‘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…
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…
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…
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
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 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…
An upper-level high pressure that has been parked over the area should break down throughout the course of today. Although the ridge should be breaking down, the fact that it will be over the area will provide us with warmer temperature. Guidance suggests dew-points will be slightly higher today, at least causing heat indices to be slightly higher today (upper 90s…
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…
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…
On the baseball diamond, Gulfport coming off a huge game one road win at Brandon, looking to seal the deal with a trip to South State on the line. Gulfport wins 4-3. The Admirals punch their first ticket back to South State since 2018. They get the winner of Northwest Rankin and Petal on the other side of the bracket….
Last night, George County and East Central softball were tied at 6-6 in the eighth inning in game one of the 5A South State finals when the rain showed up. Lady Rebels and Lady Hornets pick it back up this afternoon. George County wins game one 7-6. George County also wins game two 7-2. Lady Rebels heading to Hattiesburg next…
When George County High School graduate Justin Steele woke up this morning, he had the fifth best earned run average in all of Major League Baseball. The kid from Lucedale, Mississippi is turning into an ace from the Windy City right before our very eyes. “It gets better and better pitching at Wrigley. Every time I step foot on that…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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 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
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…
The University of Southern Mississippi kicked off the first of three graduation ceremonies this morning. Students listened to remarks from President Joe Paul as they embark on a new post-college journey. Another ceremony was held in Hattiesburg this afternoon for students in the college of arts and sciences and nursing and health professions. Here on the Coast, graduates from the…
More than 4,100 students graduated from Mississippi State University today in Starkville. The ceremonies were held at Davis Wade Stadium on campus. It marked the first commencement held in the stadium since 1998. Graduation was also held at the stadium in 1989 when President George H.W. Bush served as commencement speaker. MSU President Mark E. Keenum reminded students that with…
A chancery court judge granted a temporary injunction to close the Scratch Kitchen in Ocean Springs. It is a temporary victory for the City of Ocean Springs after filing a lawsuit in chancery court asking for an injunction to keep the Scratch Kitchen and Bar from reopening following a deadly shooting last weekend. In today’s hearing in Pascagoula, Chancery Judge…
A new poll finds who America’s favorite moms are and Twitter has a new CEO. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report