St. Martin family mourns loss of 8-month-old in house fire

A family is in mourning after the death of an 8-month-old during a house fire. On Sunday, Owen Beninati was at his grandparents’ house in St. Martin when it caught fire — burning it down and taking Owen’s life. Owen’s mother, Christy, says she and Owen shared a special bond, as she was a single mother taking care of him…

Eye on Ian: Hurricane Hunters fly into storm to gather data

Hurricane season is in full swing and with Hurricane Ian about to hit Florida, it’s prime time for the brave group we call the Hurricane Hunters. Captain Davis White, a Hurricane Hunter meteorologist said, “So the mission for us is to gather recon data in the belly of the beast. There’s certain things about these storms and different weather phenomena…

9/27 – Brittany’s “Cool & Dry” Tuesday Night Forecast

Drier and cooler temperatures are here, and Fall-like feeling is in the air! No rainfall is expected for the next few days. And while the tropical system in the Caribbean (Ian) is still expected to track toward the tip of Florida, per NHC, we will be expecting some smaller impacts for our area over the next few days, as a…

9/27 – Brittany’s “Pleasant” Tuesday Evening Forecast

Tonight through the rest of the week… Drier and cooler temperatures are here, and Fall-like feeling is in the air! No rainfall is expected for the next few days. And while the tropical system in the Caribbean (Ian) is still expected to track toward the tip of Florida, per NHC, we will be expecting some smaller impacts for our area…

Gulfport High soccer team teaches it forward at camp

Gulfport High’s soccer team is pulling out the coaching gear this week and teaching some of the city’s youngest players the game. High school players are teaching the camp at Herbert Wilson Stadium. The goal is to teach the little guys the fundamentals of soccer. They’re learning how to dribble, pass and shoot — while playing mini matches against each…

9/27 – The Chief’s “VERY LOW HUMIDITY” Tuesday Morning Forecast

RED FLAG WARNING & SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT… The cold front is now well south of the area with a cooler/drier air mass moving into the region. No rainfall is expected for the next few days. And while the tropical system in the Caribbean (Ian) is still expected to track toward Florida, per NHC, we will be expecting outside/smaller impacts…

Finishing games still a work in progress for Ole Miss football

At times, Ole Miss looked as dominant as any college football team playing on Saturday, but then there were other times that looked like the exact opposite. The Rebels couldn’t be stopped in the second quarter against Tulsa in which they put up 28 unanswered points en route to a 35-14 halftime lead. The opposition answered with 13 unanswered points…

Cruisin’ the Coast return fueling the local economy

With all the Cruisers coming, rooms on the Coast are booking up. News 25 spoke with Coastal Mississippi Executive Director Judy Young and she jokingly said if you have friends or family you don’t want to stay with you, there’s still time to secure a booking. Although Young stressed with the expected turnout for this year, you will want to…

Cruisin’ the Coast prepares final touches for party time

Cruisin’ the Coast is right around the corner and News 25 caught up with Executive Director Woody Bailey on how much is left to get ready. Bailey tells us that the team is working hard setting up for the block party but there is still a lot of work to be done. The team with Cruisin’ the Coast has already…

National Day of Remembrance is a day for families affected by homicide

The Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence gathered families affected by homicide together for National Day of Remembrance. In a safe space, tears fell from the eyes of Gulf Coast residents as they remember the lives of loved ones who died to homicide. In an intimate circle, poems, songs, items of sentiments and testimonies were shared among the group. As the…

Walk-On’s holds grand opening at D’Iberville location

If you plan on coming to D’Iberville soon, you better come hungry! Today, Walk-On’s had their grand opening celebration with an official ribbon cutting ceremony. The event was hosted by Walk-On’s executive team, D’Iberville franchise partners, and an appearance from the St. Martin High School drum line. Their goal is to bring a little Louisiana game day feeling to the…

National Day of Remembrance

The Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence gathers families affected by homicide for National Day of Remembrance. The Coast is invited to bring awareness and provide a voice for those who lost loved ones to homicide. News 25’s Sabria Reid is in Biloxi with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence, National Day of Remembrance

Biloxi Assistant Fire Chief Jason Davis wins Firefighter of the Year award

A Biloxi Fire Department Assistant Chief was named Louisiana, Mississippi, West Tennessee District of Kiwanis International Firefighter of the 2021-22 Year. Assistant Chief Jason Davis has been with the Biloxi Fire Department since September 1998. Over the 24 years, he has had several duties such as firefighter, fire inspector, fire investigator, chaplain, and more. He was promoted to his current…

Midterm election absentee ballots now available

We are just 42 days until the midterm elections and here in Mississippi, absentee ballots are now available at each county clerk’s office. You can vote absentee by mail or in person, just verify your eligibility by contacting your local circuit clerk or the Secretary of State’s absentee guide. A reminder, you must be registered to vote by October 10th…