This weekend was the 49th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade that allowed abortions across the United States. Every year in January, the March for Life is held in Washington, D.C. with thousands taking to the nation’s capital to protest the decision made 49 years ago. While demonstrations were held across the U.S. this weekend, on…
Over at Gautier, important region 8 class 5A battle as the Gators play host to an impressive Vancleave squad. Gators leading 16-7 after one, but what a game this would turn out to be, 32 minutes not enough as Gautier staves off Vancleave 63-57 in OT. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: basketball, high school basketball, sports
Ocean Springs boys basketball team hosting St. Martin in a region 7 class 6A affair. Ocean Springs down by four with 16 seconds to go, somehow finding a way to win 47-45 over St. Martin. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: basketball, High School Boys Basketball, sports
If you build it, they will come is a concept that certainly worked in the Field of Dreams and it’s also working out pretty well for Biloxi Pro Hockey and the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. At this point, the return of the Mississippi Seawolves appears to be imminent and it has everything to do with the fans. Last month, two of…
As it pertains to Minor League Baseball and the MLB Lockout, it’s still business as usual, according to officials with the Biloxi Shuckers. Opening day is on target for April 8th, regardless of whether or not the majors lose spring training or regular season games. The only players currently locked out are the ones on big league contracts on the…
Fifty-one days and counting since Major League Baseball owners locked out their players over disputes for the new collective bargaining agreement. On Monday, the MLB Players Association will present a counter-offer to the owners during an in-person bargaining session. Until then, big leaguers like Harrison Central alum Bobby Bradley, now first baseman for the Cleveland Guardians, are stuck playing the…
Friends and family of a man whose body was found in Moss Point gathered for a candlelight vigil in Pascagoula. Corri Howard was found January 13th after he ran from police during a chase. The man’s death has been a point of contention among community members, some of whom believe Howard’s death is suspicious. An autopsy completed this week ruled…
Those looking for education in the art of gardening went to 34th Street’s Wholistic Gardens and Education Center’s Field Day today to learn about the basics of gardening. The cold weather didn’t stop master gardeners and beginning gardeners from gathering at the 34th Street Wholistic Gardens and Education Center in Gulfport to get their hands dirty learning about the lost…
St. Patrick High students are traveling to Baton Rouge today for an anti-abortion protest, the Louisiana Life March South. The march takes place as the U.S. Supreme Court considers a challenge to the 1973 landmark decision of Roe v. Wade that affirmed a constitutional right to abortion. Mississippi challenged that ruling which led to the Supreme Court taking up the…
If you don’t mind braving the cold, here are some events you can check out this weekend. On Saturday, starting at 6 p.m., the Carnival Association of Long Beach will have its first Jeep-A-Gras Parade. The route will run from the high school stadium on Cleveland, west on Railroad, and south on Jeff Davis. Classic cars more your style? Check…
Are you looking for a new hobby in 2022 that’s the bee’s knees? The Mississippi Gulf Coast Beekeeping Association is holding four free beekeeping 101 classes at First Baptist Church. “Having over 70 participants in the very first class, i think it says people are looking for something to do. Something that they can get interested in, that can help…
A historical downtown landmark is getting a facelift and will be ready by 2023. The Markham Hotel, built in 1927, is set to become a 123-room boutique hotel. The building sadly has a history of being vandalized, such as broken windows, which lodging and leisure investments contracted to be replaced. About 90 percent of the exterior work is finished. The…
Home prices rose faster than ever in 2021. The typical home gained $50,000 in value. A record nine million Americans are out sick as COVID surges. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
“The History that Haunts Us’ is a new feature film that’s now available on Amazon Prime worldwide. The best part is it was directed by South Mississippi’s own Creighton Hobbs. Hobbs is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: The History that Haunts Us
The Winter Weather Advisory is expiring for South Mississippi, but we’re still looking at a hard freeze tonight. News 25 spoke with Harrison County EMA Director Matt Stratton today about what you need to know to stay safe. Stratton says the threat on our roads isn’t bad right now. Instead, he’s turning his focus to the temperatures which are expected…
Now is a good time to remind you about the cold weather shelters in Harrison and Hancock counties. More than 40 people made their way to the Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center in D’Iberville Thursday night to escape the frigid temperatures. Individuals are provided a cot, blanket, and a hot meal cooked and served by the Coastal Block Captains Group. While…
A Florida man fought off a black bear and managed to save his dogs. The video was shot by a doorbell camera at a home in Daytona Beach. It shows the dogs rushing to confront a bear that began to enter what appears to be a screened porch. The man appears to pull one of the small dogs away from…
A HARD FREEZE WARNING in effect TONIGHT and SATURDAY NIGHT A deep layer northwest flow pattern will persist through Sunday, this will allow for continued cold air advection into the region. The wind field will weaken as surface ridging becomes more centered over the area, and a couple of nights of strong radiational cooling are expected both Friday and Saturday…
Light freezing rain/drizzle this morning will move east and transition back to liquid by mid-morning. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is in effect through noon. A deep layer northwest flow pattern will persist through Sunday, this will allow for continued cold air advection into the region. The wind field will also weaken as surface ridging becomes more centered over the area,…
Less than a week removed from winning its first ever national title, the Pearl River Community College cheer team is back home in Poplarville with plenty of hardware to show for it. The Lady Wildcats feeling a lot less stressed in their first public appearance since returning from Orlando at tonight’s women’s basketball game against Southwest. On Saturday, PRCC placed…
It’s been almost three months since Southern Miss announced its move to the Sun Belt Conference and apparently time isn’t moving fast enough. USM reportedly among four schools seeking early admission into the Sun Belt Conference on July 1st alongside Marshall and Old Dominion from Conference USA as well as FCS James Madison. However, that early exit out of C-USA…
PRCC hosting Southwest and the Lady Wildcats with a chance to knock off one of the three unbeaten teams in MACCC Conference Play. PRCC wins 62-42. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: MACCC Women’s Basketball, Pearl River Community College, sports
A new restaurant in downtown Gulfport held their grand opening tonight. Sully’s Legendary Food and Drink opened to the public tonight. With two other locations in Hattiesburg and Petal, the Gulfport restaurant and event space brings a unique experience. At just under 30,000 square feet, the space offers a bar, patio, dining room, event space with an event planner available…
As the temps drop, Harrison and Hancock counties are opening cold weather shelters for the next few nights. By 5 this evening more than 40 people had made their way to the Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center in D’Iberville to escape the dropping temps and frigid wind. Individuals are provided a cot, blanket, and a hot meal, cooked and served by…