Health Science students at the Harrison County Career and Technical Center made seniors at Summerfield Senior Living in Gulfport feel special by delivering Valentine’s treats. Students collected and stuffed 100 goody bags with candy, stuffed animals, socks, and word puzzles to deliver to seniors who might otherwise be overlooked during Valentine’s Day. Student Makayla Nelson said, “We are just really…
Nothing is better than spending the night out with your loved ones on Valentine’s Day. To help accommodate those people, the Table One Krewe is hosting a Lovers and Friends Valentine’s Day Party at the Biloxi Visitors Center. News 25’s Rick Gogreve has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: party, Table One Krewe, valentine’s day
The giving of flowers is a societal way of expressing love, compassion, and thoughtfulness and that is why a flower shop’s busiest day is Valentine’s Day. Whether you placed an order for flowers a month ago or you’re a last-minute shopper, Lemon Tree Adams and Cardinal Flower Shop was the place to be today. The shop has been a revolving…
The City of Moss Point is asking for the public’s help before redistricting. The redistricting is due to a change in population from the most recent census report. It is federal law that the city must adjust wards accordingly to the population’s shifts to accurately represent the citizens. Before making any final decisions, however, the city is asking residents to…
The U.S Military has shot down a spy balloon and three UFOs since February 4th and Congressman Mike Ezell thinks the Biden Administration should share more information on the situation with Congress. Ezell was on the Coast today at Beau Rivage Casino and Resort for the 2023 annual meeting of the Coast Chamber of Commerce. Ezell said Congress needs to…
Super Bowl betting set records for sportsbooks and a new survey finds housing costs impact romantic decisions. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Tiffany Lott and Jamie Ochs with the Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs are in studio to tell us more about an event coming up at the end of the month. It’s designed to get kids active and also give back to those in need. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Heart & Sole, Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport
Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer has identified the man who was killed in a single car accident on Highway 90 in Gulfport. The victim was 71-year-old Kenneth Daniel of Gulfport. Daniel died at the scene from blunt force trauma. Switzer said Daniel was not wearing his seatbelt when he lost control of his vehicle in a curve on Highway 90…
It’s a warm one this Valentine’s Day. Winds are elevated and will remain breezy the rest of this afternoon. Clouds are on the increase. We will find mostly cloudy skies this evening through much of tomorrow. If winds can back off enough overnight, there is the possibility of sea fog developing. Mostly cloudy skies and a 20% chance of rain…
It’s Carnival season in Waveland, home of the annual Krewe of Nereids Mardi Gras parade. Grand Marshal Nancy Gex said Nereids was established in 1966, making the krewe 55 years old. The first parade was held in 1967. “we established the Nereids in 1966 so this is 55 years. We had the first parade in 1967.” The parade has become…
A cold front moving toward the area today will do so at a rapid pace but will not only pump the brakes but will stand on them once it gets to a Sabine River to Monroe line by this evening. The front will stop abruptly as it feels the stronger forcing coming from the west as a new stronger front…
Upper level ridging will dominate the pattern for the next day or so ahead of an approaching upper level trough. Southerly surface winds will help to advect warm air and moisture into the area over the next few days. Weak upper level divergence, especially during the day tomorrow, will help to enhance some lifting in the environment. Conditions will be…
St. Patrick Lady Irish hosting Magee in the 3A playoffs. Lady Irish gunning for their first post-season win in program history. This night belongs to St. Patrick. History for the Lady Irish in the form of a 62-39 triumph over Magee. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: basketball, High School Girls Basketball, sports
Over at Ocean Springs, Lady Greyhounds playing host to Oak Grove. Lady Greyhounds live to see another day 57-45 win over Oak Grove. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: basketball, High School Girls Basketball, sports
Quick turnaround in the high school basketball ranks with the first round of the girls playoffs starting just three days after the conclusion of district tournaments. The Harrison Central Red Rebelettes facing off against Warren Central in the first round of the playoffs. Harrison Central is moving on to the second round, taking this one by the final score of…
A puck to the head led one Coast kid to meet his hockey heroes! Biloxi’s biggest Sea Wolves fan, 5-year-old Cooper Diaz, was in the stands watching the boys play this weekend when he was suddenly hit in the head by a hockey puck, forcing him to leave the game and get staples. However, when Sea Wolves Coach Joe Pace…
The City of Gautier has exciting things in store for the spring in 2024. Leaders broke ground today on the Sound Amphitheatre at Town Commons Park. This is a part of the City of Gautier’s larger $8 million Town Commons Project that scored the region’s largest entertainment project in decades. With more than 6,500-person capacity, the $6 million amphitheatre space…
The YMCA hosted a ribbon cutting for their newly renovated natatorium. The new pool is being rededicated to the late John and Mary Alice Miner. According to YMCA CEO Jara Miller, the couple saw a boy drown and vowed to teach every young child on the Gulf Coast how to swim. That journey started here in 1972. Mary Alice Miner…
Upper level ridging will dominate the pattern for the next day or so ahead of an approaching upper level trough. Southerly surface winds will help to advect warm air and moisture into the area over the next few days. Weak upper level divergence, especially during the day tomorrow, will help to enhance some lifting in the environment. Conditions will be…
It’s a big day for Gulfport tennis players and fans. After practicing at their brand new tennis facility for five months, the Gulfport High School tennis team finally gets to host their first matches ever on their new courts. These tennis courts have been a vision for years, but thanks to tennis parents and the Gulfport School Board, the vision…
Wondering what to wear to the next Mardi Gras party or parade? Mardi Gras is a time of balls, parades, and king cakes, but what about style? During festivities, people are encouraged to wear something in carnival colors: purple, green, and gold! Wearing the colors of Mardi Gras will have you fit right in, however, some people like to dress…
If you’re looking for somewhere fun and unique to take your special someone for Valentine’s Day, head over to Skal Axe Throwing in Biloxi. Couples can come in and enjoy music, food, refreshments, and friendly competition for an over-the-top experience unlike any other. Drink specials will be going on along with unique pink and red beers to celebrate. Every axe…
Another step in the right direction for the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center. This morning, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors approved the Coliseum Commission’s purchase of a home on Oakmont Place. The property west of the Coliseum will benefit the future of Popp’s Ferry extension, which includes an exit to the Coliseum in the road project plans. The…
Carter’s Champions presented a check of more than $100,000 to the Memorial Foundation in Gulfport. Most people wore pink and ate pink donuts at Chandeleur Island Brewing Company to celebrate the success of their hard work. One board member was emotional after speaking about the passing of his aunt and how he helped start this because of her. Carter’s Champions…