St. James Catholic School fifth and sixth graders competed in the Block Kids Building Competition this morning. The competition originated in the 80s on the Gulf Coast, introducing children to the construction industry by creating awareness and promoting future careers. Each student was given a build kit, including a rock, blocks, string, and aluminum foil to construct their own project….
Counties here in South Mississippi are starting to announce the opening of cold weather shelters ahead of potential freezing rain. Two cold weather shelters will open tonight in Harrison County. Those locations are Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center on Auto Mall Parkway in D’Iberville. That location will open at 4:30. St. Peter’s by the Sea Episcopal Church on 15th Street in…
Mississippi is getting nearly $3 million through the American Rescue Plan to help reduce burnout and promote mental health and wellness among healthcare workers. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is administering the money through the University of Mississippi Medical Center in an effort to retain our state’s healthcare workforce. The money will fund programs and training for…
A cold front will continue to shift southeastward today with temperatures slowly dropping. Rain should be ending during the afternoon across the area, at least temporarily. Another spoke of energy will be moving out of the southern end of the cold front from Texas this afternoon, with moisture overrunning the shallow cold air mass. It is the usual battle between cold,…
St. Martin High School was on lockdown about 9 a.m. Thursday during 1st block after the school received a report of a student coming to school with a weapon, according to Jackson County Superintendent John Strycker. The school called parents to let them know it had received a report of a student who might have been carrying a weapon to…
A cold front will continue to shift southeastward today with temperatures slowly dropping. Rain should be ending during the afternoon across the area, at least temporarily. Another spoke of energy will be moving out of the southern end of the cold front from Texas this afternoon, with moisture overrunning the shallow cold air mass. It is the usual battle between cold,…
The Coast has become a hotbed for talent in the high school girls soccer ranks and this week’s student athlete of the week is yet another example of said talent. Linda Mustered plays six of the 12 sports St. Patrick Catholic High School offers for girls. However, the sophomore has emerged as the Lady Irish’s rising star on the pitch….
On Monday, Bleacher Report came out with a pre-season article predicting one breakout star for all 30 Major League Baseball teams. The Cleveland Guardians player that was name dropped was Harrison Central alum Bobby Bradley. Time flies when you’re hitting dingers, already eight years removed from his senior season with the Red Rebels and now closing in on his lifelong…
The Pascagoula City Council approved the installation of an electric vehicle charging station downtown. The station will be mounted on a single pedestal with the capability to simultaneously charge two vehicles in adjacent parking spots. The charger will be universal, meaning all makes of electrical vehicles can use it. Mississippi Power will install the charging station in the public parking…
An Ocean Springs man is behind bars for allegedly killing his dad. He had his initial appearance in court today. Forty-eight-year-old Robert Baxter was arrested in Gulfport for first-degree murder – after police found his elderly father dead in their shared home. Lawmen tracked Baxter to Gulfport about six hours later, where they found him walking along the beach. Baxter…
Singing River Health and MGCCC are teaming up for a new partnership. Starting this month, Singing River Health System began providing healthcare services at MGCCC’s on- campus clinics in Perkinston, Harrison County, George County, and Jackson County. An official ribbon-cutting celebration was held Wednesday at the Gulf Coast Perkinston campus. Officials from Singing River Health System, MGCCC, and the Gulf…
The City of Gautier made a lot of progress in 2021. Mayor Casey Vaughan talks about the plans he has for 2022. Last year, the City of Gautier elected a new mayor and purchased the former Singing River Mall property. The city made the purchase to transform the rundown property into a town commons park with an amphitheater and a…
The Mississippi Department of Health is working on a distribution plan for at-home COVID tests. You can currently order tests online through the federal government. MSDH tells News 25 that at-home tests are reliable, but if a person tests negative and is symptomatic, they should be tested again in a few days. In the meantime, quarantine yourself and follow all…
A Gulfport native is using his formal education from the University of Mississippi to cultivate change in his community. Bobby Hudson III, a public policy leadership major, is featured in Time Magazine as one of its ’30 in 2030: A Generation Creating Change.’ Time reached out to 30 college students to document what they were doing to effect change in…
It’s an ongoing debate: ‘who has the best king cake?’ The annual Ocean Springs King Cake contest is assisting in the search for the best king cake or king cake inspired creation. The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce is inviting visitors and locals alike to taste area business’ spin on the Mardi Gras staple. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Cynthia…
You’re not going to believe the mind-blowing science experiment you can do by using a straw. Tags: Hooked on Science, science
Disney is slammed for price hikes at theme parks and longer wait times and AT&T and Verizon agree to delay upgraded 5G service near some airports. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Marketsite with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
McDonald’s U.S. restaurants are open ten percent fewer hours than pre-pandemic, the boss of the chain has said. The CDC is changing its cruise guidance as experts believe the latest COVID-19 spike is nearing its peak. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
On this week’s edition of Living Well, Troy Thompson sits down with a doctor to talk about the health benefits of dry needling. Tags: living well, Living Well with Troy Thompson
Your artwork could be featured on the t-shirt for Biloxi’s ‘Grillin’ on the Green’ event. Biloxi Main Street Executive Director Kay Miller has more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Biloxi Main Street, grillin’ on the green, t-shirt design contest
The annual Southern Gaming Summit will convene May 3rd through the 6th at Beau Rivage in Biloxi. Bill Miller, president and CEO of the American Gaming Association, is the keynote speaker. The summit begins with a golf tournament at Fallen Oak before the breakout sessions on May 4th. In addition, five people will be inducted into the Hall of Fame…
In Harrison County, traffic has been reduced to two lanes on the Wilkes Drawbridge. The north bound side of the drawbridge is closed as crews repair the bridge’s motors. Motorists are encouraged to find an alternate route and the speed has been reduced to 25 MPH in the work zone. Renovations to the northbound side are expected to be complete…
High pressure will remain centered east of the area, and this will allow for continued warm air and moisture advection into the forecast area. In advance of an approaching cold front, the increase in moisture and instability will support the development of showers by this afternoon. This front should rapidly push through the forecast area during the overnight hours and…
South Mississippi superintendents and officials who represent Mississippi school districts attended a meeting with the state auditor to discuss legal ways to spend incoming stimulus money. According to State Auditor Shad White, the state budget is normally about $6 billion annually. With the next round of stimulus money, an additional $4 billion is expected for the state. Tuesday’s meeting opened…