Volunteers from across the Gulf Coast were in Moss Point over the weekend, helping with tornado cleanup and recovery. Several church organizations, local high school sports teams, volunteers from Keesler Air Force Base, and many others spent Saturday and Sunday cleaning up debris. Those directly impacted by the tornado were also able to pick up essentials like water and blue…
A quick traffic note for drivers in Gulfport. The Wilkes Drawbridge on Cowan-Lorraine Road will be closed several nights this week for inspections. You may have seen the electronic signs already up on Cowan Lorraine warning of the nightly closures. MDOT says the work will be each night Monday through Thursday this week. Categories: Local News, News Tags: road closure,…
A line of Thunderstorms associated with a cold front to the NW made its way through our area prior to sunrise. There are two main concerns with the forecast in the next 36 hours: first is the cold front to the NW and potential activity making its way into our area again. The second is the potential for another day…
The hot and very humid pattern has arrived. A Heat Advisory will be in place between 11 AM and 7 PM tomorrow for heat index values around 110 degrees! A complex of thunderstorms will move south into our area overnight. There is the possibility of strong wind gusts with some thunderstorms but it will be on a weakening trend. The…
Dr. George Loukatos, owner of Alphacare Urgentcare shares some tips for beating the summer heat and staying healthy in the sun. What could the consequences be of a sunburn? Should babies wear sunscreen? Lori finds out in this week’s edition of Expert Talk. Categories: Expert Talk
Dr. Karen Slater from Coastal Hearing Center sat down with Lori this week to talk about the newest technology in hearing aids and the affordable options you may not know about. Categories: Expert Talk
Gulfport girls soccer’s Mary Frances Symmes was named the Gatorade Player of the Year for Mississippi. That’s three in a row for Gulfport, including Kate Smith winning the award two years in a row, and the cherry on top for Symmes who helped lead the Lady Admirals all the way back to the 6A state championship game for the third…
MLB Pipeline’s top ranked prospect Jackson Chourio plays for the Biloxi Shuckers, but the Chattanooga Lookouts have their own top 20 player in Noelvi Marte. First game of a double header. Lookouts win the first game 4-2. In the night cap, Lookouts win 4-3. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports
Southern Miss linebacker T.Q. Newsome has always been a fan favorite, but even more so last season for Dahlia Landers. As a kinesiology intern at the Live Well Center of Forrest General, Newsome helped her learn how to walk again following a long stay in the ICU and with his help, she was able to walk into MM Roberts Stadium…
A hot and humid pattern is on its way back into our area. Expect isolated thunderstorm chances and hot conditions this weekend. However, it should be fantastic the majority of the time for any events or beach going. The ring of fire pattern builds in for the workweek. Rain chances will be present around the start of the workweek with…
Scrapin the Coast is officially back in Biloxi. Today began registration for the 21st annual Scrapin the Coast located at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center. Hundreds of cars are already lined up and ready to go for the festivities happening all weekend long. The main attraction will be the car and trucks shown at the event, but there’s…
LSU Tigers did it the hard way, playing five games in six days and winning four of them to come all the way out of the loser’s bracket and move onto the College World Series championship series. Last night, the Tigers gutting out their first extra innings win in more than a month, courtesy of Tommy White’s two-run homer in…
Very isolated thunderstorm coverage is possible this evening. Overall, the normal summer regime of weather conditions is building back in. Expect clearing skies overnight and one more night of mild temperatures. Isolated rain chances will be present this weekend. Sunshine and hot temperatures will be the most dominant conditions. Any thunderstorm will pack frequent lightning and very heavy rainfall. Isolated…
If you’re a baseball fan, Pascagoula is the place to be this weekend as kids from around the state compete for a title. The Cal Ripken State Tournament began this morning as baseball players from six to 12 years old hash out who will be crowned champion. A total of 55 teams from all over Mississippi are competing at the…
Low riders from across the country are making their way to Biloxi to showcase their vehicles for all to see at Scrapin the Coast. News 25’s Ansley Brent is at the Coast Coliseum for the 21st anniversary of Scrapin the Coast. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: scrapin’ the coast
The Floor Trader in Ocean Springs invited the community to give the gift of life today. LifeSouth Blood was at the Floor Trader collecting blood and all donations collected will be given locally. The Floor Trader met their donation goal of 12 units. All donors received a $20 e-gift card as well. LifeSouth is a nonprofit community blood bank serving…
Every two years, the United Way of South Mississippi honors charities making a difference in their communities. The United Way of South Mississippi gave out more than $430,000 to 13 organizations at the Community Impact Grant Awards. The funding will go to help charities and nonprofits help those in need of education, health, family, and financial assistance. It was United…
Congressman Mike Ezell took the opportunity during a hearing Thursday to question officials about the Bonnet Carre Spillway. During a hearing on transportation and infrastructure, Congressman Ezell questioned the assistant secretary of the Army for Civil Works Michael Conner about including Coast leaders and business owners in the comprehensive management study of the lower Mississippi River. “Our Gulf Coast community,…
Following a powerful storm, an animal control officer demonstrated dedication and compassion by rescuing an injured osprey. This act of kindness serves as a reminder of the efforts made by individuals to protect and care for animals during time of distress. When the tornado that hit Moss Point knocked an osprey nest out of a tree behind the police station,…
Moss Point leaders are getting ready for this weekend when scores of volunteers are expected to come in to help with tornado cleanup. Paige Roberts, CEO of the Jackson County Chamber, said volunteers are expected and needed to help clean up, but they also need to come prepared for the South Mississippi summer weather. Roberts said volunteers should report to…
Organizations partnered with the City of Ocean Springs to feed the block and assist tornado victims. The event, held in front of First Missionary Baptist Church, attracted both storm victims and volunteers from the wider community. The fish fry aimed to not only provide a nourishing meal, but also promote togetherness and support those affected by the tornado. Reverend Kevin…
One local youth soccer team is making history and wants to keep making more of it. After eliminating Louisiana, South Carolina, and Texas, the South Mississippi Soccer Club Elite ’09 Girls team went all the way into penalty kicks with Tennessee in Sunday’s championship game. The ladies from the Magnolia state came up just short, but they’re still one of…
Gulfport alum Derick Hall got the call of a lifetime back in April as a second round NFL Draft selection of the Seattle Seahawks. Throughout the process, Hall was very outspoken about the village that helped raise him, starting with his mom, Stacy Gooden-Crandle, who went above and beyond to not only get him on a football field, but to…
New research finds a home’s curb appeal can impact your social life and retailers are following Amazon and having deals in mid-July. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report