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…
Memorial Hospital in Gulfport welcomes their first class of family medicine program residents. It takes courage to become a resident, it takes even more courage to be a resident at a place that has never had residents before. Memorial Hospital hosted a white coat ceremony for incoming first year and first class of residents. The residents are filling health care…
Lee Tracy is already in gift shops at Singing River Ocean Springs and at the Pascagoula hospital, now they have opened at Singing River Gulfport. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of Lee Tracy’s Remedy inside Singing River Gulfport Hospital’s gift shop. Lee Tracy’s Remedy is a boutique that sells…
A brand new high-end senior living facility has opened in Gulfport on North Swan Road. Summerfield Senior Living of Gulfport has 88 luxury apartment style residences, 18 of which are exclusively for memory care. The facility has eight interconnected buildings that sit on 21 acres of rolling land and is the first Summerfield location to feature a pecan orchard, scenic…
The Fourth of July is right around the corner. What better way to commemorate the holiday than by popping fireworks? Although when handling fireworks, safety needs to be top priority. The Gulfport Fire Department reminds residents that you cannot shoot fireworks in city limits, but you can at the white sand beaches in Harrison County during the fourth. If you…
An End-of-Tour Award Ceremony was held this morning for Legalman 1st Class James Cameron. Legalman Cameron had worked at the Naval Construction Battalion Center for the past four years, serving as a paralegal. During the end of tour ceremony, Legalman Cameron was honored with the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his dedication, leadership, and passion during his time…
After beating Vanderbilt 13-2 in game two of the College World Series finals, Mississippi State is now just one win away from forever. The fans that made the trip from near and far from Starkville to Omaha are craving that first taste of national championship glory which has the OmaDawgs feeling the OmaLove in their joint quest for history. MSU…
The City of Waveland is continuing with their downtown redevelopment project. Waveland is looking to restore downtown on Coleman Avenue to bring more businesses to the city. The city is seeking $10 million to complete their planned design for a full marina. The new marina plan is in phase one of design and the mayor has been seeking funding for…