It’s almost time for the Harrison County Kids Fishing Rodeo. The event is coming up on March 4th. With us to talk about the event is one of the organizers, Matt Haley. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Harrison County Youth Fishing Rodeo
The Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission is releasing more information about plans to build a 30,000 square foot warehouse at Port Bienville. This is part of what Governor Tate Reeves first announced last week, included in $57 million in grants to develop project-ready sites across the state. The Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission was awarded a $2 million…
A Jackson County man was sentenced today on charges of aggravated assault and shooting at a transportation vehicle. Thirty-three-year-old Deonte Burton was sentenced today to 20 years on the aggravated assault and five years on the shooting at transportation charge. News 25 will have more information as it becomes available. Categories: Local News, News Tags: aggravated assault, crime, Deonte Burton
A Pascagoula man will serve seven years in prison on a child exploitation conviction. State Attorney General Lynn Fitch said 25-year-old Larry Rostchild was one of three people investigated on child exploitation charges by her office. Rostchild was sentenced to 40 years with seven to serve, followed by five years of probation. He also must register as a sex offender….
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is hosting a free pop-up health clinic for your furry friends in Gulfport. The clinic takes place at the Isaiah Fredericks Community Center in Gulfport until 6 p.m. News 25’s Brooke Parker has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet health care
The main feature at the surface remains to be a frontal boundary that has come to a slow crawl or just about stationary to our north. This is bordering a very large temperature contrast between deep tropical air across the northern Gulf states to a polar continental air over the central and northern US. With prominent low- level moisture, weak/subtle…
What month is it again? What a wonderful warm trend we’re in with plenty to discuss, starting out with a broad overview beginning at the surface. The main feature at the surface remains to be a frontal boundary that has come to a slow crawl or just about stationary to our north. This is bordering a very large temperature contrast…
Morning lows will still be quite warm but they should be back in the upper 60s at least. This is still on the warm side but given how much the dewpoints fell this afternoon as we mixed out, temps will probably drop quickly early this evening with locations near the coast becoming saturated quite quickly. Water temps in the lower…
Southern Miss basketball’s Austin Crowley is one of three finalists for the Howell Trophy, going to the top men’s basketball player in the Magnolia State. This season, the junior guard has been the center piece of USM’s 17-win turn around, leading the Golden Eagles with more than 16 points per game and is also the team leader in three pointers…
For the first time in six years, the Southern Miss football program is taking the field for spring practice fresh off a post-season win. The Lending Tree Bowl champions have more momentum than they’ve had in a long time and they have more quarterback depth than they had in a long time. Key departures including Ty Keyes to East Mississippi…
One man began a faith-based rehabilitation program to help residents of Stone County improve their life in a new way. Due to this, he has become not only a leader to dozens of people, but a friend many can count on. That is why Marc Calvert is this month’s Hometown Hero. When it comes to serving others in your community,…
Through our Discover Black Heritage stories, each Thursday News 25’s Janae Jordan will introduce an African American making a difference in our community. On this week’s Discover Black Heritage, News 25’s Janae Jordan will introduce you to Judge Robin Midcalf, a leader who is making her mark and changing stereotypes in the courtroom. “I don’t think growing up I even…
The family of Jaheim McMillan held a press conference to talk about the body cam footage released by the police. Jaheim’s mother, along with supporters of her fight, discussed their reaction to seeing the shooting video released yesterday. During the press conference, the family says that they are still in the process of fully breaking down the video of the…
Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia hosted their second annual Southeastern Dyslexia Summit. The Beau Rivage Camellia ballroom was filled with individual dyslexia therapists and educators from both public and private schools. The individuals collaborated with each other all day long to discuss how they can increase literacy across the state of Mississippi. The event included different keynote speakers and breakout sessions…
Morning lows will still be quite warm but they should be back in the upper 60s at least. This is still on the warm side but given how much the dewpoints fell this afternoon as we mixed out, temps will probably drop quickly early this evening with locations near the coast becoming saturated quite quickly. Water temps in the lower…
If you like pressed juice and healthy food options, then the Juicy Caboosy in Long Beach is the place for you! Tomeka Bryant and Ailsa Von-Dobeneck met working in the railroad industry in New Orleans. They became friends who bonded over food, drinks, and good times on the Gulf Coast. When an old caboose became available, they decided to bring…
Gautier’s food truck event ‘Tasty Thursday’ is back up and running. Tasty Thursdays in Gautier are back after winter break. Hungry people from across the Coast showed up at what was the Singing River Mall property for a bite from their favorite food truck. With recent developments announced by the city, it feels more like a celebration than just lunch….
The City of Pascagoula will host a public hearing in March to discuss the redevelopment project on Denny Avenue. The redevelopment project will be an approximately 8-acre shopping center and will include the development of an 84,000 square foot shopping center that may include grocery stores, retail stores, and restaurants. City Manager Michael Silverman couldn’t provide specific details, citing economic…
This Saturday you are invited to join the Rotary Club of Moss Point and the City of Moss Point as they begin the process of establishing the city’s newest park. Volunteers will be working to complete the development of the Sawmill Landing Park by planting trees across what’s designed to be a nature-based green space. Participants will learn about the…
Coast Young Professionals held this year’s first leadership and learning seminar, one of six they will be having throughout the year. Chamber of Commerce members were presented with a seminar called ‘Resilience paves the road to success.’ Before the presentation, members were able to network and have lunch. Guest speaker Amber Olson shared her story about her daughter being diagnosed…
It’s out with the old and in with the new and the Salvation Army wants to help you with your spring cleaning. The Salvation Army’s Family Store is now accepting donations. Clothes, furniture, books, and more can be dropped off at the family store and repurposed for a good cause. The proceeds from the sales of the items will help…
The Biden Administration cuts some mortgage fees and housing affordability crisis and one of the richest companies in the world is asking employees to share desks. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
February is American Heart Month and Alex Vesa with Singing River Health System is joining us to talk about ways we can all be heart smart! Categories: Community Headlines Tags: american heart month, heart health, Singing River Health System
The goal is to build character through the game of basketball. The Hoop It Up Moss Point Initiative is launching this Saturday. Here to tell us more about it is Moss Point Parks and Recreation Director Donna Joseph. The event takes place Saturday, February 25th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sue Ellen Recreation Center in Moss Point….