After a warm afternoon, temperatures will drop pretty quick this evening. Clouds increase overnight and temperatures will bottom out just below seasonal averages with 30s inland and 40s along the beachfront. Mid-level and upper-level clouds stream in tomorrow which will keep temperatures from reaching the warm levels we’ve had the last few days. The piece of the jet stream responsible…
Newly elected Stone County Sheriff Todd Stewart is working to make changes in both the Stone County Sheriff’s Department and Stone County community. The sheriff is focusing on recruiting more deputies, cracking down on pet and animal disturbances while also trying to establish more accreditation programs for the department which allows for more internal investigations. Sheriff Stewart is excited to…
Joining us today is Marilyn Ladnier of the Gulf Coast Orchid Society. They are presenting their annual Orchid Show this weekend at the Gautier Convention Center. The show runs from February 2nd to the 4th. Sales are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Exhibits open on: Friday: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday:…
A reinforcing shot of dry air has started moving into the area. A back door cold front has moved into the N’tern GOM and will continue SE and dissipate. Fog looks to become more prevalent tonight and then again Thursday night into Friday morning. The next front that sends a line of rain & t-storms through the area still looks…
Every other Wednesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us is Katie King to tell us about News 25’s Pet of the Week, Keko! Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
A much drier air mass in the wake of an overnight cold front will remain in place through Thursday. The next reinforcing shot of dry air will move down behind a new backdoor cold front this morning. The front will move into the northern part of the area and quickly to the south into the gulf by noon. Fog looks…
The Biloxi lady Indians defeated Ocean Springs in district play, 58-16. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Biloxi High school, high school basketball, Ocean Springs High School, sports
We now know who will be competing in this years Super Bowl but we also know that the Magnolia State will be represented when it takes place on February 11th in Las Vegas. The Mississippi State Bulldogs will be represented by Kansas City Chiefs all-pro defensive lineman Chris Jones and linebacker Willi Gay, Jr. Jones played for the Bulldogs from…
It’s no secret that ranked teams have struggled when coming to play both the Mississippi State men’s and women’s basketball teams. On Monday, the No. 9 ranked LSU women’s program became the third top-10 ranked team to come to Humphrey Coliseum and leave with a loss. This win against the Tigers snaps a 12-game losing streak to top-10 ranked opponents…
One Golden Eagle has just been invited to the NFL Combine! Southern Miss standout running back Frank Gore, Jr. has been invited to participate in the 2024 NFL Combine set for Thursday, February 29th – March 3rd in Indianapolis, IN. Gore, Jr. finished his Southern Miss career with 4,022 rushing yards, 3rd most in Golden Eagles history. He is one…
The Pelicans visited the TD Garden in Boston on Monday to take on the Celtics and were looking to put an end to their two game losing streak. Despite 54 combined points from Zion Williamson (26) and Brandon Ingram (28), the Pelicans could not come back to New Orleans with the win. Celtic’s star Jayson Tatum rallied his team and…
A weak cold front, packing no moisture and only a wind shift, makes it through our area overnight. Winds will turn to a north/northwesterly origin and become breezy at times tomorrow. Wednesday features lots of sunshine and a continuation of the same trend of a cool morning and mild afternoon. Thursday offers up more clouds in the form of mid-level…
It looks like this special election is not over yet! Just a reminder: this election is for the Ward 4 city council seat, which is currently empty since Chuck Clark resigned to take a position on the Hancock County Board of Supervisors. There will be a runoff between Brigitte Becker and Austin Clark. Affidavits still need to be reviewed, but…
Pleasant and cool conditions this evening will give way to winds picking up in the wake of a cold front overnight. This front will be lacking any moisture and will just provide for a wind shift late tonight. Expect a few clouds from time to time and winds to elevate following frontal passage. Temperatures will be relatively similar through midweek…
Pass Road Elementary ‘Gifted and Talented’ program exhibition will take place on February 16th. Talented and creative 4th and 5th graders will showcase their creativity, problem-solving skills, and community needs by presenting their designs for the Historic Knights of Pythias Hall. These students are working with Hansboro and Mississippi city civics, local architects, and Gulfport Historic Society to demonstrate commitment…
News 25’s Brooke Parker went to Diamondhead while the polls were open and spoke with the candidates of the special election. Categories: Local News, News Tags: candidates, Diamondhead, election, special election, Ward 4
The city of Biloxi is getting ready for one of its unique parades. The Annual Children’s Mardi Gras Walking Parade is this weekend! The parade will start at 10 in Downtown Biloxi on Saturday morning. Parade registration is free, but the window for registration is closing soon. January 31st is the deadline. The parade is for children 12 and younger…
January is almost to a close, but the month is significant to those who have or are suffering from human trafficking. Human Trafficking Prevention Month is to educate the community on being vigilant to those suffering from labor and sex trafficking. Trafficking is the act of using force, fraud, or coercion to exploit a victim to gain monetary value. Gulf…
A big announcement for those with cats and dogs. On February 1st, the Gulf Coast Community Foundation will launch ‘Fixed For Life.’ The program helps residents in all of Mississippi’s lower 6 counties get their pets spayed and neutered at no cost. The application will start on February 1st with selection limited on a first come, first serve basis. February…
The VA in Biloxi will be hosting a Mardi Gras parade on the medical center grounds. The VA’s chief of public affairs Shaun Shenk came in to the News 25 studio to talk about the event. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Biloxi Campus, department of veterans affairs, mardi gras, parade, Veteran’s association, veterans
A vote to legalize online sports gambling in Mississippi could come as early as this week. House Bill 774 requires a majority vote and would go into effect July 1 of this year if it passes both chambers. The bill is being considered by the gaming committee. Online sports and race bets would have to go through one of the…
The city of Ocean Springs has filed an application for the construction of a small-craft marina on the shoreline of Front Beach. The marina would be located at the intersection of Front Beach Avenue and Jackson Avenue. Plans call for a sheltered basin with breakwater structures, piers, decks, and parking for users. The marina is also planned 88 boat slips….
The next reinforcing shot of dry air will move down behind a new backdoor cold front overnight/Wednesday morning. There is not a lot of boundary layer moisture transport ahead of this front so there is not a lot for models to use in respect to giving a fog forecast. Tonight, will show a suppressive environment ahead of a slowing front…
Joining us live in studio to discuss The Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse’s Lundi Gras celebration is Captain Longbeard and Lady Claiborne IV! The parade rolls Monday, February 12th at 5:30pm in Bay St. Louis. The one and only Chapel Hart will be serving as the grand marshal. Watch the interview above for more details and a preview! Categories: Local…