Memorial Hospital is hosting a blood drive today until 5:30. They’ve partnered with Red Cross to start hosting monthly drives to encourage donors to routinely give blood. The blood supply is at historically low levels and that means doctors may have to cancel surgeries and postpone treatments until the blood supply is back up. The American Red Cross depends on…
Over in Gautier, the Martin Bluff Road widening project is now under way. The $8.2 million project will add a shoulder and curbs, a median, and turn bays in the center lane of the two-lane road. Sidewalks will also be added leading up to Martin Bluff Elementary School. The project is funded by an MDOT grant in addition to city,…
Here’s a traffic update for frequent drivers of I-10 near the Cedar Lake exit in Biloxi, the westbound entrance ramp has now reopened to traffic. The ramp has been closed since early November as work continued on a bridge preservation project on I-10 over the Tchoutacabouffa River. That project will be completed early next year, but drivers have been subject…
Clear skies will continue overnight as temperatures will once again drop into the 30s. Just a bit warmer than last night as a few locations will be in the low 40s. The warming trend continues going into Thursday with highs around 3 to 5 degrees warmer than forecast for today. Only difference is perhaps some very thin/patchy cirrus advecting in from…
Starting out with early this morning, surface high pressure has built in across the southern MS valley region/NW GOMEX. The high center is just to our west primarily over western parts of LA. Probably the most exciting news is we can finally say goodbye to all the clouds! Bright blue skies and ample sunshine is in the forecast today as…
On Friday, the Mississippi State Men’s Basketball team almost blew a 17-point first half lead against Furman, escaping with a 69-66 home victory. Tonight, there would be no such second half letdown. Bulldogs taking on Winthrop in the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson. Bulldogs win 84-63. MSU improving to 9-3 overall.
The Biloxi boys basketball team is quickly proving to be one of the top teams on the Coast and the state with an overall record of 14-1. The Indians winning games by as few as two points and as many as 46 and tonight’s game at Moss Point much closer to the latter. But the home team Tigers having an…
Perfect send-off for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College super sophomore Mike Smith named to NJCAA All-America First Team, making him the first-ever Bulldog linebacker to do so. His 90 total tackles ranking ninth in the nation this season and he leaves Perk with the Bulldogs having gone 24-3 during his three years there, complete with that 2019 national championship. He…
‘Tis the ‘ski-son’ to put on a pair of skates and warm jacket for some fun on the ice. Kids are out of school for Christmas break and the Coast Coliseum is providing the perfect ice breaking activity for the winter. The final two weeks of skating operations have begun for this holiday season. Enjoy the feel of a winter…
Back Bay Mission and Loaves and Fishes held a candlelight vigil this evening in honor of National Homeless Persons Memorial Day. These two organizations, along with other providers throughout Biloxi, gathered to pray, light candles, plant a rose bush, read poems, and remember those who passed away because of homelessness. Every year since 1990, the National Coalition for Homelessness has…
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is in phase 1 of its remote oyster setting facility project. The purpose of the project is to support the restoration and protection of natural resources, ecosystems, habitats, beaches, and coastal wetlands of the Mississippi Gulf Coast region. In phase one of the project, a small-scale site to grow oysters from the larvae stage…
The Mississippi Department of Education awards almost $10 million grants to five universities to help fight the state’s teacher shortage. William Carey University and Delta State received about $1.9 million each while the University of Southern Mississippi, Jackson State University, and Mississippi State received grants of about $2 million. The grants are part of the Mississippi Teacher Residency and they…
The team at Feed my Sheep is making sure their community is feeling the holiday spirit this week leading up to Christmas. Today, the organization, in partnership with the Coastal Family Health Center, gave away COVID-19 tests as well as tests for other diseases. The center also gave out free care packages filled with clothes to visitors to help them…
The Biloxi Police Department is currently collecting cleaning supplies and nonperishable food items for the victims of the tornadoes in Kentucky. Items can be dropped off until January 15th at the Biloxi Public Safety Center at 170 Porter Avenue. Collection boxes will be labeled and placed in the foyer of the station for easy drop off. The items will be…
One Biloxi Librarian had to adjust to a new way of telling stories in the age of COVID so she decided to put a South Mississippi twist on telling Christmas stories. Kelly Derouen has been a librarian for the past seven years. When COVID-19 hit in 2020, she couldn’t have her in-person story times so she decided to reach her…
Our local Salvation Army is wrapping up their Angel Tree program in Jackson County with their gift distribution. This year, they saw an increase in Angel Tree registration, but were able to provide gifts to all the families that registered. Volunteers directed traffic and delivered sacks of goodies to each vehicle driving through. Every year you’ll see some familiar volunteers…
Kids are out for school for Christmas break and the Coast Coliseum is providing the perfect ice breaking activity for the winter. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at the Coliseum with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Coast Coliseum, ice skating
With an increase of passengers during the busy holiday season, the Transportation Security Administration and Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport share some tips on air travel safety and protocols. Wear a face mask everywhere in the airport and on the plane. Remember the 3-1-1- rule when it comes to liquids in your carry-on bag. Leave all prohibited items such as pocket knives…
The Hancock County Emergency Management Agency, along with the Hancock Board of Supervisors, will open a cold weather shelter tonight. The shelter will be open from 6 tonight to 8 a.m. tomorrow. The location will be the storm prep building on Highway 603 in the Kiln. Rides to the shelter can be requested by contacting Hancock County Dispatch at 228-255-9191….
Mr. Science visits a reindeer ranch in Kentucky. Tags: Hooked on Science
Shoppers stayed away from stores during Super Saturday and gas prices have been falling this week, giving holiday travelers a break. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Marketsite with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
It’s Tuesday which means it is time for our Pet of the Week. Today we’ve got Katie King from the Humane Society of South Mississippi to tell us about this week’s Pet of the Week Belladonna. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
It’s one of the busiest times of the year for airports. The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is no exception as they’re seeing sold out flights. To help ease travel for families, they’re now offering an infant nursing room. The room provides a private and quiet space for mothers with comfortable seating, outlets, counter space, sink, and a flight monitor. Director of…
As a result of critical blood shortage, Memorial is stepping up and hosting a blood drive at the Memorial Medical Office Building atrium located on 13th Street in Gulfport. The blood drive takes place tomorrow from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. The American Red Cross, which provides 40 percent of the country’s blood, is facing historically low blood supply levels….