In Pascagoula, Sheriff Mike Ezell of Jackson County opens up the department’s crime lab, the first in the state to be owned and operated by a local agency. The traffic arrests and other police interactions we see on the street level are just the beginning of criminal investigations. Behind the scenes, science determines the future of many who face charges….
A two-car wreck in front of Hancock Whitney Bank on Highway 49 South shut down one lane of traffic this afternoon. Traffic continued to flow in the left lane despite the closure of the right. Gulfport Police Department and Gulfport Fire Department were on the scene. No injuries were reported. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Gulfport, traffic, wreck
A family grieves for a man gone too soon. William Waltman of Diamondhead was doing contract work with the City of Gulfport when he was shot and killed during a carjacking last week. A private viewing was this morning at Heritage Funeral Home followed by his service. Waltman was driving a company vehicle when the gunman, Jeremy Reynolds, took his…
Flower companies are expecting a strong Mother’s Day despite soaring inflation. The COVID era of free money is over, the central bank raised interest rates. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: business, morning business report
This weekend, the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce is once again holding its Touch-a-Truck fundraiser. It’s a hands-on event for kids, literally, giving them a chance to experience life-size vehicles. Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce CEO Adele Lyons is in studio with more. Tags: Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, Touch-a-Truck event
Express Employment Professionals in Biloxi has been instrumental in helping companies here on the Coast find employees. Employment Specialist Zach Carnley and Digital Marketing Coordinator Lauren Davis are in studio with details. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Express Employment Professionals, Health Care Job and Career Fair
Pascagoula police caught one of their own playing around on the job and gave her an atta boy! The police department posted video of Officer Brittany Langley playing a little baseball with some kids. The department’s social media gave her a shout-out, saying it is always great to see officers interacting with the community, no matter what the age. Categories:…
The Make-A-Wish Foundation honored volunteers and donors during their annual breakfast and they also had a very special surprise for attendees. During the breakfast, they granted the wish of K.J. McClain, a 14-year-old boy from Gulfport battling brain cancer. He was diagnosed over a year ago and just finished chemotherapy. He is currently in remission. K.J. loves playing video games…
Not much change is expected through Thursday, with afternoon highs in the mid 80s and a bit more of a sea breeze. However, a couple of significant changes are in store, as the next impact weather will occur Friday morning. Instability is definitely in play for this with the capability for a few strong or severe t-storms. Guidance suggests a…
In Bay St. Louis, Our Lady Academy senior Aly Theobald signing a letter of intent with Marion Military Institute out of Alabama, one of just four military JUCO’s in the entire country. Theobald is a track and field standout for the Crescents and will throw discus and shot put at the next level. Theobald is also on the swim team…
Winning a state championship, in any sport, is the pinnacle of high school athletics and just about the only thing that could make it better is winning a state championship in your own backyard. The Gautier boys golf team can relate, taking home the 5A team crown yesterday at Shell Landing Golf Course in Gautier. The Gators won the title…
Biloxi Shuckers taking the diamond early today, Education Day in Montgomery, Shuckers looking to end a mini two-game skid. Biscuits win 8-4, third loss in a row for the Shuckers, second straight to the Biscuits. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports
In a tournament setting, the Pearl River Community College softball team has something, or someone, that no one else does. Ace pitcher Brinson Anne Rogers, coming in with the nation’s second-best ERA of 0.75, all she needs is a little run support. Four-seed Lady Wildcats taking on five-seed Northwest in the MACCC Softball Tournament. PRCC wins 4-0 and will face…
According to Brett McMurphy of the Action Network, the deal negotiated between Southern Miss and Conference USA, as well as other departing teams Marshall and Old Dominion, is “in the neighborhood of $1.75 million in addition to forfeiting one year of conference revenue.” USM is joining the Sun Belt Conference a year earlier than expected on July 1st. According to…
Hard to believe it’s already been ten years since Tyrann Mathieu last called the state of Louisiana home, now the Honey Badger finally gets the chance to say ‘honey, I’m home.’ Mathieu officially introduced as the newest member of the Saints today, having signed a three-year deal worth $33 million, $18 million guaranteed. Prior to what’s turned into a decade-long…
This week is Nurses Week and Singing River Gulfport shared its love for nurses across the Coast by hosting a celebration. The hospital held the celebration in the lobby where they gave out a variety of items such as Pop Brothers popsicles, socks, and coupons for the Lee Tracy’s Remedy Boutiques located at each of the Singing River hospitals along…
There’s a new police chief in town. City officials came together for the pinning ceremony of Gautier’s police chief and new captains. Reaching the highest rank as a police officer, Chief David Bever is pinned with the badge to prove it. Bever has worked with the Gautier Police Department since 2005, working up the ranks. He was promoted to sergeant…
Steady as we go with the forecast through tomorrow with the above-normal temperatures. The next impact weather will occur Friday morning around daybreak. Instability is definitely in play for this with the capability for a few strong or severe t-storms. Guidance suggests a squall line feature that will develop over northeast Texas Thursday night and begin an eastward march toward…
Today, we’re taking a look at how businesses in and around Ocean Springs are paying their respects to Carl 2.0. About a week after media, law enforcement and the public worked to identify the person responsible for a local icon’s death, the downtown community of Ocean Springs still mourns. Many find themselves leaving flowers and letters for Carl 2.0 the…
This week is National Nurses Week and Singing River Health System is making sure to let its nurses know how much they are appreciated. News 25’s Rick Gogreve is in Gulfport at the hospital where they are holding a celebration for the nurses and all of their hard work. Categories: Local News, News Tags: National Nurses Week, Singing River Health…
To continue investing in students interested in STEM, Chevron awarded $62,000 in grants to Jackson County schools. ‘Project Lead the Way’ is a nonprofit organization that provides interactive science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning experiences for students and teachers. The grants will support the expansion and sustainability of ‘Project Lead the Way’ in elementary, middle, and high schools. These funds…
Today, family, friends, and colleagues gathered at Our Lady of Victories Parish in Pascagoula to say their goodbyes to longtime Jackson County Deputy Michael Robichaux. Maj. Robichaux died Sunday evening from pancreatic cancer. He was a member of the department for 43 years, retiring in December 2015. He was also a graduate of the FBI National Academy. Known as a…
Donors from across the Coast and even the nation gave the gift of life today in honor of a local hero. The third annual Robert McKeithen Blood Drive happened today at the Biloxi’s Visitor Center. Officers and civilians from as far away as Ohio stopped by to give blood to the American Red Cross. All of the blood collected will…
Starbucks is hiking wages for workers and employers post record job openings in March. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report