Harrison County supervisors approve plan to finance Buc-ee’s roadwork

Looks like the Buc-ee’s everyone’s been talking about coming to Harrison County is moving forward. Harrison County Supervisors today took steps to begin work on the project, which is slated to go up at Menge Avenue and I-10. Supervisors approved the economic development act agreement which authorizes $10 million in tax increment financing for work at the Menge Avenue site….

8/17 – The Chief’s “Heat Advisory” Wednesday Morning Forecast

The focus late this afternoon and evening will be on convective development to our north and east, moving into south Mississippi. A zone of low-level convergence oriented NW to SE across central MS into SE MS will be lined up with a corridor of higher moisture values. The question here will be how widespread/deep can convection become late in the day,…

News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days: Moss Point Tigers

For the third year in a row, Region 8 Class 4A runs through reigning district champion Moss Point, but heading into 2022, the Tigers have a different kind of championship in mind and they have the perfect spot for it at stop number 20 on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days. Quarterback Ryan Smith said, “A lot of pride,…

8/16 – Brittany’s “Heavy Rain” Tuesday Evening Forecast

Hot and dry again for most of the day today. Focus this evening will be on convective development to our north and east, with short-range guidance identifying a zone of low-level convergence oriented NW to SE across central MS into SE MS. Heavy rainfall and frequent lightning will be the focus for the storms we see this evening. Going into…

Kiwanis Club discusses update on Gautier Stars program

The Kiwanis Club hosted its monthly potluck meeting today to discuss several topics and events. The main topic of discussion was updating the club with the success of the Gautier High School’s Stars program. Kiwanis, in coordination with the high school’s Key Club, introduced the program to give students more ways to promote themselves in positive ways. Each week the…

Ocean Springs Homeless Council shares ideas to address homelessness

Ocean Springs city officials met with the Ocean Springs Homeless Council to discuss recommendations aimed to address homelessness in the area. The council was founded in October of 2021 and soon after began its research on the best ways to address homelessness. After a six-month period, the group has come up with several short term and long-term suggestions aimed at…

First Responder of the Year awards presented at Long Beach City Hall

In city hall meetings across the Coast, several first responders receive recognition for their heroism and daily sacrifice. Long Beach City Hall erupted in applause as fireman and law enforcement officer of the year awards were presented. The American Legion normally presents these awards nationally, however, for the first time, local first responders are also honored. According to Commander Bill…

8/16 – Brittany’s “Slight Relief” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast

Hot and dry again for most of the day today. Focus late this afternoon and evening will be on convective development to our north and east, with short-range guidance identifying a zone of low-level convergence oriented NW to SE across central MS into SE MS. Going into Wednesday through the end of the forecast period, eyes will again shift upstream…

Ingalls Shipbuilding holds keel authentication ceremony for Arleigh-burke class destroyer

A hero is being remembered in Pascagoula as Ingalls Shipbuilding hosts a keel authentication ceremony for the new Arleigh-burke class destroyer. A new destroyer being built at Ingalls Shipbuilding will carry the name and the legacy of one of the Navy’s own. Family, friends, constituents, and fellow senators gathered for the keel authentication ceremony for the Arleigh-burke class guided missile…

First Responder of the Year Awards

Two Coast first responders receive recognition for their heroism and daily sacrifice. News 25’s Sabria Reid is in Long Beach for the Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter of the Year awards. Categories: Local News, News Tags: First Responder of the Year Awards

Ceremony honoring fallen Biloxi Officer Robert McKeithen

A ceremony honoring fallen Biloxi Officer Robert McKeithen was held at the Lopez-Quave Public Safety Center with an unveiling of a new memorial. A truck wrap that features a photo of McKeithen’s memorial chair was unveiled at the morning ceremony. The custom-built memorial chair was a gift from Saving a Hero’s Place last year, a nonprofit that honors fallen first…

Gulfport Chamber hosts Legislative Luncheon with Senator Roger Wicker

Today the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce held a Legislative Luncheon with Senator Roger Wicker at MGCCC. Wicker provided an update on federal legislation impacting coastal Mississippi, the state and the nation. Wicker talked about how the state has increased the number of higher paying jobs and is one of the leading innovators for steel manufacturing, automobile production, electronics, helicopter and…

Morning Business Report: August 16th, 2022

McDonald’s races to hire over-50s as companies seek to lure retirees back to work and more than two million infant swings and rockers are being recalled after a ten-month-old died. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

DMR authorizes plans to reconstruct Lighthouse Pier in Biloxi

The City of Biloxi is working to reconstruct a popular pier and it just got the nod from the Department of Marine Resources. Today, DMR authorized the city to move forward with plans to rebuild the Lighthouse Pier at Highway 90 and Porter Avenue. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors is also on board. A design has been submitted to…

8/16 – Rob Knight’s “VERY HOT CONDITIONS” Afternoon Forecast

The focus late this afternoon and evening will be on convective development to our north and east, with short-range guidance identifying a zone of low-level convergence oriented NW to SE across central MS into SE MS. This area, lined up with a corridor of higher moisture will be enough to ignite t-storms. The question here will be how widespread/deep can…

Pet of the Week: Paw-Paw is looking for a forever home

Every other Tuesday we have the pleasure of featuring an animal up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Katie King is here with us to introduce News 25’s Pet of the Week, Paw-Paw. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Gulfport, HSSM, Humane Society of South Mississippi, Mississippi, pet of the week

8/16 – The Chief’s “HEAT ADVISORY” Tuesday Morning Forecast

Hot and dry again on today for most of the day. No real distinct changes in the overall profile of the atmosphere. This subsiding dry layer has kept very hot conditions through the region and that will continue. The focus late this afternoon and evening will be on convective development to our north and east, with short-range guidance identifying a zone…

News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days: West Harrison Hurricanes

The storm is coming at stop number 19 on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days where the West Harrison Hurricanes are looking to take their program to the next category up in 2022. “We’re not the same West Harrison we were a few years ago. We’re the new West Harrison.” “Competition all the time. We’ve been hitting each other…

Wrapping up on Parker’s Lake Bridge replacement in Jackson County

In Jackson County, crews are wrapping up the Parker’s Lake Bridge replacement. Weather permitting, the project should be complete this winter. Since last March, this portion of the Wade-Vancleave Road has been closed. The closure disrupting travel for thousands of commuters temporarily rerouting to Interstate 10. News 25 spoke to the bridge inspector who was delighted to announce the replacement…