JACKSON, MISS. – All lanes of I-10 westbound at Menge Ave. will be closed overnight on Thursday, Feb. 15 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. as part of the Menge Ave. interchange project funded by the Harrison County Board of Supervisors and Buc-ee’s. The closure will allow a key process to take place in the construction of the new overpass. While…
We are offering our final salute to the oldest World War II veteran in Moss Point, Willie James Smith passed away just a few hours shy of his 105th birthday. Affectionally known as ‘Daddy Willie’, Smith served in the United States Army from August 9th 1941 to November 9th, 1945. Upon returning home, Smith finished his education and cared for…
Breakfast with Mayor Kenny Holloway is planned for next week. On Wednesday, February 7 from 8 to 9 in the morning, citizens can meet with Mayor Holloway at the Lady May in downtown Ocean Springs. Breakfast with the mayor serves as a way for local business owners and citizens to meet in an informal setting to learn about plans and…
After a December doubleheader for our Class Act series, we’re heading back to class to highlight a stellar South Mississippi teacher in our first teacher of the month highlight for 2024. It’s the start of the new semester for the kids and teachers of D’Iberville Middle School and teachers are hard at work. Now in her eighth year in the…
Extra Table kicked started its annual March for Mayors Regional Food Drive today. The event kicked off at Ingalls Shipbuilding Maritime Training Academy. This is the 4th annual regional food drive. Each city partaking will have a selection of items to collect. Ingalls Shipbuilding and its nearly 11,000 employees are taking part as this year’s sponsor. Executive Director of Extra…
Winds will start to come around to southerly today for most of the area. This will help transport some moisture to the area but not enough for widespread fog. If fog is to form tonight, it will need the help from both advective and radiation properties. Night time radiation can take center stage to give the area some patchy fog….
“I am very proud and very excited to announce that for four games during the 2024 home slate the Biloxi Shuckers will be known as the Biloxi King Cakes.” said Shuckers media relations manager Javik Blake. Season ticket holders and fans alike came together at the Shucker’s ball park Wednesday evening for a Mardi Gras themed event followed by a…
There was some rivalry basketball taking place in the Magnolia state on Tuesday night as Chris Jans and the Bulldogs hit the road to take on Chris Beard and the Ole Miss Rebels. It came down to the wire – but Ole Miss came out on top with the win, 86 to 82. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags:…
Temperatures will be colder overnight compared to what we started with Wednesday. Clouds will increase tonight into tomorrow as an active branch of the jet stream will stream in mid-level and upper-level clouds. With that, Thursday will be cooler as temperatures will barely warm into the 60s. Sunshine returns for the end of the week as Friday will be a…
Singing River Hospice of Light is celebrating 30 years of service, but that’s not the only thing they are celebrating! The grand opening of the Hospice of Light’s new location in Lucedale was today. The original building in George County suffered some fire damage with the new location moving to Mills Street. Families and friends of former patients were invited…
This afternoon, Jackson County Board of Supervisors held its State of the County Address. District Four Supervisor Troy Ross currently holds the presidency seat on the board. Supervisor Ross began the address detailing the economic growth the county has seen over the last few years. Ross says the main focus aside from economic growth is on infrastructure, parks and recreation,…
The future fate of Stone County Superintendent Inita Owens has now been decided. The Stone County School Board has chosen not to extend Superintendent Inita Owens contract. The decision was made Monday night after a two hour long executive session. The public came out in masses, showing their support and to oppose Superintendent Owen’s contract extension during the meeting. For…
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…