Drainage project begins in St. Andrews Park in Jackson County

A drainage project at a park in the St. Martin area is starting today. The $150,000 St. Andrews Park Drainage Project will help alleviate standing water that’s always a problem every time it rains. Crews will be working in the area for about 60 days; however, the park will remain open during this time. Jackson County officials remind you to…

20th annual Jolly Golf Tournament fundraiser to support community

It was a Jolly good time on the greens with golfers raising money for a good cause! The Jolly is one of the signature golf tournaments on the Gulf Coast, drawing over 200 golfers and 64 teams for this year’s tournament at Shell Landing. The Jolly started in 2003 to honor Jolly McCarty. On Saturday, the event celebrated its 20th…

Fly Llama Brewing helps dogs find forever homes

Fly Llama Brewing held its third annual Llama Project Charity Crawfish Boil Saturday. The Biloxi brewery is helping dogs find their forever home, partnering with the Humane Society of South Mississippi for its ‘Claws for Paws’ event. Guests feasted on more than 1,000 pounds of crawfish. Dogs were on-site and available for adoption. Plenty of folks showed up to socialize…

Athletes compete at the 2023 Special Olympics Summer Games

‘Inclusion and Beyond’ was the theme of the 2023 Special Olympics Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base over the weekend. It’s been nothing but fun and smiles at the 2023 summer games featuring over 500 athletes from across Mississippi. Installation Project Officer Aaron De La Cruz said, “This is the 35th year and Keesler has historically been the host…

Mississippi Aquarium celebrates Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day was full of smiles at the Mississippi Aquarium. Mothers and grandmothers received free entry thanks to the aquarium’s buy one, get one free offer. Families were able to take professional photos if they wanted to capture the Mother’s Day moment. $3 mom-masa’s were going all day at the Pelican Pointe Café. There were also plenty of activities for…

After-prom shooting victim meets officer who helped her

In the midst of all the tragedy following the post-prom shooting, there is a bright spot. Waveland Officer Troy Bordelon, who found one of the shooting victims and made sure she got to Memorial Hospital safely, met the 16-year-old girl. According to a post made by Bordelon’s wife, Shanna, Lauren Lawless asked to meet Bordelon to thank him. Lawless was…

Morning Business Report: May 15th, 2023

Employers are becoming more open to hiring older workers and Amazon is aiming to increase delivery speed while cutting costs. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Bay St. Louis after-prom shooting victim laid to rest

De’Arreis Smith, the Hancock High senior who was killed April 30th in the after-prom party in Bay St. Louis, was laid to rest Saturday. The senior, affectionally known as DD, was born in New Orleans, and raised in Pearlington. De’Arreis had plans to join the military after graduation. His funeral was held at Greater Northshore Full Gospel Baptist Church in…

Two injured in one-vehicle accident on I-10

Two people were injured in a one-vehicle accident overnight on Interstate 10. Harrison County Fire Rescue, CRTC and Gulfport Fire Department responded to the accident at the 30 mile marker in the westbound lane. The van left the road and went into the wood line, hitting a tree. One person was taken by AMR to Singing River Hospital and the…

5/14 – Jeff Vorick’s “Unsettled Start To Week” Sunday Night Forecast

This weekend featured hot temperatures and Sunday brought pop-up thunderstorms for some. For tonight, expect mild conditions and the humid airmass to continue. Some fog could set up in light patches. Hot temperatures will be back for tomorrow with upper-80s to low-90s on tap. Clouds will be on the partly cloudy spectrum. Thunderstorms will pop up tomorrow afternoon and thanks…

Finalists announced for 2023 Boo Ferris Trophy

Each year, the Boo Ferriss Trophy goes to the most outstanding college baseball player in the state of Mississippi. This year, two of the five finalists hail from Southern Miss. Starting with Friday night ace of the staff Tanner Hall, who’s picked up right where he left off from his consensus All-American sophomore season. The right-handed junior leads the team…

5/12 – Jeff’s “Mother’s Day Weekend” Friday Night Forecast

Warm and humid conditions will continue into this weekend. Light fog could set up in spots towards daybreak but it will quickly dissipate. Very warm temperatures are on tap tomorrow with heat index values approaching the low-90s. Partly cloudy skies can be expected but rain chances will not. More widespread fog development could occur for Sunday morning. For Mother’s Day,…

61st annual Coin and Currency Show in Biloxi

Coin collectors from all across the Coast headed to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center for the 61st annual Coin and Currency Show. Guests were able to buy and sell different coins and currency from about 35 dealers. Collectibles ranging from a couple bucks to hundreds of dollars were on sale at the event. Show Chairman Normal Carnovale says…

A Jolly Candyland Celebration

Hundreds of folks from across the Coast gathered at the IP Resort to take part in this year’s annual Bacot McCarty Jolly Reception and Auction. This year’s theme for the event was a Jolly Candyland with the event room decked out in sweet decorations. At the reception, guests are able to participate in a silent auction with funds going towards…

Eight teachers receive 2023 Leo Seal Teacher Grants

Teachers from across the state met at Hancock Whitney in Gulfport for the 2023 Leo W. Seal Teacher Grant Awards. Eight of South Mississippi’s most accomplished and creative teachers earned 2023 Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher grants to pay for original teaching projects designed to enrich students’ education with hands-on learning opportunities. Brandy Kopszywa from D’Iberville High School started Project…

5/12 – Jeff Vorick’s “Warm” Friday Evening Forecast

Today was a lot quieter than yesterday. Much more sunshine was seen and temperatures became quite warm. The humid pattern will remain in place for much of the next week. Expect mild temperatures overnight with the potential for light fog to develop. Any shower chances will go away after sunset. Saturday will be a very warm day with temperatures in…

Two Men and A Truck gather donations collected for Movers for Moms

Two Men and a Truck gather donations, with the help from the community, every year around Mother’s Day called ‘Movers for Moms’ to help provide items for the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence. The center’s domestic violence program provides 24-hour, seven day a week crisis intervention services to women and children who are victims of domestic violence. The center assists…

The Jolly kickoff at the IP

The IP is hosting the kickoff to the Jolly Golf Tournament that is benefiting the Bacot McCarty Foundation. News 25’s Rick Gogreve is at the kickoff with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: bacot mccarty foundation, the jolly

100 Women DBA awards five local students scholarships

Five graduating seniors from Hancock County were awarded scholarships by the 100 Women DBA. The 100 Men Hall’s membership organization, 100 Women DBA, awards scholarships annually to three young women of color. In addition, in memory of Elena Maria Lorenza Lucore, two additional memorial scholarships were awarded. Here are this year’s recipients of the 100 Women DBA College Scholarships. They…