News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days: St. Stanislaus Rock-a-Chaws

What’s new at stop number 11 on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days? Well, a lot. St. Stanislaus has new players and new coaches, but when it comes to expectations, it is same old, same old for the championship hungry Rock-a-Chaws. “So, defense, we’ve been breaking down the huddle on vultures because we’ve been flying around. We’ve been putting…

A Winning Bet: The future of gaming in Mississippi

This week we celebrate the 30th anniversary of legal casino gambling in Mississippi. After last year’s record-breaking revenue, what is next? What does the future of gaming look like in the Magnolia state? After achieving record-breaking revenues in 2021, what’s next for gaming in Mississippi? How do we continue to improve and set ourselves apart from other gaming destinations? Lifelong…

Old Wells Fargo Bank in Biloxi turning into a luxury boutique hotel

A local developer and his wife are turning an old Wells Fargo Bank into a 14-room luxury boutique hotel in Downtown Biloxi. Ivan and Kelly Spinner are teaming up with Ivan being the brains behind the operation and Kelly being the interior designer. Named for their daughter, the Bella Hotel will resemble something unique, giving off a New York or…

Comeback Coolers preparing to help Kentucky flood victims

Comeback Coolers brings Gulf Coast volunteers together again. Comeback Coolers shares the labor of love as they pack coolers to send to flood victims in Kentucky. In Ocean Springs at OS Lumber and Supply, volunteers packed personalized coolers with items for relief. Over 150 coolers spread words of encouragement and love to those impacted by Kentucky’s recent devastating rain fall….

8/3 – Brittany’s “Wet and Cloudy” Wednesday Afternoon Forecast

The convection will decay in the late evening as the sun goes down and it will give way to warm and muggy overnight conditions. More of the same is expected tomorrow with high rain chances and the possibility the showers and thunderstorms that develop could be efficient rain producers. Saturday and beyond, no real changes in the large scale pattern…

Local nurse honored for 30 years of service

Thirty-years is not enough service for Nurse Ira Fay Tremmel at Merit Health Hospital in Biloxi. Tremmel was surprised by family and friends on her work anniversary, thinking she was just taking pictures with her co-workers celebrating her 30-year mark with the hospital. Tremmel was surprised by her friend and Mayor FoFo Gilich who declared August 3rd as Ira Fay…

Mississippi ending 15 months free rent and utility payments

Governor Tate Reeves announced that the state is ending a federal program that incentivizes people to stay out of the work force, offering up to 15 months of free rent and utility bill payments. Today’s announcement only applies to applications that have not been submitted yet. It has no effect on applications already in the system. The Mississippi Home Corporation…

Morning Business Report: August 3rd, 2022

Americans are piling up credit card debt as they struggle to keep up with the high cost of living and Equifax may have sent lenders inaccurate credit scores on millions of consumers. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Author Reverend Ernest Gaines in studio to discuss new book

A six-generation share cropper from Louisiana who went on to become a minister has just released a new book. “Three W’s: How Strong is your Faith through the Pain” focuses on the choices we can control in our lives. Reverend Ernest Gaines is in studio with more about his newest book. Rev. Gaines will be doing a book signing at…

Back Bay Mission hosts free resource fair for those in need

Back Bay Mission held a free resource fair this morning to give those in need a chance to get information on housing, healthcare, and employment. It was put on by the Southern Mississippi Regional Planning Office. There were a variety of agencies on hand to help those in need including the Mississippi Housing Authority, Department of Veterans Affairs, Mississippi Division…

Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell speaks at Coast Chamber Connections Breakfast

The Coast Chamber of Commerce hosted its third quarter Connections Breakfast this morning. The guest speaker was Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell. He gave an update on his agency and covered important topics concerning public safety in the state of Mississippi, including the Drivers Service Bureau, Highway Patrol, Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Narcotics, Homeland Security, and Crime Stoppers. Tindell…

Cruisin’ the Coast early registration ends August 15th

It may be August, but Cruisin’ the Coast organizers are in high gear. August 15th is the deadline for early registration for the October event that draws thousands to South Mississippi with their classic cars. If you plan to join in on the fun this year, sign up now. According to their social media pages, Cruisin’ officials say there are…

8/3 – Rob Knight’s “Scattered T-Storms” Afternoon Forecast

Many parts of the area have seen considerable rainfall over the past several days with a few locations having had measurable rainfall for quite an extended period. While the areas that are saturated are not widespread, some areas have seen rainfall amounts well above normal over the last week or so. Due to this, the entire area is out-looked for…

8/2 – Brittany’s “Dry For Now” Tuesday Evening Forecast

Not much in the way of change is expected tomorrow or Thursday. As mentioned yesterday, the continued rainfall across the area will accumulate as the week continues and so to likely are the outlook levels. The day 2 outlook from WPC now has parts of our area in a slight risk of excessive rainfall and that could be expanded in…

News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days: Vancleave Bulldogs

Don’t mind the giant water slide at stop number 10 on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days where Vancleave is celebrating the end of summer and the beginning of football summer. Bad timing on the part of Mother Nature, so no video of the team actually using the slide, but plenty of video of the Bulldogs putting in work,…

A Winning Bet: Post-Katrina Law moves Coast casinos on land

This week we celebrate the 30th anniversary of legalized casino gambling in Mississippi. After Hurricane Katrina’s destruction along the Coast, the gaming industry almost went with it. News 25’s Sabria Reid has more on the legislation which saved Mississippi’s winning bet. A historic natural disaster changed Mississippi’s gaming industry forever. August 29th, 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated South Mississippi, killing 236…

Gulfport community bonds with law enforcement at Night Out Against Crime

Gulfport Police Department pulled out all the stops for National Night Out Against Crime. At Jones Park under the Barksdale Pavilion, law enforcement and first responders came together to enhance positive interactions with the community. Families free Domino’s pizza, snow cones, a live DJ, carnival and arcade games, and emergency vehicles like fire trucks, AMR vans, police cars, crime scene…

8/2 – Brittany’s “Wet Again” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast

Deep moisture from the Gulf of Mexico continues to stream into the area with model soundings showing precipitable water values well above 2 inches, and as high as 2.2-2.3 inches. Not much in the way of change is expected tomorrow or Thursday. As mentioned yesterday, the continued rainfall across the area will accumulate as the week continues and so to…

National Night Out Against Crime

Have some fun with the Gulfport Police Department for National Night Out Against Crime. From 6 to 8 bring the family to Jones Park to enjoy a free night of food, games, and positive police interaction. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at the event with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Gulfport Police Department, night out against crime

Biloxi Shuckers trio promoted to Triple-A Nashville

Today, the Milwaukee Brewers announced the promotion of three top prospects and former Biloxi Shuckers to the organizations Triple A ball club. Prospects Sal Frelick, Garrett Mitchell, and Joey Wiemer will continue their careers playing for the Nashville Sound as they push toward the Major League. Frelick continues his quick rise, making his way to the Sound just over one…