120 years after the Trojan became the first vessel to dock at the Port of Gulfport, the story behind the ship’s captain is just now coming to light. In 2019, Coast maritime historian and ship model maker Russell Barnes uncovered an Italian connection to the first ship to ever dock at the Port of Gulfport, the Trojan, and its captain…
The Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum in Gulfport is hosting a paper airplane competition tomorrow. No fuel, no engines, just your paper folding skills. It’s an all-day event with food, drinks and workshops on how to build paper airplanes. The family-friendly competition will judge each airplane on its traveling distance and hang time. The museum has been open for just over…
Not every sailor needs a lighthouse to reach the shore. A new program at the Gulfport Yacht Club is teaching people without sight how to navigate new waters. The Gulfport harbor is a labyrinth of sails and boat ramps. Just like in the world of sailing, it can be hard to find your way – that’s why instructors at Gulfport…
Last weekend, AMR Therapy Dog Tucker and AMR Deputy Chief Charles Wise ‘ruffereed’ puppies at the playoff championship game presented by Global Medical Response. Tucker and Chief Wise had a chance to attend the National Championship football game in Indianapolis and demonstrate the importance of their day-to-day work with first responders from around the nation. Wise was selected for the…
Memorial has received the 2022 Health Grades Five-Star Recipient Award for carotid procedures, pacemaker procedures, and for spinal fusion surgery. Hospitals with five-star ratings in these categories from 2018 to 2022, on average, have a 63 percent lower risk of experiencing a carotid procedure complication. Also, a 58.4 percent lower risk of experiencing spinal fusion complications, and a 57.5 percent…
Students and staff in Ocean Springs School District started back last week and the district is already struggling under the weight of COVID-19. Communications Specialist Trey Brennan tells News 25 that the district had its highest ever rate of positives among staffers at about 60. Brennan says the latest report suggest nearly 90 students have tested positive with many more…
The team at Memorial rolled out the mobile vaccination site today to get more residents vaccinated. The bus was parked outside of Youther Lee Keyes Park in Harrison County. The vaccination site offered all doses and boosters for Pfizer and Moderna. Within the first hour, seven people were vaccinated with four of them being first doses. Nurse Practitioner Erika Lett…
Cameron Perryman’s body was found in January of 2021 in Greene County at the Desoto National Forest Roadside Park. A year later, the Perryman family is still pushing forward in hopes of solving his case. Cameron Perryman was 33-years-old when his life was taken away. One year and 14 days later, the Perryman family is still searching for answers and…
Mortgage rates are now the highest since March 2020 and nurses strike across the U.S. to protest COVID working conditions. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Marketsite with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
For the very first time, 2nd Street Social Club, a new organization in Gulfport, is preparing to host their very first Mardi Gras celebration. Here with more is one of the organization’s founders, Matt McDonnell. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: 2nd Street Social Club, mardi gras
The City of Discovery is living up to its name with another year filled with unique festivals and events celebrating Ocean Springs’ diverse arts and culture. Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Cynthia Sutton has more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: events, Ocean Springs
The Gulf Coast Health, Fitness, and Wellness Show is happening Saturday at Edgewater Mall. The event will have presentations and conversations about how to improve your overall health. There will be door prizes every 30 minutes, free COVID and flu vaccines, and a chance to win Super Bowl tickets if you donate blood. The event provides a one-stop shop with…
A Canadian disturbance will drop into the central Great Plains this evening and strengthen. At this time, it looks like the most favored track of the low-pressure will be near or north of Interstate 20. Deep moisture will be rather lacking, with dew points struggling to get much past the low to mid 50s at most locations, with the possible…
One more comparatively nice day before the local area gets back on the weather roller coaster tomorrow. Surface high shifts eastward today, with surface winds gradually gaining an onshore component. Nothing more than upper clouds today, with high temperatures expected within a degree or two of yesterday’s highs. A Canadian disturbance will drop into the central Great Plains this evening…
They say for two teams to have a good rivalry, both teams have to win. Back in November, Mississippi Gulf Coast held up its end of the bargain, ending a four-game losing streak to Pearl River. Tonight, they meet again for the first time since in a pivotal rematch. Bulldogs hosting this time around, having won the first meeting 65-62….
Same match up in the boys nightcap, Harrison Central hosting Hancock. Red Rebels beat the Hawks by 13 in their first meeting last week. The Hawks getting a little revenge, big time 51-48 road win for those Hancock Hawks. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: basketball, High School Boys Basketball, sports
Just when it was starting to look like no one could beat the Harrison Central girls basketball team, Hancock took down the Red Rebelettes in their first game of the new year. Now, it’s the Lady Hawks that haven’t lost since before Christmas and HC looking to get even in the district standings. Harrison Central ending the game on an…
After leading the D’Iberville football program to an overall record of 29-6 over the last three season, it’s hard to think of any reason that makes sense for Head Coach Larry Dolan to leave. Well, expect for the fact that his name is still on the field house at Forrest County Agriculture High School and that’s the power of home….
One more Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle made his way back to his natural habitat today following over a year of rehabilitation. Typhoon began his recovery at the New England Aquarium after being cold stunned off the Coast of Massachusetts. There, Typhoon received care that included acupuncture and a surgery for an infection in his shoulder. In October, Typhoon was delivered…
A bill to create a medical marijuana program is headed for debate in the Mississippi Senate soon. Senate Bill 2095 passed the Senate Public Health Committee yesterday. The bill would allow a person with a marijuana prescription to obtain up to 3.5 grams of the substance per day. Governor Tate Reeves has said that is too much and believes the…
A missing person was found dead in Moss Point this morning. Tears of pain, confusion, and frustration were shed in the Moss Point community as the dead body of a missing person was found in the backyard of a residence this morning. The family of the victim say they won’t stop searching for answers until they get justice for the…
Comic book heroes and villains will once again be taking over the Pascagoula Public Library this Saturday. For the third year in a row, the Jackson-George Regional Library System is hosting ‘Ghoula-Con’ at the Pascagoula branch. From 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., anyone may enter the cosplay contest and win cash prizes provided by the Friends of the Library. There…
Saturday, the Pascagoula River Audubon Center will have a full day of free activities to enjoy. At 9 a.m. a bird walk will take place followed by Audubon climate watch program presentation. At 11:30, Samantha Quiroz, an artist from Ocean Springs, will showcase her ‘Searching for Stillness’ art in the Moss Point Fine Art Gallery. Guests can purchase art, meet…
A suspected child predator is behind bars after a Youtuber reported him to Gulfport police. Thirty-three-year-old Justin Cripps was arrested January 12 for sex crimes against a child – after an internet documentarian posed as a 9-year-old girl online. The Gulfport Police investigation found that Cripps sent the child explicit messages and tried to meet with her for sex. It’s…