After the sudden and tragic passing of Mississippi State Head Football Coach Mike Leach, it didn’t take very long for the Bulldogs to commit to going forward with their ReliaQuest Bowl game against Illinois in honor of The Pirate. Today, MSU swinging its collective sword, just 20 days after his death. Zach Arnett making his head coaching debut. All that…
A new year means a new semester for students heading back to school, but a special group of people have to make sure the school is ready for them. Biloxi High School teachers reported back to school for a teacher work day. The work day is designed for teachers to have a whole day dedicated to preparing lesson plans, sharing…
Going into tonight a band of convection near or just ahead of a trailing cold front will develop across the ArkLaTex region and gradually shift toward our area by daybreak on Tuesday. As the aforementioned shortwave trough begins to exit toward the Great Lakes region, this feature begins to slow down as it begins to line up with the upper…
If one of your goals in 2023 is to eat healthier foods, but you don’t have time to shop or cook for yourself, meal prepping may be the solution for you! Eat Right Meal Prep is the only meal prep company in the state with nutritional approval by two hospitals. In order to receive weekly meal plans that start at…
Due to New Year’s weekend, some liquor stores are experiencing a wipe out from their shelves. Southern Spirits Wine and Liquor in Long Beach has been open for six years and during every holiday the store experiences an increase in sales, but New Year’s seems to be one of the main holidays that leaves their store empty. The store also…
The beginning of a new year sparks the talk of New Year’s resolutions. Many resolutions include eating healthier and losing weight, but it’s important to evaluate those goals and make sure they are realistic and obtainable. Laurin Lambert, a registered dietitian at Singing River Health System, helps people reach their goals every day. A few things she recommends to her…
Senator Roger Wicker announced a $60 million grant awarded for infrastructure between Long Beach and Diamondhead. The fund is reserved for widening I-10 from four to six lanes starting west of Diamondhead to east of County Farm Road in Harrison County. The project is expected to remove major bottle-necking, reduce delays, and keep driver’s safe. For year’s Diamondhead Mayor Nancy…
When it comes to holiday road safety, Mississippi Highway Patrol is on the lookout for impaired drivers. During the end of any year, danger on the roadways is common. When it came to the end of 2022, this is no different. Since the Mississippi Highway Patrol began its holiday travel period on December 30th, they have made over 139 DUI…
Harrison County Utility Authority hosted their fifth annual Christmas Cardboard Recycling Event on Saturday. The event took place at five different locations across Harrison County to keep clutter and trash off the streets. Once the cardboard makes its way to the recycling facility, it undergoes a process that eventually allows it to be recycled into new cardboard and other paper…
Millions of Americans are already coming up with their financial goals. Whether they keep them or not is another story. Jane King reports that more than half of Americans say they plan to prioritize finances in the New Year. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Kids screamed and cheered for the New Year at the annual Countdown to Noon at Lynn Meadow’s Discovery Center. At Lynn Meadow’s Countdown to Noon, children of all ages get to celebrate the new year with their families. Cindy DeFrances, executive director of Lynn Meadows, tells News 25 why the countdown is so exciting for children. “Trying to do something…
Following tradition, the Fillin’ Station in Biloxi served a familiar New Year’s Day lunch. Peas, pork, greens, cornbread, these foods describe a southern New Year’s staple since the early 1800s. The tradition is thought to bring good luck and fortune to people who eat the meal on New Year’s Day. Those who believe this old tale are wary to miss…
A paramedic from Jackson County was killed in a weekend accident in Louisiana. Thirty-six-year-old John Crow was from Pascagoula and worked for Acadian Ambulance Mississippi. According to Acadian, Crow was driving the ambulance that was involved in a two-vehicle crash on I-10 in St. Tammany Parish just before 1 a.m. Sunday. Another EMT and a patient in the ambulance sustained…
Sea fog will also pin right along the coast today so not expecting much improvement from earlier this morning. Outside of the fog, eyes start to shift upstream today as a disturbance within the larger scale pattern over the high plains begins to move northeastward during the day and into the evening. This negatively tilted disturbance will begin to spark…
The fog machine continues across the region this morning. Southerly flow is helping advect 65-70F dew-points over sea surface temperatures generally ranging from the lower to mid-50s. The dense fog advisory will continue through the morning commute into midday. Sea fog will also pin right along the coast today so not expecting much improvement. Outside of the fog, eyes start…
2023 is off to a busy start weather-wise across our area. We’ve had fog issues that will plague us again tonight. Sea fog is settling in which has us under a Dense Fog Advisory until 10 AM for George and Stone County, and 12 Noon for everyone else. Temperatures will remain in the 60s overnight. Fog will linger through much…
Harrison Central fresh off its buzzer beater win over Gulfport, taking on Metamora out of Illinois in the title game of the Gulfport Holiday Classic. Metamora wins it all 57-50. Picayune defeats Madison Central 70-61. Meridian beats Moss Point 48-39. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: basketball, high school basketball, sports
The last time Gulfport and Pascagoula got together, the Admirals won by just two points. Last night, Pascagoula lost by just two points and Gulfport losing by just one point in the semi-final games of Gulfport’s 39th annual Holiday Classic. Admirals and Panthers running it back in the third-place game. Admirals win this one 59-55. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags:…
Ample moisture, cool temperatures, and light enough winds will allow for dense fog to set up in spots. Sea fog will be an issue along and south of I-10 overnight tonight. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 9 AM tomorrow for Pearl River, Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson County. Areas along and south of I-10 have it in place…
What’s a trip to Florida without a stop at the beach? The ReliaQuest Bowl had a nice beach day for both Mississippi State and Illinois fans to come together. Coach Zach Arnett took the stage at the pep rally to thank Bulldog Nation for coming out to Tampa. The Bulldogs came straight from practice. From a pie-eating contest to renting…
With the turn of the calendar less than 48 hours away, we’re taking a look back at some of the biggest sports stories from 2022. As the 2022 calendar year comes to a close, it’s hard not to reflect on some of the biggest stories from the last 365 days. Of course, the tragic passing of Mike Leach is the…
Some cities drop a ball to celebrate the new year, but the City of Bay St. Louis has a better idea. The city rings in the new year with a giant oyster drop. The oyster sits at the very top of 200 North Beach Restaurant. Last New Year’s Eve, the streets of Beach Boulevard were filled with over 2,000 people…
Pets can get scared during New Year’s Eve celebrations, many don’t like the loud fireworks! Animals scared by fireworks can run off and shelters will see a spike in animals turned in. Make sure your pet has an ID tag and is microchipped, that’s something many shelters can do for a small fee. Also try to keep them in a…
Today provided plenty of rainfall across our area. Several locations picked up 3-5 inches. Rain is exiting our area while temperatures remain cool. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for our area until 9 AM tomorrow. There is a 30% chance of isolated showers overnight. A cold front will pass through our area tomorrow morning. Fog will dissipate and…