Judy Young is the new executive director for the Coastal tri-county destination marketing organization Coastal Mississippi. Young brings over 20 years of experience in tourism program design, marketing, sales, and supplier management. She leaves her vice president convention and visitors bureau position in New Braunfels, Texas to make new memories on the Mississippi Coast. In her new role as executive…
The Mississippi State Board of Education voted today to allow school districts to use hybrid scheduling if needed to minimize the current spread of COVID. The hybrid scheduling option is available from today and will extend through March 11th. Hybrid scheduling can only be used to mitigate the spread of COVID through schools. The state board of education based its…
With freezing temperatures entering our area, it is important to take action ahead of time to ensure you and your family are safe. Mississippi Power is offering tips to keep you warm during the cold weather. It is important to remember the four Ps: people, pets, pipes, and plants. Make sure to check on your neighbors, family, friends and pets….
This is your reminder to bring those pets inside. If you can’t, the Humane Society has some quick tips to make sure your animals are safe. With cold weather approaching, professionals at the Humane Society in Gulfport recommend setting up outdoor pets with shelter – if you can’t bring them inside. Development Director Katie King tells News 25 that if…
Harrison County EMA held a meeting this morning to prepare for the winter weather. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors enacted a local state of emergency in preparation for potential hazardous winter weather. Due to possible unsafe road conditions, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors delayed report-to-work time for non-essential county employees until 10 a.m. tomorrow. Harrison County Emergency Management…
P&G warns that price hikes for everyday products aren’t over yet. Some homeowners are lying about where they live to buy homes cheaper and take advantage of remote work. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Mississippi Department of Transportation is busy prepping for the winter weather advisory. MDOT’s Kelly Castleberry tells News 25 that crews are out today salting area bridges to help alleviate the ice threat. They’ll continue to monitor the situation through the night. He reminds drivers that bridges will be the first to ice over as temperatures drop. Working alongside MDOT to…
St. James Catholic School fifth and sixth graders competed in the Block Kids Building Competition this morning. The competition originated in the 80s on the Gulf Coast, introducing children to the construction industry by creating awareness and promoting future careers. Each student was given a build kit, including a rock, blocks, string, and aluminum foil to construct their own project….
Counties here in South Mississippi are starting to announce the opening of cold weather shelters ahead of potential freezing rain. Two cold weather shelters will open tonight in Harrison County. Those locations are Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center on Auto Mall Parkway in D’Iberville. That location will open at 4:30. St. Peter’s by the Sea Episcopal Church on 15th Street in…
Mississippi is getting nearly $3 million through the American Rescue Plan to help reduce burnout and promote mental health and wellness among healthcare workers. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is administering the money through the University of Mississippi Medical Center in an effort to retain our state’s healthcare workforce. The money will fund programs and training for…
A cold front will continue to shift southeastward today with temperatures slowly dropping. Rain should be ending during the afternoon across the area, at least temporarily. Another spoke of energy will be moving out of the southern end of the cold front from Texas this afternoon, with moisture overrunning the shallow cold air mass. It is the usual battle between cold,…
St. Martin High School was on lockdown about 9 a.m. Thursday during 1st block after the school received a report of a student coming to school with a weapon, according to Jackson County Superintendent John Strycker. The school called parents to let them know it had received a report of a student who might have been carrying a weapon to…
A cold front will continue to shift southeastward today with temperatures slowly dropping. Rain should be ending during the afternoon across the area, at least temporarily. Another spoke of energy will be moving out of the southern end of the cold front from Texas this afternoon, with moisture overrunning the shallow cold air mass. It is the usual battle between cold,…
The Coast has become a hotbed for talent in the high school girls soccer ranks and this week’s student athlete of the week is yet another example of said talent. Linda Mustered plays six of the 12 sports St. Patrick Catholic High School offers for girls. However, the sophomore has emerged as the Lady Irish’s rising star on the pitch….
On Monday, Bleacher Report came out with a pre-season article predicting one breakout star for all 30 Major League Baseball teams. The Cleveland Guardians player that was name dropped was Harrison Central alum Bobby Bradley. Time flies when you’re hitting dingers, already eight years removed from his senior season with the Red Rebels and now closing in on his lifelong…
The Pascagoula City Council approved the installation of an electric vehicle charging station downtown. The station will be mounted on a single pedestal with the capability to simultaneously charge two vehicles in adjacent parking spots. The charger will be universal, meaning all makes of electrical vehicles can use it. Mississippi Power will install the charging station in the public parking…
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…
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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