Ocean Springs School District’s JROTC program now has its first permanent obstacle course! On Saturday, the ribbon was cut on the new course and cadets attempted the obstacles for the very first time. This PT Course is unique to the Coast and soon it will host JROTC PT competitions, welcoming schools from all over the southern states. Cadets and student…
The Hancock County Library System’s Fanfest gave gaming and comic book enthusiasts a chance to celebrate all things pop culture this weekend. Participants were able to compete in cosplay and art contests, view exhibits, and tour the expo hall where guests interacted with creators and performers from every type of fandom. Library System Executive Director John Brdecka is excited to…
A new report says business travel will never be what it was before the pandemic and Bed, Bath, and Beyond throws in the towel. Jane King is the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
The Ocean Springs Environmental Alliance celebrated Earth Day at the Mary C. Cultural Arts Center on Saturday. The event aims to raise awareness about environmental issues and inspire people to take action to protect our planet. It featured twenty vendors offering eco-friendly products, interactive discussions and activities for families to learn about the importance of sustainability. Activities also included educational…
A local daiquiri shop is helping one nonprofit organization find forever homes for their four-legged friends. The Humane Society of South Mississippi teamed up with Coastal Daiquiri Shop in downtown Long Beach and Tito’s Vodka for the inaugural Daqs for Dawgs Cornhole Tournament and Adoption Event. It was a chance for the community to learn more about the adoption process…
Harrison County and Mississippi Power helped homeowners get rid of their hazardous waste over the weekend. The Bring It event was held at Plant Watson in Gulfport. Close to 650 cars came through the donation line, dropping off household chemicals, tires, old appliances, and batteries. More than 120 volunteers from Mississippi Power, Harrison County, Coast Young Professionals, and the Seabee…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Buddy Sports provides recreational sports and leisure opportunities for youth and adults with special needs. This weekend, they’re taking a group out for a very special fishing excursion. Here with details is Mike Crawford. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Fishing with Buddies, Mississippi Gulf Coast Buddy Sports
Swimmers from California, Arkansas, Alabama, Texas and Mississippi gathered in Biloxi to compete in the Mississippi Senior Games. This year’s Senior Games was a non-qualifying year for Nationals, but it did not stop swimmers from improving their times and learning some new pointers for next year’s qualifying meet. Teams competed in a number of individual heats and relays and even…
The Budweiser Clydesdales are one of the most recognizable brands in television commercials and you can see them up close this week when the draft horses and their handlers come to town. Anna Grace Tanner with Mitchell Distributing is here to tell us all about their stops on the Coast. The Clydesdales will be in Bay St. Louis on Wednesday…
High pressure over the northern Rockies is setting up a quasi-zonal flow across the southern third of the country. At the surface, a reinforcement of drier air has shifted off the coast with mainly mid-level clouds across the area. It looks like the main forecast question over the next 36 hours is cloud cover and the effect on high and…
After surviving storms like Hurricanes Camille and Katrina, this Long Beach tree has been reduced to a stump. On Earth Day, the 200-year-old Live oak tree on Jeff Davis Avenue and 4th Street in Long Beach took its last breath before being chopped into pieces. A few months ago, some residents found out developers wanted to tear the tree down…
An area of low pressure remains over the Great Lakes this morning, with a disturbance moving into the Pacific Northwest. High pressure was noted over the northern Rockies. This sets-up a quasi-zonal flow across the southern third of the country. At the surface, a reinforcement of drier air has shifted off the coast with mainly mid-level clouds across the area. It…
Cloud coverage and possible drizzle can be expected tonight as a disturbance moves near our area. Temperatures will be on the cool side and winds will begin to elevate towards daybreak. Clouds will clear somewhat tomorrow afternoon towards Tuesday. The pattern will be relatively stagnant with impulses moving across the region for much of the week. Cloud coverage and rain…
A round of showers and thunderstorms will make their way through South Mississippi over the next few hours. The cold front will follow suit shortly after leading to clearing skies around daybreak. Saturday will shape up to be a beautiful day with breezy conditions around much of the day. Clouds will increase Sunday ahead of the first of several disturbances…
Before Drew Brees ever broke the NFL’s all-time passing record with the Saints, he came from somewhere else: the Chargers. Before Derek Carr was given the opportunity to take his game to the next level with the Saints, he came from somewhere else: the Raiders. The parallel story kinda writes itself. Earlier this week at the Zurich Classic Pro-Am in…
Class of 2022 St. Patrick alum Nick Krass is hitting the transfer portal as first reported by Verbal Commits on Twitter. The former News 25 Student Athlete of the Week is leaving Oregon State after one season in an effort to get closer to home, according to one source. Krass appeared in 26 of the teams 32 games as a…
Two for the price of one Division I talent from Gulfport High School moving on to the next level as Madison and Micah O’Dell take a seat at the signing day table together. Early this morning, twinning and winning, fraternal sisters putting pen to paper with Robert Morris University. They say they fell in love with the idea of going…
It was a night of celebration for the Gautier Gators! Gautier High School honored the top students in different categories in athletics at their second annual GHS Excel Awards. Excel is an acronym that stands for ‘educated, x-factor, committed, excellent, and a leader.’ The award not only recognizes the athletes for their performance on a court or field, but they…
News 25’s Jazell Ladner had the opportunity to do a one-on-one interview with producer of the upcoming movie Cash Out 2 that is being filmed at the Scarlet Pearl Casino. With this interview, we found out more about the movie and what it is been like filming on the Gulf Coast. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Cash Out 2, film,…
News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is at the Coast Coliseum on day three of the Crawfish Music Festival. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Crawfish Music Festival
The Rotary Club of Bay St. Louis hosted their inaugural Rotary goes to the Races Jazz Brunch and Fashion Show. The Kentucky Derby themed luncheon and fashion show brought community members and organizations together to compete in the categories of best hat, best ensemble, and best decorated table. A fashion show also took place featuring models from each of the…
Antique cars and luxury vehicles were flying off the auction block in Biloxi. The Vicari Collector Car Auction is back at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center as a part of the 30th annual Crawfish Festival. Over 400 collector cars and memorabilia are on display and for sale today and tomorrow. Everything from classic cars to muscle cars, sports…
It’s day three of the Crawfish Music Fest which means the music part of the party is now in effect. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is at the festival to let us see how much the crowd is enjoying the event. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Crawfish Music Festival
Record stores are gearing up for the biggest day of the year for them. Record Store Day is Saturday. Participating record stores will have limited edition vinyl from varying artists. Some of these vinyl are as limited as 300 copies, which is why record lovers swarm to the stores on this special day. Maynard’s Music in Ocean Springs has been…