Although the pandemic caused disruptions to all aspects of life this past year, schools, teachers, and students were among those impacted most by the changes it brought. St. Stanislaus, however, is looking to the future while celebrating its newest Rock-a-Chaws. This evening, SSC rolled out the red carpet for its new fall of 2021 students. The event was inspired by…
Earlier today, five rehabilitated Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles made their way back to the ocean after four months of being cared for at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport. In December, IMMS took several sea turtles after they were stranded in Massachusetts due to a drop in local temperatures before they could migrate south, leaving the turtles cold-stunned….
Residents of the Woolmarket area of Biloxi have a new venue option for local gatherings. Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich, Councilmember Nathan Barrett and other local leaders cut the ribbon this evening on the Woolmarket City Center. The city transformed an existing building on Kayleigh Cove into a facility that now includes a Harrison County Library Branch and space for community…
Flooding has been a major issue around the Coast today. This viewer video we received shows just how high the water is in some low-lying areas with backyards almost completely flooded in Long Beach. For those at risk, you may want to place furniture and other outdoor objects inside or on higher ground to protect items from potentially drifting off…
It’s time to unlock your inner Picasso as the Gulfport Fine Arts Center is hosting their Master-Pieces Pop Up Show. During the show, the artist does their version of a famous art piece and the two pieces will be displayed side-by-side for guests to enjoy. You have over a month to create your own take on a famous masterpiece. An…
The annual Zebra Run for Rare Disease is United Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency Foundation’s longest running event. Saturday participants will lace up their running shoes and hit the pavement to help raise awareness. The foundation is hosting their fourth annual Zebra Run in Ocean Springs. Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency is a genetic, rare and fatal condition that affects the body’s ability to…
Today was the final day of the ‘Power of Hope’ training in Gulfport. Hope is spreading across the state and Governor Tate Reeves will be announcing 2022 as the Year of Hope. Giving hope to a child can stick with them for a lifetime. Over the last three days, Dr. Chan Hellman, author and professor at the University of Oklahoma,…
Half Shell Oyster House and Rack House Steaks and Spirits has implemented a $12 minimum wage for all non-tipped employees beginning today. Half Shell is currently hiring at all of their locations and have implemented a company wide ‘bring a friend to work’ incentive program. Current employees who refer a friend to apply and complete training with the restaurant will…
Road flooding is one of the biggest concerns for residents as we’ve received plenty of rain in a short amount of time. As the rain falls, the ground is becoming saturated. With no where else to go, the water covers the roads and fills the ditches. Highway 90 along Harrison County has been especially problematic during this rain event. There…
The combination of heavy rainfall and lightning resulted in a busy night for Harrison County Fire and Rescue teams. The storm caused an abundance of calls for safety checks for fire alarms, car accidents, and structures damaged by lightning. Harrison County Fire and Rescue wants us to remember to slow down while driving. Many potholes are filled with water and…
The inclement weather has postponed a disaster relief trip by New Life Disaster Relief volunteers to help out our tornado-stricken neighbors in Palmetto, Louisiana. The mission is still on and the slight delay may even be a blessing in disguise. Storm victims in Palmetto, Louisiana are still picking up the pieces less than a week after a tornado packing 140…
A body pulled from the Mississippi River on Tuesday has been identified as missing LSU freshman Kori Gauthier. Gauthier had been missing since last week. Her unoccupied car was found on a bridge between Baton Rouge and Port Allen. Police say a driver cashed into Gauthier’s car, but she was no where to be found after the incident. A cause…
Here’s video from Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan showcasing storm damage in the county. This is from the overnight storms that moved through Harrison County causing street flooding, accidents, fire alarms, and several homes struck by lightning. One shed was struck and burned. Categories: Featured, Harrison County, Local News, News Tags: harrison county, storm damage
Here’s a look at I-110 traffic earlier this morning. A wreck occurred on I-110 southbound, north of the bridge. Also, there were multiple wrecks on I-10 near County Farm Road and Lorraine Road. Categories: Featured, Harrison County, Local News, News Tags: i-110, traffic, Weather
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to locate 39-year-old Jonathan Graves. Graves was last seen on March 31st at 875 Beach Boulevard when he checked out of the hotel. Graves is described as 6’1”, 245 pounds and keeps his hair cut very short, usually bald. His wife last saw Graves wearing a black muscle shirt and…
Crawdads and good music will collide for the rest of the week as an annual festival returns to the grounds of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. Rain dominated the first day of the Crawfish Music Festival, but after being put on hold last year due to COVID-19, officials say they’re glad to be back. Mississippi Coast Coliseum Executive Director Matt McDonnell…
To help support the reopening of the local tourist economy, the Coast Transit Authority is inviting everyone to ride the casino hopper for free every Saturday in April. With service every 25 minutes and buses disinfected daily, you can catch a safe, convenient ride to south Mississippi’s casino via the CTA’s casino hopper service as you travel to casinos and…
The City of Long Beach is now home to a new veterans facility Equal Steps Veterans Home. Equal Steps Veterans Home held their ribbon cutting today to celebrate the new living facility. The new veterans home will house up to 16 veterans and offer occupational therapy, physical therapy, and social skills to veterans. The location is right off the beach…
At Edgewater Mall, the Million Dollar Job Fair happened today between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Over 30 companies on the Coast were looking to hire and fill positions for jobs. A variety of different types of positions and career fields were there to choose from like fast food, health care, law enforcement, hospitality, and much more. Most companies were…
Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort spent the day looking for energetic and outgoing individuals to join their team. Scarlet Pearl offered an in-person job fair giving those interested in working for the casino resort a chance to get well acquainted with the atmosphere and all it has to offer. Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort is looking to fill all positions including the…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recognizes April as National STD Awareness Month. This awareness provides an opportunity to raise awareness about STDs and how they impact our lives. To help raise awareness, Coastal Family Health Center will be in the community providing education, awareness, tools, and support for patients all month long. Their first stop was Mississippi Gulf…
COVID-19 hit the airline industry pretty hard, but as more people are getting vaccinated and restrictions are lifted on land, there’s been an uptick in air travel across the nation. According to the most recent numbers released by the TSA, yesterday, April 13th, saw 1,085,034 people traveling by air in the United States compared to just 87,534 people that day…
Memorial and Singing River Health System are both continuing with community vaccination events using only the Moderna or Pfizer two-dose vaccines. On Tuesday, the Mississippi Department of Health instructed a pause to physicians, clinics, and hospitals using the single-dose Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine due to the concerns of blood clots. Now, Memorial Hospital is rescheduling patients who have already…
Crawdads and good music will collide for the rest of the week as an annual festival returns to the grounds of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is in Biloxi with more as the first night of fun is set to kick off. Categories: Harrison County, Local News, News Tags: Crawfish Festival