A company official says Amtrak passenger service along the Gulf Coast is on track to return in 2022 and could come in the early part of next year. Amtrak Spokesman Marc Magliari confirmed that timeline. He says Amtrak contacted railroads CSX and Norfolk Southern in January to inform them “that we intend to begin service in 2022.” The route will…
With February coming to a close so is our Making Black History feature. In the final installment of our Black History Month series, we introduce you to Attorney Kimberly Sweeney. With the help of the law, Attorney Kimberly Sweeney is supporting the black community of South Mississippi by advising clients on financial awareness and financial education. “Unfortunately, the black community…
Today employees at the Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort began a special type of training to spot signs of domestic violence. Employees at the Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort are gaining new knowledge when it comes to domestic violence awareness this week. Scarlet Pearl CEO Luann Pappas said, “I think it’s an important education again, for not just our associates but their…
Gautier Mayor Phil Torjusen says the city is moving closer to bringing new life, development, and jobs to the Singing River Mall property that’s been vacant for about seven years now. Mayor Torjusen tells News 25 the final hurdle has been crossed as the state legislature recently approved $3.5 million in Restore Act money to help fund the project and…
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced today it will be introducing its first $20 scratch-off game, $100 Million Extravaganza at approved lottery retailers starting March 2nd. $100 Million Extravaganza’s top prize of $500,000 is the highest top prize of any Mississippi instant scratch off game to date. It is loaded with thousands of prizes between $50 and $500 along with hundreds…
It’s time for our Pet of the Week! If you’re looking for a best friend who loves the outdoors, Rose is your gal! This is our second time featuring Rose who is a female lab/shepherd mix about four years old. She is great on a leash, good with dogs and kids, sits on command, and shakes paws. Rose also loves…
They’ll be out for blood in Gautier tomorrow, but it’s all for a good, life-saving cause. South Mississippi law enforcement, fire fighters, and other community leaders are setting the stage at Gulf Coast Gas in Gautier for tomorrow’s Battle of the Badges Blood Drive event. Police, the sheriff’s department, Mississippi Highway Patrol, fire fighters, and others were on the scene…
Earlier today, Memorial Hospital continued its vaccination distribution on the Coast in north Gulfport at the Lyman Community Center. The distribution, which went from 8:30 this morning until 3 this afternoon, was open to adults 65 and older, those between the ages of 18 and 64 with certain chronic health conditions, and health care personnel. Over 1,100 out of the…
A Jackson County man is wanted for arson by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and a probation violation through MDOC. Thirty-one-year-old Joseph Wenger has numerous tattoos, is 6’2” tall and weighs 180 pounds. If you have information on his whereabouts contact Crime Stoppers. Categories: Crime, Jackson County, Local News, News Tags: arson, crime, Joseph Wenger, wanted
The State Department of Corrections announced an inmate has died at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility. The department said 39-year-old Ronald Frederick Apgar III was pronounced dead Friday. He was serving 12 years for grand larceny and false pretense. Apgar was sentenced March 15th, 2018 in Harrison County. An autopsy will be done. At least 14 Mississippi inmates have died this…
Tomorrow, Moss Point Mayor Mario King is expected to plead guilty to federal fraud charges. With that, the Moss Point Board of Aldermen has requested the mayor’s resignation after he officially enters a plea. Mayor King and his wife have informed the prosecutors of their intent to plead guilty in a federal case accusing them of wire fraud and conspiracy…
Looking for a hot fitness studio? With its infrared saunas, Hotworx in Gulfport will surely help you break a sweat. It’s open 24 hours with a variety of virtually interested infrared semi-private sauna with workouts designed to help their members achieve their fitness goals along with all the health benefits working out in infrared heat has to offer. There is…
Since the organization’s start in 1967, Crime Stoppers tips have led to the clearing of more than one million cases worldwide. Here at home, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Crime Stoppers works with law enforcement in seven different counties to solve cases. Currently, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Crime Stoppers website features eight missing persons cases. The website also features 18 different…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – The Mississippi House has voted to phase out most of the state’s personal income tax, cut the grocery tax in half and increase many other taxes. House Bill 1439 passed 85-34 Tuesday. It will go to the Senate for more work in coming weeks. The bill would increase the general…
Mississippi saw a steep decline in COVID-19 vaccinations last week as several drive-thru vaccination sites were closed because of freezing temperatures and icy roads. The State Department of Health said Monday that 32,540 vaccinations were given in the state during the week that ended Saturday. That’s down from 106,691 the previous week, which was Mississippi’s busiest week for the vaccinations….
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 348 new COVID-19 cases and 24 new deaths including two in Harrison County. The statewide total stands at 291,222 cases and 6,577 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 3,377 cases and 73 deaths Harrison County is at 16,385 total cases and now 273…
It may be a month later than usual, however, the annual Gautier Orchid Show must still go on. Due to COVID-19, the flower event that’s usually held at the end of January was moved to the last weekend of February. Now the show will be happening Friday the 26th through Sunday the 28th. Six vendors will be set up at…
Hard work and dedication will lead to many great things. For 52 Gulfport High School students, their efforts led them straight to impressive ACT scores. GHS held a ceremony unveiling the Admiral’s new ACT 30 Club Monday morning. This club recognizes the success of students who have scored a 30 or higher on the national ACT assessment. The faces of…
The Jackson County School Board approved the next step in getting a bond issue to voters for improvements at county schools. Jackson County School District leaders are moving on to the next step following the school board’s four to one vote to approve a bond issue proposal for facility improvements. Superintendent Dr. John Strycker said, “We’re excited about it, because…
Looking to become a healthier happier you? The Ocean Springs YMCA and Let’s go Gulf Coast are here to help you hit the reset button and undo your unhealthy habits with their free Reset Challenge. Just text ‘Reset’ to 51660 to sign up for the six-week program. Starting March 1st, participants will receive messages each week filled with educational and…
Throughout the whole month of February, the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence has been helping bring awareness to teen dating violence. GCCFN has been working closely with the national campaign ‘Love is Respect’ to advocate teens to know your worth. One in three teens in the U.S. will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship…
The clock is ticking down to apply for Zeta disaster assistance from FEMA and the SBA. March 1st is the final day FEMA will be accepting Hurricane Zeta disaster assistance applications from Mississippians affected by the October storm. So far, FEMA has accepted more than 14,000 applications here in Mississippi and has allocated more than $12.5 million in assistance. While…
It’s not every day a food pantry is looking to help clear out its shelves, but that was the case at a Jackson County food pantry today. “I hadn’t expected this. I got here this morning and the parking lot was full.” The line was long and the turnout more than anyone anticipated at Monday’s free food giveaway, especially after…
The next step for potential facility improvements at Jackson County schools is getting ready to take place tonight. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is in Vancleave where the Jackson County School Board is about to take a vote on a bond proposal. Categories: Jackson County, Local News, News Tags: bond proposal, jackson county school district