Several schools across the Coast held events today in honor of Veterans Day. One of those was Stone Elementary. Students there showed their appreciation for our veterans by hosting a breakfast, followed by a parade. After the breakfast ceremony, the fun moved outdoors for the parade. Stone High School’s band brought the jams while students at Stone Elementary lined up…
The remainder of the Veterans Day holiday will be a lovely one. Temperatures will be near 80 degrees this afternoon under sunny skies. West winds of 8 to 12 MPH will be in place this afternoon. A cold front is approaching the area from the northwest. Cloud coverage increases tonight with a 30% chance of showers tomorrow morning. Any showers…
Nicole is moving to the northeast through Georgia. With that, the upper-level cloud cover we have seen over the past couple of days is departing. Temperatures will soar to the upper-70s, nearing 80 today. Veterans Day activities will have zero issues throughout the entire day. West winds will increase to 8 to 12 MPH this afternoon. Clouds roll in tonight…
Not too long ago, Gautier quarterback Kaden Irving joined an elite club, surpassing 10,000 passing yards for his varsity career. Next week, he’ll be one of just four players in the state to receive his U.S. Army All-American Bowl jersey. But on the eve of his team’s first round playoff game, Irving is signing his national letter of intent with…
The primary forecast focus for the short term is the arrival of a strong cold front on Saturday morning which will provide elevated rain chances primarily west of the I-55 corridor and significantly cooler temperatures than what has been observed the past week. This frontal system originated from a trough that is now lifting into the Dakotas and will then…
Big day yesterday for a pair of Pass Christian baseball standouts, those being Peyton Lacy, signing with Southern Miss, and then Dylan Welter with Millsaps College. Both players a big part of the Pirates’ impressive run to the second round of the 4A playoffs. Huge baseball signing day for the defending national champion Pearl River Wildcats and a few local…
This afternoon at West Harrison, softball standout Jada McCalebb making it official with Miles College out of Birmingham, Alabama. The idea of a surprise reveal, courtesy of her dad, and she deserves to be the star of the show after battling back from not only a torn MCL, but also a broken arm. In the 27 games she did play…
Full house signing day ceremony for the Gulfport baseball and softball teams, each sending three players to the next level. For baseball, Josh Lee is letting the ink dry with Southeastern Louisiana, alongside fellow seniors Jacob Palazzo and Dawson Hall, both heading to Mississippi Gulf Coast. On the smaller diamond, former News 25 Student Athlete of the Week Brooklynn Montana…
The high school football regular season has come and gone and two Coast teams have separated themselves above the rest, undefeated Ocean Springs in 6A and undefeated Picayune in 5A. Today, the star player from both schools mixing that team success with one of the highest individual accolades the state of Mississippi has to offer. Starting with Ocean Springs quarterback…
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality hosted their seventh annual Restoration Summit at the Coast Convention Center. MDEQ’s Office of Restoration leads the state’s efforts to improve Gulf Coast’s natural resources after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill of 2010. Over $795 million is already being spent by the state through MDEQ towards restoration efforts across the Coast. Selected restoration projects…
More seasonable weather is underway today with drier air wrapping around the western periphery of Tropical Storm Nicole which made landfall overnight along the eastern coast of Florida and is now continuing northward into the southeastern CONUS well east of our area. Only upper-level cirrus has intruded into the eastern CWA from Nicole and coupled with mixing from northerly winds,…
The Biloxi Fire Department is ‘Heatin’ up the Holidays’ by teaming up with the Blood Center as they urged more people to donate blood. In a room full of first responders and volunteers, every participant came to help with the national blood shortage. Within the first couple of hours, the Blood Center had reached its halfway goal from the generosity…
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced 15 new RESTORE Act projects totaling $49 million for Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. “I remain fully committed to ensuring that every dollar meant for our Gulf Coast, stays on our Gulf Coast,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “Mississippi’s economy is thriving in every region across our state, and this includes our Gulf Coast. These 15…
Tears were shed during a tree planting ceremony in Pascagoula in honor of those who died while in hospice. Every year in November, which is National Hospice Month, the Hospice of Light honors those that passed in the last year. Families gathered to watch as the names of their loved ones were dropped in a hole around the oak tree…
Summerhouse Bay Cove invited the crew with Comeback Coolers to host a cooler packing party on the property. Residents of Bay Cove and guests in the community headed over to the party where they were able to decorate a cooler for the organization. These coolers are stuffed with a variety of items such as emergency supplies and even toys for…
About a hundred people gathered at the Military Armed Forces Museum at Camp Shelby today for a ceremony to dedicate an exhibit to the only female Mississippi killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Camp Shelby Joint Force Training Center hosted a memorial event and statue unveiling in honor of fallen Marine Lance Corporal Casey Casanova. Casanova is a McComb native…
Disability Connection hosted their 13th annual Art Ability Fair at the Biloxi Civic Center. More than 350 kids from 26 schools were able to learn about and take part in arts and crafts activities that centered around space. Disability Connection serves more than 15,000 people annually from six counties of Mississippi that support those in need, especially those with disabilities….
A search warrant is executed and a man is now behind bars charged with drug trafficking. Brandon Vega was arrested by Harrison County deputies yesterday. He’s charged with aggravated trafficking of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute. His home was searched and we’re told officers found cocaine packaged for distribution as well as…
Tesla drivers will be able to make Zoom calls from their car and seasonal hiring is expected to nosedive during inflation and recession fears. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Tags: business, morning business report
The Parade of Homes Show is happening this weekend. It will feature the structure and interior designs of the most highly regarded professionals in our area. Now we welcome into our home, the president of the Home Builders Association of the Mississippi Coast, Kyle Tootle. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: The Parade of Homes Show
If you love arts and crafts, you won’t want to miss this opportunity. More than 75 vendors will be participating in this year’s Mermaids Arts and Crafts Show at the Historic Train Depot in Bay St. Louis. Here to tell us more are Mary Ann Pucheu and Jeanne Richardson. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Mermaids Arts and Crafts Show
To honor and celebrate its modern-day heroes, the Mississippi Aquarium will offer free admission for both veterans and all active military. Starting Friday, veterans and active military personnel can explore the wonders of Mississippi Aquarium at no charge. The free admission continues Saturday and Sunday. Accompanying family members will also receive 20 percent off general admission tickets as part of…
This morning, seniors gathered at Donal Snyder Community Center as Biloxi Parks and Recreation Department threw their annual Seniors Thanksgiving Breakfast and Fellowship. Anyone over the age of 50 was invited to enjoy a yummy breakfast and spend some quality time with friends. Along with enjoying breakfast, seniors got to hear from city leaders including Mayor Gilich, Biloxi Police Chief…
One of the top high school volleyball players in the state is taking her talents to the next level. Early morning signing for Gulfport’s Sydney Mitchell, who is heading to the division I level with Southeastern Louisiana. Having transferred from Oak Grove prior to her sophomore season, Mitchell was an instant difference maker for the Lady Admirals, who set a…