Picayune running back Dante Dowdell offered by Mississippi State

For the first time in about a month, Picayune running back Dante Dowdell adding another Power Five offer to his bag from Mississippi State. The four-star senior now has offers from half the schools in the SEC including Ole Miss, Auburn, Tennessee, Arkansas, South Carolina, and Missouri although he’s been committed to Oregon since May. The Mississippi-Alabama All-Star game selection…

High School Volleyball: Gulfport vs. Oak Grove

More familiar foes doing battle at Gulfport as the Lady Admirals host Oak Grove, having beaten the Lady Warriors twice in September. Admirals win the second set 25-15 after winning the first set 33-31 and then punching their ticket to the third round 25-19 in the third set. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Gulfport, High School Volleyball, Oak Grove, sports

High School Volleyball: Ocean Springs vs. Biloxi

They say it’s hard to beat the same team twice, but try telling that to the one seeds from the Gulf Coast, coming off a first-round bye now in the second round of the 6A playoffs. Ocean Springs literally beat Biloxi on Wednesday, running it back for the right to go to the quarterfinals tonight. Ocean Springs takes care of…

Senior living home Summerfield offers caregiver support group

Senior living home Summerfield is offering a new support group catered to family caregivers with loved ones going through memory living. The Summerfield team works with Home Instead to offer this group which focuses on helping caregivers in the sandwich generation cope with the stress of multi-generational caregiving. Members of the sandwich generation are defined as those who take care…

Gulfport High School students grieve classmate

Students at Gulfport High School remember their classmate Jaheim McMillan. Gathering in the school court yard, students made posters that read ‘Justice for Jaheim,’ they huddled together, listened to music, and supported each other as they grieve the life of the 15-year-old. WXXV spoke to Sandy Commer-East, Gulfport School District’s public relations director, who tells us in so many words:…

New bubble STEM area at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

Lynn Meadows has a new addition that is popping! Gulf States Engineering Incorporated donated their newest exhibit, the bubble STEM area. There is one section that makes several different types of bubbles and an exhibit that makes one huge bubble. The exhibit also includes a magnet wall that introduces STEM to the children by rolling balls through changeable tunnels. For…

Mississippi could renew effort for fentanyl testing access

Some Mississippi legislators say they will renew efforts to clarify that people may possess chemical strips to detect traces of the deadly drug fentanyl. A bill to decriminalize fentanyl test strips died early this year. But the House Drug Policy Committee Chairman Lee Yancy is now supporting the effort. The legislative session begins in January. The state health officer, Dr….

Wanted for burglary by Long Beach Police Department

The Long Beach Police Department is asking for help finding Tracy King, who is wanted for burglary. Long Beach police have an active warrant for King. He is known to be in the areas of North Ida Lane and Nicholson Avenue in the city. King is usually seen riding a bike, but has been seen driving a silver Nissan SUV….

Gulfport Police holds press conference on officer-involved shooting

Gulfport Police Chief Adam Cooper held a press conference today to discuss the shooting that occurred at Family Dollar on October 6th. Chief Cooper began the conference by saying he has requested the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation to take over the case’s investigation. He then discussed details on the case such as claiming that Jaheim McMillan was armed, did not…

Mississippi Regional Housing Board VIII set to host health fair

Mississippi Regional Housing Authority VIII is gearing up to host a free community health fair at the Orange Grove Community Center next week. More than 40 vendors will be set up, passing out information and offering free screenings, COVID testing, vaccines, and STD testing. Guests will be also be able to get free haircuts and manicures on the spot. A…

Llamapalooza happening Saturday in Biloxi

A street festival with live music, special beer release, and food trucks is what you’ll find at this year’s Llamapalooza. Here with the details is Fly Llama Brewing Owner and Brewmaster David Reese. Tags: Fly Llama Brewing, Llamapalooza

‘Swing for a Cause’ Golf Tournament tees off in Bay St. Louis

The ‘Swing for a Cause’ Golf Tournament teed off at the Bridges Golf Course in Bay St. Louis today. This tournament helps raise funds for the Hancock County Community Development Foundation. The foundation was established in May 2006 in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina to act as an umbrella organization for 20 nonprofit causes for projects with a broad community…

Mega Millions jackpot up to $445M

If you’re looking to try your luck at the lotto, the next Mega Millions drawing will take place tonight. The jackpot has now reached $445 million which comes to a cash payout of about $226 million. If a winner is drawn tonight, this would be the 12th largest jackpot in the game’s 20-year history. The last jackpot won on July…

Brett Favre responds to criticism in welfare scandal

NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre is speaking out about his role in the ongoing investigation into the misuse of welfare funds in the state. Favre said in an exclusive interview with Fox News that he has done nothing wrong. Favre said, “I have been unjustly smeared in the media. I have done nothing wrong and it is past time…

Mississippi State Bulldogs up to #16 after 40-17 win over Arkansas

As for that SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week award, the other half going to Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers, Mingo’s former teammate at Brandon High School. The nation’s leader in passing yards shredding Arkansas for 395 yards and three touchdowns en route to a dominating 40-17 home win over Arkansas, earning the Bulldogs their highest rank of the Mike…

Saints Report: Taysom King of the Hill in 39-32 win over Seahawks

On the New Orleans Saints roster, Taysom Hill is officially listed as a tight end, which is funny because he did just about everything but catch a pass including kick-off returner as the star of their much-needed 39-32 week 5 home win over the Seattle Seahawks. Hill putting on a show for the ages on Sunday, becoming one of just…

Community wants justice for Gulfport teen Jaheim McMillian’s death

Following the tragic death of 15-year-old Gulfport High School freshmen Jaheim McMillan, tears, posters, condolences and prayers have surrounded his family. Last Thursday the teen was shot in the head during an officer-involved shooting at a Family Dollar in Gulfport. Jaheim was transferred to a hospital in Mobile for treatment where he later died from his injuries. Sunday, a balloon…