A vigil was held over the weekend at the William Bell complex to remember the two young children whose lives were tragically lost in last week’s fire. Family, friends, and many in the Gaston Point community gathered to remember the lives of four-day-old Kakashi Aubrey and six-year-old Vashun Viverette, who both died last Wednesday due to smoke inhalation. Two other…
The start of another round of overnight closures tonight on Highway 90 as work continues to build the Coast Transit Authority tram, pedestrian, and bicycle bridge. That will eventually link the Mississippi Aquarium with Jones Park. Crews have been installing girders and supports for the bridge which requires them to shut down all lanes of Highway 90 near the aquarium….
A 44-year-old man is in jail, charged with sex crimes against a minor child. Dan Cochran was arrested Friday evening, charged with sexual battery and touching a child for lustful purposes. He was taken to the Hancock County Jail and his bond is set at $100,000 per charge. He is scheduled to be in court on February 28th. Hancock County…
Fog has dissipated across most of our area. Some pesky marine fog remains along the beachfront. Some peeks of sunshine this afternoon will help add buoyancy to the atmosphere. That combined with plentiful moisture and a cold front to our northwest will aid in a 30% chance of widely scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Tonight, fog will roll in…
Currently there is an area of high pressure over western Cuba, and a trough extending from the Great Lakes to the central California coast are combining to produce southwesterly mid level flow across the area. As disturbances ride along this flow, they trigger periods of showers and isolated thunderstorms. One such area is departing our region at this time and areal coverage…
Showers coverage has diminished throughout the evening. With light southerly flow and a moist airmass, sea fog will settle in especially along and south of Interstate 10. There is a 20% chance of a passing shower overnight. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10 AM Monday morning. Once fog dissipates, cloudy skies will linger. There is a 30%…
One girls basketball standout from D’Iberville High School is taking her talents to the next level. This afternoon, ahead of her senior night game, Kalea Storm putting pen to paper with Southwest Community College. Her senior season has been one to remember with her Lady Warriors having already locked up the number one seed for the Region 7 Class 6A…
Yesterday, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. released his first NFL Mock Draft of the new year, featuring plenty of love for Gulfport alum Derick Hall, listed as a projected first round pick. Kiper has the former Admiral going 27th overall to the Buffalo Bills, but these things are hardly set in stone. In the month’s leading up to the big day,…
From last year’s national champs to the year before that’s national champs, Mississippi State also holding media day in Starkville today. The Bulldogs certainly appearing to have fallen victim to the championship hangover, losing 12 out of their last 13 games en route to a 26-30 season with no post-season not even a trip to the SEC Tournament. But there’s…
A transition to a warmer and more humid pattern will take place tonight into tomorrow as a surface ridge centered over the area today begins to shift to the east. In the mid and and upper levels, largely zonal southwesterly flow will persist through the tomorrow afternoon. Embedded within this zonal flow regime, very weak shortwave ridging will be moving…
The term ‘championship hangover’ is a good problem to have for those teams fortunate enough to win a College World Series. This year, Ole Miss is the team with the big red target on its back after its first-ever title. Today, the Rebels hosted their annual media day in Oxford, exactly three weeks away from Opening Day. They return five…
The Vietnamese Martyrs Church in Biloxi celebrated Lunar New Year earlier today. The first new moon of the 2023 calendar is here and that’s a whole lot to celebrate! Hundreds of people filled the streets and tents near the Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This holiday is a special time of loved ones getting together…
Captain Matt Haley has officially kicked off his campaign for Harrison County sheriff. Dozens of people showed up to the White Barn in Saucier to show their support for Matt Haley, who is running for sheriff. A box was set up at the front of the barn for people to donate to the campaign. Haley had his retirement ceremony as…
A transition to a warmer and more humid pattern will take place tonight into tomorrow as a surface ridge centered over the area today begins to shift to the east. In the mid and and upper levels, largely zonal southwesterly flow will persist through the tomorrow afternoon. Embedded within this zonal flow regime, very weak shortwave ridging will be moving…
It’s Lunar New Year and residents on the Gulf Coast are celebrating. News 25’s Ansley Brent is at the Vietnamese Martyrs Church in Biloxi with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Lunar New Year, Vietnamese Martyrs Church
Jubilee Havens is hosting a sit-down dinner Saturday as a part of Human Trafficking Awareness Month. “A Night in her Shoes’ will feature a three-course meal and live music. Author Johnnie Bernhard will be the guest speaker for the night. She’ll be talking about her book ‘Hannah and Ariela,’ which features a character who becomes a victim of human trafficking….
St. Martin Middle School Robotics Team is headed to Vex Robotics World Championships. Wyatt Kiefer and Conner Gill have put nearly 200 hours into building their robot. The two boys’ hard work paid off after their robot destroyed the competition at nationals, earning second place and qualifying for World Championships. They will head to Dallas, Texas April 27th through the…
Congressman Mike Ezell introduced a House Resolution to honor the lives of Bay St. Louis Sgt. Steven Robin and Officer Branden Estorffe. Both were killed in the line of duty in December. The legislation was co-sponsored by Congressmen Bennie Thompson, Trent Kelly, and Michael Guest. Senator Roger Wicker introduced a companion bill that is co-sponsored by Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. All…
A federal judge delayed sentencing of a former state welfare director in a case about misspending money intended to help needy families. John Davis pleaded guilty to federal and state charges in September 2022 and agreed to testify against others in the state’s largest public corruption case. His sentencing was originally set for February 2nd, but federal prosecutors filed papers…
A murder mystery dinner theater and a costume gala are just a few of the things on tap for next weekend’s Harlem Renaissance Event at the 100 Men Hall. 100 Men Hall Director Rachel Dangermond is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: 100 Men Hall, Harlem Renaissance Weekend
Walmart wants to open 30 more Sam’s Club stores in the next five years and Chipotle will hire 15,000 workers ahead of ‘burrito season.’ Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Prom season is coming up, and the Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs is getting ready for its annual Prom Closet. The event offers girls a chance to shop through donated prom gowns and accessories, and purchase them at a discounted price. This year’s prom closet will offer a variety of long and short dresses. All long dresses are $15. Short…
Infinity Science Center is offering a program that is geared toward getting more girls interested in engineering. Joining us to talk about the Girls in Engineering Program is Ann King with Infinity. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Girls in Engineering, Infinity Science Center
It’s the final Friday of the month and that means it is time for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Chamber Member Spotlight. This month, we take you inside the new Gulfport restaurant that aims to make the world a more flavorful place. Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight Tags: Chamber Member Spotlight, mississippi gulf coast chamber of commerce