Several family members of Emmett Till made their way to the federal building in Jackson, Mississippi demanding the arrest of Carolyn Bryant Donham. This presser follows National Civil Rights Activist John C. Barnett’s press conference last week demanding the same justice be served. A warrant was found two weeks ago by a team of researchers calling for the arrest of…
Major retailers are having their own big sales to compete with Prime Days and West Coast dockworkers are working without a contract, potentially disrupting the supply chain. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
CASA of Hancock County is getting ready to deal out hands for its annual Poker Run. It’s a fun opportunity to contribute to their mission helping kids while also supporting local businesses. With us in studio to tell us about it is CASA of Hancock County Executive Director Cynthia Chauvin and Lindsey Lind, who is here on behalf of Coldwell…
Buying a home can be stressful and confusing, especially if it’s the first time. That’s why Community Action of South Mississippi is hosting a series of workshops for first-time homebuyers. Here to tell us more is Lee Ann Kendrick. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Community Action of South Mississippi, first time homebuyers workshop
The overnight closures on the Wilkes Drawbridge have been rescheduled. Instead, the bridge will be closing overnight Sunday through Wednesday from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. It’s all so crews can put the final touches on a $22 million bridge rehabilitation project. Traffic on the heavily traveled bridge has been reduced to two lanes since January when the work stared….
What was once a barren plot of land beside the track at the Salvation Army’s Kroc Center has been transformed into a community garden. It’s not just for Kroc Center members, anyone is welcome. Walking through the garden you see plenty of fruits, veggies, and herbs. Mississippi Farm to School partnered with the Salvation Army for the project and together…
An off-duty detective with the Gulfport Police Department has been charged with DUI. According to Gulfport PD, Detective Manual Santos was in his city-assigned vehicle when he drove off the road. It happened just before 3 this morning on Highway 605 near the Highway 67 interchange. Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a call about a vehicle leaving the road. They…
High pressure will continue to shape the forecast into the weekend. As an upper level disturbance digs through the Great Lakes and Ohio River Valley, it will push a weak frontal boundary toward the area. But it will take until Saturday afternoon for it to get anywhere close to us. With convective temperatures forecast to be in the lower 90s…
High pressure is over much of the lower Mississippi River Valley and extends westward across the northern Gulf of Mexico. Don’t see much indication of a frontal boundary anywhere close, maybe one north of the Ohio River. As an upper level disturbance digs through the Great Lakes and Ohio River Valley, it will push a weak frontal boundary toward the area….
After a much-earned day off after playing seven consecutive games, the Biloxi Shuckers are back in business in Montgomery. Biscuits win this one 8-4. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports
You may recognize him in a Shuckers uniform, but Keston Hiura made two unforgettable plays for the Brewers against the Chicago Cubs. It all started for the former Shucker in the top of the fifth with an unbelievable catch, running back to the warning track at full speed, crashing into the left field fence while still holding on tight to…
Persistence is the call with the forecast through Thursday. T-storm activity was limited today, and it’ll be more of the same tomorrow, although some downpours cannot be ruled out. Look for the morning to be fine, with any showers initiating from afternoon to early evening before fizzling out at night. Temps will nudge a bit higher, generally in the lower…
Two local coaches receive the prestigious honor of coaching in this year’s Alabama vs. Mississippi All-Star Game. Since 1988, senior football standouts from Alabama and Mississippi have been chosen to compete against one another after the season comes to a close. This year, coaches from Moss Point and Biloxi have the opportunity to coach Team Mississippi. Moss Point’s Eugene Harmon…
Moss Point firefighters received a well-deserved pay raise. Just a few weeks ago, the police department received their raise so the city also wanted to increase the pay for firefighters, acknowledging all they do as first responders. Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight tells News 25, the raise keeps Moss Point competitive to other fire departments on the Coast. Full-time firefighters…
There’s been less activity today compared to the last two days, with most of it staying to our west. Temps nudged up a bit as well with more sunshine. High pressure is centered pretty much over our area as the disturbance that brought the heavy rainfall to portions of the area yesterday, is well to the west. High pressure at…
Summer camps across the Coast are beginning to wrap up. Camp Counselors are commemorating the end of the camp with bouncy house and water slide to beat the Mississippi heat. Extend a Hand, Help a Friend’s Youth of Tomorrow summer camp wraps up this Friday. The three-week long camp welcomes kids from across the Coast to gather together and learn…
Pascagoula River Audubon Center held their second summer arts camp hosted by artist Sandra Eisler. Kids ages 7-12 enjoyed face painting, drawing self-portraits, and pottery. The campers also learned about how a magnolia leaf can turn into a butterfly or become wings for a dragon fly. For more than 30 years, Sandra Eisler has been creating masterpieces and sharing her…
CASA of Hancock County will hold its 9th annual Poker Run presented by Lindsey Lind of Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty and Parker Contracting, LLC at Buoy’s Bar in Bay St. Louis on Saturday, July 9th. Those interested can pre-register on Friday, July 8th from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ugly Pirate in Bay St. Louis. Day of registration will…
To keep buyers and vendors cool during the summer months, a community market is held inside the St. Martin Community Center the first Wednesday of every month. The market is full of vendors selling various items like art, handmade crafts, fresh produce, and goodies. Along with the vendors inside the center, a food truck is parked outside waiting to serve…
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is getting some help from a corporate partner to try to get animals to their forever homes. Bissel Pet Foundation is hosting an ‘Empty the Shelters’ event nationwide starting July 12th through the end of the month. Bissel is sponsoring reduced adoption fees at more than 250 shelters in 42 states. HSSM will have…
The Salvation Army is preparing to open its new Center of Hope. The center will be open in about two weeks and provide a food pantry, showers, a laundry room, computers, mental health services, and job coaching all at one location. The center’s two-bedroom apartments will also offer a first step housing program to six families. They’ll start screening eligible…
Costco just raised prices of two food court favorites and U.S. gas prices have now dropped for 21 days in a row. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Get ready to break your paddles out and lace up your shoes for a fun and active event in the Pass this weekend. Pass Christian Rotary is hosting a ‘Paddle the Bay’ fundraiser at Henderson Point Park. Along with kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding in the bay, there will also be a 5K run, along with great food and music for…
This weekend marks another fun Second Saturday event in Bay St. Louis, but something else exciting is also happening in the Bay this weekend: Frida Fest. Here to tell us more are Smith and Lens Owners Ann Madden and Sandy Maggio. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Bay St. Louis, Frida Fest