Sea and Sail Adventure Camp at Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum

Grab your sails and head out to the sea! The Sea and Sail Adventure Programs at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum are happening all summer long. The camps are designed to bring about a greater awareness of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s original history and maritime heritage through a variety of fun and educational activities. Today, the campers learned how…

Four cars involved in vehicle wreck on I-10 westbound

A multi-car accident on I-10 west bound near the Alabama state line left a few people injured today. All lanes of traffic are now reopened in Jackson County near mile marker 45. State troopers worked on four crashes involving several injuries. Two semi-trucks, an overturned vehicle, and a rear-ended van were involved in the crash. Mississippi Highway Patrol believes wet…

Teaching kids about STEM in a fun atmosphere at the Infinity Science Center

Camp Astro is taking off at the Infinity Science Center in Pearlington. During camp, students learn about a multitude of science and space topics. In this class, students are drawing the new Artemis space suits that NASA will hopefully be using for future explorations. The camp hopes to inspire the next generation of scientists, researchers, and engineers to pursue careers…

Labyrinth Planting Day at Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art

Volunteers didn’t let the heat stop them from getting a little dirty planting a Labyrinth garden at Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art. What was once the site of the former Tullis-Toledano Manor will now be home to Labyrinth semi-permanent garden structure. Over 125 shrubs were planted to create a meditative maze. Marketing and Public Relations Director Molly Jo Shea said, “First,…

Ole Miss takes on Arkansas for the right to play in CWS Championship

The stakes for Ole Miss baseball are simple, win and they’re in the championship series in Omaha for the first time in program history. That series begins Saturday. Lose and they’re right back at it tomorrow against the Razorbacks, facing elimination. Arkansas topped Auburn last night 11-1 to stay alive. While Ole Miss waited for their next opponent, they practiced…

Sports Illustrated Resort possibly coming to the Gulf Coast

D’Iberville is looking to build one of the first-ever Sports Illustrated Resorts on the Gulf Coast. The resort, which would be named Blue Water Beach, would be built on what was originally to be the site of the Gulf Coast Galleria Shopping Center. The 78-acre property would be located directly south of the Promenade on the south quadrant of the…

Morning Business Report: June 22nd, 2022

The Friday night pizza isn’t as cheap as it used to be and companies that have struggled to fill job openings are starting to ask if they really need those workers. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Caregiver Support Group at Merit Health Biloxi

Merit Health Biloxi is now offering a free support group for adult children, caregivers, and other family members of seniors who face health issues like Alzheimer’s and dementia. Here to tell us more about the group and how you can participate is Merit Health Biloxi’s Director of Behavioral Health Ted Wooten. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Caregiver Support Group, Merit Health…

‘Snowflakes in the Bay’ on sale now through July 1st

It may only be June, but today we’re going to imagine a beautiful winter wonderland in Hancock County filled with glittering white snowflakes. You can help make it happen through a unique fundraiser with the Hancock County Chamber of Commerce and the Hancock Community Development Foundation. Wendy McDonald with the foundation is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags:…

Construction underway for Bayou La Croix boat launch in Bay St. Louis

Construction is finally underway for the Bayou La Croix boat launch located just off of Highway 603, next to the Bayou La Croix Bridge. When the boat launch is completed, there will be a 35-foot-wide boat ramp and an ADA accessible bathroom trailer which can be moved when severe storms threaten the area. The project has been in the works…

6/22 – The Chief’s “HEAT ADVISORY” Wednesday Morning Forecast

There are some subtle differences from yesterday as a heat advisory for today with somewhat warmer Heat Index temps and lower number of showers/t-storms. Placement of highest concentration will also be a bit different today. Heat Index values will snuggle up next to warning criteria for the next several days and could get into the lower end of these numbers…

Biloxi Shuckers vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos

The Biloxi Shuckers opened the season with 138 games on the schedule and only 26 days off. So, as the 2022 campaign soon reaches the halfway point, the Shuckers are more than ready to lead off their longest homestand of the year, 12 straight games at MGM Park. Visiting Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Shuckers, first and second place in the…

Gulfport City Council votes to accept 2022 redistricting map

Almost at full capacity, Gulfport community leaders and residents packed city hall to hear from city council on their decision to redistrict the city. City hall erupts in applause after a unanimous vote by Gulfport City Council to approve the 2022 redistricting map. Gulfport NAACP President Gary Fredricks said, “This is a moment in which we are excited about an…

Biloxi Shuckers starting longest homestand of 2022

The Biloxi Shuckers opened the season with 138 games on the schedule and only 26 days off. So, as the 2022 campaign reaches the halfway point, the Shuckers are more than ready to start their longest homestand of the year. News 25’s Jeff Haeger is at MGM Park with more. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports

MDEQ reminds beachgoers to be mindful of water advisories

Today is the official start of summer, the perfect time to go to the beach. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality wants to remind visitors when beach advisories are expected to be issued. MDEQ says especially after a period of heavy rain that bacteria levels exceed water quality and pose a risk to health. When an advisory is issued, water…

Plasma Center seeing more donors due to inflation

People are looking for ways to make some extra cash due to inflation and CSL Plasma is seeing an uptick in donors. CSL Plasma operates one of the world’s largest plasma collection networks, with more than 300 plasma collection centers, including one in Gulfport. Plasma is a light-yellow colored liquid component of blood in which blood cells are absent, but…

Arrests made in lawn mower theft in Jackson County

In Jackson County, two men are charged with grand larceny. Harley Poole of Biloxi and Jeffrey Garbutt of Vancleave are accused of stealing a $4,000 commercial lawn mower from Gulf Hills Golf Club last week. Both men were arrested Monday at different locations, but deputies recovered the lawn mower at Poole’s home in Biloxi. Bond for each is set at…