Jackson County Board of Supervisors presented State of the County

Jackson County Board of Supervisors President Randy Bosarge presented the 2022 State of the County Address during the Pascagoula Rotary Club meeting at Grand Magnolia Ballroom in Pascagoula. At the address, Bosarge discussed the county finances and the continued proactive steps the county is taking to encourage and prepare for a growing economy. Bosarge touched on economic development and increasing…

Navy discharges first sailors for not getting vaccinatedNavy

The Navy has discharged its first sailors who refused the COVID-19 vaccine. The discharges came Tuesday, marking the first time it has thrown currently serving sailors out of the military over mandatory shots. This comes as a number of service members are being discharged due to the vaccine begins to climb. The Army is now the only one left to…

Morning Business Report: January 26th, 2022

National rent hits another new all-time high and the Federal Reserve could outline its first interest rate increase in three years. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Singing River Health System hosting ‘What the Health’ conference

This Friday, Singing River is hosting their ‘What the Health’ Conference. The conference will feature engaging and entertaining discussions from some of the Coast’s best physicians on health topics pertaining specifically to women. Shannon Wall and Melissa Schnoor have the details. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: health, Singing River Health System, What the Health, Womens Health

Penalties for illegal burns in Pascagoula to begin

Pascagoula is cracking down on illegal burning. The city is now issuing fines of up to $1,000. For anyone caught burning in city limits without a permit, the Pascagoula Fire Department will begin strict enforcement of those fines beginning next month. If you need to burn any leaves or tree limbs in Pascagoula, you can apply for a permit online,…

Filing taxes safely and correctly ahead of the April 18th deadline

The Internal Revenue Service kicked off the 2022 tax filing season Monday. They are sending an urgent reminder to taxpayers to take extra precaution this year to file an accurate tax return electronically to help speed up refunds. Due to the pandemic, the IRS is still facing a significant backlog from last year. To help smooth the process out, they’re…

Cold Weather Shelters open tonight across the Coast

Cold weather shelters across South Mississippi are preparing to open their doors again today. In Hancock County, the shelter at the EOC on Highway 603 in the Kiln was open last night and will be open again tonight from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. Anyone needing a ride to that shelter can call Hancock County Dispatch at 228-255-9191 for assistance….

1/26 – Rob Knight’s “Sunny & Breezy” Afternoon Forecast

A Canadian disturbance will move into the Great Plains and middle Mississippi River Valley tomorrow morning, reaching the Atlantic Coast by sunrise Saturday. Onshore flow never gets established, with forecast dew points expected to remain primarily in the 20s and 30s over the next 3 days. A few passing shower can be expected very early Friday morning with the passage…

1/26 – Rob Knight’s “Sunny But Cool” Hump Day Morning Forecast

A disturbance along the four Corners will weaken over the next 36 hours as it moves eastward. The Canadian trough behind it will move into the Great Plains and middle Mississippi River Valley Friday morning, reaching the Atlantic Coast by sunrise Saturday. Onshore flow never gets established, with forecast dew points expected to remain primarily in the 20s and 30s…

Sean Payton stepping away from Saints after 16 years

Saints Head Coach Sean Payton confirmed the rumors this afternoon at a press conference announcing he is stepping away after 16 years with the franchise. The announcement comes just 24 hours after Saints owner Gayle Benson said she didn’t know what Payton’s plans were for the 2022 season. In his 15 seasons, Payton became the winningest head coach in Saints…

Four Harrison Central students accepted into prestigious universities

  Getting into a prestigious university can be a challenge, but four students at Harrison Central High School have turned their dream into a reality. Justin Walgren said, “I’m going to the University of Chicago.” Trixie Adlaon said, “I’m going to Dartmouth College in New Hampshire.” Anthony Sherrell said, “I’m going to Grinnell College in Iowa.” Tarik Price said “I’m…

Biloxi PD need help identifying two men wanted for scamming

The Biloxi Police Department is hoping the public can identity two men wanted for scamming one victim out of $10,000. Both of the suspects were seen in or around a silver Toyota Camry. Biloxi police say a victim told them that one of the suspects had a foreign accent and was seen taking a large amount of cash out of…

Covenant Laboratories in Bay St. Louis offers overnight COVID test results

With the omicron variant spreading rapidly, many people are scrambling to get tested and quickly. Although the rapid tests are quick, they are not as accurate when it comes to detecting the virus. To help do their part in fighting the spread of COVID-19, Covenant Laboratories in Bay St. Louis is using their state-of-the-art equipment to produce PCR tests overnight….

Kroc Center installs chair lift to swimming pool

The Kroc Center in Biloxi recently installed a chair lift for their pool to give people with disabilities easier access to swimming. A member of the Kroc Center with disabilities was the one who suggested the lift. Thanks to funding from the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services, they were able to get one. Team Adaptive of Biloxi then installed it…

State of the State Address: Gov. Reeves reflects on past two years

In today’s State of the State Address, Governor Tate Reeves discussed the highlights of the past two years and gave his vision for the year ahead. Reeves applauded what he called Mississippi’s “crowning achievement” over the course of the pandemic and recession: state educators. He noted that in 2019, Mississippi was the only state in the nation to improve its…

Morning Business Report: January 25th, 2022

Americans say they are working to put more money away for retirement and hospitals and restaurants are asking congress for money to help them get through COVID. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Local reaction to Ukraine: How tensions can potentially affect the Coast

With the tensions rising between Ukraine and Russia, we wanted to ask local experts about any potential impact it could have here in South Mississippi. Associate Professor of Political Science at Southern Miss Dr. Joe Weinberg tells News 25 he believes Russia is taking advantage of the United States’ in-fighting in recent years. He believes it will be difficult for…

Cold weather shelters opening across the Coast

Cold weather shelters across South Mississippi are preparing to open their doors again this week. In Hancock County, the shelter at the EOC on Highway 603 in the Kiln will open tonight and tomorrow night from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. each day. Anyone needing a ride to that shelter can call Hancock County Dispatch at 228-255-9191 for assistance. A…