Clear skies and sunshine will be the story of this afternoon. Temperatures will soar well into the 60s across our area. Tonight, a warm front will move through our area. The increasing humidity will limit the temperature drop. After midnight, there is a possibility of patchy fog developing. It will be in the form of sea fog. Tomorrow will feature…
State Auditor Shad White is the latest statewide elected official to file for re-election ahead of this year’s state elections. The Republican was appointed to the job by Governor Phil Bryant in 2018 and elected to a full term in 2019. Recently, White’s office has spearheaded the investigation into the misspending of welfare money in the Mississippi Department of Human…
The pattern will remain quiet today with transitional conditions tomorrow. A fast-moving upper level disturbance will move past the area late tonight, but with little moisture to work with, any isolated showers should remain offshore. While there isn’t much moisture through the column, there is some moisture in the lowest levels as a result of recent rains and continued soggy ground….
Weather will remain quiet through the short term as high pressure gradually settles over the area and moves eastward. A fast-moving upper level disturbance will move past the area late tonight, but with little moisture to work with, any isolated showers should remain offshore. While there isn`t much moisture through the column, there is some moisture in the lowest levels…
To sum up the New Orleans Saints’ final game of the season would be to sum up their entire season. Fourteen of their 17 games decided by ten points or less including this one: check, stingy defense: check, hard to watch offense: check, and a loss following a win: check. The Saints making it look easy on their first drive…
New year, new coach at Gulfport High School where the Admirals are ready to roll under the direction of Blake Pennock, the former Ocean Springs head man meeting his new players behind closed doors for the first time today and now, it’s time to get to work. Now wearing his third different shade of blue in the last five years,…
After Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin collapsed last week on the field, the Biloxi School District made sure they are prepared if anything were to happen to one of their students. Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest after making a tackle during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals. He was treated on the field, including being resuscitated with a defibrillator. Biloxi’s…
A listening session was held earlier this evening in Ocean Springs for neighbors to voice any concerns and ask any questions. City leaders from Ocean Springs, Jackson County, and Place SLR created a space for open dialogue among Ocean Springs residents. During the meeting, residents who live within the triangle of Ocean Springs Road, Highway 90, and Highway 57 voiced…
The Nature Conservancy of Mississippi spoke with the Harrison County Board of Supervisors about the plan to start an oyster shell recycling program on the Coast. Oyster shell recycling programs exist in at least 14 other states. Oyster shells are typically discarded by restaurants and end up in landfills, but the program will instead collect discarded shells and use them…
Weather will remain quiet through the short term as high pressure gradually settles over the area and moves eastward. A fast-moving upper level disturbance will move past the area late tonight, but with little moisture to work with, any isolated showers should remain offshore. While there isn`t much moisture through the column, there is some moisture in the lowest levels…
Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Whether it’s monitoring huge sporting events or helping someone with a car accident, law enforcement officers are a critical part of our lives. They keep our communities safe and have the best interest of citizens and the law. In support of their services, citizens are encouraged to do their part in thanking officers…
The City of Ocean Springs is in for a rude awakening on the roads at the beginning of February. Over the weekend, an engineering team broke a sewer main on Hanshaw Road while collecting soil samples. Due to the break, Hanshaw Road will close February 1st and will remain closed for approximately eight weeks while the Jackson County Utility Authority…
January is National CBD Month which helps spread the knowledge of it and its benefits. Bethany Campbell, the chief patient educator for Kaya Life, tells News 25 that there are a variety of benefits in using CBD. She says CBD, medically known as cannabidiol, is known to help treat inflammation and joint pain, insomnia and anxiety with little to no…
The City of Gautier received a big windfall to help out the Gautier Police Department. Gautier secured more than $500,000 in federal funding to increase law enforcement transparency and safety. The funding by the U.S. Department of Justice will improve equipment for the Gautier Police Department including both body-worn and in-car cameras, a dispatch control station, and a radio system….
Memorial Health System says it has seen a slight spike in COVID-19 numbers following the holiday season. Right now, Memorial has 26 in-patient positive cases between the Gulfport campus and Stone County campus with three currently in ICU on ventilators. Because of this slight increase in cases, the health system has decided to reimplement masks for staff only. However, patients…
The City of Ocean Springs wants to hear from you on recreation, flooding, activities, and any future or current concerns. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at the Ocean Springs Civic Center where they’re hosting a community listening session. Categories: Local News, News Tags: listening session, Ocean Springs
This morning, students at Bay High School head from a special guest speaker. Kevin Atlas shared his experience and struggles becoming the first player with only one hand to earn a Division I basketball scholarship. Due to complications at birth, Atlas was born with a left arm that ended just below the elbow. As a child, Kevin struggled in school…
The Walmart Supercenter on Highway 49 in Gulfport celebrates new renovations with a community carnival. The carnival had plenty of games, face painting, and fun for people of all ages. Inside, there were cooking stations set up and plenty of staff to help costumers find their way around the new store. The new remodel includes newly labeled sections for clothes,…
Southwest reveals how much holiday flight chaos will cost it and McDonald’s is the latest company to plan job cuts. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Rosita’s Dipping Tacos in Ocean Springs held a ribbon cutting before welcoming in a hungry crowd. Rosita’s first began as a dream. Rosita grew up in Mississippi, but would visit family in California. There she could indulge in all the food she loves: birria, elote, and so much more. Her family loved the food so much they had to share….
The wreaths at Biloxi National Cemetery have officially been stored away for next year. A record number of volunteers came out to pick up wreaths at Biloxi National Cemetery. This marked the ninth year of laying and picking up wreaths. Approximately 26,000 wreaths had to be picked up. Last year the job took over three hours, this year it took…
Marine officials are investigating after a fin whale washed up near the beach in Pass Christian Saturday. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies received a call that a whale had washed ashore. The fire department, police, and NOAA were called in for reinforcements to move the 100,000-pound animal. After much trial and error, the dead whale was retrieved from the…
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a free community resource expo will be held on Saturday. The event takes places Saturday, January 14th at the Orange Grove Community Center in Gulfport from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Will Harvey from Coastal Family Health is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: community resource expo
High pressure will be the main influence in our weather for the next couple of days. Expect partly cloudy skies this afternoon along with mild temperatures. With clearing and light winds, temperatures will drop efficiently overnight. It will be chilly with a few clouds tonight. Tuesday will be the clearest day as high pressure will be at its closest to…