The City of Ocean Springs paid special tribute to one of its residents this evening at the board of aldermen meeting. In honor of Ocean Springs native Hudson Hartman and those across the globe with Down Syndrome, Mayor Shea Dobson signed a proclamation declaring March 21st, 2021 as World Down Syndrome Day in the City of Ocean Springs. Dobson was…
After resigning from his post as Southern Miss head football coach just one game into the 2020 season, Jay Hopson already has a new place to call home in the Magnolia State. As first reported by 24/7 Sports, Hopson is heading to Mississippi State to join Mike Leach’s staff as a defensive analyst. Hopson spent four full seasons in Hattiesburg,…
Despite what the weather may be like tomorrow, the weather today was perfect for some biking. Every third Tuesday of the month, Bike Biloxi hosts a seven-mile ride to the Point and around Downtown Biloxi. At the end of the hour ride, bikers often grab food and refreshments at downtown restaurants to help support local businesses. During the trek, the…
Even more development is coming to the City of Gautier, this time in the form of an outdoor recreational development to benefit residents. It may just be a wooded area right now, but this land in Gautier in just a few short years will be a space for all residents to enjoy. Last week, Gautier leaders broke ground on the…
The clock hasn’t even started to tick down yet on the courts for the March Madness NCAA Basketball Tournament, Pass Christian Elementary has already been handling the books and shows us how it is paying off big for all students involved. Pass Christian Elementary Librarian DesaRae Bond said, “We follow all our favorite sports teams throughout the March Madness bracket,…
Mississippi Power, Mississippi State University, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service partnered on an eagle banding project at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane Refuge in Gautier. They’ll use the data collected to track the movement of these eagles and see how they grow. This is the second year in a row that these groups have worked together on this project….
The University of Southern Mississippi announced the return of in-person face-to-face traditional learning in classrooms for the 2021 fall semester. The safety of students and staff is their first priority. The decreased number of COVID cases on campus and within the state has motivated the university to get classes operating back to normal as possible USM says they will continue…
Memorial Hospital administered the Pfizer vaccine today at the Lyman Community Center in Gulfport. In total, it will be over 950 first and second injections given at the community center. They normally don’t administer both doses at the same time, but saw a need and decided to carry on with the vaccinations. Eddie Maddox with Physician Clinic Operations said, “If…
Today is the first day that COVID vaccines are available to all adults in Mississippi. At the Jackson County Fairgrounds, there were 1,200 vaccination appointments scheduled today. COVID-19 vaccines are now available to anyone over 16-years-old in the state of Mississippi. Director of Primary Care at Singing River Jason Ely said, “The phone lines started blowing up and people were…
This week for Pet of the Week, we have a perfect pair of bonded dogs that have been at the shelter for a while. Meet Grace and Wyatt. They are incredibly sweet and do everything together. They love to play in the outdoor play yard and get along great with other dogs. They found their way to the shelter back…
Late this afternoon, first responders worked a three-vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 49 and 53. Gulfport police, fire, and AMR responded to the scene which caused some traffic delays on Highway 49’s northbound lanes. Gulfport police tell News 25 that for now three people have been sent to a local hospital with minor injuries. Categories: Featured, Harrison County,…
Saturday evening, the four children of Mississippi Gulf Coast’s wide receiver Coach Bam Bryant were involved in a single vehicle fatal car accident on U.S. 49 in Stone County. Bryant’s eldest child, Braylon, was pronounced dead at the scene. One of the other children sustained life-threatening injuries, and the other two suffered moderate injuries and are now being treated in…
A 66-year-old man died Sunday afternoon from injuries he suffered from a controlled burn. He has been identified as Allen Provost. Sheriff Mike Ezell says the man was burning on his property on Larue Dantzler Road in the Larue Community around 4 o’clock. Authorities say it is accidental, but the incident will be presented to a grand jury because of…
In honor of National Nutrition Month, News 25 reached out to ‘Let’s Go! Gulf Coast,’ an organization striving to educate local communities on how to achieve optimal health. For tips on improving your nutrition they encourage setting everyday goals. As part of their 5210 message, they encourage eating at least five servings of fruits and veggies a day. ‘Let’s Go!…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 369 new COVID-19 cases and 27 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 301,250 cases and 6,929 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 3,592 cases and 80 deaths Harrison County is at 17,132 cases and now 296 deaths Jackson County has 12,883 cases…
An attempted traffic stop in Biloxi ended with the driver fleeing into the water. Yesterday, Biloxi police officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the 1800 block of Beach Boulevard on a blue 2011 Chrysler 200 that was displaying an alleged stolen Florida license plate. The driver ran from the vehicle and into the water. A short time later,…
A woman who has been known by many different titles including Miss Congeniality and Miss Brazil is finally ready to head to Las Vegas and compete for the title of Mrs. American. News 25’s Grace Boyles catches up with Mrs. Mississippi American ahead of her national competition for the title of Mrs. American 2021. “It’s like the outside is starting…
One Long Beach-based Boy Scout troop has earned national recognition after one of their adventures last year tested their skills and endurance. For the scouts of Boy Scout Troop 321 in Long Beach, exploration is at the heart of what they do. Scout Addison Carroll said, “We had a beautiful picture. There was ice on the mountain, and we just…
This week, March Madness begins and Coast casinos are prepared for all your sports betting needs. This time last year, sports books and casinos were closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now, one year later, Gulf Coast casinos are open and preparing for March Madness sports betting. Scarlet Pearl Sports Book Supervisor Nikki McGowan said, “Happy we’re going to be…
Campground Baptist Church set the stage today for students with West Harrison High School to hold a blood drive for the American Red Cross. This afternoon, students with the school’s Junior ROTC program helped check donors in as people from all walks of life filed in the north Harrison County church to donate blood. American Red Cross leaders tell News…
COVID grounded planes, travel plans, and the airline industry for a while, but passengers once again are taking to the friendly skies and at a record rate in nearly a year. TSA officers screened the highest number of passengers on a single day since March 15th, 2020 over the weekend with more than 1.3 million people at airports on Friday…
The City of Gautier has a new fire chief. Josh Latch has been named Gautier’s new fire chief and has been serving as interim chief since October 2020. The 44-year-old has been a firefighter with Gautier Fire Department since 2008. In 2016, he was promoted to lieutenant, and in 2020 he became the department’s training chief. Categories: Featured, Jackson County,…
Memorial Hospital is now scheduling appointments for the Pfizer COVID vaccine starting tomorrow. All Mississippi residents, or out of state residents who work in Mississippi, are eligible by appointment only. Vaccinations will be distributed on Tuesday, March 16th from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lyman Community Center in Gulfport. To schedule an appointment, call the COVID-19 hotline at…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 101 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths including one in Pearl River County. The statewide total stands at 300,881 cases and 6,903 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 3,587 cases and 80 deaths Harrison County is at 17,117 cases and 292 deaths…