The American Red Cross announced a national blood crisis for the first time in decades. In recent weeks, the Red Cross had less than a one-day supply of critical blood types. At times, as little as one quarter of hospital blood needs are being met. These low blood supply levels are posing a risk to patients and forcing doctors to…
A group of ladies in Hancock County started taking donations and funding care packages out of pocket for healthcare workers during the summer of 2021 and they are continuing their selfless act. To help out, the Hancock County Community Development Foundation has committed to match every dollar donated at 100 percent up to $1,000. Around four teams across the Coast…
The ‘Before the Bullet’ campaign has been running for a couple of months and has seen some recent successes. ‘Before the Bullet’ is an intervention program made by the Gulfport Police Department that identifies at-risk youth and tries to find ways for them to be successful through conversation and mentorship. As of today, six young adults have been introduced to…
The American Red Cross announces a national blood crisis for the first time in decades. According to the organization, the nation’s blood supply is in record low territory. The Red Cross reported a 34 percent decline in new donors due to the pandemic. Centers across the U.S. have reported less than a day supply of certain blood types. To help…
Singing River Health System is anticipating another busy day at its drive-thru COVID testing site in Ocean Springs. Yesterday, they tested 739 people at the site on Bienville Boulevard. It’s a site they reopened this past Thursday due to the spike in cases. Singing River tells News 25 in the last five days their lab has taken in more than…
For today’s Hooked on Science experiment you can engineer your very own snowstorm and it doesn’t have to be 32 degrees. Categories: Hooked on Science Tags: education, Hooked on Science, science
The IRS is predicting a hectic tax season and delayed refunds so the earlier you file, the better. Pfizer says an omicron specific vaccine will be ready by March. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
A teacher pay raise proposal giving teachers in Mississippi a boost in base pay is one of many topics expected to dominate this year’s legislative session in Jackson. Frank Corder, managing editor of Y’all Politics, is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: legislative session
The Bay-Waveland School District is asking voters to fund $37.9 million in improvements to schools through a school bond. The school board approved the plan, which now goes before voters in a special election on March 29. School Board President Casey Favre said the school bond, if passed, will increase mills to 10.45 to 11.46, depending on the interest rate…
Surface high-pressure extended from Illinois to east Texas. This high-pressure will shift eastward today and Wednesday. The disturbance over New Mexico will gradually move Eastward. This should produce a few light showers early Wednesday morning as mid and upper clouds will move across eh area. A northern disturbance is expected to move through the area Thursday with few impacts. Northerly…
Traffic is moving once again on I-10 in Hancock County. The interstate was closed overnight and into the morning as crews cleaned up an accident on the Pearl River Bridge at the Mississippi state line. Bay St. Louis resident Altuan McDonald said, “I was about to run out of gas. I had five miles left on the dash. I was…
Surface high-pressure extended from Illinois to east Texas. This high-pressure will shift eastward today and Wednesday. Expect sunny skies and cool temperatures today with winds continuing from the NNE. The disturbance over New Mexico will gradually move Eastward. This should produce a few light showers early Wednesday morning as mid and upper clouds will move across eh area. A northern disturbance…
Highs for Tuesday will be in the 50s across the area and lows tonight will range from the upper 20s to lower 30s inland to mid 30s along the coast. Temperatures will remain very cool through the next few days as high pressure continues to extend across the north central Gulf Coast region. Lows Tuesday night and Wednesday night are…
The St. Patrick girls soccer team hosting Sacred Heart tonight. Irish leading 1-nil at the end of the half and counting as they take the district match-up 4-0. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: high school girls soccer, soccer, sports
Rooting for the Saints to make the playoffs for the fifth year in a row also meant rooting for the Los Angeles Rams for a little bit of help against the San Francisco 49ers. Perhaps even a chance to redeem themselves for that New Orleans No Call, but alas, instead blowing their first-ever halftime lead of the Sean McVay era….
Former Ole Miss dual-star sport John Rhys Plumlee has a new home, announcing his transfer today to the University of Central Florida where he’ll have two years of eligibility left in football and three in baseball. UCF Head Football Coach Gus Malzahn is already familiar with Plumlee, having recruited the former four-star quarterback out of Oak Grove High School when…
As the sun went down this evening, the Mississippi Aquarium got into the carnival spirit. For the second year in a row, the Mississippi Aquarium illuminated its sails in the traditional Mardi Gras colors to help usher in the carnival season. Aquarium visitors and all those driving along Highway 90 can now check out the giant purple, green, and gold…
The Gaston Point community is calling a ‘saving our community’ forum. The Gulfport NAACP is creating a space to discuss the next steps in moving a community forward after the deadly New Year’s Eve party that left four people dead and others injured. Gulfport Police Chief Chris Ryle, Councilman Kenneth ‘Truck’ Casey, and other community leaders are setting up a…
Harrison County Fire Rescue, CRTC, AMR, and Harrison County Sheriff’s Dept. were called to Canal Road when an 18 wheeler left the road and rolled onto its side Monday afternoon. The driver had minor injuries. The truck was carrying non-hazardous cargo. Canal Road traffic had to be shut down for about an hour while the truck was removed. Categories: Local…
As the sun went down this evening, the Mississippi Aquarium got into the carnival spirit. News 25’s Grace Boyles has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: mardi gras, Mississippi Aquarium
A portion of Front Beach Drive in Ocean Springs is closed right now for repairs. Ocean Springs resident Zach Schenk said, “Looking at the water and enjoying walking here, it’s pretty peaceful and everything.” Monday morning, Zach and his dog Zay enjoyed a stroll along Front Beach in Ocean Springs. The pedestrian path and drive are used heavily by residents…
Phase III of the Biloxi Arbor Landing Construction Project has been approved. The good news about the $28 million project, located off Popp’s Ferry Road on Ellzey Drive, comes as phase II of construction is moving right along. The completed project will include 16 different buildings consisting of 174 apartment units, making it the largest active construction site in the…
Two events for MLK Day have been postponed in Biloxi. A spike in the number of COVID cases has caused organizers of the Coastwide MLK Celebration to postpone events to February 3rd through the 6th. The MLK Parade and Battle of the Bands will now take place on February 6th. Mayor FoFo Gilich also announced the state of the city…
Memorial will be hosting another COVID-19 vaccine event to help lower the spike. This event will take place this Friday, January 14th at Youther Lee Keyes Park in Harrison County. The event runs from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. All doses of Pfizer and Moderna will be offered. Walk-ups are welcome, but appointments are preferred. You can schedule an appointment…