Jackson-George Regional Library System has been busy all summer long hosting events for kids each week. To end the summer library program, they invited Freedom Ranch to come and showcase some of the animals that have been rescued in the wild. Freedom Ranch takes in injured animals from our South Mississippi area. The animals are brought in from wildlife rehabilitation…
Are you looking to make a pawsitive impact on a cat or dog in need? Today began the ‘Empty the Shelters’ adoption special at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. All animals are currently available for adoption for $25 and will continue to be that price until the end of the month. The price reduction is possible because of their…
IP Casino Resort Spa and the Biloxi Public Arts Project selected local artist Grace Bennett to paint a new mural at IP. Bennett, a Pass Christian resident, has been hard at work painting a new colorful mural that will greet IP guests at the main entrance. Bennett competed with 18 other local artists for her spot. The goal of the…
The Harrison County Board of Supervisors held a meeting Monday and on the agenda was a discussion on a subdivision of 235 homes on John Clark Road with some lots that back up against property zoned A-1 agriculture. Supervisors had initially approved the subdivision, but neighbors, many of whom were at the meeting, objected to the plan and appealed the…
North Gulfport Civic Club is hosting the Candidate Forum tonight at 6 p.m. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at the Isaiah Fredericks Community Center with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: candidate forum, North Gulfport Civic Club
You’re not going to believe the mind-blowing science experiment you can do by using a straw. Tags: Hooked on Science
Not one, but two opportunities this week for you to learn about job opportunities in Biloxi. The city is hosting a job fair this Wednesday and again on Saturday. Here with all the details are Biloxi Public Affairs Manager Cecilia Dobbs-Walton and Lt. Grandver Everett with the Biloxi Police Department. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Biloxi Police Department, City of Biloxi,…
Our friends over at the Jackson County Animal Shelter really need some help right now. They have so many adorable animals waiting for adoption. Maridee Mallette is in studio with Milo, this week’s Pet of the Week. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
Vendors selling all sorts of goodies gather underneath the I-110 overpass on Howard Avenue in Biloxi on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Vendors selling fresh produce, plants, and jewelry, among other things, sets up for a community market every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. This summer, the market has finally made its comeback from COVID. Two years ago,…
Airmen in Keesler’s air traffic control classes now have 24/7 access to simulators. Utilizing the latest in computer technology, these simulators are able to offer the same level of training on a desktop sized system that previously required a room size simulator. The class is just five days away from testing up to the final portion of their 70-day course….
A week from today, there will be a special election to fill the seat for House District 119 in Gulfport. Tonight, you can hear from the candidates. The North Gulfport Civic Club is hosting a forum from 6 to 8 tonight at the Isaiah Fredericks Community Center. Both candidates, Gary Fredericks and Jeffrey Hullum III, have been invited to participate….
Locally, there’s still some form of residual frontal boundary that moved through to the area Sunday, with an area of low-pressure which developed east of the area. A secondary disturbance within the trough weakness of the region will drive further south on Wednesday. This will bring a frontal boundary towards the area. This setup will likely produce coastal showers and storms…
An upper level high pressure system centered near the 4-Corners region extends to the east coast north of Florida. This eastern portion of the ridge is rapidly eroding as an upper disturbance is diving south across the Great Lakes to the Ohio River Valley today. Locally, there’s still some form of residual frontal boundary that moved through to the area Sunday….
Biloxi Shuckers Catcher Jakson Reetz in need of a new challenge, receiving a promotion to Triple A Nashville this afternoon. Through 64 games this season, Reetz spending more time out of the stadium than in the stadium with a Southern League leading 22 home runs. Reetz also pacing the league in RBI, slugging percentage, and OPS to go along with…
This season, five of Tanner Hall’s 17 starts for the Super Regional Southern Miss baseball team resulted in shutouts over at least seven innings. Today, Hall was up to some of his usual tricks for the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team. Hall threw four scoreless frames for the stars and stripes as a part of a 2-0 win over Cuba….
Over at Gautier High School, rising senior wide receiver A.J. Phillips decomitting from Alcorn State today, having announced his decision over Twitter. Phillips says the Braves will still be at the top of his list, but he wants to take the time to make sure he’s making the right decision for both him and his family. Since his original commitment…
A stationary front along the coast will meander there all week long, providing spotty storms and the potential for heavy rain. If there’s some good news, it is that Tuesday doesn’t look as wet as some of the earlier forecasts had indicated. High temperatures should get close to 90 Tuesday with heat index values topping out around 100, and lower…
The car of a missing Ole Miss student was located earlier today. Investigators say the vehicle belonging to Jimmie Lee, also known as Jay Lee, was located at a towing company. The vehicle was removed from the Moll Bar Trails apartment complex last Friday. Lee was last seen leaving Campus Walk apartments just before 6 a.m. on July 8th. Lee…
A man was hit by gunfire just a few hours ago in Gulfport. The shooting happened around 7 p.m. at MLK Jr. Blvd and Ohio Avenue at Kings Food Mart. A male victim has been taken to an area hospital. Gulfport police have no information on a possible suspect at this time. If you have any information about this incident,…
Still hot today with enough sunshine to get those real-feels in the 103 – 108 range. A stationary front along the coast will drift north and south for several days, providing spotty storms and the potential for heavy rain. If there’s some good news, it is that today and tomorrow don’t look as wet as some of the earlier forecasts…
American long jumper, Olympic gold medalist, and a seven-time world champion, Brittney Reese will become Gulfport High’s girls track and cross-country coach. At tonight’s school district meeting, the board announced Reese’s anticipated addition to Gulfport High School. The school hopes to add more state championships to their legacy under her leadership. For Reese, the goal is to get students scholarships,…
This Wednesday, Gulfport leaders are seeking your input on plans to extend Airport Road and create a new I-10 overpass near the Outlet Mall. It’s a plan they’ve been discussing for several years now. The plan would essentially extend Airport Road west of Highway 49 to create a new route over I-10 near Gulfport Premium Outlets that would allow access…
The City of Biloxi is hosting a job fair Wednesday. The city is looking to fill several positions in the police and fire departments. There are openings for utility crews, maintenance workers, mechanics, and engineers. The city is hosting the job fair this Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Biloxi Civic Center on Howard Avenue and again…
‘Fill the Bus’ has officially kicked off. The Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport has partnered with United Way of South Mississippi in the annual school supply drive to collect supplies for children in the Gulfport, Long Beach, Pass Christian, and Harrison County schools. People can drop off supplies in collection bins at the Gulfport Highway 49 Walmart Supercenter starting today through…