Downtown Dale Brown presents Royal Blue Party

Dale Brown hosts a popular basketball camp each summer here on the Coast, but before the fun can happen, he’s hosting a huge fundraiser this weekend. Dale Brown is in studio with more about the upcoming Royal Blue Party! The party takes place at the Ocean Springs Civic Center on May 27th. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Dale Brown, Royal Blue…

Morning Business Report: May 22nd, 2023

The U.S. is at risk of blackouts this summer and debt ceiling talks resume today in Washington. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

5/21 – Jeff’s “Changing Pattern” Sunday Night Forecast

Winds have shifted behind a cold front that moved through the area this weekend. With that, there is some relief from the heat due to increased cloud coverage. The front has stalled south of our area. Clouds will gradually clear overnight into Monday. Partly cloudy skies can be expected for the start of the week with very isolated thunderstorm chances…

Southern Miss bids emotional farewell to “40” on Scott Berry Day

HATTIESBURG, Miss. — When Scott Berry’s end-of-season retirement was made official on Tuesday, he issued a farewell statement that included a personal anecdote. When he was working on the field during his earlier days with the program, his daughter asked if Pete Taylor Park was his garden, which he now says that it has been for the last 14 years…

Pirates take over Bay St. Louis!

Arrrg you ready for a weekend full of fun? The 8th Annual Pirate Day in the Bay is happening this weekend in Old Town Bay St. Louis! The streets if the bay were filled with leather, eye patches, and even a few parrots. After all the pirates were greeted with a mighty welcome, they were invited to take part in…

Ocean Springs granted permanent injunction against The Scratch Kitchen

After day of testimony, a judge ruled in favor of the city of Ocean Springs and granted a permanent injunction, closing The Scratch Kitchen and Bar. The Scratch Kitchen and Bar was the site of a mass shooting on May 5, wounding four and killing 19-year-old Chayse Harmon. Judge Neil Harris ruled that the potential injury to Ocean Springs outweighed…

5/19 – Jeff’s “Weekend Rain Chances” Friday Night Forecast

Mild conditions with increasing humidity will be what we see tonight. Into tomorrow, there will be rain chances for your Saturday afternoon. A washout is not expected by any means but have alternative plans just in case. A cold front will be moving through the region, which combining with daytime heating could bring scattered thunderstorms. There is the low-end potential…

Funeral services for John McFarland announced

Funeral services have been announced for longtime Coast community leader John McFarland. McFarland died Tuesday at the age of 76. He was with the Sun Herald for 42 years as an executive with the newspaper. He then spent eight years as executive director for the Red Cross Southeast Chapter here on the coast. Services will be held next Wednesday, May…

May 20 marks “National Kids To Parks Day”

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Oregon Senator Ron Wyden announced a bipartisan resolution to encourage children to get outdoors and promote healthy outdoor recreation. Their resolution marks May 20 as “National Kids To Parks Day.” First celebrated by the National Park Trust, the day marks the beginning of a summer-long series of events at state parks countrywide. Senator Hyde-Smith said the…

Mississippi unemployment rates reach new record low in April

The U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics announced Mississippi’s unemployment rate reached a new record low in April 2023. April’s 3.4% unemployment rate marks the second consecutive month the state set a new low. The state also set a record in 2022 in new private capital investment when it finalized over $6 billion in economic development projects. Governor Reeves says back-to-back…

Residents make their case over Ocean Springs annexation

In Jackson County, the people wanting to annex parcels of land to bring them into the city of Ocean Springs were in court today. City and county leaders, as well as residents affected by the potential annexation, showed up today to make their case. At stake in the annexation proposal is Ocean Springs’ desire to annex two parcels of land…

5/19 – Jeff Vorick’s “Mainly Dry” Friday Evening Forecast

Isolated showers and thunderstorms will come to an end over the next few hours as daytime heating is lost. Expect a mild night with a light southerly wind flow in play. Tomorrow morning could see pop-up showers not unlike earlier today. Temperatures will become hot into the afternoon. A cold front will be moving in Saturday. If it times out…

Expert Talk with Lori Buhring – Dr. Karen Slater, Coastal Hearing Center

What Does Coastal Hearing Do and How do Kids Get Diagnosed With Hearing Loss?

Coastal Hearing Center has been diagnosing hearing loss on the Coast since 1991. News 25’s Lori Buhring sat down with Dr. Karen Slater from Coastal Hearing Center to find out how their patients are referred and what the next steps are if you believe your child may have hearing loss. Categories: Expert Talk

Gulfport pet is born to be a star

Did you know that the Gulf Coast is home to a television star? Butch the Bulldog lives in the heart of Gulfport and he just had his first acting gig! English Bulldogs have been a special part of the Webb family for a long time now. Kelly Webb, Butch’s mom, said one of her daughters couldn’t say Butch the right…

5/19 – The Chief’s “Very HOT” Friday Morning Forecast

Today I’m expecting temperatures to climb into the lower 90s (heat indices nearing mid 90s) today across much of the area so be mindful to stay hydrated and limit time outdoors during peak heat of the afternoon. Drier mid-level air and rising mid-level heights will keep pop up thunderstorm activity restrained primarily across the eastern semicircle of Lake Pontchartrain and coastal…

Moss Point baseball trio puts pen to paper on signing day

MOSS POINT, Miss. — The Moss Point baseball team sent three players to the next level on Tuesday morning, commemorating the special moment with a signing day ceremony. Former News 25 Student-Athlete of the Week Kaleb Raston put pen to paper with Mississippi Valley State, while teammates Ryan Smith and Kaylen Watson let the ink dry with Tougaloo College. Categories:…

Coastal bulldog heads to the big screen!

Did you know the Gulf Coast is home to a television star? Butch the Bulldog lives in the heart of Gulfport and just had his first acting gig! English Bulldogs have been a special part of the Webb family for a long time now. Kelly Webb. Butch’s mom. tells us one of her daughters couldn’t say “Butch” the right way,…

5/18 – Jeff’s “Warm Pattern” Thursday Night Forecast

Mild and humid conditions will continue for tonight. Some fog could form in the typical locations but it will quickly dissipate tomorrow morning. Friday will be the nicest day of the week with only isolated thunderstorm chances in the afternoon. Hot temperatures will be around too with heat indices nearing 100. There will be a cold front that arrives this…