The Stone County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals received a $2,500 check today from the Stone County Economic Development Partnership. The money will be used to care for the animals, when it comes to getting spayed or neutered, vet bills, and fuel transports to help pets get adopted. The shelter has roughly 100 pets that are looking…
Today, a man was arrested on one count of aggravated assault and two counts of aggravated assault-domestic violence. On Saturday, Harrison County deputies responded to a domestic dispute on County Farm Road. Justin Fairley went to his ex-wife’s home and got into an argument with her and another man which turned physical. Authorities say Fairley got into his truck and…
Get ready for a big disruption to your drive. MDOT has announced the railroad crossing just south of Interstate 10 near Creosote Road and the entrance to Gulfport Premium Outlets will be closing for repairs. The northbound lanes of Highway 49 will close starting this coming Sunday night at 10 and will stay closed for up to a week. During…
The annual Jackson County Blue Ribbon Fair is back. For 101 years, the fair has been welcoming families and continues to grow bigger and better. It has a little something for everyone. The fair opened Sunday and will be open every day through this Sunday. Rides opened midday today. Tomorrow, kiddie land rides open earlier and it will be family…
Hard work paying off for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Tim Jones who caught his first career NFL pass Sunday. It was a 20-yard reception against the Indianapolis Colts. Unfortunately for the Southern Miss and Biloxi High alum, his Jaguars coming up short, 34-27. Tags: football, sports, Tim Jones
In Hattiesburg, Southern Miss celebrating homecoming against Arkansas State. Eagles win it 20-19, improving to 3-3 on the season, still looking for that next win to go over .500 for the first time in the Will Hall era. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: football, Southern Miss, sports
16th ranked Mississippi State trying to stay hot, on the road against 22nd ranked Kentucky. MSU unable to muster any more offense, second loss of the season for State, 27-17 at the hands of the Wildcats. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: football, mississippi state, sports
In Oxford, Ole Miss looking to extend its home winning streak to 14 games, early kick-off against Auburn. Tigers hanging around all day, but every time they would get close, the Rebels would pull away again. Ninth ranked Rebels stay undefeated, 7-0 overall, with a 48-34 win over Auburn. Head Coach Lane Kiffin said, “We ran the ball extremely well,…
You read about it in history class or maybe watch a movie about the Civil War, but what if you had the opportunity to see a Civil War battle happen right in front of you? That’s what families found at Beauvoir over the weekend. The historic home of Jefferson Davis hosted its annual Fall Muster complete with battle reenactments. Visitors…
Ghosts, goblins, and princesses all came out to enjoy the 64th annual Halloween Carnival at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic School in Biloxi. This year’s carnival included a silent auction, a haunted house, live entertainment, a costume contest, food and drink booths, a pumpkin patch, and class sponsored game booths. The private school depends on tuition, donations, and…
Just in time for the final stretch of the spooky season is the return of the Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour. The 16th annual tour kicked off yesterday at the cemetery. It features graveside historical presentations with the help from relatives of historic Biloxians and members of Biloxi Little Theatre. They help bring historical figures to life while sharing their heritage….
Whether you have Down Syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, you can always volunteer or create a team through the Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society’s Buddy Walk. The family of Jacob Neumann participated in their first Buddy Walk Saturday in Gulfport. They have been part of the program for two years, but due to…
Rent in most cities continue to climb and over the weekend, Toys R Us launched its store revival in Macy’s locations. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
If you like red beans and rice, Diamondhead is where you’ll want to be on Saturday for the Red Beans and Rice Cookoff to benefit CASA of Hancock County. In studio with more is Cynthia Chauvin.
Break out the pink because Carter’s Champions 5K Pink Dress run is coming up in a matter of days. Here to tell us more about the event are Liz Gaulke and breast cancer survivor Brittany Land. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Carter’s Champions, Pink Dress Run
An Ole Miss student is dead and another critically injured after a hit and run in Oxford this weekend. Oxford Police say around 1:15 yesterday morning, two students were found injured behind city hall and taken to a hospital. According to police, 21-year-old Walker Fielder died from his injuries. The second victim identified by Oxford Police as 20-year-old Blanche Williamson…
A cold front overhead will move southeast and continue to provide cloud coverage along with a few spotty showers. With a lack of atmospheric moisture and a shallow slope to the front, minimal effects are expected with only a few showers and an isolated thunderstorm. It will be breezy with NNW winds of 10-15 MPH, and gusts over 20 MPH…
With an approaching cold front to the NW positioned to move through the area, widespread dense fog is affecting South Mississippi this morning. A dense fog advisory is in effect until 10 AM. The fog will lift to a low cloud deck by mid-morning and it will remain cloudy for the entire day. The front will move through the area…
Zonal flow will continue to dominate the upper level pattern tonight. Southerly surface winds will continue to enhance warmer, moist air advecting into the area. Rain chances will still beextremely low tonight still. But dense fog will be possible overnight tonight into Monday morning, especially along the MS Coastal areas thanks in part to the lighter winds and higher dewpoints….
A departing surface high and an increased onshore flow regime will be the primary drivers of the weather forecast through Saturday night. As southeasterly flow increases tonight into tomorrow, dewpoints will correspondingly increase in the low levels.However, continued ridging in the mid and upper levels will remain in place through tomorrow before the ridge begins pushing east of the region…
When it comes to high school football in South Mississippi, there may not be a more diverse landscape than Region 4 Class 5A. For example, Vancleave is home to the state’s leading rusher, former News 25 Student Athlete of the Week John Peterson at more than 219 yards per game. In the very same district, Gautier is home to the…
Biloxi Indians playing host to the St. Martin Yellowjackets. Another win for the Indians would go a long way towards securing their third playoff appearance in the last four years. Biloxi wins 42-22. Categories: Friday Night Showcase Tags: Biloxi Indians, Friday Night Showcase, high school football, sports, St. Martin Yellowjackets
Not only is Gulfport versus Harrison Central one of the best rivalries in all of Mississippi, it’s also one of the most unpredictable. This game was decided by just one-point last season and Harrison Central is out for revenge. Admirals hosting the Red Rebels at Milner Stadium. Gulfport 3-0 in Region 4 Class 6A, Harrison Central 2-1. Admirals get it…
If there was ever a team that needed a win, D’Iberville coming through with a double overtime victory at Pascagoula last week, now back at home against Hancock. Hancock wins 31-24. Categories: Friday Night Showcase Tags: D’iberville Warriors, Friday Night Showcase, Hancock Hawks, high school football, sports