Humane Society of South Mississippi seeing high numbers

The Humane Society of South Mississippi is experiencing an unusually high number of surrendered or abandoned animals this month. They posted these pictures on their Facebook page this week, talking about the abundant number of intakes they’ve had from animal control officers. HSSM says they took in more than 100 animals last week alone. They’re using every single space available…

Coast Guard suspends search for woman who jumped from Carnival Cruise ship

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for a cruise ship passenger who jumped from her balcony into the sea and is missing in the Gulf of Mexico. Yesterday evening the Coast Guard recalled its air crews after searching since Wednesday. The 32-year-old woman was apparently getting confrontational with security and may have been handcuffed when she leapt from…

2/18 – Rob Knight’s “Presidents Day” Weekend Forecast

With the cold front now east of our area, temperatures have begun to drop off. The low for tonight will be in the mid-30s. Skies tonight will contain a few lingering upper level non rain producing clouds. High pressure will make its way back into the area shaping this weekend’s forecast. The weekend will have sunshine and rebounding temperatures into…

2/18 – Rob Knight’s “Colder” Friday Morning Forecast

With the cold front now east of our area temperatures will begin to drop off. The high for today will be in the mid-50s with tonight’s low being in the mid-30s. Skies will slowly clear throughout this afternoon, with lingering upper level non rain producing clouds overnight. High pressure will make its way back into the area shaping this weekend’s…

MACCC Men’s Basketball: PRCC vs. Coahoma

After starting the season with a mark of 4-2, the Pearl River men’s basketball team is actually rolling right into the post-season, having won every other game on the schedule dating back to late November. 18th ranked Wildcats going for 15 in a row to close out the regular season, playing host to Coahoma on this Thursday night. Pearl River…

Mississippi State baseball eager to defend National Title

For the first time in program history, Mississippi State baseball entering the new year as defending national champions. Already more than seven months since that OmaDawg pile, but still the lingering confidence in Starkville that comes with winning it all. Now that can do one of two things for a team: either let all of the positive reinforcement go to…

Southern Miss ready to continue Opening Day tradition

When it comes to Opening Day baseball at Pete Taylor Park, life is almost always good. Southern Miss has won seven straight season openers and 20 out of their last 21 opening series games, dating back to 2015. Which brings us to the 2022 lead-off game against Northern Alabama, first pitch set for 4 p.m. tomorrow. Start fast, finish strong…

Gautier Family Clinic now open

The City of Gautier welcomes a new medical office. Today, city leaders and family and friends of Gautier Family Clinic cut the ribbon on the new business. The family who purchased the Mary Walker Marina in 2021 has now opened a family clinic for the Gautier community. Gautier Family Clinic serves as a primary care clinic for patients of all…

Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse annual Lundi Gras Parade rolls February 28th

Pirates are preparing to take over the Bay. The eighth annual pirate themed Lundi Gras parade rolls through Old Town February 28th. Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse is a nonprofit organization focused on economic development in Hancock County. The theme for this year’s parade is ‘burning down the house.’ The name comes from the U.S.S. Seahorse and the Battle of…

Seventh annual Mardi Gras Mambo at Lyman Community Center

Hundreds of seniors gathered at the Lyman Community Center in Gulfport to celebrate the 7th annual Mardi Gras Mambo. Gulfport Coast Medical Supply, Southern Care Hospice Services, and the City of Gulfport provided live music, door prizes, and food. Over 30 vendors were set up to pass out information on medical care, senior living, and insurance. Seniors were also able…

Companies show off electric powered school bus

Some manufacturers and dealers are getting ahead of the game in the auto industry, producing what some say is the future in commuting, but what about the schools? An electric-powered school bus was on display at the Marriot in Gulfport today. Check out this school bus. Functionally, it’s just like all the others – but the main difference starts here,…

Grant funds announced to help seafood industry in 25 states and territories

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $50 million in grant funds to help the seafood industry in 25 states and territories including Mississippi. The Consolidated Appropriations Act passed in December 2020 and Congress set aside a COVID-19 emergency relief portion. Each state is set to receive at least $200,000 in funding. State agencies can help companies that operate fishing vessels…

Congressman Steven Palazzo speaks at Gautier Rotary Club meeting

Congressman Steven Palazzo stopped by the Gautier Rotary Club meeting to speak with the elected officials, law enforcement officers, small business owners, and community leaders about the work he is doing in Washington. At the meeting, Palazzo focused on three points: securing the borders, funding and protecting law enforcement, and cybersecurity. In 2021, two million immigrants crossed the U.S. border…

Fundraiser for Jackson County Sheriff Deputy battling colon cancer

To help a fellow officer, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a t-shirt fundraiser for Deputy Nick O’Bryant. Last November, Deputy O’Bryant found out he had stage three colon cancer. To help with his medical expenses, Jackson County is lending a helping hand. The shirt is dark gray cotton with the sheriff emblem on the front left and ‘Our…

Morning Business Report: February 17th, 2022

The car sales madness continues with almost all car buyers overpaying in January and interest rates may see quicker and larger hikes due to inflation. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Marketsite with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

White House Hotel plans for event center

A popular Coast wedding venue is trying to expand with future brides and grooms in mind. The White House Hotel wants to build an events center next to its Highway 90 property. The Biloxi Development Review Committee just looked at the plans for the first time yesterday. The four-story building would be built on the opposite corner of Highway 90…

Katrina High Water Mark Mural design contest deadline approaching

The deadline to submit your art for the Katrina High Water Mark Mural Design contest is a week from tomorrow. The two artists selected will paint murals reading ‘Welcome to BSL’ on concrete slabs that were constructed to memorialize the high-water level after Hurricane Katrina. The two slabs are located at the northern most entrance to the Bay: I-10 at…

Amazon Center construction pushed back

Amazon has pushed back the opening of a large distribution facility here in Mississippi. The company announced plans for a third fulfillment center in Madison County about 15 months ago. The 700,000 square foot facility is expected to bring 1,000 full time jobs to the state. An Amazon spokesperson said Tuesday the company still plans to open the new facility…

2/17 – Rob Knight’s “Stormy” Thursday Afternoon Forecast

The main concern for today will be the front moving into the area this afternoon. The front is expected to enter the western portion of the region about noon and exit the eastern end of the region around midnight. This will bring scattered thunderstorms into the area this afternoon through late evening. The area continues to be under a “slight”…

2/17 – Rob Knight’s “Wet Start” Thursday Morning Forecast

The main concern for today will be the front moving into the area this afternoon. The front is expected to enter the western portion of the region about noon and exit the eastern end of the region around midnight. This will bring scattered thunderstorms into the area this afternoon through late evening. The area continues to be under a “slight”…

Southern Miss baseball picked to win Conference USA

If this is to be USM’s last year as a part of Conference USA, the Southern Miss baseball program has the chance to go out with a bang. Not only are the Golden Eagles hosting the C-USA Tournament in May, they’re now the favorite to win the regular season crown, according to the league’s pre-season poll. The Black and Gold…

High School Baseball: St. Stanislaus vs. Stone

Back in December, News 25 featured the newest St. Stanislaus slugger Seth Farni, fresh off his world power showcase record of 27 home runs in a single round. All that hype before his first-ever game in a Rock-a-Chaws uniform and as it turns out, the hype is very real. SSC taking the diamond for the first time in 2022 at…