With the omicron variant spreading rapidly, many people are scrambling to get tested and quickly. Although the rapid tests are quick, they are not as accurate when it comes to detecting the virus. To help do their part in fighting the spread of COVID-19, Covenant Laboratories in Bay St. Louis is using their state-of-the-art equipment to produce PCR tests overnight….
The Kroc Center in Biloxi recently installed a chair lift for their pool to give people with disabilities easier access to swimming. A member of the Kroc Center with disabilities was the one who suggested the lift. Thanks to funding from the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services, they were able to get one. Team Adaptive of Biloxi then installed it…
In today’s State of the State Address, Governor Tate Reeves discussed the highlights of the past two years and gave his vision for the year ahead. Reeves applauded what he called Mississippi’s “crowning achievement” over the course of the pandemic and recession: state educators. He noted that in 2019, Mississippi was the only state in the nation to improve its…
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With the tensions rising between Ukraine and Russia, we wanted to ask local experts about any potential impact it could have here in South Mississippi. Associate Professor of Political Science at Southern Miss Dr. Joe Weinberg tells News 25 he believes Russia is taking advantage of the United States’ in-fighting in recent years. He believes it will be difficult for…
Cold weather shelters across South Mississippi are preparing to open their doors again this week. In Hancock County, the shelter at the EOC on Highway 603 in the Kiln will open tonight and tomorrow night from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. each day. Anyone needing a ride to that shelter can call Hancock County Dispatch at 228-255-9191 for assistance. A…
A Pearl River County woman has been sentenced to years in prison for a drunk-driving crash that killed four people nearly four years ago. As our media partner the Sun Herald reports, 42-year-old Tara Leigh Cox was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty Friday to four counts of felony driving under the influence. Judge Claiborne McDonald sentenced Cox to serve 60…
Gulfport firefighters were called to a fire that sent five people to the hospital Monday night. Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley sent these pictures, showing the massive blaze. He says the call came in around 7:20 last night. When firefighters arrived, flames were shooting out of the first and second floor of the apartment complex which is Coast Village Apartments…
An Ocean Springs man took down a 13-foot alligator that had been poaching calves on a private cattle ranch. Doug Borries, who owns Dynamic Outdoors TV, was in South Florida and was invited to hunt down the massive reptile that weighed in at 905 pounds and was 13 feet, 4 inches long. He was believed to be 80 years old….
By BRETT MARTEL NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton, whose 15-year tenure with the club included its only Super Bowl championship and also a one-season suspension stemming from the NFL’s bounty investigation, intends to retire from coaching. The New Orleans Saints announced on their website they will hold a 3 p.m. press conference in the indoor facility…
An area of low-pressure to the south along with a cold front north will continue to bring rain to the area. May not see a lot of movement of temperatures during the morning hours, but as conditions dry out, could see some afternoon warming. As the area of low-pressure south exits to the east, that will allow the arctic boundary…
An area of low-pressure to the south along with a cold front north will continue to bring rain to the area. May not see a lot of movement of temperatures during the morning hours, but as conditions dry out, could see some afternoon warming. As the area of low-pressure south exits to the east, that will allow the arctic boundary…
Today, Long Beach High School runner Brooklyn Biancamano was announced as the 2021-2022 Gatorade Mississippi Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year. Biancamano is a three-time returning Gatorade runner of the year for cross country and a two-time track and field winner. This past cross-country season, Biancamano won the individual state title with an 18 minute 3.6 second 5K time,…
At a Mardi Gras related event in New Orleans, Saints owner Gayle Benson admitted to reporters she also doesn’t know what Head Coach Sean Payton’s plans are for the 2022 season. Benson laughs and says we’ll all find out soon enough. Payton, who helped bring the Saints their first Super Bowl in franchise history, is under contract with the Saints…
As for boys soccer, the one-loss Indians looking to extend a red-hot season into the playoffs, hoping to make it past the first round for the first time since 2016. Biloxi gets a home playoff game for the first time in over 10 years against Brandon. After bringing Long Beach its first state crown in program history, following three trips…
Tomorrow 22 Coast soccer teams embark on their post season in hopes of hoisting a gold ball on February 5th. Whether in search of a third consecutive state title or looking for redemption, the first round of the playoffs is where it begins. Starting with the girls 6A ranks, Ocean Springs is one of those teams trying to get a…
Two people are dead following a deadly shooting in Gulfport today. An investigation is underway into a deadly shooting in Gulfport. Gulfport police responded to the scene near Rippy Road and Jeff Road after receiving calls about a shooting. Gulfport Police Chief Chris Ryle said, “Upon officer’s arrival they found an individual deceased from gunshot wounds. The officers obtained a…
Gulfport High’s Theatre Department is in its final weeks of rehearsal for the upcoming production of the classic musical ‘Grease.’ ‘Grease’ was a musical play turned movie, set in the 1950s, that follows the life of middle class teenagers as they navigate the complexities of peer pressure, core values, and love. The theatre department at Gulfport will have multiple chances…
The Kroc Center in Biloxi started a pretty sweet candy cart business with a couple of children in its after-school program. Kroc Center Director Danielle Emery says she got the idea for the cart when she was helping two students in her after-school program with math homework. She thought the idea of the cart would help teach them math skills…
On Saturday, February 5th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gulfport Sportsplex Turf Fields, Gulfport Leisure Services will host a free Big League Youth Baseball Fundamentals Baseball Camp instructed by Major League stars Fred Lewis, Matthew Lawton, and Jonathan Holder. This camp is for ages five through 12 and those attending will need to bring their own bat…
As the omicron variant continues to spread rapidly, health professionals say getting the booster shot is more important than ever. Last Tuesday, Americans were able to start placing orders for their free COVID tests promised by the Biden Administration. Every household, based on residential address, is limited to four tests. The White House reported last week it capped the number…
Jackson County held its third annual State of the Economy Address this morning. Attendees at the event discussed the movements made in both economy development and community development across the county as well as the plans for moving forward into the next year. One major topic discussed at the event was the expansion and revitalization of the county. Ocean Springs…
Starting today, the Internal Revenue Service will begin accepting individual income tax returns, but the IRS is still facing a significant backlog from last year due to the ongoing pandemic. The agency said it’s also trying to catch up after being forced to close offices and adjust to staffing shortages. Regardless, taxes are due on April 18th and treasury officials…