The Detroit Tigers have signed Colt Keith, former Biloxi Indian, to a 6-year contract extension that runs through the 2029 season, followed by club options for the 2030, 2031, and 2032 seasons. Keith was a part of the class of 2020 and drafter out of high school by the Detroit Tigers in the 5th round of the 2020 draft. Keith…
Gamblers and those staying in the Harrah’s Gulf Coast hotel had the chance to meet former New Orleans Saints running back Deuce McAllister on Sunday. McAllister and the casino were promoting a new game from Aristocrat Gaming called NFL Super Bowl Jackpots. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: football, New Orleans Saints, sports
The Menge Avenue overpass is projected to be finished early – by October – depending on if they have any setbacks. This is great news for the local businesses right off the interstate because they have taken quite the hit since construction began. In July, local owners told us they were worried this road closure would hurt their business. Turns…
Pafford ambulances began services today in Biloxi. We have Biloxi Fire Chief Nick Geiser and Chief of EMS for Pafford Terry Wages in studio with us to discuss the new service. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Pafford Ambulances
NASA is halfway through with their RS-25 engine tests. The sixth certification test took place on January 27th at the Stennis Space Center. Operators fired the RS-25 engine for almost 8 and a half minutes, the same amount needed to help launch the SLS into space. The engine was also tested at levels ranging from 80 % to 113%. Now…
The world’s largest cruise ship set sail over the weekend and tax season is officially here. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Ocean Springs joined the carnival season fun over the weekend with a Saturday doubleheader of parades that rolled through the heart of the city. In Ocean Springs, the carnival is going strong with two parades happening at once and tons of beads to catch for everyone. Ocean Springs Elks Carnival Parade kicked started the Mardi Gras festivities in the city…
Singing River Health System Executive Director of Support Services Heather Rowley joins us to talk about a panel discussion the health system is hosting in February called ‘Reputation Reset: Entering the Mental Health Era.’ The discussion panel takes place February 23rd at 9 a.m. at the Hard Rock Casino. Tickets are available at MentalHealthEra.com Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Reputation Reset…
As we kick off a new week, our friend Meggan Gray is going to fill us on the fun carnival events we’ve got coming up that will take us all the way through Fat Tuesday. We’ve been celebrating carnival season for a few weeks, but it’s getting down to the last few weeks. With a shorter season, the last two…
It is chilly, but not frigid to start off this week. Morning temperatures a few degrees below average temperatures for the day will warm to near-seasonal averages in the low to mid 60s this afternoon under plenty of sunshine. Expect a light wind out of the north/northwest today into tonight. Tomorrow will bring similar conditions with only a couple of…
It’s been nearly a year since medical marijuana sales began in Mississippi, and the Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee met in December to discuss the future of medical marijuana dispensaries. Drive-thrus are not only for fast food. In fact, they are a great tool for people with disabilities, which is why we may start seeing them at medical marijuana dispensaries. The…
The Veterans Golf Association’s three-day golf classic is underway as golfers teed off at The Preserve in Vancleave Friday. Golfers teed off Friday morning taking aim at the top prize here on the Veterans Golf Association Tour at the Preserve Golf Club. This year’s Gulf Coast Winter Classic consists of a three-day golf tournament starting Friday in Vancleave, then at…
Twelve teachers were honored today for their hard work with the Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Grant. Each year, Hancock Whitney gives a grant of up to $2,000 to teachers who are committed to educational excellence and teaching creativity. These teachers each have a project proposal that this grant will help fund. Stephanie Stanley from Lyman Elementary School is one…
Rain chances early this evening will be put to bed temporarily while fog has the possibility of forming again. A Dense Fog Advisory will be in effect from 6 PM tonight through 10 AM tomorrow. Patches of dense fog will likely be present through much of the night, until winds elevate. The main issue becomes a round of thunderstorms for…
We’re joined in studio by Jeannie Herrin and Cathy Pickering. They are here to tell us about a training session coming up for people interested in joining Friends of the Court. The training sessions are January 30, 31st, and February 1st from 5:30 to 9:30 each day at the Harrison County Advocacy Center in Gulfport. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Friends…
The Mississippi Aquarium is calling all turtle lovers to become a rehab hero and sponsor one or more of the latest Kemp’s Ridley cold-stunned turtles. Anyone can join the Shell Squad. With the adoption, you will receive a commemorative certificate of your new turtle friend as well as special updates on the Kemp’s Ridley rehabilitation and release. You can head…
A new season breeds new opportunities – new opportunities for players and coaches. One coach in particular, Christian Ostrander… Ansley, what can you tell me about Coach Oz? “One thing I can tell you about Coach Oz is when he came here in 2017, first season in 2018, he quickly gained the confidence and respect of not only the fans…
Growing up as a kid, our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week tried many different activities such as dance, softball, and basketball, and to no surprise she was good at just about all of them. During that time of trying different things, she knew for a fact she did not want to attempt track and field, but as we all…
With a stalled frontal boundary overhead and moisture surge from the GOM, another round of showers/t-storms will move in around mid-morning. Moisture values will support very high rainfall rates at times, but have opted not to put out a flash flood watch for now as the convection may turn cold pool dominant fairly quickly and push more over the eastern…
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 9 AM tomorrow. Patches of dense fog will likely develop overnight but also, rain will be another concern. Shower and thunderstorm coverage will increase after about 2 AM and a round or two of rain will be present Friday. Dry time will be more favorable Friday evening and Friday night. The final…
The Mississippi Department of Employment Security released the unemployment numbers from December 2023. The unemployment number was just over 40,000 people and the rate was 3.3% in Mississippi. In the entire United States, the unemployment number was just over six million people and the rate was 3.7%. Watch News 25’s Brooke Parker give us an insider perspective from someone looking…
The annual retreat by the Mississippi Main Street Association is hosted at the Gulf Hills Hotel and Resort. The retreat lasts for two days including training and educational sessions for local directors to help foster and grow their downtown areas. Picayune, Pass Christian, Gulfport, Biloxi, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula, and Moss Point are the seven cities part of the Mississippi Main…
FEMA is accepting Youth Preparedness Council applications from students grades 8 through 11. The council is open to any student who wants to make a positive impact on their communities. The council brings teens together from across the nation who are interested in community preparedness and looking to build leadership skills and networks that will help in the future. Council…
Students at Moss Point High School are taking to the skies. The Moss Point School District has partnered with the Jackson County Airport Authority and Aspire Aviation to launch an aviation academy for students. The program is the first of its kind in the Magnolia State. Students and staff gathered to mark the start of the program at Trent Lott…