Residents of Pass Christian Health and Rehabilitation held a community walk and silent auction today to raise funds for breast cancer research. Many participants in the walk were long-term residents attending the facility for physical, occupational, and speech therapy. They used the event to get some exercise, fresh air, and enjoy the cool weather. Courtney Williams, director of marketing at…
In studio with us today is Jamie Smith to give us all the details about the Red Barnett Senior Center’s Halloween Spectacular at the Biloxi Civic Center. The Halloween Spectacular takes place October 26th starting at 9 a.m. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: 9th annual Halloween Spectacular
A disturbance over northern Mexico is promoting its development as it ejects over the southern plains. High pressure over the GOM will keep the disturbance too far north to influence us. High pressure is expected to stay over us through the end of the week and keep the weather mostly benign. Thursday will be much of the same as today…
The Langley Point neighborhood in St. Martin is going all out for breast cancer awareness. The drive-thru event begins at 6 p.m. and is part of the Real Men Wear Pink campaign. Homes in Langley Point will be decorated in pink lights and will be selling pink lemonade and cupcakes. Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. Categories: Local News,…
Pascagoula police are looking for a suspect accused of leaving the scene of an accident. The suspect pictured is the driver of a grey 2006 Dodge Durango. Around 6:30, the driver caused a wreck and left the scene on foot. He was last seen running north along Market Street. If you have seen this man or think you can help,…
The 2023 5A Girls Golf State Championship belongs to the ladies of East Central! The Lady Hornets had a very impressive two days in the tee box and on the fairway over in Kirkwood. East Central’s Martey Dunton also took home the individual state championship as well. Congratulations to the Lady Hornets! Categories: Sports, Sports Team Tags: East Central girls…
Every other Wednesday morning we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always, we’ve got Katie King to tell us about News 25’s Pet of the Week, Maple. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Human Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
The Sunkist Golf Club in Biloxi was home to the Class I Girl’s Golf State Championship, and one local team kept the hardware on the coast. With their second State Championship title in just four days, Our Lady Academy add to their trophy case yet again after winning the Class I State Championship tournament. Tilley Newman placed second overall…
Tuesday afternoon, Hancock high school’s girls golf team took home the Class 6A State Championship title! Lady Hawk, Kenley Archer, won the individual State Championship after an intense four-hole playoff against her fellow teammate, Karstyn Altese. Kaylee Mays was also a top five individual finisher, and Addy Russell also earned a spot in the top 25 rankings. Congratulations to the…
Fog development has been hampered this morning due to the increase in surface winds due to the developing surface low over the central US, this has kept the boundary layer mixed enough. The disturbance over northern Mexico is promoting its development as it ejects over the southern plains. High pressure over the GOM will keep the disturbance too far north…
The dead came back to life at the Old Biloxi Cemetery, but it might not be as spooky as you think. Biloxi hosted its 17th Annual Cemetery Tour. Actors brought the cemetery’s historic inhabitants back to tell their stories! Each year, the Preserve Biloxi Committee chooses a new theme for the tour, the theme this year was all about Biloxi…
East to southeast winds will remain in place much of this week thanks to strong high pressure setting up over the eastern United States. Overnight, expect mild temperatures and winds to remain elevated enough to keep fog concerns at bay. A lot of sunshine will be around to start the day tomorrow. Cloud cover will be on the increase and…
The past few days have seen a mostly benign pattern when speaking in reference to showers and thunderstorms; however, there have been other aspects of the weather enterprise that have certainly demanded attention as we progressed into this workweek. Tonight: Conditions across the Gulf Coast will remain pleasant and comfortable yet again, but changes in relation to fluctuating cloud cover…
Something to be on the lookout for at the end of the week, the Biloxi Police Department is inviting the public to Point Cadet for the annual Biloxi Community Festival against Crime. The community festival is happening October 28th from 2 to 6 and is free to the public. Guests will have the opportunity to find out additional information about…
Southern Miss School of Ocean Science and Engineering took students out of the classroom and put them on a boat, spending the day doing research and cruising around the Mississippi Sound. This is the first voyage SOSE students could experience this opportunity since the start of the COVID pandemic. The students went out 30 nautical miles, taking four hours, including…
Sheriff John Ledbetter has another title under his belt now. He has been elected to the board of directors for Singing River Federal Credit Union. The president of SRFCU said the addition of Sheriff Ledbetter will allow the company to continue the focus to exceed community expectations, outstanding service, and financial integrity. SRFCU partner with local businesses and organizations, such…
The Gulfport Biloxi International Airport is expanding their fleet. The Mississippi Gulf Coast is now one of Breeze Airways new destinations with non-stop flights to both Las Vegas, Nevada and Tampa, Florida. Starting January 12th, there will be flights to and from these destinations on Mondays and Fridays. If you’re thinking you need a getaway, Breeze is offering fares as…
The Biloxi City Council is back to working through the special event ordinances to amend items that are outdated. The council tackled the special event committee, opting to add someone from Coastal Mississippi and the Biloxi Bay Board to it. They also discussed how sound codes would be enforceable and how to avoid more pop-up events. A large part of…
We are joined this afternoon by Corporal Edward McCants and Marlene Hayes who are here to talk to us about the annual Marine Corps Toys for Tots Drive in Harrison County. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: harrison county, toys for tots
Here’s a feel-good story for you: PetSmart donated lots of stuffed toys to Gulfport Police Department. The stuffed toys will go to patrol officers who give them to children they encounter who might be in traumatic situations to help comfort them or just to help break the stigma about police officers. Sgt. Jason Ducre with Gulfport police said, “We just…
There’s never been a worse time to buy instead of rent and the auto workers strike is costing the U.S economy billions. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
The St. Augustine Seminary in Bay St. Louis is celebrating 100 years! Joining us to tell you about the celebration planned for this weekend are Charles Roth and Maurice Singleton. On Saturday, there will be an open house with live entertainment, historic exhibit, food trucks, and raffle. On Sunday, the jazz procession from St. Rose de Lima Seminary will play…
Looking ahead to later this week, more closures on Highway 90 in Gulfport in front of the Mississippi Aquarium. It’s set to stretch from the intersection of Highway 49 to the intersection of 15th Street. This week’s closures are set for Wednesday and Thursday night again from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next morning. You’re asked to find an…
On Saturday, Our Lady Academy headed to Oxford to play in the MHSAA Volleyball State Championship against Alcorn Central. The Lady Crescent won their 16th volleyball state championship in four sets with the scores reading 13-25, 25-20, 20-25, and finally 15-25. Junior setter Ava Davis was named the Most Valuable Player for the match, and junior libero Kinsley Stegall…