The Mississippi Aquarium is in search for the young lady that will reign as Miss Aquarium. The Miss Aquarium Pageant is a natural pageant that will help build self-esteem and confidence in young women. The overall title winners from three divisions will represent Mississippi Aquarium as hospitality ambassadors, sharing the aquarium’s mission, education initiatives, and conservation efforts through community interaction….
The William Carey University School of Pharmacy has received full accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. William Carey is one of only a few accelerated pharmacy programs in the country. Instead of the usual four years, students complete the program in two years and 10 months. The curriculum includes classroom instruction and experiential learning as well as clinical…
Catalytic converter theft is on the rise here on the Gulf Coast. To help prevent theft, local law enforcement released these tips to help: Park in a garage or secure well-lit area Install an anti-theft device to the converter Engrave your VIN on the converter Paint the converter with bright high-temp spray paint to deter theft Install outdoor motion sensing…
The Naval Construction Battalion Center’s public works department and environmental teams spent the day cleaning up a fuel spill that occurred overnight. According to officials, a refrigerator truck parked by warehouses near the 28th Street fence line ruptured a fuel line and spilled up to 80 gallons of diesel fuel. The spill was reported around 7:30 this morning and responders…
A gas leak in Biloxi earlier today that caused over 50 Biloxi residents to flee their homes has been capped off. Around 10 a.m. this morning Biloxi firefighters received a call of a gas leak at the intersection of Seal and Division. When crews first arrived on scene, they discovered a large gas leak. Biloxi firefighters blocked off areas surrounding…
The Pass Christian Rotary Club is holding its second annual Paddle the Back Bay event this weekend. We’ve got two former presidents of the club on set, Paul Ellis and Ollie Bailey, to give us a little more information on the event. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Paddle the Back Bay, Pass Christian Rotary Club
The summer time is a time for fun and relaxation for kids, but adjusting to a new school year and keeping up with learning during the summer can be tough. Jackson County School District’s Curriculum Director Dr. Penny Westfaul is on set with tips to prevent the summer brain drain. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: education, summer learning loss
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch joined a coalition of 37 attorneys general across the U.S. to file a lawsuit against Google. The attorneys general are alleging exclusionary conduct relating to the Google Play Store for Android Mobile Devices and Google Billing. This antitrust lawsuit is the latest legal action against the tech giant, claiming illegal, anticompetitive, and unfair business practices….
The interaction of outflow boundaries and sea/land breeze boundaries have been the focus of some recent instances of high rainfall amounts and that will likely be the case as well this afternoon. So while the overall threat for flash flooding is too low to justify a flash flood watch, the potential exist for someone in the area to see heavy…
The upper level pattern analysis shows the typical summertime ridges centered to the west over Arizona and to the east in the Atlantic. In addition to that, there`s a weak upper low centered around south Texas. A trough swinging through the upper Mississippi Valley will keep an area of weakness between the ridges east and west of the local area….
Checking in now with some former Shuckers players who have had some impressive performances on their new teams within the Brewers organization. Starting with pitcher Corbin Burnes in the Major Leagues, recently having been voted as one of the three Brewers’ pitchers to play in the All-Star Game. In the first game of a double-header with the Mets, Burnes struck…
Tonight, Shuckers fans were able to see the Brewers organization’s top two prospects play alongside each other at MGM Park for the first time. Number one prospect outfielder Garrett Mitchell, fresh off the bus from Wisconsin, and number two prospect short stop Brice Turang batted third and second in the line up respectively in game two of their six game…
It may not seem like it at first glance, but tonight will be a bit drier than the last few evenings we’ve seen. Still expecting an isolated shower or two, but considering the heavy showers of the last few sunrises it will be looking better. Expect slowly decreasing clouds through the night with a low near 74, and a 20%…
As anticipation grows for the new Buc-ee’s coming to the Coast, first some infrastructure changes are needed to support the expected volume of shoppers. The Texas-based convenient store and ultimate road trip stop will soon be breaking ground in South Mississippi. In addition to the $50 million invested in the Buc-ee’s Mississippi location off the Menge Avenue exit, $15 million…
Over the last two days, central Harrison County has received over 12 inches of rainfall. Flood warnings are issued near the Biloxi River and Wolf River due to heavy rain and streets have become water ways. Rainfall has heavily affected low-lying areas. Water draining down into water ways and rivers is becoming a problem for residents who live along the…
Back Bay Mission is committed to strengthening neighborhoods, seeking justice, and transforming lives. To help raise funds, they are selling cookies from local bakeries around the area. Back Bay Mission is allowing buyers to not only support Back Bay Mission, but also be a cookie judge. You can purchase a box of 14 gourmet cookies from 12 bakeries across the…
Mississippi Power teamed up with the City of Moss Point and some other groups to work with older teens on job search skills, career awareness, and the motivation of making better choices. Nine businesses came together to discuss ways to provide better opportunities for young people in Jackson County with a focus on workforce development and education. Life skills, mock…
The City of Pascagoula held their swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected Mayor Dr. Jay Willis and council members Tuesday evening at City Hall. Republican Jay Willis ran unopposed for this year’s election. He is a retired dentist and consultant who has served on the board of directors for the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and the Gulf Coast Community…
Over the last two days central Harrison County has received over 12 inches of rain. As flood warnings are issued near the Biloxi River and Wolf River, streets have become water ways. News 25’s Sabria Reid is on Three Rivers Road and River Road where the streets are closed due to heavy flooding. Categories: Local News, News Tags: flooding, Three…
A community market is held the first Wednesday of every month at the St. Martin Community Center. The market operates from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and invites all to buy from the multiple vendors selling pretty much everything you can think of. During July’s market, they had everything from art, handmade crafts, fresh produce, goodies, and a food truck…
Professional hockey is one step closer to making a return to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Today, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum announced three neutral site Minor League Hockey games will be played in their arena this winter. A press conference, hosted by Biloxi Hockey and open to the public, will be held Wednesday, July 14th at 3 p.m. to provide more…
The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System in Biloxi is scheduled to receive a medical mobile unit on Friday at the VA Medical Center in Biloxi. The vehicle is specifically designed to deliver primary care and other services to enrolled veterans with limited access to V.A. healthcare services due to low population density, remoteness, or limited local demand for specialized…
The City of Diamondhead is moving forward with their plans for Envision Diamondhead 2040. Mayor Nancy Depreo says the council unanimously voted ‘yes’ to the final approval stage of the plan, after a year in the making. Envision Diamondhead 2040 includes future expansions and the renewal of places like the city’s business district and waterfront areas, growing sales tax revenue,…
A head-on collision caused a multi-vehicle pile up on Popp’s Ferry Bridge earlier this morning in Biloxi. Around 7 a.m., Biloxi PD and Fire responded to an accident involving five vehicles. The bridge had to be closed for over an hour as the agencies worked together to clean up the roadway. Only minor injuries were reported and all passengers and…