Play of the Day: MGCCC’S Melvion Flanagan buries game winning three-pointer
MGCCC’s Melvion Flanagan buries game wining three pointer against PRCC. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: play of the day, sports
Saints Report: Saints lose consecutive games for first time in 2021
From early 2017 to late 2020, the New Orleans Saints produced a streak of 47 straight regular season games without back-to-back defeats, but now, the Saints have lost consecutive games three times in their last 24 outings. This time, those back-to-back losses both decided by just two points. First to the Atlanta Falcons in week nine and then to the…
Gautier’s Bryson Hurst decommits from Ole Miss
Four Star Gautier Offensive Lineman Bryson Hurst, also playing in the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Game, also decommitted from Ole Miss. He says his recruitment is one hundred percent back open and he shouldn’t have too much trouble finding a new home with at least 15 division I offers at the time of his original commitment back in August. Hurst not completely…
George County’s Marquez Dortch commits to Mississippi State
Good weekend for Ole Miss on the field, not so much in recruiting, as the Rebels lose two commitments from the Coast on the same Sunday. Starting with George County’s Marquez ‘MoJo’ Dortch, who already found a new home this evening, having committed to Mississippi State where he still gets to wear the Maroon and White. A four-star recruit according…
Ocean Springs QB Bray Hubbard named 6A Mississippi Mr. Football
This afternoon, Ocean Springs quarterback Bray Hubbard was named Mississippi Mr. Football for class 6A, in conjunction with the New Orleans Saints, the MHSAA, and the MAC. A dual-threat quarterback and a dual-sport star committed to Southern Miss baseball, Hubbard is a home run selection starting with his team’s perfect 10-0 record on the back of the first OS playoff…
Mississippi Coast Coliseum awarded Restore Acts Funds
Last week, Governor Tate Reeves announced the distribution of more than $62 million in Restore Act Funds to 16 projects here on the Coast. The Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center is one of the recipients of a portion of those funds. After being selected as part of the latest round of Restore Act Fund distributions, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum…
Keesler Federal remembers Fireman Mark Hilley as First Responder of the Year
It’s been two months since the passing of firefighter Mark Hilley. However, in his memory, his family accepts the First Responder of the Year Award from Keesler Federal. At the Harrison County Fire Rescue Station 3, Keesler Federal representatives, firemen, and Mark Hilley’s wife and daughter honored him as First Responder of the Year. Words of encouragement, remembrance, and long-lasting…
11/15 – Brantly’s “Warmer” Monday Night Forecast
Surface high pressure will continue to slide to the east, turning our wind flow to the south/southeast for the next couple days. This will gradually increase moisture during this time. With this added moisture and the possibility of efficient cooling tonight, patchy fog is likely, primarily along the coast. High temperatures for Tuesday continue to be on the warm side,…
West Elementary School in Gulfport hosting ‘Knock Our Socks Off’ sock drive
Starting today, West Elementary and Gulfport First United Methodist Church are partnering together for a sock drive to help those in need. With temperatures dropping and the holiday season approaching, students and teachers at the school have been asked to donate one dollar or a pair of socks for the clothes closet. The class with the most donations K through…
Holiday travel will reach pre-pandemic numbers
Pack your patience as holiday travel is expected to rebound this year. According to AAA, about 53.4 million people will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 13% from 2020. With more people traveling this holiday season, it is important to be patient, plan ahead, and pack properly to facilitate the screening process and ease your travel experience. Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport…
ACT initiative greatly improves scores in Jackson County School District
MDE recently released the 2020-2021 ACT results for the 11th grade state assessment and make-up assessment for the class of 2021 who missed their testing date due to school closures in the spring of 2020. Jackson County School District, as a district, has improved from sixth on the Coast in the 2018-2019 school year to third in the 2020-2021 school…
Death penalty to resume in Mississippi this week
Death penalty opponents will address the planned resumption of executions in Mississippi this week. A press conference is scheduled for tomorrow on the south steps of the Mississippi capitol. A prayerful protest vigil will be tomorrow evening at Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman. David Cox, who is in prison for murdering his wife, is scheduled to be executed at Parchman…
Governor Reeves unveils 2023 state fiscal budget
Governor Tate Reeves unveiled his 2023 executive budget recommendation today. Reeves says he wants to increase skills training, invest in infrastructure, and raise teacher pay. The next state budget year begins on July 1st. Mississippi leaders will be in charge with deciding what to do with $1.8 billion coming to the state in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan….
Multiple crews respond to large house fire in Pass Christian
The Pass Christian Fire Department received a call this morning about a large house fire on Terrace Drive. The call came in at 8:20 this morning and units dispatched. A man and his dog were inside the house at the time of the fire, but were able to escape by jumping out a window. When dispatch arrived on the scene,…
Gulf Coast Sharks football team held tryouts Saturday
The Gulf Coast Sharks, an international year-round football team for kids, held tryouts over the weekend in Biloxi. The Sharks are set to be the first of such a program on the Coast, drawing a crowd of young candidates to Popp’s Ferry Park Saturday morning. Director Joel Fields tells News 25 he and his team of coaches want to give…
Gulfport officers connect with kids at Police in the Park
Officers from the Gulfport Police Department invited area kids to the Gaston Hewes Recreation Center for Police in the Park Saturday. It was a perfectly mild morning when the officers showed up at 11 Saturday morning. Police and community groups like Extend a Hand, Help a Friend grilled hamburgers and hotdogs, made art, and played on the playground. Sgt. Jason…
Mermaids Art Show arrives at Bay St. Louis Train Depot
Some Bay St. Louis residents got an early start on their Christmas shopping this weekend at the Mermaids Arts and Crafts Show. Set up at the historic train depot, the show hosted vendors from across the region showing off their handmade goods. With the forecast mild for both Saturday and Sunday, the shaded area gave visitors plenty of space to…
Cruisin’ at Captain Al’s for Toys for Tots
With Christmas just around the corner, the United States Marine Corps and Captain Al’s in Gulfport teamed up for their yearly Toys for Tots car show. Though Cruisin’ the Coast is now in the rear-view mirror, local cruisers gathered in the Captain Al’s parking lot to give people another taste of the Gulf’s favorite car show. The show raised money…
Pre-tagging on Christmas trees begins at Holly Berry Hills in Saucier
The holiday season begins with a rush to local Christmas tree farms as the firs are in high demand due to shortages. This week, the Saucier community came out to Holly Berry Hills in droves to tag trees to pick up later. Owner Larry Haley told News 25 he expected to sell around 200 trees in one day. Tree farms…
Feed my Sheep provides meals for the hungry and needy in the community
The holidays are about spreading joy, not only to family and friends, but also to others in need around you. You can help the hungry enjoy a warm meal at Feed my Sheep in Gulfport. “When somebody is hungry, feeding them gives them joy and that’s what I get out of doing this is the joy of getting to share…
Morgan Wallen to perform at Coast Coliseum March 3rd
A Coast concert announcement is all the buzz this morning. Country singer Morgan Wallen will be performing in Biloxi on March 3rd. The Coast Coliseum just made the announcement this morning. Wallen faced a lot of controversy last year after he was caught on camera using a racial slur. He later apologized. Wallen’s ‘Dangerous Tour’ brings him to the Biloxi…
Mom to Mom: Turkey Oatmeal Pies
Today on Mom to Mom, we’re taking those prepackaged snacks and decorating them for the holidays.
Morning Business Report: November 15th, 2021
Mall Santas will be pretty much back to normal this year. Early next year, wireless companies will begin shutting down 3G service. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Marketsite with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Walk this Saturday
This week is Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. This morning, Back Bay Mission Executive Director James Pennington is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Walk