two to…
The man looking to unseat Governor Tate Reeves in this year’s gubernatorial election made a stop in Gulfport earlier this morning. It’s all part of Brandon Presley’s ‘War on Corruption’ plan as he begins his campaign and releases his policy stances to the public. Presley unveiled that plan this morning outside the Harrison County Courthouse. The second blank of Brandon’s…
Workplace accidents are up and some are blaming cannabis and homebuyers will now be able to put down one percent on a new home. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
With the cooler upper levels and amplifying disturbance, expect a continuation of lower end rain chances despite being on the drier side with upper level flow becoming more NW’terly/drier. Although a few afternoon showers/t-storms can be expected, dry air aloft will likely continue to limit vertical extent. Behind the front, winds will increase especially over the nearshore waters as pressure…
A deepening upper level disturbance is situated over the Southeast U.S. An approaching weak backdoor cold frontal boundary is expected in the region later this afternoon and evening. With the cooler upper levels and amplifying disturbance, expect a continuation of lower end rain chances despite being on the drier side with upper level flow becoming more NW’terly/drier. Although a few afternoon…
As this year’s 6A baseball playoffs have proven to be true, winning a region title didn’t guarantee anything once the post-season rolled around. Gulfport finishing as the two-seed in Region 8 and Northwest Rankin as the two-seed in Region 6. They are now the only two teams left standing. Admirals hosting the Cougars in a winner-take-all game three for the…
If you hit for the cycle with two home runs in a 6-6 effort at the plate, becoming the first player to ever do that, chances are you’re walking away with player of the week honors. Today, Biloxi alum Colt Keith honored by the Eastern League for the second time this year as he continues his demolition of Double-A pitching….
The honor of being the most outstanding college baseball player in Mississippi going to Ole Miss Outfielder Kemp Alderman. This season, the junior led the Rebels in almost every statistical category with a .376 batting average, 19 home runs, 61 RBI, and a 1.149 OPS. Alderman becoming the first Ole Miss player to win the award since 2014, beating out…
USM also landing three all-conference selections today, starting with first-team pitcher Tanner Hall plus first-team shortstop Dustin Dickerson as well as Danny Lynch named second-team third baseman. If Friday was Scott Berry Day and Saturday was Danny Lynch Day then today must be Tanner Hall Day, starting with his selection as Sun Belt Pitcher of the Year. The Friday Night…
In what was perhaps his last game at Pete Taylor Park, USM third baseman Danny Lynch made sure it was a game to remember. In the bottom of the first, the senior hit a game-tying grand slam on Senior Day, scoring three other seniors to make it 4-4. In the bottom of the fifth, Lynch said ‘Go DJ’ once again,…
When Scott Berry’s retirement was announced last week, there was only one real option that made sense as a replacement for a Southern Miss baseball program that’s only had four head coaches since 1959. Yesterday USM tabbing Christian Ostrander as the next skipper of the black and gold, making him the 14th head coach all-time. Ostrander has already been the…
Mild temperatures and some clouds will be around for tomorrow morning. An area of low pressure to our east will be bringing a disturbance into our area for tomorrow. It will help bring isolated thunderstorm chances for your Tuesday afternoon. The disturbance will then clear the area and help to provide for clearing skies for Wednesday. Northeasterly flow will usher…
It was a day of celebration and achievement as the graduating class of St. Martin High School gathered at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. The coliseum was filled with anticipation as families eagerly awaited the arrival of their loved ones. This year marked the first time in a decade that the graduating class had fewer than 300 students, with a total…
Over the weekend, agencies on the Coast responded to a double drowning on the Chickasawhay River in Greene County. According to Harrison County Fire Rescue’s Facebook page, the teens involved have not been located yet. Harrison County Fire Rescue and Gulfport Fire Department assisted the Greene County EMA in response to the incident. News 25 will have more information as…
High school students from Gautier and Pascagoula who completed the nursing career technical program were recognized at their own graduation. Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula held a graduation ceremony for the seniors from the Pascagoula-Gautier School District who completed the allied health career and technical education program. By their senior year, these students have already earned the credentials to become…
Dozens of shrimpers were up and ready to roll early this morning for the opening of shrimp season in state waters. The Biloxi Small Craft Harbor was filled with several shrimp boats that just reported back from their morning run, but many returned to the harbor discouraged about the outcome. Van Pham has been a shrimper for more than 30…
Krispy Kreme is offering a free dozen of its original glazed doughnuts to members of the Class of 2023. The offer is good Wednesday, May 24th. Any high school or college senior who wears their Class of 2023 shirt, graduation cap or gown is eligible for the free dozen. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Class of 2023, graduates, Krispy Kreme
For those who live in Moss Point, military training will once again be taking place in part of the city tonight. From 6 to 11 p.m., the Marine Forces Special Operations Command will run drills in the area of Elder Ferry Road and Highway 63. They’ve been doing these exercises since Saturday night and the training will run through Tuesday…
Clouds gave way to more sunshine this afternoon across South Mississippi. Clouds will continue to clear out into tonight. Northerly winds on the western side of low pressure to our east will continue for the next several days. With afternoon heating, a window of time where winds will become sea breeze dominant is there. Expect mild temperatures and decreasing cloud…
An Ocean Springs family asking for help with their autistic daughter led to criminal charges. Shelby Lee is a 24-year-old woman with autism who lives with her parents in Ocean Springs. Last Monday, Shelby was triggered when she was told ‘no’ by her mother, Beverly, and she proceeded to attack her. In the past, Beverly has called 911 for help…
Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight took to Facebook to remind parents to keep track of where their kids are and what they’re playing with. This comes after the Moss Point Police Department received multiple calls from a neighborhood claiming that boys were shooting at each other with guns. Upon arriving on the scene, the police learned that it was a…
The Mississippi Aquarium also hosted some distinguished guests over the weekend. Belle and Gaston wanted to meet other people from Mississippi and thought what better place than the aquarium? This comes as Festival South is openings its 14th season with a Broadway production of the classic tale ‘Beauty and Beast’ from May 30th through June 3rd. Little princesses came dressed…
You do not need to be a scuba diver or even know how to swim to enjoy this immersive experience at the Mississippi Aquarium. The aquarium is offering discounted prices for its SeaTrek Experience. Guests can get an up close and personal look at fish, stingrays, sharks, and other marine life. You are given a wet suit and a specially…