The suspect in the murder of 39-year-old Derek Edwards was in court today. At the Jackson County Courthouse, County Court Judge Mark Watts granted 25-year-old Kendrick James with a half-million-dollar bond. Yesterday, James was arrested and charged with the murder of Derek Edwards, who was reported missing by his family on Sunday. His body was found that same day behind…
Inflation rocked the stock market Wednesday and Disney announced it will jack up the price of its popular streaming services. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
The Mississippi Aquarium wrapped up its outreach program for the summer with some stellar numbers. Over the course of the summer, Aquarium officials traveled more than 5,500 miles in June and July, reaching more than 3,000 children in libraries and camps across 45 Mississippi cities. The outreach program provided participants with an overview of how Mississippi Aquarium operates through an…
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers have posted signs in locations around Gulfport, hoping the public will help provide information that will lead to answers about what happened to Kevin Slater. The organization also is offering up to $5,000 in reward money for a tip that leads to an arrest in the case. Slater, 24, was found shot to death in his…
Today the flow will shift more northerly as a weakness along the coast continues to amplify activity. At the surface, a weak frontal boundary will move southward toward the I-20 corridors in L/MS before slowing down as it nears the coast. At the surface, the fire hose of low level moisture will continue from the southeast as the area remains…
Going into tonight, a few scattered showers should continue to cycle downward over the land-based zones as the diurnal cycle shifts offshore. On Thursday the flow shifts more northerly as the aforementioned weakness continues to amplify over the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic States. As the surface, a weak frontal boundary will move southward toward the I22/I20 corridors in AL/MS before slowing…
The University of Southern Mississippi family mourns the loss of Golden Eagle Baseball coaching icon Corky Palmer. Palmer played baseball at Southern Miss and started at catcher his freshman year. He graduated from USM in 1977, but that is just the beginning of his story. Corky returned to his alma mater as the assistant coach in 1985, took a job…
Dreams really do come true at stop number 16 on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days where the D’Iberville Warriors enter a new era, being led by one of their own who definitely isn’t offering swimming lessons to the opposition. Head Coach Josh Ladner said, “It is my dream job. I wouldn’t trade coaching spots with any other coach…
An Ocean Springs special purpose school is selected for the Star Outreach Program. Presented with a $5,000 check, Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia will support tuition assistance and teacher training. Their mission is to bring awareness to dyslexia as well as reach students and families in need across all six coastal counties. The school serves students in second through fifth grade…
Gulf Blue celebrates its one-year anniversary. One year ago, the University of Southern Mississippi launched the Gulf Blue Initiative inside the historic Gulf and Ship Island building in Gulfport. In the last year, the program exceeded annual goals, collecting 45 applications from blue tech companies after only expecting 30. Companies from all across the country are moving to Mississippi for…
Convection is ongoing across the region this afternoon. Going into tonight, a few scattered showers should continue to cycle downward over the land-based zones as the diurnal cycle shifts offshore. On Thursday the flow shifts more northerly as the aforementioned weakness continues to amplify over the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic States. As the surface, a weak frontal boundary will move southward…
Those looking to start a new career or just get licensed can now apply to a new barber stylist college opening up in Moss Point. Infinity and Beyond Barber Stylist College will allow those interested to get trained to become a licensed barber, barber stylist, and instructor. Registration is going on right now. The college is fully equipped with ten…
Quite an interesting sight for drivers in Biloxi early this morning. Viewer Harry Ridgdell sent us video of an alligator that was spotted on Highway 90 in Biloxi trying to get on the I-110 loop near Beau Rivage. Onlookers noticed the creature quickly and tried to direct him off the highway safely so he wouldn’t get hurt. Categories: Local News,…
Construction will begin next week for Crawford Street in Biloxi. A public meeting was scheduled to discuss the pending construction on Crawford Street. The meeting discussed the impacts to residents, service providers, and responders. Replacements include the water, sewer, and drainage system. The work will be on Crawford Street between Howard Avenue and the railroad tracks. Construction is scheduled to…
A lot of new projects and updates are happening at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is in the midst of updating and upgrading its property. Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport Executive Director Clay Williams said, “We’re always working diligently as an airport to enhance our infrastructure. We want to enhance safety; we want to improve efficiency and also look…
A power outage caused some chaos for commuters in Gulfport this morning. A tow truck hit a utility pole at the intersection of Highway 49 and Creosote Road, causing a power outage at nearby businesses. Gulfport police directed traffic and broke up a fight caused by road rage. No one was hurt, but with the hold up of traffic there…
Gautier High School held its inaugural awards ceremony today for the Stars Program. That program is designed to honor deserving Gautier High students and faculty who best exhibit the selected character words of the week. Each week, every GHS faculty member nominates their choice of deserving students and faculty members. Additionally, GHS Key Club students may nominate their choice of…
Builders are suddenly finding themselves with a glut of unsold homes and one projection says peak car use is just 14 years away. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
On August 9, 2022, at approximately 3:39 a.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 170 block of Holly Circle in reference to a shooting. Once on scene, officers located a female victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local area hospital where her status was listed as stable. Anyone with any information regarding this…
A series of events tomorrow designed to educate South Mississippi’s young professionals on community service opportunities in our area, how we can all make a difference along the Coast. Kelly Devine with Coast Young Professionals and Laura Payne Breeland with Back Bay Mission are in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: back bay mission, Coast Young Professionals
The threat for heavy rain and pockets of FLASH FLOODING continues this afternoon. While it is very likely that some areas see heavy rainfall, the somewhat chaotic setup to the rainfall has been helping keep the problem areas to a minimum. That said, deep tropical moisture associated with a tropical wave and persistent onshore flow will surely keep the level…
At the risk of sounding repetitive, another day of high rain chances is on tap for the area. Once again, these storms can easily produce hourly rainfall rates that will be capable of causing flooding issues. Short term models are consistent on showing this activity likely beginning earlier than yesterday with some heavy rainfall moving into the Mississippi coastal counties…
It’s about that time at stop number 15 on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days where the Pearl River Central Blue Devils sound ready to show off their brand-new attitude at the start of a brand-new season. “Football season is an exciting time of year. The grass smells better. Pep rallies. Kids walking the hallways in their jerseys. I’m…
In a near carbon copy of last week, rain chances will once again continue to be high through the period. High pressure over the western Atlantic will keep the area in a period of onshore flow. In addition, a tropical wave will be moving slowly across the north-central Gulf of Mexico today and tomorrow. The combination of those features will…