Thirty-one candidates from all over the state resume competition tonight for the title of Miss Mississippi and the opportunity to represent the state and compete at Miss America in December. One of top winners in the 1st preliminary Wednesday night was Ole Miss student Abigail Church, Miss University, who won talent. Southern Miss student Karsyn Ulmer, Miss Jones County, was…
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith held a news conference, along with Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville and others, on the 50th anniversary of Title IX. Hyde-Smith condemned the Biden administration’s proposed rule issued today that allows transgender individuals to take part in sports of their preferred gender. Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program receiving federal dollars….
Summer is here and as temperatures continue to rise, so does your electric bill as you try to stay cool. To save money, Mississippi Power offered some energy saving tips. When it comes to saving money, set your thermostat to 78 degrees or higher in the summer. Use a ceiling fan in occupied rooms to make yourself feel cooler. Close…
Yesterday, we told you the story about the potential Sports Illustrated Resort coming to the Coast. Today, we spoke with the resort’s CEO about the project and what else we can expect. CEO Chris Schroeder tells News 25 this new resort will have attractions built for every person. He says one of the main attractions will be an 11-acre man-made…
Keesler Air Force Base has expanded its Air Expeditionary Force Compound to increase the efficiency of simulated training for the 338th training squadron. To help airmen and women in the 338th training squadron reach their fullest potential, Keesler Air Force Base expanded their air expeditionary force compound to increase the efficiency of simulated deployment training. Lt. Col. Tobiah Jones said,…
Today was a big day for the Seabees in Gulfport. A change of command ceremony was held at the Naval Construction Training Center, which is responsible for training Seabees assigned to Gulfport-based battalions. This ceremony is a time-honored tradition formally restating the authority of command. Commander Matthew T. Williams is the departing commander welcoming the new commanding officer, Commander Weurielus…
Home prices keep rising even as the market cools and a record 42 million people are expected to hit the road over the Independence Day holiday. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Shaggy’s is teaming up with USM Gulf Coast Research Laboratory’s Marine Education Center to offer an angler camp for teens. Students will get to do a lot more than just reel in some fish. Here with more is Collin Caranna, the marketing director for Shaggy’s, and Lacy Lindsey with the USM Marine Education Center. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Shaggy’s Angler…
A summer full of life, that’s what Gateway United Methodist Church is hoping to accomplish by hosting a blood drive next week. Taco Sanchez is here today with more about how you can help save lives. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: blood drive, Gateway United Methodist Church
A medical marijuana business conference took place in Biloxi. The conference aims to educate business owners on how to be successful in the industry. The event features speakers, sessions, exhibitor booths, and networking opportunities. Steve Marritt is one of the featured speakers. He’s opening Southern Sky Brands, a medical marijuana distribution center in Canton, Mississippi. Marritt has been involved in…
Living and working in a small town doesn’t mean you have to think small. Thinking outside the box grabbed the attention of regional magazine ‘Country Roads’ which named Stephanie and Michael Paoletti as ‘Best Small Town Chefs.’ The couple, who owns ‘Food, Booze, and Hiccups,’ catering business, returned to Michael’s hometown of Ocean Springs a few years ago and decided…
Passersby who saw an accident that injured a mother and trapped three children inside their car leaped into action to get the people out of the vehicle. Video of the accident was provided by Ken Conn, who said the accident happened about 3 p.m. yesterday afternoon on Highway 90 in front of the Ocean Springs Walmart. A woman in a…
If you’re looking for a way to escape the summer heat, you may want to consider ducking inside the AC and enjoying what the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi has to offer. And while you’re there, you’ll likely notice some beautiful works of art on display. The artist behind the work is Mike Koskie. Categories: Entertainment, Local News,…
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT – 7PM This afternoon most showers/t-storm activity should be found west of the Miss River close to the coast. A sea-breeze boundary will get going around 1pm today and this will help once again develop a few thunderstorms. Friday will not be much different with thunderstorms but could see a few more north of the coast….
Last night, Biloxi Shuckers right fielder Joey Wiemer broke the internet, not once, but twice earning not one, but two spots on Sportscenter’s Top 10 with a pair of home run robberies. So, what would he do for an encore? Shuckers hosting the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, game two of their six game series. Biloxi has to win all six of…
The Southern Miss Home Run King Matt Wallner is still clearing the fence on a regular basis as a member of the Wichita Wind Surge, the double-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. Last night, the 39th overall pick in 2019 hit two jacks in a 9-2 win, bringing his yearly total up to 15 long balls as he now paces…
As the legend of the rally paddle lives on in Hattiesburg, Charlie Fischer is moving on to get a fresh start in Lincoln for his senior season. The four-year Southern Miss fan favorite is transferring to Nebraska following a junior season that saw him hit just .167 after back-to-back campaigns in which he hit over .300. Overall, he leaves USM…
Day one of heat advisories is in the books, and day two comes Thursday. It was certainly hot this afternoon, but we were actually a bit hotter at the end of last week. The humidity wasn’t as oppressive as it could have been, and that kept that heat index “down” a bit compared to what it could have been. However,…
Ole Miss commit and St. Stanislaus slugger Seth Farni is in some elite company as one of just two players from Mississippi to be invited to Major League Baseball’s Prospect Development Pipeline League. Farni tore the cover off the ball during his junior season with the Rock-a-Chaws, hitting at a clip of .364 while leading SSC with nine home runs…
Head Coach Mike Bianco said, “We try to remind them, enjoy this. Yeah, it’s a business trip and all those things and all those coaches speak stuff that we all would think, but the truth is they need to enjoy it. I mean this is why they’re doing it. This is their passion and you play to win and have…
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…
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…
Hot this afternoon yes, but we’ve had hotter this season. The humidity wasn’t as oppressive as it could have been, and that kept that heat index “down” a bit compared to what it could have been. However, real-feel temperatures did nudge that heat advisory criterion of 108, and remember this is only day one of several advisories. Pascagoula led the…
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…