Good news for educators in the state of Mississippi as the Senate Education Committee kept the pay raise issue alive by amending House Bill 852. It would give most teachers a $1,000 pay raise during the year that begins July 1st. Newer teachers would get $1,100. Teacher shortages and low salaries are just some of the issues for Mississippi educators….
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 380 new COVID-19 cases and 19 new deaths. The statewide total stand at 295,675 cases and 6,743 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 3,489 cases and 75 deaths Harrison County is at 16,736 cases and now 281 deaths Jackson County has 12,623 cases…
Mississippi Aquarium is looking for local support for their growing educational library. Starting today, in honor of ‘Read Across America’ Week, the Aquarium is offering $2 off entry for those who donate March 2nd to the 4th. The books will be used for educational programming as well as resources for the aquarium’s team. They are accepting books about local plants,…
Today, Gulfport city leaders celebrated a long-time resident and decorated World War II veteran who just reached a big milestone. The date was March 1st, 1921. The Roaring Twenties are getting into full swing and a boy by the name of George Roberts was born 100 years ago. “I was born in England. Came to this country when I was…
Along with Governor Reeves’ latest executive order comes opposition as well as approval from Gulf Coast residents. Locals are voicing their opinions on social media about the mask mandates being lifted. While many are happy to see the change nearly a year after the COVID shutdown, some believe this change is coming too early. Wendy Wagner, who had COVID-19 and…
‘Read Across America’ Day is also being celebrated in classrooms across Mississippi virtually this year. Mrs. Mississippi American 2020 Jamiee Dorris may not have been able to read to a room full of first graders due to the pandemic, however, she still found a way to share one of her favorite Dr. Seuss stories with students across the state. In…
Do you like green eggs and ham? The Pediatric Office of Dr. Harper celebrated ‘Read Across America Day’ with her patients while honoring the late Dr. Seuss. Dr. Tamara Harper, a pediatrician at Singing River Gulfport, read the childhood novel ‘Green Eggs and Ham’ to her patients in honor of ‘Read Across America Day.’ She dressed up as Dr. Seuss…
A devastating number of small, locally-owned restaurants have not been able to withstand the financial storm unleashed by COVID. Mississippi’s United States Senator Roger Wicker has set the table for some possible much needed relief for restaurants and other similar establishments through the Restaurants Act U.S. Congress is now considering. COVID’s effects have been far-reaching, something South Mississippi business owners…
Today’s Pet of the Week is Cobb, a five-year-old, 60-pound, heartworm negative pup who loves living life to the fullest. He comes off as a bit high strung when you first see him in his kennel, but as soon as you get him outdoors in a fenced area he turns into the perfect dog. Cobb knows how to sit for…
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the rescheduling of another annual event. Black Beach Weekend has been a major event on the Gulf Coast since 2014. Events usually kick off the second week of April, but due to COVID-19, organizers say all events are now scheduled for August 27th, 28th, and the 29th. The new dates come with a new name…
With Mississippi teachers becoming eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, the Gulfport School District distributed vaccines to teachers with the help of their community partners. Gulfport Central Middle School Teacher Haley Whittermore said, “I got the vaccine today on my arm. It was great to get it because we have been waiting on it. All of the teachers…
After almost 48 hours, authorities have found the body of the missing boater in Pascagoula. Fifty-four year-old Grady ‘Buck’ Williams was last seen Sunday when he reportedly lost control of his boat near Pascagoula Point Park and went missing after attempting to swim back to it. The Department of Marine Resources located his body in Yazoo Bayou which runs into…
Employees with the Ocean Springs School District are excited to partner up with Singing River Health System Thursday to receive their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. More than 200 Pfizer first dose COVID vaccines will be administered to those who signed up. Now, convenience is key when it comes to the vaccinations. That’s why the time slot is from…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 301 new COVID-19 cases and 44 new deaths. The statewide total stands at 295,295 cases and 6,724 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 3,479 cases and 75 deaths Harrison County is at 16,722 total cases and now 280 deaths Jackson County has 12,592…
Mississippi Representative Steven Palazzo is accused of ethics violations by the Office of Congressional Ethics. According to our media partner, the Sun Herald, the Office of Congressional Ethics says there is ‘substantial’ evidence to suggest that U.S. Representative Steven Palazzo converted campaign finance funds for personal use. In a report released March 1st, 2021 by the OCE, Palazzo is accused…
Ocean Springs is preparing for the impending Fort Bayou Drawbridge closure which is scheduled to take place at the mid-point of this month. MDOT has announced the bridge will be closed to replace bridge shafts and is expected to last around 45 days. In the meantime, the city is notifying residents of detour routes through Highway 57 and Highway 90…
Singing River is hiring! The environment services department is looking to hire about 30 people this week. Today in Gulfport, Singing River hosted the first of three job fairs this week. The environmental services team is looking to hire eight to ten people per location. All that’s needed to apply is a GED or high school diploma, ID, and social…
The official start of hurricane season could be earlier this year. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced they will consider an earlier official start date. Hurricane season in the Atlantic Basin usually runs from June through November. The revised season would begin May 15th. Devastating early storms in the last nine years are driving NOAA to take a look…
Progress is being made on a new recreational development located on the Back Bay of Biloxi. Construction has begun on the Bayview Boardwalk project which will run as a concrete walkway from the Forest Avenue fishing pier all the way to Kensington Drive. Right now, the project has an estimated completion date of September and crews are currently putting sheet…
Just 45 days left to go as the clock ticks down to the April 15th deadline to file your 2020 tax returns. The sooner the better, especially considering the likely next round of stimulus money that may be approved. Mercy Housing in Gulfport is now accepting tax returns for the 2020 VITA tax filing program, but there are a few…
Teachers and first responders joined the line to get their COVID vaccinations today. Today marked the first day teachers and responders were added to the those eligible to get the COVID vaccination throughout the state in Mississippi. Leaders of the Coast Coliseum tell News 25 the process has been going pretty smoothly since they opened up part of the coliseum…
The Mississippi State Department of Health has reported 199 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. The statewide total stands at 294,994 cases and 6,681 deaths. Here’s a look at the cases by county in our area: Hancock County has 3,473 cases and 74 deaths Harrison County is at 16,710 cases and now 278 deaths Jackson County has 12,592 cases…
The search continued today for a missing boater in Jackson County. Sunday at 3 p.m., Marine Patrol responded to an unmanned fishing vessel in Yazoo Bayou across from the Point Pier in Pascagoula. Officers obtained video footage and noticed the owner lost control of his boat and then attempted to swim after the boat. He was seen on video going…
Knowing that March is Women’s History Month, it’s time to put a spotlight on women making history in South Mississippi. Things have changed in terms of women taking charge and leading the way in many ways in South Mississippi. For example, it is not unusual to see more female driven prominent roles in the business world. Currently in the United…