Students from Arkansas visit the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies

Over 700 students packed the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies including students all the way from Arkansas eager to learn about marine life. While Coastal Mississippians are used to beaches, fishing, and marine life, many students from Arkansas at Carlisle Elementary School have never experienced coastal life. Teacher Ashley Gwynne said, “This might be their only chance to ever experience…

Officer Sabio steps in as Biloxi PD Chaplain

The Biloxi Police Department welcomes a new chaplain after the passing of Robert Burriss. Officer Reuben Sabio is taking on the responsibility of being a pillar of support within the department. Officer Robert McKeithen was murdered outside the Biloxi Police Department in 2019. The department keeps his memory alive.  McKeithen’s patrol car – emblazoned with an officer memorial graphic –…

Morning Business Report: May 18th, 2022

One major bank predicts record high gas prices this summer and the FDA authorizes Pfizer booster shots for kids ages five to 11. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Green Home Solutions in studio

It’s that time of year when allergy sufferers are desperate for any type of relief. Today, we have the indoor air quality experts at Green Home Solutions here with us to offer some solutions. Mike Barnes with Green Home Solutions has more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Green Home Solutions

High School Baseball: East Central vs. Vancleave

When Vancleave and East Central both crashed on their course to the 5A South State Finals, it was hard to imagine a world in which this series would not be decided by a game three. Tonight is win or go home, East Central rolling out the welcome mat for the Bulldogs, having won three of the five total match-ups this…

MGCCC shortstop/ Gulfport alum Cade Crosby commits to Nicholls State

Another new chapter for Mississippi Gulf Coast shortstop Cade Crosby, who is heading off to Nicholls State to wrap up his collegiate baseball career. Having transferred from Southern Miss prior to the 2022 season, Crosby showed out during his time at Perk, leading the Bulldogs with 50 hits and ten doubles to go along with five homers, 29 RBI, 31…

5A Softball State Championships: East Central vs. Neshoba Central

The East Central softball program is no stranger to the big stage, having just played for the 5A State Championship last season. This year, the Lady Hornets are South State champions once again and to the surprise of no one are once again playing a Neshoba Central program in search of its ninth consecutive state crown. Neshoba Central wins game…

Rob Martin’s “When’s The Relief?” Tuesday Night Forecast

High pressure continues building off the gulf through Thursday, moving very slowly eastward. This means more in the way of sinking air to counteract any rising air, which will squelch thunderstorm development. But, it also means an established southerly flow with continued humidity and elevated real-feel temperatures. Enough lift might be available Wednesday afternoon for a spotty heavier shower in…

Long Beach High School seniors graduate at the Coliseum

Tonight, the latest class of seniors at Long Beach High School walked across the stage to receive their diplomas they have been chasing the past four years. The students gathered at the Coliseum where they got together for the last time as a class. Hugs and best wishes were thrown around by peers, teachers, faculty, and many others as they…

Gulfport City Council holds redistricting workshop

As the City of Gulfport continues to grow, the time has come to redraw the ward lines which could impact residents for the next ten years. The City of Gulfport has grown tremendously and now about 40 percent of Gulfport’s 72,000 residents live north of Interstate 10. Gulfport City Council held an open redistricting workshop to discuss the plans with…

Night Rob’s “Feels Like 100” Tuesday Evening Forecast

We transition to a primarily southerly flow today as high pressure start building in off the gulf. This means more in the way of sinking air to counteract any rising air, which will squelch thunderstorm development. Enough lift might be available late Tuesday afternoon for a spotty heavier shower, but that’s about it. What will continue is the humidity and…

Harrison County Services getting new complex building

Over on Seaway Road in Gulfport sits the lot that will transform into Harrison County Services complex. It’s a plan years in the making. The new 22,000 square foot facility will be home to code enforcement, planning/zoning, engineering, and the Orange Grove tax collector. Harrison County Chief Engineer Jaci Turner tells News 25 these departments are currently housed in buildings…

Volunteers clean up Deer Island as part of Mississippi Power’s ‘Renew our Rivers’ program

Since 2005, Mississippi Power’s ‘Renew our Rivers’ program has collected almost 400 tons of debris. Today, with volunteers from several Coast casinos, they ventured to Deer Island for a cleanup. Employees from Coast casinos like the Hard Rock, Harrah’s, Beau Rivage, and the Golden Nugget flooded Deer Island for Mississippi Power’s annual Renew our Rivers program. Beau Rivage employee Monique…

Tips to prevent and handle credit card fraud

Credit card fraud can happen to anyone at any time. Here on the Gulf Coast, the Pascagoula Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding two individuals wanted on credit card fraud charges. Jennifer Stoakley is wanted for felony credit card fraud and Darius Ladd is wanted for credit card fraud. In an effort to help you from…

Trial continues for former Biloxi official facing sex charges

The trial for Cliff Kirkland continues today as our media partner the Sun Herald reports Kirkland exchanged text messages with the young girls he’s accused of molesting for years. Kirkland is accused of sending repeat messages when the girls wouldn’t respond. Two witnesses were called to testify against Kirkland on Monday. They said he often brought gifts for the alleged…

No bond for Mississippi woman charged in infant’s death

PEARL, Miss. – Mississippi authorities said Tuesday that a 20-year-old woman who faces an upgraded charge of capital murder in the death of her 2-month-old daughter is on suicide watch and is being held in isolation at the Rankin County Jail. Makaylia Jolley, of Pearl, was wearing shackles and body armor when she arrived for an initial court appearance. Jolley…

Pascagoula PD investigating early morning shooting

A Pascagoula man is fighting for his life after an early morning shooting near Doby Street and Lanier Avenue. Pascagoula police say officers were responding to a call of shots fired about 12:58 a.m. when they saw a vehicle speeding away from the area with no headlights on. Police stopped the vehicle and found a 20-year-old man in the vehicle…