One Mississippi State fan left the College World Series with more than just a win. One the second night of the tournament, Mississippi resident Josh Bounds caught a foul ball at the top of the sixth inning. Bounds says that everyone then started yelling for him to turn around and throw the ball to Bulldog Football legend Dak Prescott. Bounds…
Over the weekend, Gulfport native Brittney Reese became just the fourth United States long jumper to ever qualify for the Olympics four times and she’s saving her best for last. “Four times is a remarkable number, like not many athletes even get this opportunity to even get one, so I’m blessed with four and I take full advantage of my…
Heading into game three of the College World Series finals, Mississippi State was just one loss away from tying the second-longest drought of appearances in Omaha without a national championship in baseball or any other sport. But MSU was also just one win away from making that completely irrelevant, just one win away from immortality. Last night the Bulldogs dominated…
The Mississippi High School football state title games are returning to the Metro in 2021 at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. This will be the second straight year the six MHSAA champions will be decided at the home of Jackson State, following two years in Hattiesburg and four years alternating between Starkville and Oxford prior to that. Last year, the Poplarville…
In his six years with the Phoenix Suns, Moss Point alum Devin Booker has played under five different head coaches and played with 80 different teammates. In his first and only playoff appearance, the former Tiger messed around and made it to the NBA Finals. Last night, the Suns took down the LA Clippers 130-103 in game six behind an…
Some of the biggest moments throughout the entirety of the College World Series came from a pair of former stars hailing from right here on the Gulf Coast. Starting with George County alum Logan Tanner, who hit the biggest home run of his life in the biggest game of his life last night and then East Central alum Brad Cumbest,…
Are you looking for a job? Singing River Health System is hiring on the spot. Earlier today from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. a walk-in job fair was open to the public. Singing River Hospital in Gulfport hosted on-the-spot job offerings and a $500 bonus for qualified applicants accepting cleaning aide and floor care specialist positions. Door prizes and swag…
Almost a month after the conclusion of the 2021 municipal elections, another Coast city is welcoming its newly elected city government this evening. Billy Hewes took the oath of office as the city of Gulfport’s mayor for the third time tonight at the Centennial Plaza Chapel. All seven councilmembers were also sworn in, including the lone newcomer Richard Kosloski, who…
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department needs help to identify a man who is caught on Ring Doorbell video stealing a catalytic converter. Sheriff Troy Peterson says this white male is wanted for a theft that happened on County Farm Road this morning, July 1st at 10 a.m. He is driving a silver or gold Chevrolet Tahoe. Anyone with information is…
It’s currently hurricane season here on the Coast and Mississippi officials are making sure residents stay prepared and up to date on the latest information. Over the years, technology had made this easier. For this week’s Live Local, we take a look back at the devastation caused by Hurricane Camille. The year was 1969 when Hurricane Camille slashed through the…
After the heartbreaking loss of the young lineman Cayce Seal, a funeral service was held today at St. Clare Catholic Church on South Beach Boulevard in Waveland. It was hard not to notice all of the outpouring community and family support for Cayce Seal Thursday and the impact he had on others as hundreds gathered at St. Clare Catholic Church…
Sales seem to be booming across the Coast as people prepare to light up the night sky in celebration of the Fourth of July. Wilson Fireworks in Ocean Springs has been seeing a constant flow of customers looking to purchase fireworks ahead of the Fourth. Wilson Fireworks is a family owned and operated business, selling both retail and wholesale fireworks….
Today kicks off the 73rd annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo at Jones Park in Gulfport. Carnival rides, food, games, live music, and a fishing competition makes up the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. Not only can guests come and enjoy the carnival, but they can admire and witness award winning and record-breaking fish. The fishing competition includes both a…
Bienville Orthopaedic in Vancleave took some time to host a blood drive to help out the Blood Center. There is an urgent need for all blood types, but especially O-type blood. Both patients and blood centers depend on donors to ensure that blood is available for life-saving treatments. Those that donated blood received a t-shirt, hat, and also a chance…
Starting today, America’s fastest growing and most innovative intercity bus network is restarting its service back in Biloxi. Flixbus operated briefly in Biloxi in 2019. The bus will service trips to and from Biloxi five days a week with various departure and arrival times throughout the day. Flixbus will offer riders direct connections to Houston, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Atlanta,…
Almost a month after the conclusion of the 2021 municipal elections, another Coast city is welcoming its newly elected city government this evening. News 25’s Grace Boyles has more on the swearing-in of Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes and the seven councilmembers. Categories: Local News, News Tags: city council, Gulfport, mayoor, swearing in ceremony
Ahead of the holiday weekend, MDOT is once again urging drivers to stay off the roads when intoxicated. In an ‘Independence from Drunk Driving’ campaign, MDOT is reminding folks the Fourth of July has an infamous reputation of being one of the most traveled and most dangerous times of the year. So, with an additional increase in travelers this year,…
The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art is putting the finishing touches on the preparations for their inaugural Fourth of July Festivities starting tomorrow. Tomorrow night, the museum is hosting a members-only event then on Saturday a pig roast will be held for the general public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with pulled pork plates available for purchase. On the Fourth,…
Drowning is one of the leading causes of death in children. With summer in full swing, there’s no better time than the present to learn some tips that might help save your child’s life. Here to tell us more is Danielle Zwerg, a lifeguard and instructor from the YMCA. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: water safety, YMCA
Today the New Orleans Saints locked up right tackle Ryan Ramczyk to a record deal at his position, worth $96 million over five years, coming out to $19.2 million per year with $60 million of that guaranteed according to ESPN. The 27-year-old Ramczyk has been an elite offensive lineman since being drafted 32nd overall in 2017 out of Wisconsin which…
Over at D’Iberville High School, class of 2023 baseball standout Charles Dennis Krabbe is in the midst of a busy summer, having received an invitation to the 2021 Area Code Baseball Washington National team tryouts. With 230 alumni on 2020 MLB rosters and another 65 drafted last summer, the organization has served as a premiere summer showcase since 1987. Krabbe…
The recent Division I football history coming out of Lucedale, Mississippi is as good as any other program on the Gulf Coast as well as the entire state. Today, George County’s Ashton Hollins committed to the University of Illinois just a few days after receiving his first D-1 offer from the Fighting Illini on Sunday. A newcomer with the Rebels,…
In the race to win game three of the College World Series final, Mississippi State and Vanderbilt are also in a race to 50 wins. First to do that takes home a national championship. Commodores looking for their second in a row and third all-time, Bulldogs looking for their first ever. This is what Omaha is all about, best on…
A month after general municipal elections finalized new city governments across South Mississippi, newly elected officials are beginning to take the oath of office and step into their roles. In Ocean Springs this evening, Mayor Kenny Holloway and the city’s seven aldermen were sworn in. Mayor Holloway secured the mayoral race in the primary runoff elections at the end of…