The large swarms of termites are back along South Mississippi and have residents bugging out. Swarming season starts right before Mother’s Day each year and this year is no different. This is the time of year when termites find new homes and start new colonies. The type of termites that many are dealing with are known as Formosan termites. In…
More federal funding is set to be distributed to Jackson County schools and the school district is asking for the community’s input on how it should be spent. Around $18 million in federal Esser three funding is set to be distributed to the district and they are mandated to seek community input and make their plans for the funding public…
Residents in Gautier gathered together to celebrate National Day of Prayer. Gautier Church of God welcomed members and non-members to participate in National Day of Prayer. Community leaders and pastors from various churches came together to spread hope to those in the City of Gautier. To make sure everyone felt safe they allowed people to come inside or listen from…
In Jackson County, people from all walks of life joined together on their lunch breaks to pray. About 40 people turned out for Jackson County’s National Day of Prayer annual service in front of the courthouse building in Pascagoula. This year’s prayer rally was not on as large a scale as in year’s past, but Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell…
At Biloxi City Hall, Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich proclaimed today a National Day of Prayer for the City of Biloxi. Created in 1952 by United States Congress, the National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. In the City of Biloxi, the day…
It’s been over two years since the Coast laid Officer Robert McKeithen to rest. The Biloxi officer was fatally shot in front of the police station, leaving behind a heartbroken community. In honor of Officer McKeithen, the annual blood drive was held Thursday at the Biloxi Visitors Center. McKeithen’s friends showed up, along with plenty of fellow law enforcement officers….
May is Bike Month and what better way to honor it than with a fun bike ride! You can do just that on Friday at the Shuck Cancer Fun Ride. It’s an evening bike ride through Downtown Biloxi that helps to support our neighbors in their battle against cancer. After the ride there will be live music outdoors, a cold…
If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, look no further. Fireworks and music are just part of the festivities planned for Saturday’s Free Flowin’ Fest in Pascagoula. Here to tell us more about the event is Pascagoula Public Information Officer Katarina Luketich. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Free Flowin’ Fest, Pascagoula
This weekend, get ready for family-friendly entertainment happening in Moss Point on Saturday. Gulf Coast Entertainment and Events CEO Levi Sims II is on set to talk about the River City Festival. The River City Festival takes place Saturday, May 8th at the Recreation Center Grounds from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Moss Point. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: River…
The second annual Officer Robert McKeithen Blood Drive is happening at the Biloxi Visitors Center. The blood drive runs until 6 p.m. The blood drive honors the fallen officer that was shot to death outside of the Biloxi Police Department. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf has more. Categories: Featured, Harrison County, Local News, News Tags: Officer Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood Drive
Everybody’s excited for the first M Braves game in 611 days. Braves taking on the Pensacola Blue Wahoos at Trustmark Park. Blue Wahoos-2 Mississippi Braves-1 Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Mississippi Braves, sports
598 days and a global pandemic since the Biloxi Shuckers played their last game, they finally took the diamond for the first time to lead off the 2021 campaign and it was two games for the price of one. Shuckers paying a visit to the Birmingham Barons. Barons win game one 6-1. Barons win game two 2-1. Categories: Local Sports,…
Ever since Southern Miss Head Baseball Coach Scott Berry got his 400th career win, the Golden Eagles have been on an absolute tear. They’ve won 25 of their last 34 games, propelling them into the top 25 of every major poll for the first time all season. USM playing host to Southeastern Louisiana a day late due to Mother Nature….
After a year hiatus, gaming leaders from across the South are gathering this week at the Beau Rivage as a part of the 2021 Southern Gaming Summit. Following a year which had major impacts on the gaming industry due to COVID, the 2021 Southern Gaming Summit is back on the Coast and is serving as a venue for industry leaders…
Governor Tate Reeves was in Gautier today to announce the latest project for Jackson County to use GOMESA funding. Improving aging infrastructure. That’s one of the goals of Governor Tate Reeves and local Jackson County leaders as they roll out the latest project funded through GOMESA money. Governor Reeves said, “We know that we have a great economic opportunity ahead…
It’s been a while since a South Mississippi group of women of faith have met, but it won’t be long before the Women of Wisdom group launch their in-person gatherings again. June 9th, W.O.W. will once again be hosting their free luncheons aimed at providing one gathering place for dedicated and talented women of influence from all backgrounds to help…
The 38th annual National Travel and Tourism Week is a week which unites communities to celebrate what travel means to American jobs, economic growth, and personal well-being. To celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Main Street Tourism Bureau set up an information booth inside the Jackson County welcome center to showcase the amenities offered…
Two years ago today, the South Mississippi community lost a beloved member of the Biloxi Police Department. Now, in Officer Robert McKeithen’s honor, the community remembers that a hero’s legacy lives on. The Biloxi Police Department held their annual Fallen Officer Ceremony to remember those officers who made the ultimate sacrifice for the safety of their community. Fellow law enforcement,…
Competing in the World Championship Barbeque Cooking Contest for the 16th year, the Shed BBQ and Blues Joint is preparing to take home another win and grand prize of $50,000. Last year, the Memphis in May World BBQ Cooking Contest was canceled due to the pandemic, however, this year it is back! This year is limited to only the best…
Center Stage Biloxi is excited to bring theatre back to South Mississippi after a long hiatus due to the pandemic. The stage lights are back on and the intermission is finally over for staff, actors, and volunteers at Center Stage Biloxi. Now that COVID restrictions have finally eased and things are slowly getting back to normal, Center Stage Biloxi is…
It’s Cinco de Mayo. It’s a day of celebration for the Mexican victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla. It’s not Mexican Independence Day which is a common mistake. The celebration is often paired with beer, tacos, and margaritas. Many restaurants along the Coast are preparing to dish out just that including the District on the Alley in…
The ninth annual John C. Stennis Space Center Director’s Briefing was held this morning. For the first time, the meeting was held virtually due to COVID-19. During the briefing, over 100 business and industry leaders from Mississippi and Louisiana heard a yearly report directly from key leadership with Stennis Space Center, the U.S. Navy, and the Michoud Assembly Facility. The…
A lightning strike caused a house fire on Anniston Avenue in Gulfport early this morning. No injuries have been reported and the fire was contained within minutes of the fire department arriving on scene. A neighbor was getting ready for work when he saw lightning flash and heard a huge explosion coming from across the street. Resident Trey Cranford said,…
The death of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen was devastating to our community, but some good folks are trying to honor him with a blood drive. John Pace with Vitalant is in studio to give us details on the blood drive. The blood drive takes place Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Biloxi Visitors Center. You can…