City of Gulfport announces Gumbo Festival coming to the Coast

The City of Gulfport held a press conference today to announce a new festival coming to the Coast that will bring even more tourists to the area. Gumbo Festival is coming to the City of Gulfport and to celebrate the good news, a celebration took place at Centennial Plaza. The event will bring family, food, and fun together. Gulfport Mayor…

Local insurance agent helping teachers along the Coast

One State Farm agent is doing a good deed to help teachers supply their classrooms for the upcoming school year. Ashleigh Fallo, State Farm Insurance Agent, is taking call-in quotes the entire month of July and if someone mentions a teacher, the school they work for, and a way to contact them, Ashleigh and her team will donate a $5…

Mississippi’s only abortion clinic shuts down

Mississippi’s trigger law banning most abortions is now in effect. That means nearly two weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court upended abortion rights, Mississippi’s only abortion clinic has closed. Doctors at Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the medical facility at the center of the controversial Supreme Court ruling, were trying to see as many patients before it was forced to close…

Morning Business Report: July 7th, 2022

Major retailers are having their own big sales to compete with Prime Days and West Coast dockworkers are working without a contract, potentially disrupting the supply chain. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

CASA of Hancock County hosting annual Poker Run

CASA of Hancock County is getting ready to deal out hands for its annual Poker Run. It’s a fun opportunity to contribute to their mission helping kids while also supporting local businesses. With us in studio to tell us about it is CASA of Hancock County Executive Director Cynthia Chauvin and Lindsey Lind, who is here on behalf of Coldwell…

Wilkes Drawbridge closures rescheduled

The overnight closures on the Wilkes Drawbridge have been rescheduled. Instead, the bridge will be closing overnight Sunday through Wednesday from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. It’s all so crews can put the final touches on a $22 million bridge rehabilitation project. Traffic on the heavily traveled bridge has been reduced to two lanes since January when the work stared….

New community garden blossoms at Salvation Army Kroc Center

What was once a barren plot of land beside the track at the Salvation Army’s Kroc Center has been transformed into a community garden. It’s not just for Kroc Center members, anyone is welcome. Walking through the garden you see plenty of fruits, veggies, and herbs. Mississippi Farm to School partnered with the Salvation Army for the project and together…

Off-duty Gulfport police detective charged with DUI

An off-duty detective with the Gulfport Police Department has been charged with DUI. According to Gulfport PD, Detective Manual Santos was in his city-assigned vehicle when he drove off the road. It happened just before 3 this morning on Highway 605 near the Highway 67 interchange. Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a call about a vehicle leaving the road. They…

7/7 – The Chief’s “Continued HOT” Thursday Morning Forecast

High pressure is over much of the lower Mississippi River Valley and extends westward across the northern Gulf of Mexico. Don’t see much indication of a frontal boundary anywhere close, maybe one north of the Ohio River. As an upper level disturbance digs through the Great Lakes and Ohio River Valley, it will push a weak frontal boundary toward the area….

Former Shucker Keston Hiura making his name known in the MLB

You may recognize him in a Shuckers uniform, but Keston Hiura made two unforgettable plays for the Brewers against the Chicago Cubs. It all started for the former Shucker in the top of the fifth with an unbelievable catch, running back to the warning track at full speed, crashing into the left field fence while still holding on tight to…

Two local coaches chosen for Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game

Two local coaches receive the prestigious honor of coaching in this year’s Alabama vs. Mississippi All-Star Game. Since 1988, senior football standouts from Alabama and Mississippi have been chosen to compete against one another after the season comes to a close. This year, coaches from Moss Point and Biloxi have the opportunity to coach Team Mississippi. Moss Point’s Eugene Harmon…

Pay increase for Moss Point firefighters

Moss Point firefighters received a well-deserved pay raise. Just a few weeks ago, the police department received their raise so the city also wanted to increase the pay for firefighters, acknowledging all they do as first responders. Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight tells News 25, the raise keeps Moss Point competitive to other fire departments on the Coast. Full-time firefighters…

Summer camps across the Coast coming to an end

Summer camps across the Coast are beginning to wrap up. Camp Counselors are commemorating the end of the camp with bouncy house and water slide to beat the Mississippi heat. Extend a Hand, Help a Friend’s Youth of Tomorrow summer camp wraps up this Friday. The three-week long camp welcomes kids from across the Coast to gather together and learn…

Summer Art Camp at Pascagoula River Audubon Center

Pascagoula River Audubon Center held their second summer arts camp hosted by artist Sandra Eisler. Kids ages 7-12 enjoyed face painting, drawing self-portraits, and pottery. The campers also learned about how a magnolia leaf can turn into a butterfly or become wings for a dragon fly. For more than 30 years, Sandra Eisler has been creating masterpieces and sharing her…

CASA of Hancock County holding 9th annual Poker Run

CASA of Hancock County will hold its 9th annual Poker Run presented by Lindsey Lind of Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty and Parker Contracting, LLC at Buoy’s Bar in Bay St. Louis on Saturday, July 9th. Those interested can pre-register on Friday, July 8th from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ugly Pirate in Bay St. Louis. Day of registration will…

St. Martin Community Market held first Wednesday every month

To keep buyers and vendors cool during the summer months, a community market is held inside the St. Martin Community Center the first Wednesday of every month. The market is full of vendors selling various items like art, handmade crafts, fresh produce, and goodies. Along with the vendors inside the center, a food truck is parked outside waiting to serve…