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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
After the brief cool-down earlier in the weekend, the pattern is on the upswing regarding temperatures. It won’t be as cold tonight. Patchy fog could develop in some locations but overall, just a few clouds will be present. Clouds will be on the increase tomorrow. Temperatures will be too as they will max out in the 70s across our area….
People lined up on sidewalks and streets to catch some beads at the Ocean Springs Night Parade. What started in 2009 with the Ocean Springs Carnival Association’s first night parade has grown into one of the most anticipated Mardi Gras parades on the Gulf Coast. The parade started at 7 p.m. with over 65 floats. The route began on Front…
Today was Opening Day for college baseball and it was a cold day at Pete Taylor Park, but the Golden Eagles brought the heat. Southern Miss starting off their 2023 campaign with Liberty University. Pitching Coach Christian Ostrander gives All-American pitcher Tanner Hall the nod to start things off. The pitching staff, made up of Hall, Tyler Martin, and Justin…
The week has ended on a cold note across South Mississippi. Elevated winds will back off some tonight. Clouds will thin and temperatures will tumble overnight. Wind chills will be in the 20s tomorrow morning. Expect plenty of sunshine, cold temperatures, and breezy conditions for parades tomorrow! As high pressure scoots east, winds will turn southerly on its western periphery….
It could be another large leap for mankind as the NASA Stennis Space Center is gearing up to make history with deep space exploration. In the early 1960s, Dr. Werner Van Braun once said ‘I don’t know yet what method we will use to get to the moon, but I do know that we have to go through Mississippi to…
The Ocean Springs Carnival Association Parade is set for tonight. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is at Front Beach with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: mardi gras, ocean springs carnival association, parade
The annual Gulf Coast Winter Classics continues this weekend at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. For the next six weeks, competitors from all over the world will be showing out to win prizes, awards, and prize money. This is the largest hunter-jumper show on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and the beautiful horses and talented riders come to the Gulf Coast every…
In Biloxi, seniors were all dressed up in their Mardi Gras outfits, ready to partake in a fun-filled day at the Donal Snyder Community Center. Senior citizens socialized and enjoyed a lunch that included chicken tenders, sandwiches, and meatballs. For dessert they ate king cake. The DJ played music while some of the seniors let loose on the dance floor….
Good Day Farm Dispensary in Biloxi cut the ribbon today and began welcoming in guests. Good Day Farm is celebrating the grand opening of its Biloxi location. Originally created in Arkansas, Good Day Farm is a southern marijuana dispensary. CEO Ryan Herget is excited that Good Day Farm is finally on the Mississippi Coast. “We consider ourselves a Good Day…
The Barq’s Building in Downtown Biloxi is coming together. The project finally finished demolition and is moving forward with the residential apartments on the second flood. JDLE Demolition was able to leave the original flooring, brick walls, and beaming on display to keep the original charm of the building. The bottom floor will feature old wallpaper and graffiti found in…
The housing market downturn isn’t over and car insurance rates are expected to rise this year. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report