Kids celebrate National Space Day at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

Young minds spent the day exploring the wonders of space at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center! The first Friday in May marks National Space Day, a day meant for inspiring children to learn more about space, travel, space exploration, and the study of space. Lynn Meadows celebrated National Space Day with arts and crafts activities in the art studio. Kids were…

5/5 – Jeff Vorick’s “Strong Thunderstorms” Friday Evening Forecast

Showers and thunderstorms are moving through the area. Some are capable of strong damaging wind gusts and very heavy rain. Once the complex of thunderstorms makes its way through South Mississippi, rain chances and the threat for severe thunderstorms will diminish quickly. Expect muggy conditions and mostly cloudy skies tonight. Tomorrow will be a warm and steamy day. Showers and…

Gulf Coast Historical and Cultural Expo at Biloxi Visitors Center

Those interested in learning more about the history along the Coast headed to the annual Gulf Coast Historical and Cultural Exposition. Information booths were set up inside the Biloxi Visitor Center to give guests a chance to learn about the rich history and diverse cultural heritage of the area. George Yurchak with the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church said, “People…

Morning Business Report: May 5th, 2023

Americans are losing confidence in their banks and Apple earnings top forecasts on surprise iPhone sales. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Humane Society of South Mississippi Hero Open House

You can be a hero this weekend! There are so many sweet animals in need of foster care at the Humane Society of South Mississippi right now. Here to tell us about the shelter’s open house even are Katie King and CeCe Collins. The open house takes place Saturday, May 6th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Categories: Community Headlines…

Expert Talk with Lori Buhring – Jody Entrekin, Entrekin Insurance

What Does Insurance Do and Why Do We Need It?

Hurricane season begins again officially in just one month yet many people on the Gulf Coast don’t understand how insurance works or how to get insured. Local insurance expert Jody Entrekin, owner and agent at Entrekin Insurance Services in D’Iberville, clears up the confusion on what “transfer of risk” means and why everyone needs insurance to be protected in this…

Pass Christian Tour of Homes

This weekend, a chance to tour some lovely historic homes in Pass Christian. The popular Pass Christian Tour of Homes is back after a three-year hiatus. Here to tell us more about what you’ll see this year are Gary Smith from the Pass Christian Historical Society and the one and only Vince Vance who will be performing. Categories: Community Headlines

5/5 – The Chief’s “Marginal Severe Threat” Cinco De Mayo Morning Forecast

A very persistent pattern of weak upper level high pressure with passing disturbances will continue through the Lower Mississippi Valley. This pattern will be in place today through Sunday. This onshore flow regime will advect in a substantially more humid airmass into the area today and tomorrow, and this higher humidity will persist through the remainder of the weekend. Temperatures will…

High School Softball: East Central vs. Vancleave

As the next wave of the high school softball playoffs get underway, there’s a third-round match-up involving two local teams that are all too familiar with one another. Paging East Central and Vancleave, Region 8 Class 5 foes reunited. Lady Hornets hosting the Lady Bulldogs in game one of the best of three set, East Central won both regular season…

Pascagoula Library celebrates Star Wars Day

Your favorite Star Wars characters were spotted at the Pascagoula Library! Fans gathered inside the library for an abundance of activities paying homage to the beloved movie franchise. Attendees entered a costume contest and also enjoyed the Jedi Academy, Star Wars Bing And Trivia, as well as delicious beverages from the Cantina named ‘Dueling Sabers.’ News 25 spoke to a…

5/4 – Jeff’s “Thunderstorms Tomorrow” Thursday Night Forecast

Humidity and cloud coverage will be on the increase beginning tonight. Expect a muggy start with light fog possible from a low cloud deck for your Friday morning. Rain chances will begin to elevate during the morning hours tomorrow with the potential for a couple of rounds of rain. The first round would come from a thunderstorm complex moving into…

St. Andrews Park drainage project to begin May 15th

A local park in St. Martin is getting ready to see new renovations this month. The St. Andrews Park Drainage Project will begin on Monday, April 15th to alleviate standing water in the park after rainfall and weather events. It will take approximately 60 working days for the project to be completed. While under construction, St. Andrews Park will still…

Bay-Waveland after-prom shooting survivor speaks out

It’s been several days since the after-prom shooting in Bay St. Louis that left two dead and four injured. Haeleigh Stamper and De’Arreis Smith were the two teens who lost their lives in the shooting. Seventeen-year-old Hancock High junior Diamond Joseph was an attendee at the post-prom party this weekend that left two dead. When the gunfire went off, Diamond…

Fighting Tigers Martial Arts Academy hosting free summer camp

The Fighting Tigers Marital Arts Academy is hosting a free summer camp for kids seven and up at Marsha Barbour Resource Center in Pass Christian. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the 20 basics. Along with physical techniques, they will also learn mentally, including de-escalation techniques. Senior Instructor Sean Smith has been involved in martial arts for the majority…

Back Bay Mission celebrating 100 years of service

Back Bay Mission’s biggest supporters from different states came to Biloxi to learn more about the organization and celebrate 100 years of service. Each guest was given a scenario at the door as an opportunity to see what it is like “in their shoes” as a homeless person. The scenario gave background information on a real person and the problems…

Mississippi Aquarium hosting Aquatic Wonders Trilogy

It’s a three-day intergalactic adventure across the gala-sea that’s bringing Jedi Knights to the Coast! The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting its Aquatic Works Trilogy, May the 4th be with You, Revenge of the 5th, and Return of the 6th. Visitors can explore the worlds of Darth Gator and the duck side of the force. Guests will complete an activity sheet…

Two Men and a Truck Gulf Coast celebrate ten years of business

A moving company in Gulfport has reached a milestone! In honor of its ten-year anniversary, Two Men and a Truck Gulf Coast held a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce. Throughout the years, the business has won multiple awards including being awarded multiple ‘best moving company’ titles as well as safety awards. After serving in…

Supporting local shops during Small Business Appreciation Week

It’s Small Business Appreciation Week, a week meant to encourage people to support local shops. It’s hard for us to pick just one small business, so we chose one that showcases small businesses across the nation. Hillyer House has been owned by three generations and has been open for 53 years. After Hurricane Katrina destroyed the original Hillyer House in…