First LPN Apprenticeship program in Mississippi begins at MGCCC

Today is a big day for 20 students starting the licensed practical nursing apprenticeship program through MGCCC and Singing River Health System. “Nervous, but excited.” Some first day jitters for Theresa Williams as she begins the 16-month LPN apprenticeship program through MGCCC and Singing River Health System. All of the apprentices in the program currently work in healthcare but were…

Morning Business Report: May 9th, 2022

Papa John’s says it is offering families a budget friendly way to dine out and electricity shortage warnings grow across the U.S. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Seventh annual Chandyfest this coming Saturday

There’s a party brewing in Gulfport. Chandeleur Brewing is looking forward to its seventh annual Chandyfest this Saturday. Taproom Manager Page Moore is in studio with more. Tags: Chandeleur Island Brewery, Chandyfest

‘Touch-a-Truck’ event returns to Long Beach after two years

At the harbor in Long Beach Saturday, first responders and other truck drivers parked their rigs so that some kids could get up close and personal. The event was cancelled the last two years because of COVID, but this year the crowd returned in full force. There were vendors, military, police, firefighters, and even waste disposal professionals. The garbage truck…

Alexis Pierson remembered one month after her death

In Hancock County, family and friends of a 14-year-old who died due to accidental gun violence remembered her at the local VFW. Though the event was a benefit, it felt like a celebration of Alexis Pierson’s life. This Mother’s Day weekend, the parents of 14-year-old Alexis Pierson still mourn one month after their daughter died in an accidental shooting. Proceeds…

Mark Seymour VFW Post donates filled bags to kids in foster care

On Saturday, the Mark Seymour VFW Post in Ocean Springs decorated and donated bags for children in foster care. Community volunteers filled more than 100 bags in two hours. The bags were stuffed with coloring books, toys, and supplies like toothbrushes and pencils. Categories: Local News, News Tags: donations, foster care, giving back, Mark Seymour VFW Post

Free Flowin’ River Festival draws a crowd to Pascagoula

Pascagoula Main Street’s Free Flowin’ River Festival at Beach Park brought together quite a crowd Saturday. Funky vibrations from headliner Flow Tribe filled the air that evening, ahead of a fireworks show and other entertainment. The festival celebrates the Pascagoula River, which is the largest free-flowing river left in the United States. That means the flow of the river hasn’t…

5/8 – Brittany’s “Mother’s Day” Evening Forecast

The main talk of the short term will be the heat, we will definitely have plenty of it to go around. Many areas will see the low 90s Monday through Wednesday, with the exception of coastal areas which will be sitting in the mid to upper 80s. On a somewhat bright side, the humidity won`t be horrible, with dewpoints in…

High School Softball: Gulfport vs. Northwest Rankin

6A playoffs in the Metro, Gulfport Lady Admirals hitting the road for game one of its series against Northwest Rankin. Gulfport drops a heartbreaker to the Lady Cougars, 3-2 final. Game two back at Gulfport tomorrow. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: High School Softball, softball, sports

Our Lady Academy’s Devin Graham signs with MGCCC dance team

Our Lady Academy’s Devin Graham signed a letter of intent with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College to join the Perkettes dance team. A senior cheerleader, heavily involved with on-campus organizations, Graham says her ultimate plan is to pursue a bachelor of science degree in speech pathology. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Devin Graham, MGCCC, our lady academy, perkettes, sports

High School Baseball: St. Stanislaus vs. Clarkdale

All season long, St. Stanislaus has shown the traits of a team that has what it takes to make a deep playoff run. Coming into their third round series against Clarkdale, the Rock-A-Chaws are a perfect 7-0 in game ones of both district and post-season series. Clarkdale wins 3-0. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, High School Baseball, sports

High School Softball: West Harrison vs. East Central

West Harrison hosting East Central for game two of their series. Lady Hornets won game one last night. East Central sweeps, taking game two 18-1. Lady Hornets now await the winner of the George County and Vancleave series in South State. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: High School Softball, softball, sports

High School Softball: Vancleave vs. George County

Heading into the third round of the high school baseball and softball playoffs, 11 local teams are still alive in their quest for immortality. However, four of them from the small diamond are all coming from the 5A South bracket, which means only one of them can represent the Gulf Coast as South State champions. Vancleave hosting George County in…

Police investigating possible vandalism at the Old Biloxi Cemetery

A few gravesites on the south side of the Old Biloxi Cemetery appear to have been vandalized. The City of Biloxi tells News 25 that police are investigating the incident. There are some headstones that have been knocked right off their framing and flower pots and holders were tossed around. This is all the information known at this time, but…

Advocates for Freedom holds second annual Walk against Human Trafficking

To help raise awareness, Advocates for Freedom, along with students at Ocean Springs High, hosted the second annual Walk against Human Trafficking. Students from Ocean Springs High stood and walked proudly with signs in hand attempting to raise awareness for human trafficking and its world-wide affect it has today. The students began the night with speeches from guests as well…

Celebrating history and culture at annual Gulf Coast Historical and Cultural Exposition

Those interested in learning more about the history along the Coast stopped by the Biloxi Visitors Center for the annual Gulf Coast Historical and Cultural Exposition. This event gives guests a chance to celebrate the rich history and culture of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The free affair is open to the public and features displays, presentations, demonstrations, lectures, films, and…

Palace Casino prepares for Kentucky Derby Race Day

The Kentucky Derby is set for tomorrow. Grab your mint juleps and head over to the Palace Casino where Kentucky Derby betting is heating up. This world-famous horse race brings in countless bettors into the casino, all looking to cash out big after the most exciting two minutes in sports. While the Kentucky Derby is the most popular race of…

‘Two Men and a Truck’ make a special delivery to Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence

Every year, ‘Two Men and a Truck’ make a special delivery for Mother’s Day. During their ‘Movers for Moms’ collection drive, they collect items for local domestic violence survivors to help them feel loved and supported on Mother’s Day. Today, they delivered the items to the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence. The Two Men and a Truck Gulfport office was…