Mississippi Mardi Gras is about more than dress-up or parades. There is just as much history in the state of Mississippi as there is anywhere else. In fact, the story of Mardi Gras starts in the City of Biloxi. On February 13th, southern towns will celebrate Fat Tuesday — the same day that Pierre Lemoyne ‘Iberville landed on the Biloxi…
After five years, Mississippians will see a new license plate design on the roads soon. The State Department of Revenue confirmed these new plates will be issued when residents renew registration this month. The new design comes after the state held a contest for a redesign, the new plate was designed by Leah Eaton of Starkville. This design features a…
The Moss Point Police Department is warning the public after a rash of car burglaries in the city. They happened in the Danzler, Griffin, North Shore, Beardslee, and Arthur Street areas. Officers are looking for three suspects. All of the cars were reported to be unlocked at the time of the thefts. Remember to lock your car and remove any…
Every other Wednesday 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 Pet of the Week, Bella! Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
A warm front will remain along the coast today while the surface low-pressure developing over the NW gulf rides along it. This system will kick east rapidly through the day today. There are some very strong storms with this system well out over the gulf. Some of these could actually ride along the warm front and scrape the coast. Otherwise,…
A strong upper-level trough is moving across Texas this evening, with high level moisture moving into the area very noticeably on satellite imagery. There were a few lightning strikes noted over Texas tonight from elevated convection. It is going to take a while to moisten up enough to produce any significant rainfall, with precipitable water values eventually approaching an inch…
There’s still plenty of time this month to get rid of your live Christmas tree in a convenient fashion thanks to Harrison County and Mississippi Power. The annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program runs until January 13th, allowing you to drop off your tree at one of five locations. Officials remind you to remove any decorations, lights, and tree stands before…
The state’s superintendent’s office released its annual report and covers Mississippi’s “marathon achievement” in public schools during the past decade. The report specifically highlighted the Mississippi academic assessment program’s scores for the past school year. That report shows student achievement hit an all-time high. The highest score being 71.4% in the U.S. History subject. Other achievements include the pass rate…
Monday didn’t just bring in a new year, it brought college football fans throughout the country a Sugar Bowl and Rose Bowl champion. Setting the state for the College Football National Championship game. At Caesar’s Superdome in New Orleans, the Washington Huskies punched their t icket to compete for a national championship after defeating the Texas longhorns 37-31. “The job…
Hancock County elected officials were sworn into office today. Twenty officials were sworn-in for their respective county seats. Seven are newly elected officials. Sheriff Ricky Adam is one notable being sworn-in for his fourth term. Newly sworn-in Election Commissioner of District 2 Tad Shaw says he’s grateful for the opportunity to serve his district. “It’s the weight of the responsibility…
Elected officials in Harrison County officially stepped into their new positions today after taking their oaths of office. They each raised their right hand, left on a bible, and swore to serve Harrison County. For some, they’ve done this before and for others, it was a first. Especially for Chancery Clerk Angela Thrash – who is the county’s first female…
One of Matt Haley’s first duties as Sheriff was to administer the oath to Harrison County deputies and staff. Staff from the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department gathered at the Lyman Community Center to show their dedication to another year of serving the county. Some are new and some are old, but all stood together delivering the same oath. Newly retired…
Biloxi will be celebrating 12th Night this Friday! From 5:30 to 9 that night at Biloxi City Hall, everyone can come out to celebrate with the city. Starting at 6, Mayor FoFo Gilich – as well as King D’Iberville and Queen Ixolib – will turn the lights of Christmas off and turn on the lights of Carnival. Then at 6:30,…
Gulfport Fire is working a small brush fire just east of Highway 49 on Creosote Road near McAllister’s. According to Fire Chief Billy Kelley, the exhaust on a tow truck backfired and caught the dry grass ablaze. No structures are in danger of damage and traffic should not be affected. Gulfport Police also are on scene. Categories: Featured, Local News,…
A protein bar company will pay cash to customers who simply move their couch for New Years. Do you need help meeting your New Year’s resolutions? There’s an app for that! Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
It’s a new year, but it’s also a new month which means new, fun scratch-off games from the Mississippi Lottery are hitting the shelves. Joining us to tell us about the new games is Meg Annison with Mississippi Lottery. Categories: Community Headlines, Mississippi Lottery Tags: lotto, Mississippi Lottery
Jody Entrekin with Entrekin Insurance Services explains the basic concepts of insurance and why you should always ask questions. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: entrekin, entrekin insurance, expert talk, insurance, jody entrekin, Lori Buhring
You finally got that tech gift you’ve been wanting for months. Now, how do you set it up in the first place? Let’s look at an easier way to get it to work properly. Brought to you by Rogers Technology Solutions
In this week’s Meggan Monday, Meggan takes us to an inspirational place called Sue’s Home in Ocean Springs. It is the only long-term transitional home in South Mississippi for women, children, and expectant mothers who find themselves homeless or recovering from addiction. As Meggan learned, these women receive 24-hour care as they learn to carry out God’s will for their…
Bianca Janik, Director of Operations with the Humane Society of South Mississippi gives Lori a general overview of the state of the shelter and the pet health services they offer. Find out how you can help at hssm.org Categories: Expert Talk
A lovely day ahead with sunshine and cool temperatures before the next system moves in. A new surface low-pressure system to the SW will develop and move NE presenting the area with the first light rainfall tonight. This will progressively get heavier through the day with mostly moderate rainfall rates Wednesday. Rainfall amounts of up to 2 inches are possible…
News 25’s sports director Jevan McCoskey and sports report Ansley Brent are in the Big Easy ahead of the Sugar Bowl. Categories: Sports, Sports Team
Harrison County Fire Rescue responded to three structure fires in a 24-hour period leading up to New Year’s Eve. One person was burned in the first fire and flown to Mobile for further care. The second fire started from a heater in a mobile home, and the cause of the third is unknown as the family was not home. The…
In the wake of an upper feature which moved through earlier this afternoon, clouds will rapidly clear this evening/tonight. A fairly potent upper level high pressure will slide in from the west tonight into tomorrow, and this will increase deep layer subsidence across the region dramatically. Skies will quickly clear this evening, and will remain clear through tomorrow afternoon. The…