High School Girls Soccer: Ocean Springs vs. Pascagoula

Ocean Springs girls soccer team hosting Pascagoula. The Lady Greyhounds wrapping up the region title tonight with a win. Ocean Springs wins 7-0 and the district title and Head Coach Neil Scott’s 100th career victory. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: girls soccer, high school soccer, soccer, sports

Former Southern Miss and Ole Miss coaches help coach Georgia to CFP title

Former Southern Miss Head Football Coach Todd Monken is now the Georgia offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach and now a national champion. Former Ole Miss Head Football Coach Matt Luke is now Georgia associate head coach and offensive line coach and now a national champion. The former Magnolia State duo helping lead the Bulldogs to their first national title since…

Gaston Point community gathered for ‘saving our community’ forum

Deadly situations have been happening in the Gaston Point community recently and now leaders are working together to address the issues. The Gulfport NAACP chapter hosted a ‘saving our community’ forum earlier this evening at the Gaston Point Community Center to provide community leaders and community members a place to actively find solutions to end gun violence in their neighborhood….

World-leading wood company possibly coming to Stone County

Stone County is hoping a large sustainable wood company will soon choose to call the area home. The name of the world-leading bioenergy company is ‘Enviva’ and they make wood pellets. Economic Development Partnership Director Betsy Rowell says European countries will use the pellets like we might use coal or natural gas to fire plants that provide electricity to homes….

Grandmother speaks out after tragic death of two-year-old in Biloxi

On December 27th, a two-year-old died in Biloxi. Now his mother, 21-year-old Hailey Heard and stepfather 38-year-old Joseph Heard are being charged with capital murder in the child’s death. Kelly Bataille was heading to Texas when she scrolled through her Facebook timeline and saw a post saying a two-year-old was dead, not knowing the child was her grandson, Hayden Bataille….

American Red Cross announces blood crisis across the nation

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…

Hancock County locals lifting spirits with Healthcare Heroes Care Packages

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…

Several teens find help through mentorship in ‘Before the Bullet’ program

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…

Memorial Hospital hosting community blood drive Wednesday

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…

COVID-19 Update: Singing River Health System reports 42% positivity rate

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…

Morning Business Report: January 11th, 2022

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

Bay-Waveland wants to improve schools with $37.9M bond issue

Special election on bond issue is March 29

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…

1/11 – Rob Knight’s “Sunny & Cool” Afternoon Forecast

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…

1/1 – Rob’s “Clear and Cool” Tuesday Morning Forecast

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…

1/10 – Brantly’s “Chilly” Monday Night Forecast

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…

Saints Report: Saints take care of business in 30-20 win over Falcons

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 football/baseball star John Rhys Plumlee announces transfer to UCF

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…

Mississippi Aquarium lights up the sails to celebrate Mardi Gras

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…

Gulfport leaders holding forum after deadly New Year’s Eve shooting

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…