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…
A dry air mass will remain in place through Wednesday. The next reinforcing shot of dry air will move down behind a new backdoor cold front 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…
Relatively benign weather expected now through Friday. Post frontal airmass continues to settle into the area though current temps suggest we`ve passed the bottom of coldest temps of the airmass. Skies remain extremely clear with nothing more than sparse cirrus deck and no clouds otherwise for hundreds of miles. Lows and highs over the next few days should be near…
Freshman standout Josh Hubbard, in his first start, helped the Mississippi State Bulldogs rally past the No. 8 Auburn Tigers over the weekend. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: basketball, college sports, Mississippi State Basketball, sports
Both the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers win the conference championship games to compete in Super Bowl 58. The Chiefs defeated the Baltimore Ravens 17-10 while the 49ers defeated the Detroit Lions 34-31. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: AFC Championship, football, Kansas City Chiefs, NFC Championship, san francisco 49ers, sports
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…