State lawmakers are looking to make a change to Mississippi’s wind pool fund which has largely benefited restoration on the Gulf Coast since Hurricane Katrina. The Senate passed a proposed bill to send the surplus money that has been going into the wind pool to the state and school insurance fund. Roughly $18 million annually is collected through the three…
The Walter Anderson Museum of Art is raffling off a one-of-a-kind golf cart. If you’ve visited WAMA, you probably remember the Little Room, it is the crown jewel of the museum. It’s also the design inspiration for the custom cart that will be raffled off on Mardi Gras Day. The cart is called ‘Midnight Cat’ and it was built by…
The month of February is recognized as Spay and Neuter Awareness Month, but today is World Spay Day, a day set aside to spread awareness about the importance of getting pets spayed. Each year millions of pets are euthanized in the United States because there aren’t enough homes to go around. Having your pet spayed or neutered helps control the…
Students preparing to take the next step in their lives attended Grad Fest on the Harrison County campus of MGCCC. They were able to meet with more than 25 different colleges and universities, apply for graduation, and order class of 2022 graduation gear. Along with preparing for the big day, students were able to take advantage of getting their resumes…
You are not going to believe the science experiment you can do with strawberry jam. Tags: Hooked on Science
Harrah’s Gulf Coast is looking to bring some new employees on board. They’re holding their National Day of Hiring Thursday afternoon. With us in studio is HR Representative Scottie Hebert. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: employment, Harrah’s Gulf Coast, job fair, jobs, National Day of Hiring
It’s Tuesday which means it is time for News 25 Pet of the week. This week’s pet is Creamsicle from the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Maridee Mallette with the Jackson County Animal Shelter is in studio with our furry friend. Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
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…