Pet of the Week: Maggie is looking for a forever home!
This Mardi Gras is extra special because it happens to coincide with our Pet of the Week! Maridee Mallette is in studio with this week’s pet, Maggie!
Blow Fly Bar and Grill reopens tomorrow in Gulfport
A well-known Gulfport restaurant is set to open its doors once again, capping off a major renovation project. It’s a new name and a new look for the Blow Fly Bar and Grill, which will open its doors tomorrow on Ash Wednesday. Work has been going on at the site since November as new owner Jonathan Allen and his team…
Bead recycling drives continue across the Coast
When you’re finished catching all of those Mardi Gras beads, there are two ways you can donate those throws for good causes. The Mississippi Aquarium Bead Recycling Drive runs for another month until March 22nd. Those beads will then go to the Arc of Greater New Orleans organization where they will be recycled and sold. You can drop off those…
2/21 – Jeff’s “Warm & Lovely” Mardi Gras Afternoon Forecast
You could not ask for better conditions for Mardi Gras Day. Temperatures will max out around 15 degrees above seasonal averages this afternoon. Breezy conditions and partly to mostly skies will be in place. Clouds will not bring any chance of rain today. Overnight, mild conditions will be in place. If winds back down enough, light sea fog may be…
2/21 – The Chief’s “Happy Mardi Gras” Tuesday Morning Forecast
Additional cloud cover expected today across the region as low level winds continue to advect a very rich airmass over the region. High pressure will continue to pump in a very warm air mass leading to temperatures in the upper 70s or lower 80s for Fat Tuesday. An upper level disturbance is forecast to move northeast out of northern Mexico…
2/20 – Brittany’s “Warm” Monday Night Forecast
After a quick warm up into the upper 70s, scattered clouds from the west and increasing southwesterly winds have caused temperatures to moderate. Nonetheless, high temperatures still exceeded deterministic guidance today with some areas exceeding the 80 degree mark. The warming trend is set to continue into midweek as upper- level ridging continues to build in over the Gulf Coast…
High School Baseball: West Harrison vs. East Central
Dating back to last season, the East Central baseball team has won 19 out of its last 20 games. That tends to happen when you win a 5A state championship and the Hornets show no signs of slowing down in 2023, having already beaten three 6A opponents by a combined score of 25-5. West Harrison hosting East Central in a…
Wrestling is coming back to the Gulf Coast
Wrestling is coming to the Gulf Coast this Saturday. The Gulf Coast Wrestling is aiming towards the 1985 WCW style of wrestling where people’s emotions are highly involved and they’re concerned about what happens to their favorite wrestler and not so much the outcome of the match. The very first event will be this Saturday and there will be seven…
Bay St. Louis community celebrates at the Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse parade
There was only one Lundi Gras parade that happened on the Gulf Coast tonight. Families crowded the streets for the Krewe of the Seahorse Lundi Gras parade that rolled through Bay St. Louis. Instead of the normal passing of traditional floats, riders rode in decorated golf carts to throw beads from. Along with the beads, krewe members hand crafted and…
2/20 – Brittany’s “Spring-Like” Monday Evening Forecast
After a quick warm up into the upper 70s, scattered clouds from the west and increasing southwesterly winds have caused temperatures to moderate. Nonetheless, high temperatures still exceeded deterministic guidance today with some areas exceeding the 80 degree mark. The warming trend is set to continue into midweek as upper- level ridging continues to build in over the Gulf Coast…
Business Coach Bill Walsh hosts workshop for small businesses
Business owners, consultants, and entrepreneurs are learning secrets of success for a business guru. Venture capitalist and business coach Bill Walsh held a workshop in Gulfport to teach small businesses how to survive and thrive in any economy. The CEO of Powerteam International stressed the importance of building a team, a solid plan, and using great systems to be able…
Family Mardi Gras Celebration in Biloxi
Children showed off their home-made floats and dazzling costumes in Biloxi today. The Family Mardi Gras Celebration was held under the I-110 overpass at Howard and Hopkins this afternoon. This was a way for families and their children to celebrate Lundi Gras after the city’s Children’s Walking Parade was canceled earlier this month due to rain. City officials knew children…
Local woman shares story of overcoming heart failure
February is American Heart month, a time when people can focus on their personal cardiovascular health. Dr. Umair Malik is a physician who specializes in cardiology and heart health at Memorial in Gulfport. He says it is critical for people to know the signs of possible heart disease or failure. “If you start getting short winded with minimal activity… if…
This week is Severe Weather Preparedness Week
It’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi and the Harrison County Emergency Management wants to make sure you’re ready. The week is designated by Governor Tate Reeves to remind residents to prepare for the upcoming spring severe weather season and hurricane season beyond that. Having essential supplies, such as flashlights, non-perishable food, and plenty of water at the ready in…
Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Lundi Gras Parade
The Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse is the only parade happening on Lundi Gras, but that does not mean the celebrations are slowing down at all! News 25’s Jazell Ladner is at the parade with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: lundi gras, mardi gras, Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse, parades
Harrison County Fire Rescue responds to fire calls in Lizana
Harrison County Fire Rescue responded to several fires in the Lizana community over the weekend. Several woods fires were reported, along with an excavator on fire, and a house fire. The family inside the house escaped without injury. Harrison County Fire Rescue, along with the Combat Readiness Training Center out of Gulfport, responded to the scenes. Categories: Local News, News…
Morning Business Report: February 20th, 2023
About 30 percent of Americans have tried an online dating service, according to Pew Research. Some people have had good luck, but other online romance ventures have ended in frustration, harassment, or outright fraud. Jane King reports on how online dating scams work. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Ocean Springs High names baseball field after legendary coach
The Ocean Springs High School baseball field now has a new name! The field is now named after legendary Baseball Coach Steve Tomaszewski, who coached the Greyhounds for 18 years. His tenure with the Greyhounds began in 1974 and highlighted by winning a state title in 1982. During the ceremony, Coach Tom received the key to the City of Ocean…
Making memories at the annual D’Iberville-St. Martin North Bay Mardi Gras parade
Carnival lovers continued the party yesterday as they flocked to the streets of D’Iberville for the annual D’Iberville-St. Martin North Bay Mardi Gras Parade. What a turnout! And the crowd was treated to some beautiful weather. Spears, moon pies, and beads were some of the many throws paradegoers snagged from the floats. For first time D’Iberville Paradegoer Amanda Rankin says…
Community celebrates at the Jackson County Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade
The Mardi Gras spirit was alive and well over the weekend in Jackson County. The City of Pascagoula was going out with a bang as the carnival season comes close to the end. The 46th annual Jackson County Carnival Association Parade has become a fundamental part of the community that Mardi Gras lovers look forward to every year. “Me and…
Class Act Teacher of the Month: St. James Catholic Elementary’s Mandy Moran
Kindergarten is such a formative time in a child’s life. A time where a great teacher can help set the stage for continued success in school and life. For our Class Act this month, Grant Chighizola takes us to St. James Catholic Elementary in Gulfport where one kindergarten teacher there makes sure her students know they are valued and loved…
Local Eats: Monster Subs in Gulfport
The Mississippi Gulf Coast has many unique, locally-owned eateries. Today, we’re starting a new quarterly segment called ‘Local Eats’ to highlight them. ‘Local Eats’ is made possible by another locally-owned business, the Coast’s very own Allen Beverages. Categories: Local Eats Tags: Allen Beverages, local eats, monster subs
2/20 – Jeff Vorick’s “Warm & Pleasant” Lundi Gras Afternoon Forecast
The warmth is here, and Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras look to have stellar conditions! Clouds are on the increase through the rest of this afternoon with high temperatures in the mid-70s across a lot of the area. Elevated winds this afternoon will back off slightly this evening. There is some potential for patchy fog to develop in some spots…
2/20 – The Chief’s “Very Warm Lundi Gras” Monday Morning Forecast
Today is a continuation of a steep temperature moderation period that started yesterday as a strong upper level high pressure builds in over the Gulf Coast behind an exiting trough. Temps jumped up 10 degrees from Saturday to Sunday and will do the same again today, jumping another 10 degrees. Max temps should be touching mid to upper 70s by…