A cold front drapes south into the southern Plains where severe weather is ongoing across the AR/OK/MO region and will continue NE into the Ohio Valley region today. This means that just about all of the associated dynamic energy will press away from our area with time leaving a slowing cold front drifting into the LA/AR/MS region today, as frontal…
Biloxi Shuckers baseball is right around the corner and as the excitement for Opening Day continues to grow, so does the excitement for the highest-ranked prospect to ever come through the Gulf Coast. Introducing Jackson Chourio, the 19-year-old phenom from Venezuela, also the top-ranked prospect in the Milwaukee Brewers farm system and the third-ranked prospect overall, according to Baseball America….
On the gridiron, George County alum Marquez Dortch announced his decision to hit the transfer portal and leave Mississippi State. The former four-star recruit originally signed with the Bulldogs in December 2021, but was also previously committed to Ole Miss. Dortch still has all four years of eligibility remaining, logging just one catch for one yard in one game in…
On the high school diamond, Gulfport hosting Harrison Central in some Region 8 Class 6A action. Big district win for the Admirals, 7-3 over rival Harrison Central. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, High School Baseball, sports
Exciting news for a 22-year-old Mississippi woman! Holly Brand of Meridian, a former Miss Mississippi, has advanced to the next level in The Voice! The battle round pitted Brand and Katie Forakis, both dueted Ingrid Andress’ ‘Lady Like.’ Categories: Local News, News Tags: holly brand, The Voice
Register Barns in Wiggins went to Rolling Fork on Friday to build a 300 square-foot metal building. After Owner Jeff Register heard about the devastating tornado that hit Rolling Fork, he knew he had to see what we could do to help. Register and his team helped build a building so that the goods being donated to the city could…
The 127th Boston Marathon will take place Monday, April 17th featuring nearly 30,000 athletes from more than 100 countries. Today, News 25’s Jazell Ladner talked to some Coast runners who will be in the field. The Boston Marathon is the world’s oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world’s most prestigious road racing events. Twelve people from the…
A fun-filled day in D’Iberville celebrated all types of students! D’Iberville High School hosted its very first district-wide, all-inclusive field day. About 75 athletes from D’Iberville High, Harrison Central High, and West Harrison High competed in Special Olympic style events. Students competed in several different events, including corn hole, under-over relays, dashes and foot races, and then wrapped up with…
The City of Gautier has been in the Easter spirit with new Easter decorations. This is the first time the city has decorated for the holiday in 15 years. Mayor Casey Vaughan tells News 25 that his goal is to encourage businesses and residents to beautify their properties to attract economic development and be welcoming to visitors. The city use…
Those who were looking for a career went to the Gulf Coast Military and Civilian Job Fair at the Biloxi Civic Center. More than 50 businesses were set up, looking for new workers to add to their companies. The job fair welcomed anyone seeking employment, but was geared towards veterans. Companies including law enforcement, Gulf Coast casinos, and universities had…
A very important mission docked at the Port of Gulfport. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, also known as NOAA, picked up and serviced five weather buoys from the Gulf of Mexico. The buoys offer critical measurements during the hurricane season and year-round data for forecasting, marine research, and maritime safety. NOAA is also repairing a tsunami buoy which is…
The legislative session has ended. Here are the big bills that passed. A bill that allows people who donate to food pantries to get a tax cut passed. Medicaid postpartum care was extended to a full year. $100 million will be going directly to public education. Feminine hygiene products will also now be available for free in middle and high…
American Airlines is close to a new agreement with its pilots and gas prices could hit $4 a gallon as OPEC cuts oil production. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report.
The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi was recently awarded a grant for $1 million. The grant comes from the Mississippi Gulf Coast Restore Act Fund and will help with completing the museum’s campus. The million-dollar grant will allow the museum to finish its grand staircase, the galleries, and to incorporate a pavilion. The museum is set to receive the…
The Jackson County Animal Shelter is full right now and they are making an urgent call for adoptions because they need the space. Maridee Mallette is here with one of their adorable pups up for adoption. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, Sheriff Troy Peterson announced the arrest of 19-year-old Angel May Pierce and 24-year-old Jerry Cornelious Parkman charging them both with one count of 1st Degree Murder. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, Harrison County Sheriff’s Investigators were contacted by Investigators with the Hinds County Sheriff’s Office on March 28, 2023 and advised about a missing person…
The suspect and the victim in the fatal shooting at the Pure gas station in Gautier on Monday have been identified. Thomas Rogers, aka Woody 20-year-old Maurice Shannon, a Gautier resident, has been identified as the victim of the fatal shooting. Detectives have identified Thomas Guy Rogers, as the suspected shooter of Shannon’s death and he is wanted for Murder…
Today will be much like yesterday with clearing skies and very warm temperatures. Overnight, clouds will build back in and light fog is possible. Things begin to change as a cold front approaches our area from the northwest. There is a 20% chance of rainfall tomorrow. The front will stall in our region providing for increased cloud coverage and elevated…
Starting out with early this morning, geez it’s a bit muggy! Moist, onshore return flow continues to pump low to mid 70 dew-points well north into Arklatex/nearing mid MS valley region. Above all, we are on the path to yet another very warm day today. While it won’t be a completely cloudy day, patchy mid/upper level clouds will keep it…
Former Biloxi Shucker Brice Turang hit his first career big league home run today. What a way to do it, grand slam for the Brewers, putting the finishing touches on a seven-run fifth in their 10-0 win versus the Mets. Former Shucker Freddy Peralta also twirling a gem, fixing six scoreless innings with seven strikeouts. Former Shuckers Joey Wiemer and…
They weren’t supposed to be there, they had a weak schedule, it was just Kim Mulkey’s second year as head coach of the LSU Tigers, they arrived too soon. At least, that’s what they said and yet they still arrived as national champions of women’s college basketball. On Sunday, the Purple and Gold cut down the nets at the American…
The community gathered at the Round Island Lighthouse in Pascagoula for CASA of Southeast Mississippi’s first Light of Hope ceremony. CASA placed pinwheels, the national symbol for child abuse prevention, around the area. The Round Island Lighthouse will also illuminate blue at night since April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. CASA is an organization that promotes court appointed advocates…
The City of Gulfport is getting prepared to continue moving forward with the road project on Daniel Boulevard. The plan for this project is to create a road connecting Daniel Boulevard and Canal Road. Tomorrow, Mayor Billy Hewes and his team plans to go to the city council and ask them to expedite the hiring of an engineer to get…
In an effort to find the people responsible for unsolved violent crimes, Moss Point police plans to begin highlighting various open investigations on a monthly basis, beginning with the most recent cases. The department says it is their goal to engage with the community and develop new information that can help bring closure for families and justice for the victims…