Today, golfers braved rainy conditions for an annual event in Hancock County all to benefit local residents and economic development. It wasn’t a typical day at the Bridges Golf Club on the campus of the Hollywood Casino. Golfers hit the links to raise funds and awareness for causes served by the nonprofit Hancock County Community Development Foundation. Executive Director Tish…
The Mississippi State Department of Health updated their guidance on safer faith-based gatherings and worship services. The MSDH states that the safest options to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect the vulnerable is for services to continue to be held outdoors or virtually. While most Coast churches offer a virtual worship option, many have begun having indoor, in-person services…
The Mississippi Aquarium is reaching out to all Gulf Coast yogis. Tomorrow, they are hosting their first ‘Fin and Zen’ one hour yoga session on the first floor of the aquatic waters in front of the main viewing window. From 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., join local Yoga Instructor Brittany Simmons for an underwater serene yoga experience. Participants must be…
The Woolmarket community is helping residents in creative ways. St. Mary’s Catholic Church built a Blessing Box for those in need. In front of the church in the circular drive way stands a tall white wooden box with glass doors. Inside the box is non-perishable food items and hygiene products for community members in need. The box has been open…
It’s every airline passenger’s worst nightmare, a crash landing, and it all unfolded in Gulfport today at the Mississippi Air National Guard’s Combat Readiness Training Center. The site of a crash landing as the wounded pray for help, some barely clinging to life, in situations where seconds can mean the difference between life and death. Chief Demetrius Baldwin said, “Seconds…
Memorial is accepting appointments for the Pfizer vaccine in Wiggins. Anyone 16 years and older may receive the vaccine. If you are 17 or younger, you must be accompanied by an adult. The vaccinations will take place Wednesday, March 31st at the Wiggins Fairground Exhibit Building from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. To schedule an appointment, you can call the…
Mississippi Power is urging customers to be aware of scammers from phone calls demanding payments to social media phishing attempts around April 1st. According to Mississippi Power, scammers will try a number of approaches to try and fool customers into thinking their power bill is overdue and their lights are about to be turned off. The best advice to anyone…
This afternoon, the eastbound lanes of I-10 near Woolmarket were shut down due to an accident. Around 3 p.m., Mississippi Highway Patrol, Biloxi Police, and fire units responded to a rollover accident involving a semi-truck and two other vehicles, just past Exit 44 in Biloxi. Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality was also on scene to determine the safest way to…
From Margaritaville to residential properties, the City of Biloxi continues to dish out projects to be on the lookout for. For example, most of you know Margaritaville reopened earlier this month, however, construction has resumed for the parking garage. Once that’s finished, work on the amusement park will continue. You will start seeing construction on the courtyard for the new…
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is an organization specializing in public education of marine mammals in the wild and in captivity. The nonprofit educates the community by offering an experience like no other in Gulfport. They pride themselves on being an interactive experience for the community to enjoy as well as learn. IMMS offers a variety of up-close experiences…
You may be able to receive funding to help you with your rent. It’s been over a week since Open Doors Homeless Coalition was put in charge of distributing a $6 million grant to Harrison County residents needing rental assistance. So far, they’ve had over 400 applicants and are already writing checks. The grant money is for individuals with low…
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the NFL is expected to expand its regular season schedule to seventeen games. And the New Orleans Saints aren’t too happy about it. Or at least star Running Back Alvin Kamara hasn’t been shy about voicing his opinion on Twitter. Now, this news isn’t necessarily groundbreaking with the extra game having been approved in the…
The new D’Iberville Police Station opened to the public today. News 25’s Sabria Reid takes us on an exclusive tour. From a 4,500 square foot building to a 15,000 square foot building, the new D’Iberville Police Station is an enormous upgrade. At a cost of $5 million, security was a main design point. D’Iberville Police Chief Wayne Payne said, “It…
As more school districts on the Coast are announcing their graduation plans for the class of 2021, some guidelines have changed for graduates of Jackson County high schools. For the Jackson County School District, graduates and their families will see slightly modified policies compared to last year’s ceremonies. For high schools in the Jackson County School District, graduation is fast…
Join in on the fun as the Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce hosts ‘Hop on the Poker Run’ event this coming Thursday. The event will start and stop at the District on the Green in Biloxi. The other ‘hops’ on the poker run are: Sandbar Daiquiri Bar, Skal Axe Throwing, the Threaded Cork, and Sal and Mookies. The Biloxi…
There’s an old proverb that says it’s not just about the destination, but the journey you travel and the stops you make along the way. That’s what many South Mississippi leaders, business owners, and job hopefuls are counting on when it comes to Amtrak’s plans to restore passenger rail service back to the Gulf Coast with a route from New…
A Mississippi Gulf Coast doctor performed the first minimally invasive stemless implantation surgery with ensemble orthopedics CMC implant for the hand and wrist joint in the United States. Dr. Henry Leis, a board certified, fellowship trained orthopaedic hand specialist performed the surgery at Memorial Hospital- Gulf South Surgery Center in Gulfport. The saddle shaped implant replaces the damaged bearing surfaces…
Today at the Diamondhead Activity Center, Memorial prepared first dose COVID-19 vaccines to those 16 years old and older. The Pfizer vaccine is the only brand of COVID vaccine available to teenagers over 16. For teens to be vaccinated, they must be accompanied by an adult, similar to any other medical encounter. At the Diamondhead Activity Center, 400 COVID-19 appointments…
In February after 60 years of serving Southern dishes to Coast residents and visitors, the Palace Grill in Gulfport closed its door, but those doors won’t be closed for much longer. Last week, Bearded Owl Barber Owner Will Devin and his business partner Charles Rik Dew bought the Gulfport diner with the plans of keeping the same name and menu…
Next week, the drainage project stretching from Woolmarket Road to Old Highway 67 will cross Shriners Boulevard prompting its closure. It is expected that 11,000 motorists will need to detour daily as the drainage improvements are made. The $1.4 million project will help the culverts drain 50 percent more storm water from residential areas. The road was originally set to…
The festival highlighting the Coast’s seafood industry took place this weekend. The fifth-annual Gulf Coast Oyster Cook-Off and Festival was held at Point Cadet Plaza in Biloxi. Festival season is back and restaurants from across the Coast set up shop at Point Cadet Plaza in Biloxi and prepared their oyster delicacies for festival-goers to enjoy. Clear Vision Entertainment President Glenn…
The City of D’Iberville and the D’Iberville-St. Martin Chamber of Commerce hosted an Easter Egg Hunt at Rusty Quave Sports Complex for the kids. Prior to the Easter Egg Hunt, a city-wide cleanup was held. Over 5,000 eggs were placed in five different fields around the sports complex. The egg hunt was broken down into different age groups. The Easter…
To raise awareness for domestic violence, the Scarlet Pearl wore purple shirts in remembrance of Augusta ‘Gussie’ Brooks, a former employee at the Scarlet Pearl Casino and Resort who lost her life to domestic violence. On February 23rd, the Scarlet Pearl held a training on domestic violence and the following week, Brooks tragically lost her life. The domestic violence awareness…
Last year, the Springs Arts Festival in Ocean Springs was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this year, the 26th annual Spring Arts Festival was held with vendors from all over, ready to showcase their products. Over 150 artists, crafters, food vendors, boutique businesses, and plant vendors set up shop along the streets of Downtown Ocean Springs, ready to…