South State bound players, coaches give thanks

Four high school football teams from the six Coastal counties are hours away from their date with destiny in South State. With the help of our News 25 Friday Night Showcase theme song, high school football is everything. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: high school football, sports, thanksgiving

Mississippi Aquarium hosts 3rd annual Otter Trotter 5K

Runners got up bright and early to enjoy the Mississippi Aquarium’s third annual Otter Trotter 5K. Over 200 runners lined up to get active before indulging in a Thanksgiving meal. The route this year was a little different due to construction taking place. Once the race was over, each participant was presented a medal and early entry into the aquarium….

Fat Bottom BBQ hosted Thanksgiving feast

Fat Bottom BBQ put their BBQ sauce and smoked meats to the side and substituted those for a nice Thanksgiving feast today. Management put away its regular menu and instead cooked an entire Thanksgiving feast to feed to coast residents for free. The meal consisted of turkey, ham, sweet potatoes, green beans, and much more. This feast’s tradition began with…

Hattula Home lights up for Christmas

It’s official — the Hattula Home is lit for Christmas Today was their kick-off light show. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf was live in Biloxi to talk about the extravagant display. Categories: Local News, News

Masonic Lodge prepared plates for the community

Soria City Masonic Lodge 542 in Gulfport prepared over 200 plates of free food for those in the community. The grill was smoking as plates were prepared, filled with favorites dishes including ham, turkey, green beans, dressing, potato salad, and a dinner roll. The lodge has been giving away Thanksgiving meals for many years and wanted to keep the tradition…

VFW post holds Thanksgiving Feast

The Mark Seymour VFW Post in Ocean Springs held their own Thanksgiving celebration with free meals for the community. Guests at the post took a free Thanksgiving meal including turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, pie, and much more. While some chowed down, others took time to pose for early Christmas photos with St. Nick himself — Santa Claus. The post is…

Family keeps tradition of feeding on Thanksgiving alive

The Kelly’s had turkey, gumbo, gravy, dressing, potatoes, corn, pumpkin pie — you name it! Julie Massengill and her family is keeping a tradition serving free Thanksgiving lunch alive. The tradition started 39 years ago at her sister’s restaurant, Mr. C’s in Bay St. Louis. Once the family got out of the restaurant business, Massengill — along with her five…

11/24 – Rob knight’s “Happy Thanksgiving” Threat For Heavy Rain Morning Forecast

This morning and likely into the early afternoon will remain dry and quiet before our next weather maker brings widespread rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. Sky cover and moisture have been increasing this morning and will continue to do so today as a warm front sitting off the Louisiana coast begins lifting onshore throughout today. Moisture quickly rise above seasonal…

South State Preview, Part IV: Stone eyes more history in 4A semifinals vs. Mendenhall

WIGGINS, Miss. — For the first time since 1991, the Stone football team is practicing over Thanksgiving, fresh off its first district title since 1994. After starting the season with back-to-back losses – albeit against 6A teams – the Tomcats have ripped off nine straight wins, the first seven of those coming by double digits. Their playoff victories include Sumrall,…

11/23 – Brittany’s “Quiet” Wednesday Night Forecast

We’re on tap for a cool, quiet, and overall mild night, with the exception of morning fog. The quiet and dry conditions will be short lived though because beginning tomorrow afternoon, we’ll see scattered showers in the area throughout the afternoon and evening hours. Efficient rain makers and heavy rainfall will be possible tomorrow which is why our area is…

5th Annual Diamonds and Charity Ball happening next week

Here’s your chance to dress up and grab a little bit of bling in the process. The 5th Annual Diamonds and Ice Charity Ball is next Friday, December 2 at the D’Iberville Community Center. Doors open at 5:30 PM and the event will go until 8:30. It’s a gala event that will help Carter’s Champions, ball gowns and tuxedos are…

Golf cart with Walter Anderson designs being raffled off

The Walter Anderson Museum is raffling off a golf cart, but not just any golf cart. This is the second year the museum has done a raffle for a golf that includes a design from Walter Anderson’s artwork. This year, the design was inspired by the mural art in the community center next to the museum. The room is famous…

Mississippi Highway Patrol begins a travel period

With the holidays here, people across the coast are hitting the roads. The Mississippi Highway Patrol began a travel period that started this morning at 6 AM and will continue until midnight on Sunday. Expect to see more troopers on the roads along the interstates and federal highways. The Highway Patrol also wants to remind travelers to be safe while…

Tips to stay safe when frying a turkey

While a good old-fashioned fried turkey can be delicious for Thanksgiving, the cooking process can actually be quite dangerous. One slight mistake can cause a grease fire that’s very difficult to put out. Taking proper caution during the cooking process is key to making sure everyone is safe. First — make sure the turkey you’re cooking is completely thawed out…

Public asked to help locate theft suspect

Pass Christian police are asking the public’s help to locate a suspect in a catalytic converter theft case. Police say Clay Necaise is wanted on felony malicious mischief charges dating back to October 27. The charges stem from several catalytic converters stolen in the city. Anyone with information on Necaise is asked to contact Pass Christian police at 228-452-3300 or…

11/23 – Brittany’s “Turkey Day Eve” Wednesday Evening Forecast

We’re on tap for a cool, quiet, and overall mild night, with the exception of morning fog. The quiet and dry conditions will be short lived though because beginning tomorrow afternoon, we’ll see scattered showers in the area throughout the afternoon and evening hours. Efficient rain makers and heavy rainfall will be possible tomorrow which is why our area is…

Enjoy tea, treats and lots of activities at the Sugar Plum Fairy Tea this weekend

This Sunday the Mississippi Gulf Coast Ballet Theatre will host its annual Sugar Plum Fairy Tea. The tea party is 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the D’Iberville Community Center. Tickets are $30. Characters from The Nutcracker ballet will lead the party while guests enjoy sipping hot cocoa with marshmallows, peppermint sticks and eating fancy desserts. Guests will be…

Bay St. Louis preparing for Christmas in the Bay festivities

Events Start Saturday All The Way Up Until The New Year

  This year’s holiday events start this Saturday for Shop Small Saturday, with the Bay St. Louis Christmas Parade. There will be more than 100 vehicles and Santa himself joining in the festivities. The parade rolls at 5:30 Saturday night starting at The Bay St. Louis Municipal Harbor and ending at The Hancock County Courthouse where the Christmas tree lighting…

Amtrak returning to service along the Gulf Coast

It’s been a long wait, but Amtrak is set to return to the Coast! An agreement has been reached between CSX Transportation, Amtrak, and the Alabama State Port Authority. According to the Surface Transportation Board, the negotiating parties requested the case to be held in abeyance while executing the conditions identified within the settlement agreement.  Those terms however, were not…

Luxury hotel on Tullis property in Biloxi gets green light

There’s a luxury development in the works for East Biloxi. Take a look at the master plan for what will be the Tullis Gardens. During Tuesday’s City Council meeting– members gave the green light for developers to continue building an upscale 200-room hotel, scenic gardens, and even a full-size replica of the historic manor house. The 8-acre site is city-owned…

Organizations offering free Thanksgiving meals on Thursday

With Thanksgiving coming up tomorrow, preparations are under way for the big holiday meal. For those who can’t make it to a planned get-together, several organizations are inviting the public to join them for a Thanksgiving lunch. Here’s a look at some of the free meals we know about so far. Soria City Lodge 542 | 9 am – 11…