Fairly quiet conditions were around today. High pressure nearby is helping to keep things relatively quiet in the pattern for our region. Very spotty rain chances will come to an end this evening. Cloud coverage will dissipate gradually as well. Expect mild temperatures and humidity to remain in place for our area. Tropical Storm Arlene remains weak and well away…
News 25 Sports Director Jeff Haeger is at Trustmark Park for the high school baseball championship series. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, High School Baseball, sports
It was a day of fun outdoor activities and health education in Biloxi as Coastal Family Health Center held its inaugural Community Field Day. It was an opportunity for family and friends to come together and get physically active while receiving health information and screenings if needed. Several different charities and organizations set up shop inside of John Henry Beck…
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is observed every June as a chance to spread the word about different neurological diseases. According to Memorial Health System Neurologist Dr. Lee Voulters, Alzheimer’s Disease is a problem that’s not going away. Approximately 7 million American’s alone have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Some of the ways to cope with the disease or any sort…
The VA in Biloxi faced backlash for flying a Pride flag. Congressman Mike Ezell commented on the matter, saying he believes everyone should be treated with respect. However, he said he takes issue with any flag flying at any VA facility that promotes social policy positions or political statements. Congressman Ezell said the VA should be focused on serving and…
Teaching kids the value of a dollar can be a challenge. Keesler Federal Credit Union’s Anthony Abella sat down with Lori this week to give some expert advice on how parents can prepare their kids for managing their money. Categories: Expert Talk
Visa says people are still charging on credit cards despite worries about the economy and the government says most FDA approved Alzheimer’s drugs will be covered by Medicare. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Downtown Moss Point will come alive later this evening as a three-day festival is set to begin. Smokin’ the River City returns for its second year with drag boat racers from across the country hitting the Escatawpa River for competitions. Today, boaters will hit the water to test and tune their vessels and then from 6 to 9 there will…
St. Baldricks Foundation, an organization that raises money for childhood cancer research and treatments, is gearing up for several great events this month. Rebecca Morrow is here today to tell us about the first event, coming up this weekend! The ‘Shopping to Cure Childhood Cancer’ event takes place Saturday, June 3rd from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gulfport…
Waveland officials are looking into a video posted to YouTube showing a police officer talking to a man demonstrating in front of City Hall this past Tuesday. Today, Mayor Jay Trapani spoke with WXXV and said neither the city nor the police department would be making a statement until an internal investigation is complete. The video shows Sgt. Joseph Joffrion…
High pressure to the NW coupled with TD #2 to our SE will continue to provide for e NE/E wind this afternoon…dropping relative humidity into the 40% range. Expect HOT temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s. The less humid flow will have it feeling rather tolerable… By this afternoon TD #2 could become the 1st named storm of…
What a quick change since yesterday morning with Tropical Depression Two forming yesterday afternoon. This happened because it is easier for a small system to tighten up than a much larger system. By late morning or this afternoon we could have a Tropical Storm on our hands. Regardless if the system strengthens or not our lack of effects stays the…
St. Stanislaus looking for a sweep of its own, going up against Amory in game 2 of the 3A State Championship Series. Amory takes this one by the final count of 8-5. Rocks and Panthers set for game 3 at 1 p.m. Saturday. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, High School Baseball, sports, St. Stanislaus
Skies will clear overnight and mild temperatures will be present out the door for your Friday. Tomorrow will bring hot temperatures and a 20% chance of showers/thunderstorms. Expect a mix of clouds and sunshine. Tropical Depression 2 is located to our southeast. It could strengthen into our first named storm in the coming hours. It will continue to the south…
NASA entered the home stretch of a RS-25 certification engine test series with a successful host fire today, continuing to set the stage for future Artemis missions to the moon. The hot fire on the fresh Haise test stand at Stennis Space Center marks the ninth in a critical 12 test series. The remaining three tests are scheduled through June….
A Gulf Coast favorite is coming back to the City of Biloxi! The Billy Creel Memorial Gulf Coast Wooden and Classic Boat Show, brought to you by the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum, is back for the first time since 2019. Located on the Biloxi Schooner Pier, the boat show will feature 30 different boats in the water and 14…
Hendrix Branning is a six-year-old boy who was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor. For his seventh birthday, Make-a-Wish is sending his family to Walt Disney World. After spending a year going through chemotherapy and various treatments, Hendrix Branning is stepping out of a hospital and into Walt Disney World. His family is beyond excited to see him up and…
The City of Biloxi is looking to hire some new employees. A wide variety of positions are open, giving people the chance to learn about different opportunities in the city. Located at the Donal M. Snyder Community Center, departments each had a table with information on positions available. Each table featured a wide array of pamphlets and information on how…
The Gulf Coast VA has received some backlash for flying a Pride flag. The VA told News 25 that they have been receiving call after call from people asking why it is there. This is not the first time the VA has shown support for the LGBTQ+ community. In the past, they have hosted their own Pride events. This is…
A museum in Gulfport wants to help your children soar to new heights this summer. The 2023 Aviation Summer Camp takes flight this coming Monday. The Mississippi Heritage Museum will be hosting three different sessions, spanning June and July. Sixth through 12th graders interested in aviation will be exploring the world of 3D printing, robotics, aerodynamics and drones, rebuilding engines,…
Less than six months after the heartbreaking loss of Resurrection Catholic Baseball Coach Lee Tingle, the Eagles won their second straight 1A state championship in his honor. RCS was led by Coach Tingle’s nephew Cole Tingle on the mound, who was dominant in a 10 to 1 game 2 win over West Union at Trustmark Park in Pearl. Tingle also…
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will gradually come to an end across South Mississippi this evening. Mild and muggy conditions look to remain in place. Cloud coverage will gradually dissipate overnight and light northeasterly winds will build back in. In the tropics, Tropical Depression Two has formed. It will drift to the south away from our area and poses no threat…
The Salvation Army Kroc Center in Biloxi is staying afloat during a national lifeguard crisis. The Kroc Center indoor aquatic facility is coming out of a rough spring season due to the lack of lifeguards, selling fewer swim lessons, resulting in a slight loss of revenue. As we inch closer to the official start of summer, the Kroc Center is…
Today is not only the start of June, but also the kick off of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Now is the time to make sure you are prepared in case a storm hits the Mississippi Gulf Coast this season. Mississippi Power has already strengthened its service territory in the event of a hurricane. Nearly 85 percent of Mississippi Power…