In their annual review of water systems around the state, the Mississippi State Department of Health gave all four public water systems operated by the Harrison County Utility Authority perfect scores. They received these scores for providing clean and high-quality drinking water to its cities and their residents. The three categories of the MSDH inspection include technical capacity, managerial capacity,…
One hundred and seventeen coolers have officially been filled and are ready to bring relief to those in middle Tennessee. The local organization Comeback Coolers is bringing over 100 coolers, 75 lineman buckets, and 25 kids coolers to those affected by the recent flooding in Waverly, Tennessee. Nearly 30 volunteers showed up in Ocean Springs this evening to help pack…
Starting off with the Mississippi Power tropical update today since a developing system has a chance to impact the Gulf Coast. Statistically it’s on the lower end in terms of probability, but close enough to be concerned. I’d like to be clear though there is no confirmed storm impacting South MS. This is not about hype, that’s not my thing,…
Before today, Gautier football standout Bryson Hurst had his recruitment narrowed down to a top seven, but only one of those schools gets to celebrate his birthday with him. Four minutes after turning 17 early this morning, the four-star left tackle committed to Ole Miss thus closing his recruitment just two days ahead of his senior season. Hurst is picking…
Girls lacrosse is coming to the City of Biloxi thanks to a grant award from Good Sport. Good Sport is a nonprofit organization that connects not for profit sports teams with equipment. Middle school and high school aged girls in the greater Biloxi area will have an opportunity to play lacrosse. The grant was previously awarded to Ocean Springs girls…
To help out healthcare workers who are on the front lines combating COVID, volunteers from the Hancock Chamber and Hancock County Community Development Foundation came together to make and deliver care packages to frontline healthcare workers. To help the cause, Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast in Bay St. Louis made a generous donation of water, M&Ms, and granola bars. Around four…
Memorial Hospital and the Scarlet Pearl have teamed up to bring another COVID-19 vaccine clinic to the community. Today and Thursday, a vaccination site has been set up inside a ballroom inside the Scarlet Pearl from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. for employees as well as community members. The location provides easy access for the Scarlet Pearl employees who must…
Local organization ‘Extend a Hand, Help a Friend’ is lending their hands today by donating meals to Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. Frontline workers at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport are currently fighting an uphill battle with the COVID-19 virus. The local organization ‘Extend a Hand, Help a Friend’ came to lend a helping hand to provide an abundance of meals for…
In this week’s Mississippi State Department of Health COVID update meeting topics discussed include the increasing numbers of pediatric hospitalizations, the use of ivermectin vs. the vaccine, and booster shots now available at county health departments. Mississippi health officials said that a child under the age of five has died from COVID-19. Dr. Paul Byers, the state epidemiologist, said it…
The Fort Bayou Drawbridge will close again tonight for maintenance work. The bridge will be closed tonight from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. tomorrow morning. This is for continued work on a bridge maintenance project. Drivers are advised to find an alternate route. Detour signs will be in place. Motorists are reminded to be on high alert for roadside workers….
Nordstrom benefits as Americans refresh their wardrobes and the White House is holding a cyber summit today to do something about hacks. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
You have a chance to win $50,000 and also benefit the local community. The United Way of South Mississippi’s Nifty 50 raffle is underway. Tickets are $100 a piece and put you in the barrel for the big cash prize and 70 door prizes. United Way of South Mississippi serves Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River, and Stone counties. Their focus is…
A Biloxi woman who supported a shopping addiction by embezzling $303,000 from her employer will serve five years on probation for her crime. Thirty-seven-year-old Elizabeth O’Neil was sentenced to 20 years in prison, but the prison sentence was suspended. She is out on probation and ordered to make full restitution. O’Neil pleaded guilty to a felony charge of embezzlement in…
Showers/t-storms will develop late morning and early afternoon, a few thunderstorms could produce rain rates of 2-4″ per hour and this could cause some very localized flooding of poor drainage areas. Thursday will be different as a wetter scenario develops through Friday. The Bermuda High-pressure will continue to dominate the area through the long term forecast. As is typical with summer…
There will be a lot more activity today than the previous several days as high-pressure weakens. Showers/t-storms will develop late morning and early afternoon, a few thunderstorms could produce rain rates of 2-4″ per hour and this could cause some very localized flooding of poor drainage areas. Thursday will be different as a wetter scenario develops through Friday. The Bermuda High-pressure…
Showers and storms are forecast to start popping up around the local area by late morning into the early afternoon with daytime heating driving their development. The latest models are showing these storms today not moving a lot once developing, so a few thunderstorms could produce rain rates of 2-4″ per hour and this could cause some very localized flooding…
Today saw only isolated evening activity, but there’s more rain ahead for South Mississippi starting mid-week. I don’t expect much more in terms of coverage for tomorrow, but the amount that falls will be heavier. A “marginal” risk for flooding has been issued for tomorrow for this reason, as localized areas could see significant accumulations. By Thursday our rain chances…
Getting close to the end here on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days, although feels like the team at stop number 23 is just getting started. West Harrison has still yet to see the results on paper, but the Hurricanes are keeping the faith in this dog-eat-dog world. Running back/ outside linebacker Kolten Scott said, “It’s recently just been…
The Mississippi United Ways Association in partnership with United for ALICE and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation released its ‘ALICE in Mississippi’ report today. ALICE, which stands for asset limited, income, constrained, employed, shines a light on the population of residents who work at low-paying jobs, have little to no savings, and are one emergency away from poverty. The report offers…
Today was another drier day with only isolated evening activity, but there’s more rain ahead for South Mississippi. I don’t expect much more in terms of coverage for tomorrow, but the amount that falls will be heavier. A “marginal” risk for flooding has been issued for tomorrow for this reason, as localized areas could see significant accumulations. By Thursday our…
It has been 16 years since the Coast was hit by Hurricane Katrina and to remember those we lost and honor those who helped in the aftermath, American Red Cross is hosting their 15th annual Katrina Memorial Blood Drive. Each year during the last week in August, The Red Cross hosts blood drives at different locations throughout the Coast. This…
The Pass Christian School District held a special called meeting to discuss the blue-print to reopen Pass Christian High School, as well as emergency leave extensions for employees, and COVID updates. The board’s first decision this afternoon was to extend the paid leave policy for staff to include ten days of paid leave if they require days off for quarantining….
As Coast schools near the one-month mark of being back in session for the 2021-2022 school year, Jackson County School District released an update to its COVID procedure today. A few of the changes including allowing students to quarantine at home for ten days if they are exposed to COVID at school, no longer isolating students in school who are…
Governor Tate Reeves held a press conference today in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Reeves addressed how hospital requests are being fulfilled. Over 1,000 healthcare workers including military personnel, nurses, respiratory therapists, and medical doctors are being deployed to over 50 hospitals to help combat the virus as well. Dr. Paul Byers with the Mississippi State Department of Health announced…