Even Division I athletes are students first. Ocean Springs alum Austin Williams has known that since his days as a Greyhound and he was recognized for his dedication to his studies yesterday as the Mississippi State receiver was named First-Team Academic All-American. The red-shirt senior earned his undergraduate degree in finance in three years, maintaining a perfect 4.0 while being…
The seventh annual Keesler Federal First Responder of the Year event honors those who put their lives on the line each and every day for their communities. In a dual ceremony in Ocean Springs, Keesler Federal is honoring both the Ocean Springs police and fire departments. Keesler Federal has asked response agencies to name recipients to honor for their sacrifice…
An apparent tornado hit Picayune earlier this evening. Check out these images from Picayune in a post written by the Picayune Police Department that says “please avoid the area of East Canal near Howard. A tornado has touched down.” As of right now, no injuries are reported. Police and fire departments, as well as the power company, are out attempting…
For the first time, Grand Bear Golf Club in Saucier will host the PGA Tour Champions Rapiscan Systems Classic. The tournament starts March 28th next year and returns to Mississippi following a two-year absence due to the pandemic. Grand Bear is an 18-hole par 72 course designed by golf legend Jack Nicklaus. The tournament will host a field of 78…
A Bay St. Louis woman achieved her lifelong dream of opening her very own bakery after winning a Food Network competition. What would you do if you won $25,000 in a competition? For Bay St. Louis resident Renee Loranger, it was to open her very own bakery and custom cake shop. Loranger won the prize money after winning season seven…
On Monday, a kindergarten teacher at Bayou View Elementary School in Gulfport jumped into action and saved her student’s life. Bayou View kindergartner Ben Taylor was enjoying his lunch as usual when all of a sudden something got caught in his throat. “I choked on grape and I couldn’t breathe.” Ben’s teacher, Erin Anderson, couldn’t see him because he was…
Red Ribbon Week is happening all across the country this week to spread Drug-Use Prevention Awareness. This campaign is the largest and longest running drug and bullying prevention campaign in the country. This year’s overall theme is ‘drug free looks like me.’ The theme is a reminder that every day, Americans across the country make significant daily contributions to their…
The second round of Cares Act assistance for commercial and charter fisheries is now available. As restaurants and processors shut down during the pandemic, many fishermen were unable to sell what they caught, leaving them at a loss for work. The second round of Cares Act funding is double what was available for the first round, helping commercial and charter…
At the beginning of October, family members and Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers raised the reward money for the case of 33-year-old Cameron Perryman from $2,500 to $5,000 in hopes of getting more information. Perryman, of Lucedale, was last seen alive in the late evening of December 31st, 2020. On January 1st, 2021, Perryman’s body was found seven miles south of…
Earlier this week, President Biden approved Governor Tate Reeves’ request for individual and public assistance for Mississippi counties affected by Hurricane Ida. Now, the Small Business Administration is opening up the loan application process for businesses and residents as the road to recovery continues. Low-interest disaster loans are now available from the SBA and people in a few South Mississippi…
Cigarette sales climbed for the first time in 20 years last year and younger kids are closer to being eligible for the COVID vaccine. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Market site with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
With Halloween just days away, it is important you are comfortable and knowledgeable about where your trick-or-treaters go door to door. Here to talk about keeping your family safe is Lori Massey from Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: halloween, Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers, safety tips
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Memorial has tips on how you can reduce your risk. The medical oncology group at Memorial recommends prioritizing diet and exercise. A BMI under 25 is recommended and then moderate exercise from 150 to 300 minutes a week. It’s also important to know your breasts and look for irregularities to report to your…
Vancleave High School has a lot to be proud of this week after sports teams and the band all received awards and honors. The Bulldog Pride Band scored all superior for the first time in over five years at South Alabama’s Marching Championship this weekend. The swim team featured several state competitors including swim captain Kaley Davis who won state…
A cold front will continue east with a line of convection ahead of it by early to mid-afternoon. While the very warm and moist airmass is expected to limit instability/buoyancy to some extent, forecast soundings still show the threat for SEVERITY. The main threat with the squall line will be straight line winds, but bowing segments could also produce brief…
Rapidly changing weather conditions will be the rule over the next 24 hours, with the threat of severe weather and heavy rainfall continuing to be a concern late afternoon/evening. Low level moist inflow will increase rapidly this morning with the front surging northward as a warm front. A cold front will follow later this evening. A line of convection over central…
Rapidly changing weather conditions will be the rule over the next 18 to 24 hours, with the threat of severe weather and heavy rainfall continuing to be a concern. Low level moisture inflow will increase rapidly this morning with the front surging northward as a warm front. We are still expecting dry conditions to continue over the area through noon…
A weak front brought some short-lived changes today, but it’s just the calm before tomorrow’s storms. That’s all going to be due to a much stronger front, which will bring active weather…including potentially severe thunderstorms. That won’t be until tomorrow evening though, so tonight we’ll only get a slightly warmer low near 62 and increasing clouds. By the afternoon tomorrow…
Southern Miss to the Sun Belt is officially a done deal. The two sides announced USM’s addition to the league after a 26-year stay in Conference USA. “When you think about the process, it really did start when we all looked at our phones and saw that Texas and Oklahoma were going to the SEC.” Southern Miss AD Jeremy McClain…
Stennis Space Center employees hosted a prayer rally against the federal vaccine mandate. All Stennis employees have a COVID vaccination mandate deadline of November 22nd or face possible job loss or disciplinary action. Over 100 supporters of vaccine choice came out holding signs, praying every 15 to 20 minutes, and rallying around those fighting to keep their job. Stennis third…
A weak front brought some short-lived changes today, but much more significant changes begin tomorrow. That’s all going to be due to a much stronger front, which will bring active weather…including potentially severe thunderstorms. That won’t be until tomorrow evening though, so tonight we’ll only get a slightly warmer low near 62 and increasing clouds. By the afternoon tomorrow we…
Halloween is this Sunday and the last thing on your mind is probably Christmas shopping. Yet, retail experts are encouraging you to get started on your Christmas list early this year if you want to be able to cross items off. This warning comes as supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic are driving up prices and leading to a…
The Vancleave community is gathering this evening to recognize some Bulldogs that had exceptional performances over the weekend in state competitions. News 25’s Grace Boyles is at Vancleave High ahead of the festivities during which the Bulldog Pride Band, swim team, and volleyball team will be honored for their recent accomplishments. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: sports, Vancleave
The National Park Service has designated Downtown Pascagoula as a historic district. The Downtown Pascagoula District, historically known as the Scranton Historic District, is roughly bounded by Krebs Avenue, Pascagoula Street, Convent Avenue, and Frederic Street. This month, the National Park Service designated the area as a historic district. Pascagoula City Manager Michael Silverman said, “There is so much rich…