Diagnosis, treatment of trigeminal neuralgia
Joining us in studio is Dr. Miguel Melgar who is here to tell us more about a condition that can strike unexpectedly in seniors. Categories: Health Tags: Dr. Miguel Melgar, health, trigeminal neuralgia
Barq’s Rootbeer bottled in Biloxi 126 years ago
Barq’s Rootbeer was bottled in Biloxi for the first time 126 years ago. Edward Charles Edmond Barq invented Barq’s Root beer in 1898 in a small factory on Keller Avenue. By the 1950s, Barq’s Rootbeer was a southern staple and exponentially grew in popularity, forcing Barq to find a bigger place to make and bottle the delicious beverage. Unfortunately, the…
Back Bay Mission pushing forward with transitional housing
Back Bay Mission has been working to create transitional housing in Biloxi for more than two years. Last we heard about the plan was in October when the city of Mobile accused Biloxi police of relocating the homeless population. During this time, Back Bay Mission eagerly pushed its transitional housing plan. Since then, Back Bay Mission has returned to the…
Lad Project Children’s Fest
We are joined in studio by Tammie DeDeaux-Gray and Marsha Garziano to tell us about the Lad Project Children’s Fest coming up in Pass Christian. The event takes place April 13th at War Memorial Park in Pass Christian from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Lad Project Children’s Fest
3/25 – The Chief’s “T-Storms With SEVERE Potential” Monday Afternoon Forecast
SEVERE THREAT this afternoon/tonight, with multiple potential hazards in the first 24 hours of the forecast before the weather quiets down for a while. A strong pressure gradient between the East Coast high and the low over Kansas will continue to pump moisture northward into the area on the strength of a 50+ knot low level jet. It looks like…
Local Boy Scout builds convertible picnic table for Eagle Scout project
A local Boy Scout is helping his community on his path to the prestigious title of Eagle Scout. Meet 16-year-old Matthew West of Troop 212 in Biloxi. This past weekend, Matthew worked on his Eagle Scout project, building two benches that convert into a picnic table. The project is for his youth group at Cedar Lake United Methodist Church. Matthew…
Community comes out for the Spring Arts Festival in Ocean Springs
It’s officially been spring for a few days now and that means the return of the Spring Arts Festival. The City of Ocean Springs has celebrated its arts and culture through this seasonal festival for 31 years now. It’s a way for local artists and vendors to sell and showcase their work. This year, more than 200 of them showed…
Stennis Space Center conducts RS-25 engine test
On March 22, NASA conducted a key RS-25 engine test series for future Artemis flights. The hot-fire test was conducted on the Fred Haise Test Stand at Stennis Space Center. This is the 10th hot-fire test in a 12-test series to certify production of new RS-25 engines. The NASA Stennis Test Team fired the certification engine for 500 seconds, the…
Meggan Monday: Tour of Greenvale in Long Beach
This morning, our friend Meggan Gray takes us on a tour of a Long Beach home rich in history. Back in the late 1800s, W.J. Quarles, a school teacher from Tennessee, arrived in Long Beach, Mississippi to teach children in the community. A few years later, he and his wife lived in a cottage and built Greenvale on Railroad Street….
Wellness Elements for Families
Joining this morning are Jeannie Herrin with the Harrison County Advocacy Center and Kay Daneault with Mental Health Association of South Mississippi to tell us about an event to help people use tools to cope with stressors in their lives. The event takes place April 5th from 8:30 to 5 p.m. at the Harrison County Advocacy Center.
St. Martin’s Tony Mora puts pen to paper to further his basketball career at Southeastern Baptist College
One of the most exciting things we have the honor of reporting here at News 25 is when one of our Student Athletes signs to play at the next level, and we’re super proud of this Yellow Jacket! Senior Guard Tony Mora made his name known on courts all across South Mississippi, but especially at St. Martin High School. He…
3/25 – The Chief’s “Afternoon/Evening Severe Potential” Monday Morning Forecast
Anticipate multiple potential hazards in the first 24 hours of the forecast before the weather quiets down for a while. Low pressure over western Kansas this morning will move northeast to Lake Superior by Tuesday evening as the southern Rockies impulse gets pulled northeastward by an upper low pressure over the Canadian Prairie Provinces. The strong pressure gradient between the East…
3/24 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Severe Weather Upcoming” Sunday Night Forecast
Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
There is a severe weather risk for Louisiana and Mississippi, including the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Monday afternoon into Monday night. Conditions are very favorable for severe storms across the region and some of the severe storms will be capable of producing tornadoes and strong damaging wind gusts. Though here on the coast we find ourselves included in the level 2…
The Biloxi Shuckers announce “Biloxi Beach Chickens” as alternate temporary identity
The Biloxi Shuckers hosted a tropic beach bash at their ballpark on Friday, but there was also a special announcement made towards the end of the event. Fans who came to the event were able to enjoy food and drinks at the ballpark and also get their first look at the recently completed tiki bar, boardwalk, and Schooner’s splash zone…
3/22 – Jeff’s “Final Shows, Thank You Mississippi Coast Viewers!” Friday Night Forecast
A 20-30% chance of showers cannot be ruled out tonight but any rainfall will be quick in nature. A cold front works through the area overnight ahead of your Saturday which will bring a wind shift to northerly winds. Gusty winds and clearing skies are on tap for your Saturday with warm temperatures for the afternoon. Cooler conditions take hold…
Biloxi Veterans Affairs hosts town hall to hear from local Veterans
Biloxi Veterans Affairs hosted a town hall for Gulf Coast veterans to receive resources, ask questions, and voice any concerns they have with the care the VA provides. Biloxi Veterans Affairs has not hosted a town hall since the pandemic, which halted various forms of communication. Stephanie Repasky, healthcare system director for the Gulf Coast, says it’s vital to receive…
3/22 – Jeff’s “Stray/Isolated Rain Chances” Friday Evening Forecast
Low pressure in the region will help provide for rain chances this evening and overnight with quick-hitting showers. Saturday brings rapid clearing and gusty winds but a nice day overall. Sunday brings increasing clouds and a cooler day overall. A storm system will move in next week bringing thunderstorm chances Monday into Tuesday. Categories: Weather Headlines Tags: cold front, Jeff…
Ribbon cutting for new Bay St. Louis Police Station
Bay St. Louis police and local leaders held a ribbon cutting earlier this afternoon, followed by a public viewing of the police department’s new headquarters. This 10,000 square foot facility gives Bay St. Louis police officers a permanent work home. It features state of the art forensic processing areas, evidence storage, and holding cells. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Bay…
Area 3 Special Olympics
Joining us in studio is Area Director Sharon Patterson with her daughter, Stacy, who is here to tell us about the Area 3 Special Olympics event and how you can be a part. The Area 3 Special Olympics takes place April 12th at Campground Baptist Church. Opening Ceremonies takes place at 9 a.m. and the track and field events run…
16th annual Civitan Special Needs Family Egg Hunt and Lunch
Since we’re in the final stretch to Easter, there’s a fun opportunity for children with special needs to get in the Easter spirit tomorrow in D’Iberville. The 16th Civitan Special Needs Family Egg Hunt and Lunch starts at 10 with registration, followed by the opening ceremonies at 11. It’s all at the D’Iberville City Hall and is recognition of the…
Deborah Washington Memorial Soap Box Derby returns to Moss Point
There will be a lot of racing in the River City tomorrow as the annual Deborah Washington Memorial Soap Box Derby returns. Kids in different classifications will race from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the downtown area. If you’re in the area, keep in mind there will be some local traffic closures. Main Street between Dantzler Street to Bellview…
Deputy Leroy Barnes Memorial Youth Fishing Rodeo Saturday
On Saturday morning, the Deputy Leroy Barnes Memorial Youth Fishing Rodeo is happening at the Harrison County Sheriff’s Farm. Registration starts at 8 a.m. with the fishing following an hour later. The rodeo is free and is a way for kids to learn the basics of fishing in a fun environment. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Deputy Leroy Barnes Memorial…
Pearl River County Creek Clean Up event Saturday
In Pearl River County Saturday, you can do your part to help keep local waterways clean. You can head to the Megehee Bridge Recreation Area on Liberty Road at 8 a.m. to take part in the creek cleanup. Crews will be cleaning up in six locations, including just off Highway 43, the Henly Field McNeill Area, and the George Ford…
Inmate who walked off from Harrison County work center back in custody
An inmate is back in custody after escaping the Harrison County jail this morning. Harrison County inmate Chase Lizana is back in custody in Gulfport after a nearly two-hour stint running away from authorities. Now, Lizana would escape the jailhouse by jumping over barbed wire fence working at the work center on site. Sheriff Matt Haley said, “So, we had…