Bollinger Shipyards has agreed to buy VT Halter Marine in Pascagoula. Halter Marine is the shipyard that won the contract to build a new class of Coast Guard icebreakers. Under the deal, Bollinger agreed to pay $15 million for the shipyards — with an additional $10,25 million pending the award of future shipbuilding contracts and current contracts meeting projected profit…
Election day is tomorrow, but some Mississippi residents have already cast their votes. The statewide election management system reported a total of more than 51,000 absentee ballots requested, around 51,000 absentee ballots sent, and a little more than 46,000 ballots received in the state for the 2022 general election. The requested total reflects the number of Mississippi voters who requested…
Midterm elections are happening tomorrow. Voters in south Mississippi will choose the next representative for the state’s fourth congressional district. Three candidates are running to become south Mississippi’s next congressman. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell is the Republic candidate, former Hattiesburg mayor Johnny Dupree is running as a Democrat, and Alden Johnson is running as a Libertarian. Two candidates are…
Not too bad of a start for the new work week. The uncharacteristically warm temperatures continue and while most of us have been dry, a few locations have actually seen some relief in the form of rain. The rain won’t stick around for this evening though. Tonight, we can expect rain free conditions with just a few clouds in the…
Our position in the pattern is lending itself to well-above seasonal warmth across the area. The heat this afternoon will be flirting with record high temperatures! With the increased daytime heating and a relatively moist atmosphere, a 20% chance of passing showers is forecast for this afternoon until around sunset. Partly cloudy skies are expected. Tonight will be another…
Tonight will be another mild night with the overall-moist airmass hanging around. With light winds and abundant moisture, expect dense fog to develop. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect overnight until 9 AM Monday morning. The setup for overnight/early-morning fog will be in place for Tuesday morning as well. A near-record warm day is on tap for Monday. Once…
We’ve managed to stay rain free thus far but tonight, we’ll see a 20% chance for isolated showers in the area. Heading into tomorrow, we’ll see further changes. Tomorrow will hold an 80% chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms and we’ll be under a MARGINAL threat for severe weather (Level 1 out of 5). The main threat will be the…
St. Stanislaus just missing the one-seed in Region 8 Class 3A, but still hosting in the first round, Port Gibson the three-seed out of Region 7. St. Stanislaus wins this one 45-14. Categories: Friday Night Showcase Tags: Friday Night Showcase, high school football, sports
One of the best stories all year, Stone winning its first district title since 1994, the one seed out of Region 8 hosting Sumrall, the four-seed out of Region 7. The celebrations continue for Stone as they defeat Sumrall 41-6. The Tomcats will continue to the second round of the playoffs. Categories: Friday Night Showcase Tags: Friday Night Showcase, high…
The month of November is officially upon us and so are the high school playoffs. Starting out in Poplarville where the Hornets have much loftier goals than the first-round, having been to the 4A South State championship game six years in a row. This year, they’re doing it with defense, allowing less than seven points per game during their current…
Throughout the day today we’ve seen a gradual increase in cloud coverage in advance of an approaching cold front. We’ve managed to stay rain free thus far but tonight, we’ll see a 20% chance for isolated showers in the area. Heading into tomorrow, we’ll see further changes. Tomorrow will hold an 80% chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms and we’ll…
The high school football playoffs are underway and the Poplarville Hornets have much loftier goals than the first round, having been to the 4A South State championship game six years in a row. News 25’s Jeff Haeger is at the Hornet’s Nest to preview their first round match-up against Pass Christian. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: football, high school football,…
If you’re headed over to Ocean Springs for the Peter Anderson Festival, some roads will be closed to thru-traffic for the event. The purple on the map indicates the festival area, along Washington Avenue and Government Street. The green line shows the residential routes for residential traffic only. Starting Saturday at 3 a.m., Washington Avenue will be closed from Bienville…
More than 30 local businesses set up booths to help shoppers find the perfect gifts on their Christmas list. The 26th annual Holiday Boutique in Pass Christian has everything from arts and crafts to clothes and food. While you shop until you drop, the boutique has some fun activities for the kids tomorrow, like story time and photos with Santa….
This weekend, dogs of all sizes and breeds will be competing in the 11th annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Kennel Club Dog Show. Each dog will be judged individually with the winners of each breed going on to compete in seven groups. The groups winners will then compete for the best and reserve in show. More than 500 dogs will compete…
A man charged in the death of a man found on property of Parkdale Drive last month has been extradited back to Mississippi. Twenty-year-old Adrian McCrimmon was arrested October 17th in Albany, New York by U.S. Marshals. He was one of three people charged in the death of 19-year-old Zachieous Stephens, who was found dead on Parkdale Drive in Gautier…
First-time U.S. home buyers are the oldest on record and the least diverse since 1997. UPS is having a hiring blitz. 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’re a dog lover, you’ll want to head over to the Harrison County Fairgrounds this weekend for the 11th annual Southern Harvest Cluster Dog Show. In studio with more about it is Carl Grotton of the Gulf Coast Kennel Club and Astro! Categories: Community Headlines Tags: 11th annual MS Gulf Coast Southern Harvest Cluster Dog Show
Linus, Sally, Lucy, and Charlie Brown are all coming to life this Christmas season. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is hosting a Charlie Brown Christmas on stage at the IMPAC Center. Jessica Crosby is in studio with details. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Charlie Brown Christmas, MGCCC
Today, some of the items the City of Biloxi will be auctioning off tomorrow were out for a preview. Hundreds of items will go to the highest bidder regardless of price. The city is getting rid of surplus items including vehicles, office equipment, and items from the police evidence vault. All of it will be up for grabs. The auction…
To honor veterans, Hickory Hill Country Club in Gautier is hosting a day of free golfing for veterans. Some veterans were up early this morning getting signed in and getting ready to enjoy a full day of golf. Breakfast burritos, donuts and bloody Mary’s were served up to get the veterans started. Along with breakfast, a fish fry and pulled…
Tomorrow’s Gulf Coast Veterans Parade in Gulfport has been canceled. Organizers decided to cancel this year’s parade due to the rain we’re expecting in the area tomorrow. There will not be a veterans parade this year. Categories: Local News, News Tags: canceled, gulf coast veterans parade
Gulfport hosting Biloxi in this Region 4 Class 6A finale to determine who gets a first-round home playoff game. Gulfport was able to secure the victory, beating the Indians 33-24. Categories: Friday Night Showcase Tags: Friday Night Showcase, high school football, sports
All eyes begin to shift to the northwest later this afternoon and through the overnight tonight. The region will be situated between a high pressure over the central Gulf of Mexico and northwest Caribbean and a rather deeply amplified disturbance across the central US. With the trough starting to butt up against the ridge, there will be some questions in terms…