Morning Business Report: October 19th, 2022

Major retailers are already bracing for a tsunami of holiday returns and Americans are buying less at the supermarket. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Local News, News Tags: business, morning business report

Gulf Coast Equality Fest takes place this weekend in Biloxi

To celebrate the LGBTQ community, the Gulf Coast Equality Council is gearing up for Equality Fest this weekend. Saturday’s event will include arts and crafts along with food vendors. It will be a family event, complete with bounce houses and balloon animals for the kids. More than a dozen performers will also be on stage for two drag shows featuring…

IMMS released Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles

The cold weather didn’t stop people from flocking to the beach in Biloxi this morning to watch as IMMS released five more Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles. Kemp’s Ridleys are the most endangered sea turtles in the world. These had all been approved to be released after being nursed back to health. Three of the turtles released today have satellite transmitters…

Teens killed in accident in Hurley will have joint funeral

Best friends who died over the weekend in a single-vehicle accident will have a joint funeral on Saturday. Heritage Funeral Home is handling arrangements for Chloe Taylor and Baleigh Bowlin, both 16. The girls died after their car left the road, went down an embankment on Highway 613 and hit a tree when they were heading home after celebrating East…

Driver killed in accident on I-10 near County Farm Road is identified

Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal accident that happened overnight on I-10. The accident happened about 11 p.m. in the westbound lanes near the County Farm Road exit. Two tractor trailer rigs were involved. One driver died and the other was taken to a local hospital. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer identified the victim as 58-year-old Frank Culler of…

Music makers of Biloxi highlighted at the 16th annual Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour

Ahead of Halloween, a Biloxi tradition brings the community to the cemetery. The 16th annual Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour highlights music makers of Biloxi. With ten different reenactments, guests get to hear, sing, laugh, and reminisce those of the past. Biloxi classics like the Rockin’ Rebels kept the crowd on their toes. The free event offered refreshments, local vendors, and…

Judicial candidates speak to voters in Gulfport

The countdown to Election Day continues, now just three weeks away from the Harrison County Congressional and Judicial elections. Four judicial candidates spoke to voters at the Isiah Fredericks Community Center tonight. Running for Circuit Court Judge Re-election Judge Lisa Dodson faces against Judge Stephen Maggio on the ballot serving Hancock, Harrison, and Stone counties. While Mark Watts and Alison…

‘Cooking Matters’ offers hands on cooking class for adults

Grab your chef’s hats and head to the kitchen. ‘Cooking Matters’ is an adult cooking class that teaches families how to prepare healthy meals. The two-hour class includes information on food preparation, grocery shopping, food budgeting, and nutrition. The class learned how to make barley jambalaya along with a happy healthy berry blast off, which is similar to a parfait,…

Reenactments of music makers at Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour

It’s the final night to visit the Old Biloxi Cemetery for graveside portrayals of musicians, singers, and bands throughout Biloxi’s long and storied past. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at the Old Biloxi Cemetery with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Old Biloxi Cemetery, Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour

Seat belt clips donated to Memorial Health to help surgery patients

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Carter’s Champion and Island View are donating seat belt clips to Memorial Health System. 2,500 clips will be donated to not just breast cancer patients, but to anyone who has ever undergone a major upper body surgery. The clip can be adjusted to release some of the tension off a wounded area which…

Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber ‘Speed Networking Event’

In honor of this week being Chamber of Commerce Week, News 25 attended the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber’s event called ‘Speed Networking.’ The event is created to help people interact with others to exchange information and develop professional contacts in a quick manner. Before attending, people were asked to bring 50 business cards and their best elevator pitch. Chairs were…

MS Coast Chapter of Vietnam Veterans of America hosts charter presentation

A local group is being recognized for officially bringing back an old chapter for Vietnam veterans. The Mississippi Coast chapter of Vietnam Veterans of America hosted their charter presentation today at the West Side Community Center. The VVA is the only organization that received a charter from the United States Congress which was granted in 1986. A chapter did exist…

Seabees hold Battle of Dong Xoai reenactment in honor of Marvin Shields

The Naval Construction Battalion Center hosted a reenactment ceremony of the Battle of Dong Xoai, honoring Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Marvin Shields. He’s the first Seabee to receive the Medal of Honor. On June 19th, 1965, Seabee Technical Assistance Team 1104, 11 members of U.S. Army Special Forces A Team 342 and 400 Vietnamese Defense Force men were at camp…

Morning Business Report: October 18th, 2022

Halloween candy soars to scary highs and retailers are selling over the counter hearing aids without a prescription. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Toys for Tots Christmas Toy Drive

As December approaches, Toys for Tots is preparing to do great work once again. Toys for Tots is a toy drive benefiting kids whose parents are struggling financially. Representing them in studio are Marlene Hayes and U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Argustor Campbell. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Christmas Toy Drive, toys for tots