After more than three decades in education with the Harrison County School District, Superintendent Roy Gill is ready to say goodbye. Today, while students are preparing to head home for summer break, Gill is preparing for the next chapter in his life: retirement! A 1982 graduate of Harrison Central High School, Gill has dedicated the last 35 years of his…
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies along with the Gulfport and Long Beach police departments helped rescue a stranded dolphin in distress early Monday morning in Long Beach. Staff quickly responded, providing care for the adult female bottlenose dolphin on the beach. The dolphin was transported to IMMS with lesions all over her skin and was listed in critical condition….
After a year of being separated from their animals, a Saucier couple that was found not guilty of multiple counts of animal cruelty in April have now been reunited with all but one of their animals. Sharon and Daniel Bertok were arrested and charged in 2020 after over 100 animals were found living on their property in what Harrison County…
At the Biloxi Town Hall meeting today, the Mississippi Sound Coalition updated Biloxi city leaders on the litigation against the Army Corps of Engineers. After the 2019 Bonnet Carre Spillway was open twice, causing severe damage to the Mississippi tourism and seafood industry, the coalition filed a lawsuit to require environmental impact statements and consulting with local and city governments…
Supporters of Initiative 65 rallied outside the Mississippi Supreme Court on Tuesday. The justices heard arguments in April 2021 for a lawsuit that challenged the state initiative process and seeks to block development of a medical marijuana program. The lawsuit was filed by Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler. It argued that the state’s initiative process is outdated and Initiative 65…
By MARCIA DUNN CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The first total lunar eclipse in more than two years coincides with a supermoon this week for quite a cosmic show. This super “blood” moon will be visible Wednesday across the Pacific — offering the best viewing — as well as the western half of North America, bottom of South America and…
On Tuesdays on News 25 we show you animals that are up for adoption in South Mississippi. In studio is Katie King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi and this week’s Pet of the Week, Monroe. Categories: Community Headlines, Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
Just because Harrison County students are officially on summer break doesn’t mean they will stop hitting the books. The school district distributed thousands of reading kits to all students, kindergarten through 11th grade. Each kit contains an assortment of books that are appropriate for the different grade levels. Federal Programs Director Melissa McNew Garrison says the students were excited to…
The Blood Center, in conjunction with the Gautier Rotary Club, will hold a blood drive tomorrow. The drive takes place at the First United Methodist Church on Highway 90. The blood drive runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and you can make an appointment by calling 800-862-5663. Categories: Jackson County, Local News, News Tags: blood drive, Gautier-Rotary Club, The…
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted for grand larceny. Law enforcement says Jacob Faurot is wanted on warrant for grand larceny. Faurot is described as 6’7” and 250 pounds. Faurot’s last known address was the in Lucedale area, but he frequents Escatawpa. He drives a 1997 white Dodge Ram with a…
The Mississippi State baseball program has been flirting around the top 10 all season long and a big reason why is Tanner Allen. Today, the senior outfielder was named Southeastern Conference Player of the Year as well as a first-team All-SEC selection coming off a banner regular season for MSU. He leads not only the Bulldogs, but the entire league…
Two Harrison Central baseball standouts are taking their talents to the next level. This afternoon, both Jeremiah Farmer and Tyler Piper signed National Letters of Intent to continue their careers on the diamond. Farmer put pen to paper with Mississippi Delta and Piper with Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. Just two weeks removed from the end of their playoff…
One 10-year-old Pascagoula resident was born with a need for speed and now spends most his free time behind the wheel of his race cars. Now, Nicholas Denton, or better known as Cole Trickle at racetracks across the country, is currently ranked third nationally in Bandolero racing in the Bandit Division, midway through the 2021 season. Ten-year-old Cole Trickle knows…
During the high school football season, the southside of the 5A bracket all came down to Pascagoula and West Jones. As fate would have it, baseball season is going down the same path, but after losing game one, the Panthers are looking to turn the tables on the Mustangs. Pascagoula hosting West Jones in game two of this win-or-go home…
Over 300 eighth graders graduated from North Gulfport Middle School tonight. Their annual Next Step Ceremony was made extra special by the 1970s Wildcat alumni. North Gulfport’s Wildcat Alumni made history by sponsoring 20 eighth graders for various achievements and accomplishments. Students received awards for athletics, academics, citizenship, leadership, history, science, student of the year, and many more. The alumni…
As the end of the school year wraps up, yearbooks, class photos, and graduations are common memorable events and items students keep and remember forever. But as students bring their yearbooks home from Hancock Middle School, some parents are outraged. A ‘burn book’ is how parents are referring to the middle school yearbook. There are question and answer scenarios inside…
Pascagoula police found this guy last week, taking its stroll, or as the police confirmed, jaywalking along Louise Street. Categories: Jackson County, Local News, News Tags: alligator, Pascagoula
As blood supply remains low across the Gulf Coast, communities are holding emergency drives to increase the supply. Today, the City of Ocean Springs held an emergency blood drive at the YMCA. The event is hosted by the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau, the YMCA, the Blood Center, and Singing River Health System. With supplies this low, Blood…
It’s been two days since the body of a 20-year-old South Mississippi woman was recovered from a Gulfport bayou, but the community is already showing an outpouring of support for the family of Hadley Thomas. Thomas’ body was found in Brickyard Bayou on Saturday, one day after she was reported missing, last seen near the Sugar Mill Apartments in Gulfport,…
School is about to be out of session at many South Mississippi schools, but at least one parent in Hancock County is hoping transportation issues in her children’s school district will be addressed. Caroline Davis has four children in the Hancock County School District. She says two of her children were on a school bus last week that ended up…
May is National Bike Safety Month and Biloxi Main Street and Mercy Housing and Human Development teamed up to make sure everyone’s bikes are ready for the summer. The City of Biloxi, along with Gulf Coast Safe Kids, hosted a Bike Safety Rodeo on Saturday at the Biloxi Visitor Center Lighthouse Park. Riders were able to get maintenance done to…
Participants woke up early Saturday morning to participate in the Wreath Walk to help raise funds for Wreaths for Biloxi National Cemetery. They walked three miles from the Ken Combs Pier to the Armed Forces Retirement Home and back. The first 150 people to register for the event received a free t-shirt. Each December, volunteers clean and lay wreaths on…
Chandy Fest was canceled last year due to COVID-19, but on Saturday, many flocked to Chandeleur Island Brewing Company for the return of the popular event. The brewery debuted four new select brews just for the event. The festival featured food vendors, clothing vendors, craft vendors, and plenty of beer, along with live music and even costume contests for our…
People put on their best white attire for the Dinner under the Stars event put on Sunday evening to help raise money for American Cancer Society’s Shuck Cancer Gulf Coast Fundraiser. Guests were entertained by Jordan Chalden, enjoyed a Cajun meal catered by Liz and Nomie’s Gourmet Eats and decorations were provided by inspired designs. A portion of the proceeds…