Long Beach resident Brad Rath has been appointed as magistrate judge for the Southern District of Mississippi. He has served as a municipal judge in South Mississippi since 2008. The announcement just came today from the U.S. District Court. Judge Rath was born and raised here on the Coast and boasts an impeccable reputation in the legal field since graduating…
A New Orleans mother is behind bars after allegedly stabbing two of her children over the weekend. Police say it happened shortly after 11 Sunday morning in a New Orleans neighborhood. A two-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl were stabbed and taken to the hospital where the 4-year-old girl died and the two-year-old boy is in critical condition. Their mother,…
A certified counselor at Crosspoint Church in Gulfport has his heart set on educating the public on bullying. There are different types of bullying, cyber-bullying seems to be the biggest problem which is why Richard Jones, pastoral counselor at Crosspoint Church created a workshop for parents. “Parents need to be more involved and be aware of what their kids are…
You don’t normally see an arts and crafts show in the mall, but Edgewater Mall wanted to offer the experience to shoppers. Clear Vision Entertainment partnered with the mall to help 60 local vendors showcase their arts, crafts, and food in Biloxi. Vendors set up booths along the main walk-ways at each entrance over the weekend. The art show gives…
Echoes of ‘hey batter, batter’ were heard across the softball fields at the Gulfport Sportsplex. The two-day Gulf Coast Exposure Camp gave 240 girls, 9th through 12 grade, an opportunity to get noticed for their talent and skills. Thirty-five schools in Division 1, 2,3, NAIA, and junior college levels were there recruiting student-athletes, some from different states, a chance at…
Good food and a great time were the key ingredients that made ‘Grillin’ the River City’ a success over the weekend. Seven grill masters competed along the riverside to win a trophy for the best BBQ food and free entry at the Pascagoula Cook-off. The community taste tested for themselves and voted alongside the judges for the best chicken, pulled…
One mattress company is looking for professional sleepers and Friday’s jobs report was strong, but some say the job market may not be as healthy as it appears. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
The U.S. blood supply is critically low and there’s a desperate need for people to donate. There will be a perfect chance to do that at the 17th annual Hurricane Katrina Blood Drive, happening at locations across the Coast in just a couple of weeks. It’s a way to honor the victims and survivors of Katrina through a good deed…
Many of the seniors living in our communities, especially those in nursing homes, feel lonely and isolated. That’s why volunteers are being asked to ‘visit, cherish, and celebrate’ a senior during this year’s ‘Adopt a Grandparent Day.’ Here with more is one of the founders for this special day, Kathy Rogers. Tags: Adopt a Grandparent
Today on Mom to Mom, we have a fun summer activity for your kids! Categories: Mom to Mom Tags: Mom to Mom
A suspicious death in Jackson County after a body was found yesterday behind a home on Lily Orchard Road in the Helena community. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says there will be an autopsy to determine a cause of death. No word on the person’s identity. We will keep you updated. Categories: Local News, News Tags: body found, helena, Jackson…
A Pascagoula man is dead after a weekend shooting at an apartment. It happened around 7:40 last night at an apartment building on Agnes Street. Pascagoula police say they found 68-year-old Claude Bivins Jr. suffering from a gunshot wound. First responders tried to save him, but were unsuccessful. An autopsy is scheduled for later this week. Police chased the suspect…
There is little change in thinking from the previous forecast concerning the overall trend of gradually increasing moisture, lift, and rain chances through Wednesday. The overall upper level pattern will see a disturbance gradually shift from the eastern Gulf into the central Gulf through the first half of the week. As this disturbance moves closer to the central Gulf coast, moisture…
Forecast remains stubbornly similar for the next few days before a more focused system impacts the region late this week. The mid level ridge that has been dominating the southern half of the CONUS will begin to retrograde becoming centered over the 4 corners by Monday night/early Tuesday. As this is happens the TUTT currently just east of the GA/FL…
To know where you’re going you have to know where you came from is the idea for the Biloxi football program. The Indians have come a long way over the last few years, but now looking to take another two steps forward after a small step back in 2021. Big Red checking in as stop number 13 on News 25’s…
The area is currently still between high pressure to our west and and the Bermuda high pressure to our east and a weak mid level inverted trough over the area. Still basically in the same pattern as the previous days continuing through this weekend. Storms start up over the Gulf and then move inland, along with other storms cropping up…
The Juke Joint in Ocean Springs is back with its annual Frets for Pets Music Festival this weekend. The three-day event began today with live music ranging in a variety of genres for the guests. Thirty acts from Louisiana to Florida were invited to perform during the festival. Outside of music, the event features a variety of arts and craft…
The area is currently still between high pressure to our west and and the Bermuda high pressure to our east and a weak mid level inverted trough over the area. Still basically in the same pattern as the previous days continuing through this weekend. Storms start up over the Gulf and then move inland, along with other storms cropping up…
Today is International Beer Day, a day set aside to enjoy beer, drink up with friends, and learn the history of beer and the production process. Beer is one of the oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic drinks in the world. News 25 caught up with Chandeleur Island Brewing Company in Gulfport where they produce, package, and sell their own…
A great day at the ball park for George County alum Justin Steele who was simply dominant in today’s start for the Chicago Cubs. The former Rebel racked up ten strikeouts across four-and-two-thirds innings, making him just the second player in Major League Baseball history to hit double digit punchouts in less than five innings while allowing no runs. Steele…
A new ‘chill spot’ is officially open. SnoBiz held their ribbon cutting ceremony earlier today and served shaved ice treats. This is an indoor snow cone business that has over 50 different flavors. SnoBiz is known for their super soft ice and it has been compared to cotton candy. The unique part about this snow cone business is that it…
Today, Frets for Pets 2022 kicks off at the Juke Joint in Ocean Springs. News 25’s Rick Gogreve is at the party with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Frets for Pets, Juke Joint
A local food drive’s mission is to restock the almost empty pantry at Back Bay Mission. The director of the Lyman Senior Center Al Jones went to Back Bay Mission and realized there were only seven cans in the pantry. After noticing Back Bay’s need for donations, the Lyman Senior Center started a food drive on July 25th. With the…
Happening tomorrow in Moss Point, a good time with good food. Grillin’ the River City takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is set to feature some of the best grilled food on the Coast from different restaurants and vendors with some prizes on the line as well. All the action is happening on the Moss Point Riverfront…