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…
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:…
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…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it is very important to see if you have early signs of breast cancer by receiving a mammogram. If you do not have health insurance or are under-insured, Memorial Hospital has a way to help. The Memorial Hospital Foundation Breast Imaging Fund provides financial assistance for women on the Gulf Coast who cannot…
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….
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 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…
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It’s almost time for the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra’s 61st season. Here to talk about this year’s event is Executive Director Stacy Pair.
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
The pattern will moderate from the recent dry air pattern to a more humid flow through the day today. This morning, we will find clear skies and a quick warm-up will begin. Northeast winds will shift to southeast around 8 to 10 MPH by this afternoon and it will be in the low-to-mid 80s across the viewing area under partly…
After a beautiful day to start the workweek, high pressure to the north will begin to move to the east and the return flow will begin. Humidity will creep back into the area Tuesday and that will provide an increase in cloud coverage. By Tuesday night, a more humid airmass is in the area. Temperatures will only fall into the…
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…
Throughout the first half of the Ole Miss football season, Head Coach Lane Kiffin has been frustrated at times over some of his team’s lackluster second half performances. That was not the case in the Rebels 52-28 rout of Vanderbilt. Down 20-10 in the second quarter, Ole Miss came roaring back to life in the final 31 minutes of the…
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…
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…
Overall, a fairly tranquil day across the region with mostly sunny skies. Speaking of sun, plenty of insolation has occurred allowing for the boundary layer to mix quite effectively this afternoon. Winds, especially closer to coastal areas have been in the 10-15 kt range. This will decrease the moment we decouple this afternoon. Rainfall is looking like a safe bet…
The Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport has an exciting line up of events this month! First, the Mermaids and Pirates event is returning to the aquarium for the next two weekends. Starting Thursday, mermaids will be diving into the Aquatic Wonders exhibit where you can see them through the big windows. The mermaids are also available for a meet-and-greet. During this…
Billed as ‘where fairy tales come to life,’ the Mississippi Renaissance Festival is coming to the Harrison County Fairgrounds this coming weekend. Guests will have the opportunity to explore ‘the year of our Lord 1306.’ The festival offers the chance to travel through time and culture. Three distinct town markets will be offered for guests to enjoy their favorite renaissance…