The Bacot McCarty Foundation and Mississippi Power collaborated together to sponsor 26 kids from Moss Point to participate in Mississippi Aquarium camp free of charge. ‘Great Futures Start Here’ is the slogan that is embedded within the kids at the Boys and Girls Club. All week long the kids at the Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County were given…
If your Fourth of July plans include going to the pool or the beach, be sure to keep a close eye on your children because drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental deaths in the U.S. Don’t leave kids unsupervised even for just a few minutes. Instead, assign a water watcher that is not using their cell phone…
It’s day two of the 73rd annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. There’s plenty to do including carnival rides, food, games, live music, and a fishing competition. The biggest prize of the event is a $20,000 jackpot which goes to the fisherman who catches the largest state record-breaking bull shark. On Thursday evening, David Rogers, a fisherman from Mobile, reeled…
A Fourth of July tradition is back for the City of Gulfport with the goal of bringing the community together and lighting up the night sky. Sunday night, people will gather to view the show in the sky at 8:45 p.m. along the Gulfport Beach Front. You are asked to arrive early for the best viewing experience and recommended viewing…
It’s time for our Pet of the Week. Today we have Maridee Mallette from the Jackson County Animal Shelter in studio to introduce us to a new furry friend. Categories: Community Headlines, Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
This weekend is going to be a busy one on the Mississippi Sound with the Fourth of July and the end of the recreational red snapper season on Monday. Biloxi resident Dakota Cruse said, “I’m going to go out there, sit do a little bit of fishing, and watch the fireworks.” Long Beach resident Coby Trent said, “I just can’t…
Cities across the Coast are set to celebrate Independence Day with large firework displays. On the Fourth in Biloxi, the fireworks show is scheduled to run for approximately 18 minutes and will be fired from a barge near Deer Island. The show can be seen between the Biloxi Lighthouse eastward to the Biloxi Bay Bridge and the best listening is…
Sunday is Independence Day and what better way to celebrate than by watching some fireworks? We’ve got Gulfport Public Information Officer LaShaundra McCarty with us in studio to give us some details on the city’s display. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: fireworks, Fourth of July, Gulfport
One Mississippi State fan left the College World Series with more than just a win. One the second night of the tournament, Mississippi resident Josh Bounds caught a foul ball at the top of the sixth inning. Bounds says that everyone then started yelling for him to turn around and throw the ball to Bulldog Football legend Dak Prescott. Bounds…
Over the weekend, Gulfport native Brittney Reese became just the fourth United States long jumper to ever qualify for the Olympics four times and she’s saving her best for last. “Four times is a remarkable number, like not many athletes even get this opportunity to even get one, so I’m blessed with four and I take full advantage of my…
Heading into game three of the College World Series finals, Mississippi State was just one loss away from tying the second-longest drought of appearances in Omaha without a national championship in baseball or any other sport. But MSU was also just one win away from making that completely irrelevant, just one win away from immortality. Last night the Bulldogs dominated…
The Mississippi High School football state title games are returning to the Metro in 2021 at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. This will be the second straight year the six MHSAA champions will be decided at the home of Jackson State, following two years in Hattiesburg and four years alternating between Starkville and Oxford prior to that. Last year, the Poplarville…
In his six years with the Phoenix Suns, Moss Point alum Devin Booker has played under five different head coaches and played with 80 different teammates. In his first and only playoff appearance, the former Tiger messed around and made it to the NBA Finals. Last night, the Suns took down the LA Clippers 130-103 in game six behind an…
Some of the biggest moments throughout the entirety of the College World Series came from a pair of former stars hailing from right here on the Gulf Coast. Starting with George County alum Logan Tanner, who hit the biggest home run of his life in the biggest game of his life last night and then East Central alum Brad Cumbest,…
Are you looking for a job? Singing River Health System is hiring on the spot. Earlier today from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. a walk-in job fair was open to the public. Singing River Hospital in Gulfport hosted on-the-spot job offerings and a $500 bonus for qualified applicants accepting cleaning aide and floor care specialist positions. Door prizes and swag…
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