Floats from Louisiana arrived at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum where they’ll wait until it is time to roll again during this weekend’s Krewe of Neptune Parade. Rolling in overnight, floats made their way from NOLA to the Gulf Coast during the midnight hours. Owen Brennan with Mardi Gras World said, “We left at 10 p.m. and what time is it…
Pascagoula today is mourning the passing of retired Police Chief William ‘Bill’ Pope Jr. Chief Pope died Monday. He began his career in 1959 as a motorcycle cop and climb the ranks until he was named chief in 1982. He retired as chief in 1992. Chief Pope’s visitation will be Thursday from 10 to 11 at Arlington Baptist Church followed…
Low clouds will persist throughout the area as an approaching cold front moves into the extreme northwestern region. The warm and humid flow from the Gulf of Mexico will persist through the rest of the workweek, elevating moisture and transporting warmer temperatures in from the GOM. Cloud coverage will be quite extensive along with elevated winds and dense overnight/early morning…
GARYVILLE, La. (AP) — A huge Louisiana refinery was rocked by an explosion and fire Monday. Marathon Petroleum Corp. said six workers suffered minor injuries. Officials later gave the all-clear sign, but it was not immediately clear what caused the morning blast at the Marathon Petroleum Corp. plant in Garyville, between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Six contract workers were…
Low clouds will persist throughout the area today as an approaching cold front moves into the extreme northwestern region. The warm and humid flow from the Gulf of Mexico will persist through the rest of the workweek, elevating moisture and transporting warmer temperatures in from the GOM. Cloud coverage will be quite extensive along with elevated winds and dense overnight/early…
The Southeastern Conference is officially crashing the recruitment party being hosted by Picayune running back Dante Dowdell. On Sunday, the MaxPreps Player of the Year received his first SEC offer from Auburn, his 11th division I offer in a 15-day span, and his 12th overall. Dowdell was the state’s third leading rusher in 2021, eclipsing 2,500 yards with 28 touchdowns…
In a state where college baseball just means more, several local standouts from the Mississippi Gulf Coast are having themselves a weekend at the next level. Starting right up the road at Southern Miss where we check in with Gulfport alum Blake Johnson. He hosed down two runners in addition to going 3-6 with two runs scored and five RBI…
Across three games this weekend, Southern Miss baseball drew 14,006 fans, the second highest attendance mark for an opening series in program history. Right across campus, Southern Miss football drew about 14,000 fewer fans for its opening spring practice on Saturday and then again today, both closed to the public as the Golden Eagles get to work on their second…
A belated Signing Day shoutout to Stone senior Jsaiah Brown who put pen to paper with Coahoma Community College of Friday afternoon. He’ll be playing football and basketball for the tigers, wide receiver and point guard, after starring as a dual-sport athlete for the Tomcats. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Coahoma, Jsaiah Brown, sports, Stone
Gulfport native Matt Luke is stepping down after two seasons with the Georgia football program where he just served as the associate head coach and offensive line coach for the Bulldogs during their run to the College Football Playoff National Championship. According to Dawgs 24/7, the 45-year-old Luke is not taking another coaching job at this time and per the…
Super Bowl betting numbers were recently released and Mississippi betting saw a significant decrease for the big game. The state went from $8.1 million in total bets last year to $6.4 million, about a 21 percent decrease. Louisiana, who went live with mobile sports gambling a few weeks ago, estimates nearly $67 million wagered on the game. Golden Nugget General…
In a surprise celebration, Mississippi Heroes honored Emily Gonzalez, who’s worked in the ER at Memorial Hospital for 14 years. Emily Gonzalez walked into an unexpected surprise. She and her family arrived at Champion Dodge, planning to shop for a new car but were greeted with a round of applause and celebration. Mississippi Heroes awarded Gonzalez for her dedication to…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to shoppers after more than 1,000 rodents were found in a Family Dollar distribution facility that ships products to stores in Mississippi and other states. According to the FDA, these rodents were found inside the West Memphis Distribution Facility. The FDA announced a voluntary recall Friday affecting items that came…
Memorial Hospital celebrated Black History Month by sharing stories of the significant contributions made by those dedicated to health and wellness in the community. Community leaders and Memorial staff came together to celebrate Black History Month by hosting their inaugural Black Health and Wellness Celebration. Marketing Brand Strategist Cece Shabazz said, “One of our missions here at Memorial is just…
Second graders at Bayou View Elementary spent the day dressed as some famous faces. The entire grade went all out for the annual Famous American Wax Museum. Each student chose a well-known American to research and dress up as. The rest of the school made their way through the museum where each famous American presented a written speech detailing the…
Community leader Carmelita J. Scott passed suddenly on Thursday and many Coast leaders are expressing their love and condolences. Carmelita Scott served on the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce Board for seven years and dedicated a lot of her time volunteering at many community events along the Coast. Scott served on the Coast Chamber Board for two years. She was also…
Governor Tate Reeves announced today the signing of two executive orders in support of military communities and families. In 2020, Mississippi was home to more than 7,000 children with active-duty parents. In an effort to support those children, Executive Order 1561 directs the Mississippi Department of Education to create the Military Star Schools Program. This program will recognize schools that…
After closing their doors for almost two years, the Blue Marlin is reopening in March. The beachfront restaurant at Centennial Plaza in Gulfport closed during COVID due to staffing shortages. They’ve used the downtime to rebrand the restaurant, transforming from fine dining to a more causal family-friendly atmosphere. The Blue Marlin will be bringing back some of their favorites from…
Ongoing lifeguard shortages are now impacting community pools in Biloxi, forcing them to reduce hours or even close for an entire day at times. Jamie Lee, the assistant director for the City of Biloxi’s Parks and Recs Department, says he’s never seen staffing issues like this before. Right now, they’re operating as a skeleton crew in order to keep the…
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Salvation Army is in the process of completing a project they call the Center of Hope. It will house homeless families while they get on their feet. Area Commander Major Jerry Friday is here with us to give us an update. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: center of hope, Salvation army
The space business is expected to grow in the coming years and private space travel is just the beginning. Jane King is in New York with that story. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Returning for the first time in two years, the pawrade in Biloxi invited everyone and their furry friends to march through the city. Sunday’s parade in Biloxi, starting at the Town Green, was a celebration of our muzzled loved ones. Dogs big and small, coming in all shapes and sizes, were more than happy to take the afternoon visiting with…
Long Beach rang in the carnival season over the weekend with its annual parade as a thunderous caravan of neon lights floated through the heart of the friendly city. Hundreds of Coast residents gathered along Cleveland Avenue Saturday to catch a glimpse of Mardi Gras. Krewes from all over the Coast lined up their floats. News 25 was out there…
It was a ceremonious rekindling of American history, the marker signifying the Biloxi Wade-In protests has been replaced after it was knocked down by storms. The Biloxi Wade-Ins were protests in the 50s and 60s against segregated beaches. Demonstrators attempted to desegregate the beaches in their hometown by wading into the coastal waters and at one point, the protesters were…