A seven-year-old Gulfport resident has decided that he wants to use his culinary skills to give back to those impacted by Hurricane Ida. Seven-year-old Landon Saucier can be found playing video games or watching sports, but he is most often found cooking barbecue and other homemade dishes on his grill. Landon fell in love with cooking when he and his…
The Shuckers are back in action for the first time since last Friday, opening up their home series against the Mississippi Braves tonight. News 25’s Grace Boyles is at MGM Park ahead of the opening pitch which will be tossed by one of the Gulf Coast’s local celebrities. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, Brittney Reese, sports
Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort is the first casino in the country to reach a 100 percent COVID-19 vaccination rate among employees. All associates of Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort have had at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Scarlet Pearl invested over $500,000 to date for their vaccine effort, including $300 in cash to each associate and supervisor who…
Memorial Hospital has decided to turn their Biloxi clinic into a full-time COVID vaccination site as of last week. The clinic made the transformation to help limit confusion on vaccination site locations and to make the vaccine more readily available. The site is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. This location is expected to stay as…
Disaster relief provided by the American Red Cross was available in Moss Point today. Prepared to bring relief to over 500 Moss Point residents, the American Red Cross and Moss Point Fire Department partnered up at City Hall for a drive-thru supply give away. A truck load of cases of water, storm clean up kits, including brooms and mops, multi-purpose…
A fundraiser will be held for the family of La’Mello Parker, the three-month-old baby who was shot and killed back in May during a shootout between police and the infant’s father. La’Mello Parker’s family lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and has been impacted by Hurricane Ida. Several organizations decided to come together to host a ‘free throw for La’Mello’ event…
The community is mourning the loss of Gulfport Fire District Chief Mark Hilley who died from COVID-19. “He didn’t just go to work every day. He came to work. He made a difference.” “He was an excellent leader, fun to work with, fun to work for.” “Being a paramedic, running as many calls as he did over the years, he’s…
MDOT is reminding drivers to stay safe on the roads this Labor Day Weekend. An increase in traffic for holiday travel makes Labor Day Weekend one of the busiest on the roads. But no fear, you can keep yourself and others safe with a few tips from MDOT: Buckle up and make sure your passengers do as well. Make sure…
Weather disasters are more common, but fewer people are dying and more people are expected to hit the road for Labor Day travel. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
As Louisiana evacuees make their way to the Coast, one local business has decided to try to make our neighbors feel more at home with a free hot meal and cold drink. Shaggy’s Marketing Director Collin Carrana is here to tell us more.
Today, MSDH is reporting an additional 3,850 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 17 deaths. All 17 deaths occurred between August 14th and September 1st. Mississippi’s total of COVID-19 cases is now 443,511 with 8,507 deaths. Among cases and deaths already reported, MSDH has identified 16 additional COVID-19 cases in residents of long-term care facilities and no additional deaths. Current…
A cold front will continue to push south through the area providing dry air moving into the area. Despite the passing of the front, there will not be any noticeable cool off with highs staying in the upper 80s to low 90s through the weekend. Slightly drier air will help lower heat index values to the upper 90s to near…
A mid-level disturbance will dip southward over the frontal zone and this will start an initial round of scattered showers and thunderstorms in coastal MS counties through the late morning hours. The frontal zone will shift further southwest into southern Ms through the day, bringing scattered to numerous thunderstorms into the I-10 corridor this afternoon. Activity will persist into the evening…
A stationary weak trough boundary from the remnants of Ida is still stalled along the northern Gulf coast of LA and MS this afternoon. With this system, there`s enough moisture in the region to support a few storms into the evening hours. Storms will be capable of producing frequent lightning, heavy rainfall, and downbursts of strong winds this evening before…
At their first Wednesday service tonight, Northwood Church contributes to Ida disaster relief for our neighbors in Louisiana. The church’s partnership with the Giving Bak Foundation will help feed people in the Denham Springs area. Tonight, church members donated cans of vegetables, aluminum pans, bread, Little Debbie snacks and propane tanks. Northwood Church Lead Pastor Jordan Ducote said, “One thing…
As Louisiana evacuees make their way to our coastal cities, one local business has decided to try to make our neighbors feel more at home with a free hot meal and cold drink. Thursday and Friday, Shaggy’s will be giving all Louisiana residents a cheeseburger and draft beer on the house. All residents have to do is show their I.D….
A stationary weak trough boundary from the remnants of Ida is still stalled along the northern Gulf coast of LA and MS this afternoon. With this system, there`s enough moisture in the region to support a few storms into the evening hours. Storms will be capable of producing frequent lightning, heavy rainfall, and downbursts of strong winds this evening before…
In an effort to bring relief to Louisiana residents affected by the devastation brought on by Hurricane Ida, fire departments from along the Mississippi Gulf Coast have started supply drives. The Pascagoula Fire Department is asking for cleaning supplies, food items, and personal items. All donations can be dropped off at the Pascagoula Senior Center. Long Beach Fire Department is…
Extend a Hand, Help a Friend, Climb CDC, and Feeding the Gulf Coast of Gulfport all came together to host a drive-thru food drop to help out people impacted by Hurricane Ida. Over 300 families received boxes filled with everything needed to make breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Many cars passed through with Louisiana tags trying to get non-perishable food items…
Hurricane Ida entered the southwest part of Mississippi and left over the northeast part, damaging areas from the Gulf Coast to the Tennessee line. In a press conference today, Governor Tate Reeves and MEMA Executive Director Stephen McCraney accounted some of the damage that has been done to the area so far. As of today, 37,000 are still without power,…
River flooding has been a major concern for South Mississippi due to the heavy rainfall from Hurricane Ida. “When you live on the river, this is the stuff you deal with and 95 percent of the time, it is worth it.” For residents like Scott Tatham, who live in Wells Ferry Landing, river flooding is something he’s pretty used to….
Layla Jamison, a senior at George County High School, was critically injured in the highway collapse. She was transported to USA Medical Center in Mobile and listed in critical condition. A family member has now created a GoFundMe page to help her parents in the coming days. Hundreds of prayers from classmates, family members, friends, and nearby communities have been…
During the weekly Mississippi State Department of Health COVID-19 update, state health officials discussed already stressed hospitals, qualifications for monoclonal antibodies, and updates in COVID cases. MSDH reports over 2,900 additional COVID cases today and 81 deaths. During the month of August, more COVID cases were reported than any other time in the pandemic. As students returned back to school,…
Just days after Hurricane Ida blew through the Gulf Coast, local communities are stepping up to help those in need. In an area that’s seen significant damage, the George County Sheriff’s Office is collecting hurricane relief supplies for those impacted by Hurricane Ida. Drop-offs can be made at the George County Sheriff’s Office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until…