Southern Miss officially joins Sun Belt Conference

Earlier in the year, we covered a press conference announcing Southern Miss moving from Conference USA to the Sun Belt Conference. Four months later, the sun has finally come up for Golden Eagles athletics. Today, Southern Miss can officially put on the Sun Belt patch and call themselves members of the conference. By joining the Sun Belt, regional rivalries will…

Day one of the MS Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo wraps up

Day one of the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo wrapped up today and it was nothing short of exciting. When the scales closed at 6 p.m., 14 of the 25 categories of fish had been weighed. The heaviest creature today was a 78-pound 15-ounce stingray. Each fish caught was then placed on a large ice display for all the guests…

Man arrested for false pretense in Harrison County

Earlier today, Harrison County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested James Matthew Moran for felony false pretense. Sheriff Troy Peterson says deputies responded to Precision Paint and Body in Long Beach regarding a person using the company’s account to purchase more than $1,800 worth of product. We’re told while investigators were there, Moran walked in looking to pick up the product. Moran is…

Americans paying more for 4th of July cookouts

Grilling out before the fireworks show? You’ll be paying more. As the U.S. endures rising inflation, Americans celebrating the 4th of July with cookouts will be faced with paying higher prices for food. Hot dogs and buns were the top selling grocery item last year, but the national average price of hot dogs has risen 43 percent over the last…

Memorial service for fallen K-9 Officer Exo

Many gathered today to say their goodbyes to Pascagoula K9 Officer Exo who was killed in the line of duty. Officer Exo’s ashes were escorted back from Mobile this morning. A memorial service for him was held at the Pascagoula Senior Center. Exo and his handler, Officer James Prisock, were tracking a suspect wanted by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department…

Activists call for arrest of Carolyn Donham who was allegedly in on the murder of Emmett Till

National Civil Rights Activist John C. Barnett and other local activists traveled to Raleigh, North Carolina to hold a press conference demanding the arrest of Carolyn Bryant Donham. An unserved warrant was found last week in a Mississippi courthouse charging Donham in the 1955 kidnapping and murder of Emmett Till. The group of activists traveled to Raleigh and hosted the…

Morning Business Report: July 1st, 2022

Back-to-school spending is expected to plunge from last year’s highs and gas prices have been edging lower into the Independence Day Weekend. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

William Carey Dinner Theatre presents “By Strouse”

William Carey’s Dinner Theatre is celebrating its 46th season this summer with a musical tribute to Charles Strouse. He’s known for such musicals as ‘Annie,’ ‘Bye-Bye Birdie,’ and ‘Applause.’ Here with more about the upcoming dinner theatre is managing director Obra Quave. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: William Carey Dinner Theatre, “By Strouse”

Protecting your pets during loud 4th of July celebrations

Pets can also get scared during 4th of July celebrations. Many don’t like the loud fireworks. The Jackson County Animal Shelter is already about at max capacity, but they’re expecting to take in even more on July 5th, one of their biggest intake days. That’s because so many animals run off during the 4th of July celebrations. The shelter suggests…

Be mindful of veterans while shooting fireworks this holiday weekend

The 4th of July weekend can be stressful for veterans in South Mississippi. The loud booms and pops from fireworks can be disturbing for those who have served our country. To help veterans deal with the noise, Crusaders for Veterans President Kevin Cuttill suggests getting in touch with veteran neighbors and warning them about potential fireworks you plan to set…

Crusaders for Veterans hosting Freedom Ball 2022

A week from tomorrow, Crusaders for Veterans will be hosting an event featuring dinner, live music, and a special ceremony. It is the Freedom Ball. In studio with more is Crusaders President Kevin Cuttill and Public Relations Director Debbie Benoit. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Crusaders for Veterans, freedom ball

Advocates condemn killing of Mississippi transgender woman

GULFPORT, Miss (AP) — LGBTQ advocates say the recent fatal shooting of a 27-year-old Black transgender woman along Mississippi’s Gulf Coast reflects a disturbing pattern of violence against an already marginalized group. According to the Human Rights Campaign, Shawmaynè Giselle Marie’s death on June 21 is at least the 18th violent killing of a transgender or gender-nonconforming person this year in the…

7/1 – Rob Knight’s “Spotty Rain” Friday Morning Forecast

There is an area of high-pressure over the Rockies and along the Atlantic Coast with disturbances over the Great Lakes and approaching the Pacific Coast. Pressure fields across the local area were fairly weak, and with the abundance of rain yesterday, there have been several locations reporting patchy fog. Overall, expect the same stuff, different day, at least for today and…

Biloxi Shuckers vs. Mississippi Braves

When it comes to things that would make a Biloxi Shuckers fan happy, winning would more than likely be at the top of that list. Not too far behind would be an ice-cold adult beverage. Thanks to Fly Llama Brewing, Shuckers fans can enjoy an ice-cold ‘Llet’s go Shuckers,’ with two Ls, while cheering on the Shuckers. Shuckers taking on…

West Harrison alum Marley Sims signs with South Alabama softball

During the start of COVID, we ran a feature piece on former West Harrison softball stand out Marley Sims, who chose to forego her senior season in favor of signing with Chipola College as a 17-year-old high school graduate. It seems it turned out to be a pretty good decision. Today, Sims making it official with South Alabama where she’ll…

Shepard State Park in Gautier makes upgrades to location

Shepard State Park in Gautier has made several upgrades to the park recently and News 25 was able to catch up with Mayor Casey Vaughan to learn about all the new amenities. One of the most recent renovations at the park is the widening of the roughly ten miles of natural trails. The park has made each trail at least…