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Man charged in death of Mississippi woman denied bond again
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Bond has been denied again for the man accused of killing a Mississippi woman. Bricen Rivers has been charged with first-degree murder, grand larceny and tampering with evidence in Forrest County. The case has been turned over to the Forrest County grand jury. During Rivers’ court appearance on Friday, Lt. […]
Biloxi’s Katrina infrastructure repair ongoing, but nearing completion, 19 years later
Hurricane Katrina may have been nearly 19 years ago, but cities are still recovering from its destruction. I spoke with Mayor FoFo Gilich about Biloxi’s Hurricane Katrina infrastructure repair program to see the progress they’ve made since 2005. Katrina’s impact was felt even underground. The hurricane severely damaged...
Forest Service urges Mississippians to prevent wildfires
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The U.S. Forest Service is urging visitors to exercise caution while visiting national forests this weekend because most of Mississippi is abnormally dry or in a moderate to severe drought. “Please keep wildfire prevention in mind when visiting a national forest,” said Jay Boykin, Forest Service Fire Duty Officer. “Everyone’s carefulness will […]
Mississippi SNAP recipients encouraged to protect accounts, PINs
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) are reminding customers about phishing scams related to SNAP benefits. According to officials, criminals gain access to unsuspecting individuals’ EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card numbers and PINs in text messages to fraudulently claim their benefits. The MDHS Office of Inspector General is […]
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Slim Chickens in Biloxi a day ahead of National Waffles Day
Tomorrow is National Waffles Day and what better way to celebrate than to have some chicken and waffles!. Slim Chickens is a popular spot for chicken tenders, wings, and southern-style sides. The restaurant is known for its freshly cooked-to-order chicken and a variety of dipping sauces. WXXV News 25’s Everett...
Trash Pandas to play doubleheader on September 3
MADISON, Ala. — The Rocket City Trash Pandas, in conjunction with Minor League Baseball, have announced that their suspended game from Sunday, August 4 against the Biloxi Shuckers will be made up on Tuesday, September 3 at Toyota Field. First pitch of the resumed game is set for 4:05...
A popular New Orleans restaurant brand closes Biloxi Beach location: 'Do good and be good'
The Biloxi location of Lucy's Retired Surfer Bar is closed for good after five years in business, the restaurant announced in a Facebook post Monday. Located on along U.S. 90, Lucy's was situated in a two-story raised building just steps away from the water. It was one of several dining spots along "Restaurant Row," a small stretch of the highway dotted with eateries with direct beach access. The restaurants, including The Reef and Shaggy's, are popular among tourists.
These 3 farms are an example of Mississippi’s growing network of sustainable agriculture
Sustainable. Regenerative. Climate-smart. Whatever you call it, environmentally conscious approaches to farming are getting more federal support in the United States. In the Gulf South, some small farmers are taking advantage of the billions of federal dollars now available for climate-smart agriculture. The Alliance of Sustainable Farms, a statewide network...
A Seat at the Table: The Testimony of Fannie Lou Hamer comes to the Mississippi Gulf Coast
A stage reading of Regina Taylor’s play A Seat at the Table: The Testimony of Fannie Lou Hamer takes place on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 6:00 pm at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art. The stage reading is sponsored by the Daughters of the African Atlantic Fund, along...
Vision 2030 identifies iniatives for farming, timber
By Mary Kathryn Kight Mississippi State University STARKVILLE — Vision 2030, a collaborative roadmap for the future of agriculture and forestry in Mississippi, is under construction. Representatives from the sectors of specialty and commercial crops, forestry and natural resources, livestock and rural communities had an initial meeting this summer at Mississippi State University to share their ideas and identify […] The post Vision 2030 identifies iniatives for farming, timber appeared first on Daily Leader.
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