Tomorrow, Mississippi will celebrate Arbor Day! The Harrison County Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting a drive-thru tree distribution in Gulfport at the Lyman Community Center. Starting at 7:30 a.m. until all the trees are gone, for a small fee of $5, Harrison County residents can pick up a live oak tree, two blueberry bushes, a Southern magnolia, and…
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is currently in need of certain pet supplies to help care for animals in need in our community. This year, HSSM is continuing their community pet food pantry and donations are now being accepted. Each year, the goal of the pantry is to give thousands of pounds of cat and dog food to pet…
Just one donation can save up to three lives and residents did just that at the Gautier Donor Center. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, the donor center offered free heart shaped boxes of chocolate and Mardi Gras t-shirts for blood donors. Long time blood donor Les Johnson went into the donor center for the first time since being retired….
Before the Air Force shattered the sound barrier, these airmen shattered the race barrier: a common reference to the Tuskegee Airmen, our nation’s first all-black fighter squadron. Their fighting outside the cockpit was world changing as chronicled by the daughter of one of these historic airmen and by the Brown Condor Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum in Gulfport. Brown Condor Association…
This morning at Jones Park, family and friends held a small gathering to remember the life and legacy of World War II Veteran Harry Bell. The Gulfport resident died last Saturday at the age of 95. Bell was a corporal in the 106th Infantry Division who fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He was captured by the Germans and…
The trial began today for a Saucier couple charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty. Sharon and Daniel Bertok were arrested and charged in 2020 after more than 100 animals were found living on their property in what Harrison County law enforcement calls ‘deplorable conditions.’ The couple’s lawyer, Michael Crosby, says his clients are good people who dedicated their lives…
The southbound lanes of Highway 49 in northern Harrison County were closed for a time this afternoon due to a stuck mobile home blocking the roadway. The incident occurred on the stretch of the highway near School Road. Mississippi Highway Patrol and the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene and wrecker crews were able to get the mobile…
A milestone in the race to vaccinate Americans against the coronavirus. According to the latest numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than $10 million people in the United States have received two doses of vaccines. California has the highest two dose vaccination rate followed by Texas, Florida, and New York. Overall, the CDC says nearly 45…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 911 new COVID-19 cases and 23 new deaths including three in Harrison County and one in Pearl River County. The statewide total stands at 284,664 cases and 6,390 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 3,270 cases and 71 deaths Harrison County is at…
One person is dead following an officer-involved shooting early this morning in Gulfport. Gulfport police say officers responded at about 1:40 a.m. to a 911 call reporting a domestic dispute in the 100 block of David Street. The suspect was pronounced dead on scene. Gulfport Police Chief Chris Ryle explains the details leading up to the discharge of the officer’s…
Blood is always in need and especially now because of the coronavirus, so students at Gautier High School decided to host a blood drive. The students incorporated a blood drive with a fundraiser to help those in the community and help raise money to go towards scholarships for students. Each person that gave blood received Mardi Gras socks and a…
People Across the Coast continue to mourn the loss of their friend local businessman William Lee Brumfield. Pastor Nick Peeples said, “When I got the news, it was disbelief at first. No, that couldn’t be.” Those who knew William Lee Brumfield are still in shock following his death Tuesday morning. The 64-year-old died after being struck by a vehicle that…
People Across the Coast continue to mourn the loss of their friend local businessman William Lee Brumfield. Pastor Nick Peeples said, “When I got the news, it was disbelief at first. No, that couldn’t be.” Those who knew William Lee Brumfield are still in shock following his death Tuesday morning. The 64-year-old died after being […]
You can get a ticket to ride, for free, if you get into the Mardi Gras spirit next Tuesday. February 16th is Fat Tuesday and while there won’t be any parades winding down South Mississippi streets, the Coast Transit Authority is rolling out an incentive to get folks into the Mardi Gras spirit. The CTA is offering free rides all…
Mardi Gras parades and festivities have been canceled along the Coast, but that did not stop Harrison Central High School from keeping the Mardi Gras spirit rolling. Moon Pies, beads, and floats are what most people look forward to during Mardi Gras season, but due to the coronavirus that put a halt to everything this year, the teachers and students…
Today in Long Beach at the West Harrison Civic Center first dose COVID-19 vaccines were given to patients 65 and older and anyone 18 years or older with underlying health conditions. Memorial prepared to give 600 first dose COVID vaccines. Patients had to schedule an appointment prior to arrival. Memorial understands the difficulty of getting an appointment through the call…
Some restaurants took a double whammy hit last year due to Zeta and the COVID pandemic. Restaurants are among the most adversely-impacted industries overall, especially when it comes to COVID restrictions and guidelines. A number of local restaurants are struggling just to stay afloat, but proposed legislation being considered by U.S. Congress could change all that. Mississippi U.S. Senator Roger…
The Small Business Administration has approved more than $12.5 million in low interest loans to help Mississippians recovering from Hurricane Zeta. These are latest numbers today, according to the United States SBA. The money stems from 449 loans in Mississippi approved so far by the SBA through it’s Zeta Disaster Recovery Program. The SBA is offering affordable, long-term, low-interest disaster…
Connecting business, industry, and education, Memorial Hospital has extended their partnership with MGCCC’s nursing program. The number one ranked nursing program and community college in Mississippi has extended their partnership with Memorial Hospital, offering students a new wave of training. MGCCC President Dr. Mary Graham tells News 25 this new scholarship opportunity is a 123 punch that’s very beneficial for…
A Biloxi man is wanted in a shooting that occurred in the Benndale Community on Sunday, February 7th. Police say he is considered armed and dangerous. Eighteen-year-old Harold Latrell Edwards of Biloxi is wanted for one count of aggravated assault and one count of shooting into a motor vehicle. Now he faces upgraded charges of attempted murder. On Sunday evening…
The owners of a family owned and run business in Gautier are feeling like they hit the jackpot and they’ve got the check to prove it. Furlan’s Marine won $100,000 through Waste Management’s ‘Million Dollar Shot’ contest at the 2021 WM Phoenix Open. Waste Management serves as the title sponsor of the PGA Tour Tournament. Through a hole-in-one contest, the…
Mississippi legislators are pushing forward with proposals to let college athletes earn money from their own name, image, or likeness. Legislative leaders say all eight of Mississippi’s public universities and the State College Board support the proposals to help the schools compete for talent. Senate Bill 2312 passed the Senate on Tuesday and will go to the House for more…
The Mississippi Senate has voted twice against expanding Medicaid to people who work low-wage jobs without insurance. Both votes fell along party lines. Democrats in the minority voted in favor of expansion. Republicans in the majority voted against it. Republican-led Mississippi is one of 12 states that have not taken the option to expand eligibility for Medicaid under the Affordable…
Memorial Hospital is hosting vaccination distributions across the Coast. They had distributions in Gulfport at the Isaiah Fredericks Community Center. Their goal is to hold distributions in a variety of locations to ensure there is equal opportunity for qualifying individuals. Ward 1 Councilman Kenneth ‘Truck’ Casey received his first dose of the Moderna vaccine and was impressed with their outreach….