After six months of rehabbing on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the Mississippi Aquarium is releasing its last sea turtles that were cold-stunned due to premature cold waters in the northeast and brought to the Coast for treatment. News 25’s Grace Boyles is in Gulfport with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles, Mississippi Aquarium, sea turtle release
A lineman from Bay St. Louis is in critical condition after suffering an electric shock in a bucket truck on Wednesday while on the job. Twenty-eight year-old Cayce Seal is currently being hospitalized in New Orleans after receiving severe injuries. His girlfriend states that she received a call from the company telling her that Seal had been in an accident….
It’s one of our favorite segments, usually on a Tuesday but Thursday this week, it’s time for Pet of the Week. Katie King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi is on set with more. Categories: Community Headlines, Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
The City of Diamondhead took center stage during today’s Hancock Young Professionals event. Coffee, treats, and exciting developments were served up during the Coffee and Connections event at the Lazy Gator Sports Bar and Steamer. Members of the organization heard a presentation with the latest updates relating to a new Diamondhead Medical Center, a $200 million drainage project, street paving,…
We’re nearing the end of Pride Month, but there’s still one more celebration to be had this weekend over in Biloxi. On set to talk about the Gulf Coast Association of Pride’s Pride Day event is Chris Davidson. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gulf Coast Association of Pride, Pride Day
Feeding the Gulf Coast has announced the start and celebration for their summer meals program in Mississippi. The Mississippi Summer Meals Program celebration is Friday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Point Cadet Plaza in Biloxi. Kids will enjoy free activity stations, interactive inflatables, and free lunches. A proclamation will also be presented by the City of Biloxi at 11:25…
Four words on Mississippi’s license plates have sparked a federal lawsuit. American Atheists, the Mississippi Humanist Association, and three non-religious state residents filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the state over its ‘In God we Trust’ license plate. The complaint accuses the Mississippi Commissioner of Revenue of violating the people’s freedom of speech and religion by forcing them to display the…
A typical late June forecast for the north central Gulf Coast region will be in the works during the extended period. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms will be possible each day for the next week or so and any rain activity should be primarily in the afternoon hours. High temperatures will generally be in the upper 80s to around…
Since the inception of the Biloxi Shuckers in 2015, they’ve never had a losing season which brings us to this year’s overall record of just 15-27, but let’s add some context to that. After the promotions of Ethan Small and Payton Henry, the Shuckers have just two of the top 30 prospects in the entire Milwaukee Brewers farm system on…
Down to their final five outs without a hit to their name, the Mississippi State Bulldogs broke Virginia’s no hitter with a two-run homer followed by the go-ahead three run homer, all in the top of the eighth. Kellum Clark got the Oma-Party started for the OmaDawgs with his line drive blast into the MSU bullpen, cutting the deficit to…
In the minor leagues, Shuckers catcher Payton Henry becomes the second Biloxi player to earn a Triple-A promotion in as many days, following in the footsteps of Mississippi State alum Ethan Small. In 30 games with the Double-A Shuckers, Henry lived up to his billing as the 19th ranked prospect of the Milwaukee Brewers, hitting at a clip of .315…
It’s all about the leather for another Gold Glover from the six Coastal counties as Ole Miss catcher Hayden Dunhurst takes home the honors courtesy of the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings. This season, Dunhurst has been a brick wall behind the plate, leading the SEC with 16 base runners caught stealing and five pick-offs. At the dish, he…
MSU’s very first opponent of the Starkville Regional, Samford University, now has a new head coach hailing from right here on the Gulf Coast. St. Martin High School alum Tony David is the next in line after serving as a long-time associate head coach with the program. He takes over for Casey Dunn who recently accepted the head coaching position…
This afternoon, members of the Gulf Coast community gathered at Lopez-Quave Public Safety Center for the presentation of an honor chair in remembrance of fallen Biloxi Office Robert McKeithen. Over two years after the death of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen, a custom-built honor chair was donated to the Biloxi Public Department in honor of their brother in blue. With…
The Mississippi Department of Health has issued a boil water alert for the City of Ocean Springs that will likely last through the end of the week. Health officials strongly recommend that all water be boiled thoroughly for one minute before its consumed. This precaution will last at least two full days and water system officials will be immediately notified…
North Gulfport Elementary and Middle School is prepping for the new school year the right way. Brand new cafeteria furniture arrived at the newly expanded and renovated North Gulfport Elementary and Middle School today. The age-appropriate furniture will be set up in the former seventh grade cafeteria for the elementary students to enjoy meals. Along with the newly designed furniture,…
Basketball champ and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College standout Dale Brown is back for his annual summer basketball camp in Ocean Springs. Brown, who also played two years for the Kentucky Wildcats before heading to the pros, started the boys and girls camp 13 years ago. Camp kicks off at the Taconi Recreation Center and runs July 16th through the…
Veterans at the Gulf Coast Blind Rehab Center visited the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies today. Although these veterans may be visually impaired, that didn’t stop them from enjoying their first big outing since the pandemic at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport. IMMS President Dr. Moby Solangi said, “They have done a lot for our country. We…
Today at Feed my Sheep in Gulfport, individuals in need could not only come grab some food, but also a free health screening. The nonprofit organization, who helps feed the community, partnered with My Brother’s Keeper today until 2 p.m. My Brother’s Keeper provided a series of free preventive health screenings as well as mental and sexual health counseling through…
Starting July 1st, many laws will take effect in Mississippi including one that will allow home delivery of liquor, wine, or beer from local stores. Currently, 12 states allow for some method of delivery of all alcohol and 31 states allow wine and beer to be purchased and shipped to consumers homes. Home deliveries are authorized by House Bill 1135…
The Gulfport Police Department is one of the highest-paying departments in the region and they want those interested to join their team. Gulfport Police Department is hosting a scouting combine hiring event to give those interested a chance to get up close and personal and learn about all the different positions. The scouting combine will allow people the opportunity to…
There aren’t many opportunities for young athletes in Mississippi to get first-hand training from professionals, but that’s what former NBA player Dale Brown provides with his summer basketball camp. Mr. Downtown Brown is in studio with more on his basketball camp. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Dale Brown Basketball Camp
The Mississippi Aquarium is getting set to host another sea turtle release Thursday in Gulfport. The aquarium will release seven endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea turtles into the Gulf of Mexico at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The aquarium staff will release the turtles near Ken Combs Pier at Courthouse Road and U.S. Highway 90. The release will also be open for…
DMR Executive Director Joe Spraggins has announced the appointment of a new chief operating officer and chief scientific officer for the agency. Patrick Levine has been named as the COO while Rick Burris will take over as chief scientific officer. As chief operating officer, Levine will assist Spraggins in development, prioritization, and execution of the agency’s mission and policies. Levine…