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…
Enviva, a world-leading bioenergy company, could call Stone County home, exciting many residents, but leaving others wary. Residents on both sides of the argument voiced their opinions in a Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday in Wiggins. “The ones who are in favor are because of the jobs it creates, the growth and the tax base it brings to Stone County,…
The Humane Society of South Mississippi has collected more than $10,000 in donations in two days — thanks to the Betty White Challenge The effort stemmed from a viral social media trend that asked people to donate at least $5 to animal shelters in honor of the late actress and animal advocate, who died December 31, 2021. The Jackson County…
A rather complex forecast scenario will play out over the short term period. High pressure will remain centered east of the area, and this will allow for continued warm air and moisture advection into the forecast area. As a result warmer than average temperatures are expected today. In advance of an approaching cold front, the increase in moisture and instability will…
FINAL: D’Iberville 55, St. Martin 33 Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: d’iberville, high school basketball, st. martin, warriors, Yellowjackets
FINAL: Biloxi 2, Gulfport 0 Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: ADMIRALS, biloxi, Gulfport, high school soccer, indians
FINAL: Gulfport 3, Biloxi 0 Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: ADMIRALS, biloxi, Gulfport, high school soccer, indians
FINAL: St. Patrick 64, St. Stanislaus 40 Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: fighting irish, high school basketball, Rock-a-Chaws, ssc, St Patrick, St. Stanislaus
FINAL: St. Patrick 7, Resurrection Catholic 0 Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Eagles, fighting irish, high school soccer, RCS, Resurrection Catholic, St Patrick
Back for round two, Hancock House Floats will again be awarding prize money to the Hancock County residence and business with the best purple, gold, and green decorations. The contest, which began last year to keep the Mardi Gras spirit alive and well despite no big celebrations, is returning. Co-founders Elise Deano and Kay Kell say with COVID still lingering…