The Chandeleur King Cake Ale is back this Friday, but this year they are doing things a bit bigger. They will release the beer in cans this weekend. The sweet beer started as a collaboration with Le Bakery helping combine their king cakes with Chandeleur Island Brewing Company’s golden ale. Chandeleur Island Brewing Company Sales Manager Gina Prater says they…
Mardi Gras season is around the corner and three Ocean Springs parades are nearing the time to roll. The Ocean Springs Elks Parade is set for Saturday, February 12th beginning at 1 p.m. with their float theme being ‘just for laughs.’ Krewe Unique will follow the Elks on the same day at 1:30 with a theme of ‘Motown: Get Ready…
A funeral was held today for former Biloxi Police investigator and Chaplain Robert Burriss. Burriss died last week after battling cancer. Burriss joined the Biloxi Police Department in March 1978 as a patrolman and retired in April 2006 as an investigator. He then continued to serve with the department as chaplain until his death on December 29th. Burriss also served…
Each year, people make New Year’s resolutions to get fit and live a healthier lifestyle. Finding the right gym is important when kick-starting your fitness journey. Hotworx in Gulfport is a virtually instructed exercise program created for their guests to experience the many benefits of infrared heat absorption, while completing quick 30-minute isometric workouts or 15-minute high intensity interval training…
It’s time for students across South Mississippi to head back to school after Christmas break, but what role will the sudden rise of COVID cases in our state play when it comes to school mask mandates? Christmas break is over, class is in session, and COVID cases are back on the rise in South Mississippi. It’s a new year, but…
Get the good times rolling again, tonight the Twelfth Night celebration kicks off in Biloxi. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at the Biloxi Visitors Center with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: celebration, City of Biloxi, Twelfth Night
Illegal narcotics and firearms are off the streets of Gautier after police made two arrests Tuesday. Officers at the Gautier Police Department served a no-knock warrant on Kingfisher Drive, turning up several firearms and six ounces of marijuana. Sixteen-year-old Byliah Phillips is charged as an adult for aggravated assault and one adult has pending narcotics charges with the South Mississippi…
On today’s segment of Living Well, a nutritional coach joins Troy Thompson to show how you can make a delicious breakfast smoothie. Tags: Living Well with Troy Thompson
For the first time in decades, a U.S. automaker isn’t the top seller in the nation and COVID rapid test prices are going up. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, Friday Morning
The oldest World War II veteran has died today at the age of 112. Lawrence Brooks had just celebrated his birthday in September. He was born in Norwood, Louisiana in 1909 as one of 15 children. Brooks moved to New Orleans before being drafted into the Army in 1940. After the war, Brooks worked as a forklift operator until retiring…
A lucky person could make history with Powerball this evening. The lottery says its jackpot is now worth $610 million. That’s Powerball’s ninth largest jackpot ever. The drawing for it will happen at 9:59 p.m. central time. It’s been three months and 39 drawings since someone has won the jackpot. Powerball says the odds of winning the top prize are…
Armed and dangerous. Hancock County Sheriff’s Department and Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers are looking for a man wanted on two felony warrants. Anthony Raymond Barnes is accused in a Christmas Eve shooting on West Issaquena Street in Bay St. Louis. Barnes is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and for being a felon in possession of a weapon….
COVID cases are on the rise once again just as students head back to class after Christmas break. So, what are the current COVID protocols for school districts in Mississippi? As of today, Moss Point School District is the only school system in the area requiring students and staff to wear masks. Masks are optional for students and staff in…
High pressure remains over the area but will be moving towards the northeast. It has warmed up a bit thanks to onshore flow bringing in some modest warmth and moisture. Some scattered showers are possible around the peak daytime heating hours today, but not anticipating any thunder with any precip that forms. Thursday is when a cold front will approach…
Tonight, with light and variable winds are expected and clear skies expected over most of the forecast area, efficient cooling will allow temperatures to drop into low 40s. With some moisture return over western portions of the area, some fog development is possible. With southerly winds over the area, moisture levels continue to increase. An isolated shower or two will…
In the night-cap, one loss St. Patrick hosting the Tylertown Chiefs. Nick Krass and company looking for their 17th win in a row. St. Patrick goes into the half trailing 35-32, but finds a way in the second half, 71-63 final score as the Fighting Irish improve to 17-1. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: basketball, High School Boys Basketball, sports
St. Patrick Head Girls Basketball Coach Dave Gaunce was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer the day before Thanksgiving. Just yesterday, his daughters started a GoFundMe page on his behalf, which has already raised more than $10,000 and counting. Now, tonight, Gaunce coaching in his final game before starting chemotherapy. Lady Fighting Irish playing host to Tylertown in a region 8 class…
The City of Pascagoula is once again ushering in the new while preserving the old. Sitting vacant since a fire in 2012, the Ice House in Pascagoula will soon see new life. Back in December, city council unanimously approved a tax increment financing plan for development on the property where the ice house sits. Pascagoula City Manager Michael Silverman said,…
Today, Lawyer Stacie Zorn announced her candidacy for Jackson County Youth Court Judge. Zorn is a life-long resident of Jackson County. After finishing law school at Ole Miss, she returned home to work as an attorney in private practice at Heidelberg Steinberger, where she’s been for over 18 years. Her experience is in serving children and families. Zorn gained judge…
Tonight, with light and variable winds are expected and clear skies expected over most of the forecast area, efficient cooling will allow temperatures to drop into low 40s. With some moisture return over western portions of the area, some fog development is possible. With southerly winds over the area, moisture levels continue to increase. An isolated shower or two will…
We have a traffic alert for drivers in Harrison County that could impact your route for the next six months. Starting Wednesday night, Mississippi Department of Transportation will close the northbound side of the state route 605 drawbridge, also known as the Wilkes Drawbridge. Traffic will reduce from four lanes to two. The traffic shift will stretch from Reichold to…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and Singing River Health System are building on a successful history of collaboration to provide better access to high-quality care for MGCCC students, employees, and dependents of employees. On Monday, Singing River Health System assumed the sole responsibility of providing health care services at MGCCC’s on-campus clinics in Perkinston, Harrison County, George County, and Jackson…
South Mississippi is rallying around a St. Patrick Catholic High School coach after a recent pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Dave Gaunce has coached football and basketball across the Gulf Coast for 38 years, including time spent at Ocean Springs and Gautier. Gaunce, who celebrates his 40th wedding anniversary later this month, is also a father of two and a grandfather of…
Eating healthy is one of the more popular New Year’s resolutions, but it’s a lot easier to make than it is to keep. Singing River Health System Registered Dietician Ambrea Davis says she has a lot of patients come in at the beginning of the year looking to lose weight. She helps them do this through many different ways, including…