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
Local comedian Krangus Gillespie is staying busy right now with a comedy tour underway and a comedy special. The local comedian is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Comedy House New Orleans, Krangus Gillespie
A traffic note for Pascagoula drivers, work on a major residential road has been extended after recent bad weather forced multiple delays. 22nd Street between Ingalls and Washington Avenue has been closed since April 24th as part of the Boxwood drainage improvements project. Now the city says the road will be closed for three more weeks so crews can finish…
A HOT & HUMID afternoon ahead with breezy conditions out of the SE. High temperatures will max out in the mid to upper 80s, some areas reaching 90F as morning clouds clear out and give way to towering cumulus clouds this afternoon…which could lead to a brief showers. While forcing will be weak in the wake of the last night’s…
Urgent cares have been a vital medical resource on the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 2018, yet many people still don’t understand what ailments they should go to the urgent care to be treated for and which ones require an emergency room visit. Local urgent care expert, Dr. George Loukatos, owner and physician at AlphaCare Urgent Care, lays out the benefits…
Another hot and muggy day is in store today with highs in the mid to upper 80s, some areas reaching 90F as morning clouds clear out and give way to towering cumulus clouds this afternoon…which could lead to a brief showers. While forcing will be weak in the wake of the last night’s disturbance, pop up thunderstorms will also be…
The East Central baseball team is just one win away from punching its return ticket to South State and a big reason why is senior standout T.J. Dunsford. Today, Dunsford took home the inaugural 5A Mr. Baseball Award, going to the top player in Mississippi. The Southern Miss signee is more than deserving, leading the Hornets as both a hitter…
Showers and thunderstorms will come to an end over the next couple of hours as the cluster will eventually weaken. Expect clearer skies and only isolated chances of showers and thunderstorms for your Friday. More sunshine will peek out and temperatures will warm up quite well. Breezy conditions at times can be anticipated for the afternoon. Into this weekend, expect…
This evening, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College hosted its spring commencement ceremony at the Coliseum in Biloxi. More than 2,000 individuals received over 3,000 credentials and degrees with over 484 students projected to graduate with honors distinction. Guest Speaker State Auditor Shad White gave an encouraging speech before the ceremony. Organizers from MGCCC start planning for the next graduation right…
The Gulfport Chamber of Commerce is back again for its popular Taste, Rattle, and Roll tasting event. Thirty vendors from restaurants across the Coast set up at the Centennial Plaza in Gulfport this evening to hand out food and beverage samples to hundreds of hungry guests. The event cost $50 to get in. However, that gives access to as many…
More career opportunities will be coming to Long Beach High School students in the 2024-25 school year. The Long Beach School District had a groundbreaking ceremony for its new career and technical education center. It’s an alternative for students who are wanting to learn a trade or for those looking for an alternative to college. The CTE center will offer…
Singing River Health System in Ocean Springs had the graduation ceremony for their 2023 Project Search class interns this afternoon. ‘Project Search’ is the first ever Mississippi Gulf Coast business led collaboration between Singing River Health System, Ocean Springs, and Pascagoula Gautier School Districts and the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services. ‘Project Search’ enables young adults with disabilities to gain…
A Pascagoula teacher was very surprised today with a huge honor. Pascagoula High School’s Crisla Herchenhan was awarded the Jostens Renaissance Teacher of the Year award. She was nominated by her fellow teachers. Herchenhan is one of only three teachers in the entire country to win this award. Herchenhan is also a coach at Pascagoula High and we’re told she…
National Hospital Week is celebrated May 7th through the 13th to highlight our hospitals, health systems, and health care workers. Every year, Singing River Health System in Ocean Springs and Pascagoula likes to recognize the important roles each employee at the hospital plays in our community by throwing a cookout and providing fun activities for their staff. Burgers, hotdogs, and…
Showers and thunderstorms have been popping up across South Mississippi over the last several hours. Expect the possibility of efficient rainmakers and frequent lightning for the next couple of hours. A low-end threat for severe thunderstorms is in play tonight. A cluster of thunderstorms may make enough of a push southward to bring the potential for damaging winds. Shower and…