May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Dr. Lee Voulters, a neurologist who has worked at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport for 16 years, says there are two types of strokes. Ischemic stroke is when there’s a blockage of blood vessels that causes a decrease of oxygen to the brain. Eighty-five percent of patients end up with an ischemic stroke. The other…
Teachers are feeling the love this week as they are being thanked for their hard work and efforts in the classroom. The first full week of May marks ‘Teacher Appreciation Week’ and Saucier Elementary is showing why their teachers are the best. Since Monday, educators at Saucier have been catered to with a breakfast bar, taco bar, and today’s treat…
About a year ago, the mayors of Jackson County cities started holding quarterly luncheons. Each mayor hosts a luncheon in their city. This meeting was hosted by Gautier Mayor Casey Vaughan. They even had matching shirts. The mayors share common problems and successes and give each other updates on crime, poverty, economic gain, and more. The mayors talked about the…
The Picayune Police Department is now breaking ground on a new home. City officials, council members, and the Picayune Police Department gathered around the site for a ground breaking ceremony where the new police station and courthouse are being built. Picayune Mayor Jim Luke took the podium, thanking everyone who has played a role in the development of the new…
On April 16th, a racially charged comment was posted from Gautier Councilman Rusty Anderson’s Facebook account. Anderson said his account was hacked and that he did not post the comment. The city requested proof that Anderson had been hacked. Anderson returned to his seat Tuesday night, but was met with backlash. He has shown proof that an IP address in…
A fire broke out today in the Desoto National Forest in Saucier. News 25’s Rick Gogreve is at the scene with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Desoto National Forest, fire
Mother’s Day spending is expected to soar with highest per person spend on record and credit card interest rates are already at record highs and are excepted to increase even more if the fed raises interest rates today. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report.
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation has been recognized nationally for its work. Here to tell us more about it are President and Executive Director Christen Duhe and Director of Marketing and Programs Tiffany Bell. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: gulf coast community foundation, Nationally Accredited
We are so excited to introduce you to this week’s Pet of the Week! Fancy is available for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Maridee Mallette from the shelter is in studio with Fancy! Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
Tomorrow is the National Day of Prayer, which is held the first Thursday of May. It’s a day when Americans are asked to turn to God in prayer and meditation. There are several gatherings for the National Day of Prayer: 10 a.m. at Diamondhead UMC 11:30 a.m. at City Council Room in D’Iberville 11:30 a.m. at Barksdale Pavilion in Gulfport…
By PAT GRAHAM Tori Bowie, the sprinter who won three Olympic medals at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, has died. She was 32. Bowie’s death was announced Wednesday by her management company and USA Track and Field. No cause of death was given. “USATF is deeply saddened by the passing of Tori Bowie, a three-time Olympic medalist and two-time world champion,”…
A strong upper level low pressure system is currently located over the Ohio Valley and moving into New England is holding some influence interacting with a strong high pressure system over the Great Plains bringing cooler, drier air via northwesterly flow. Over the next two days the high pressure will continue to dominates and weaken slightly. This will bring an…
Not much has changed with the overall pattern though the region. A strong upper level low pressure system is currently located over the Ohio Valley and moving into New England is holding some influence interacting with a strong high pressure system over the Great Plains bringing cooler, drier air via northwesterly flow. Over the next two days the high pressure…
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting involving George County Sheriff’s Department that happened about 5 a.m. this morning near a residence on Jordon Road in George County. George County Coroner DeeAnn Murrah identified the deceased as 58-year-old Michael Roy Carney. Murrah was called to the intersection of Broome School Road and Jordon Road at 7:17…
After winning the Region 8 Class 6A title, it’s been more than two weeks since the Biloxi baseball team played a game that actually mattered, but the Indians are still getting the adrenaline pumping in their down time, having won their last three games in extra innings. Second round of the 6A playoffs, Big Red hosting game one against Northwest…
Southern Miss Friday night starter Tanner Hall is coming off his best start of the season and the league is taking notice, awarding him Sun Belt Pitcher of the Week honors. On Friday, the junior ace scattering just three hits and one run across seven innings while striking out a career-high 15 batters. Hall is just the second pitcher to…
It’s been a long time coming for Joe Gray Jr. as he finally returns to his home state to play for the Biloxi Shuckers. In 2018, Gray was drafted in the second round out of Hattiesburg High School where he posted a career batting average of .454 with 155 runs, 146 RBI, 39 doubles, ten triples, and 20 home runs….
Shoutout to some local golf programs today! The St. Patrick boys won the 3A state championship at Sunkist Country Club in Biloxi, Will Nolte finished as state runner-up. Last week, the Ocean Springs girls ran away with the 6A title led by former WXXV Student Athlete of the Week and Mississippi State signee Avery Weed. Tags: golf, Ocean Springs girls…
For the ninth time, Biloxi sophomore pole vaulter Julie Segroves has broken her own state record, this time clearing 13’8” at South State yesterday. The former WXXV Student Athlete of the Week has won all 15 of her meets this season and holds every state record except the state meet record which could very easily fall next week. Categories: Local…
Region 7 Class 6A Champion D’Iberville hosting Petal in game one of the second round series. Petal wins game one 7-3. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, High School Baseball, sports
Mostly cloudy skies will clear slowly overnight as temperatures will be cool out the door tomorrow. Expect passing upper-level clouds for your Wednesday along with warm temperatures. High pressure remains the dominant factor shaping our conditions. It will slowly shift to the east by the end of this week. That combined with a warm front moving through will provide for…
A local teacher had the ultimate surprise on National Teacher Appreciation Day! Keesler Federal Credit Union gives out 24 Educators Impact Awards across three states. After reviewing video submissions, four teachers from Harrison County schools were selected including Brenden Phillips. Phillips is the robotics teacher at West Harrison Middle School and he says he is living his dream each day….
The Charles R. Hegwood Community Market is now open for the season under the I-10 overpass on Howard Avenue. The market has been going on for 49 years in memory of Coach Hegwood, who started the market after retiring from Biloxi High School. Thirty-two vendors showed up with produce, home baked goods, jewelry, plants, and more. The market will be…
The 4th annual Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood Drive took place at the Biloxi Visitors Center today. The blood drive is held in honor of Robert McKeithen, the police officer who was killed in the line of duty in 2019. Officials with the Blood Center say there continues to be a shortage in the blood supply that started during COVID. Donors…