While there are still over two months until a special school bond election in Jackson County, the campaign for the measure is just getting started. With the facility bond issue now approved by the Jackson County School…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi Senate is pushing forward with a plan to increase some of the lowest teacher salaries in the United States. Senators unanimously passed a bill Thursday to give most Mississippi teachers and teachers' assistants a $1,000 pay raise during…
When the Bonnet Carre Spillway is opened, it can have impacts on marine life in the Mississippi Sound. Sixteen-year-old Emerson Morris, a St. Patrick Catholic High School student, is trying to improve water quality on the Coast.…
After 35 years in education and five years as Harrison County School District Superintendent Roy Gill announces his retirement. Roy Gill says he can’t believe how fast the time has gone. He carries with him many memories…
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…
In an effort to end the shortage of teachers in our state, the Harrison County School District and William Carey University partnered up today, signing a ‘Grow your Own’ agreement. The agreement allows for selected Harrison County…
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi announced today that the fall 2021 semester will be offered fully in person and on campus, a return to pre-COVID-19 operations. UM Chancellor Glenn Boyce shared the announcement with students, faculty and staff,…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new immersive media performing arts center known as the iMPAC. The state of the art 54,000 square foot building includes a 1,200-seat theatre, box seating,…
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…
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…
In just a few days, the Jackson County School Board will make a decision on bond proposal to improve classroom facilities at schools in the district. Superintendent John Strycker will present a final proposal to the board…
Although travel is restricted due to COVID-19, that did not stop students at Central Elementary in Gulfport from getting a chance to travel to different countries today. Mexico, China, and Canada are just a few places students…
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…
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi could create a program for the state to pay off some college loans for people who become teachers. A bill that passed the Senate on Thursday would create a…
Progress is being made on a potential bond issue for facility improvements in Jackson County schools. For a year now, Jackson County School District Superintendent Dr. John Strycker and other district leaders have been crafting a bond…
This week is National Catholic Schools Week across the country and schools in the Diocese of Biloxi are celebrating with five days of events. Students and staff at St. Patrick High School are focusing on their faith…
Six Mississippi high schools were recently recognized for helping close the gender gap in computer science, one of which is right here on the Gulf Coast. Ocean Springs High School earned the College Board AP Computer Science…
A piece of history is docked at the Biloxi Schooner Pier. A replica of the Pinta caravel, one of the ships used by Christopher Columbus, is open to the public. Driving by the Biloxi Pier you may…
A relic of the fifteenth century cut through the waters of the Mississippi Sound this afternoon as it prepares to serve as an interactive museum. The Pinta returned to the Biloxi Schooner Pier for self-guided tours that…
A slice of history is making its way to the shores of Biloxi this evening and soon you too can experience the history behind the Pinta. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is at the Biloxi Schooner Pier as…
Thanks to COVID-19, teachers nationwide have faced unprecedented times this past year. Along with many other states, the challenges in Mississippi that teachers face predate virtual learning and COVID-19. Teacher shortages and low salaries are just some…
Over the past couple of years, the participation in teacher education programs across the nation has been down up to 35 percent, creating a teacher shortage especially here in Mississippi. To help out with the shortage, William…
The Mississippi Aquarium welcomes homeschool families and groups to visit, explore, and participate in hands-on educational activities. The Mississippi Aquarium welcomes at-home learners to Homeschool Day for families to enjoy. Education Program Analyst Lauren Fuller said, “They…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College reaches the minds of thousands of students across ten campus locations. Now they’re reaching even further. MGCCC is providing college courses to inmates at two local correctional facilities. MGCCC signed an agreement…