12/30 – Jeff’s “Rain Ending” Friday Evening Forecast

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…

New Year’s Eve events across the Coast

As with a lot of things, South Mississippi always does it up big for New Year’s celebrations. There’s no shortage of fun happening tomorrow either. Saturday morning, Brantley Ellison Fitness is hosting its first ever Run for Free 2023 5K at the Cedar Lake Road location. The family is invited to start off the year with fitness vendors, gym incentives,…

Lottery is a big win for Mississippi

You may have noticed old roads being paved or new school books, or laptops, for your children, but did you know the lottery may have paid for it? The state highway fund was created when the lottery law was passed in 2018. The first 80 million dollars in proceeds from the lottery is allocated to the Mississippi Department of Transportation…

Be aware of local veterans when shooting off fireworks

Ringing in the new year is prime time for fun and fireworks, but you should also be aware that others may not feel the same way about the celebrations. For several combat veterans, fireworks and other loud noises may bring symptoms that are difficult to cope with. A military veteran that is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder can be triggered…

Jackson County Chamber of Commerce plans for 2023

The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is planning to expand their reach in 2023. The chamber plans to lean into its purpose by continuing to help small, local businesses through grants, ribbon cuttings, and promotions. They hope to grow their memberships in order to help more businesses. For 2023, they are looking into the future by expanding their P-3 program:…

MDOT project in Harrison and Hancock counties awarded $60M

The Mississippi Department of Transportation project in Harrison and Hancock counties was selected by DOT to receive $60 million. The project will widen Interstate 10 from four to six lanes west of Diamondhead to just east of County Farm Road in Long Beach. It also includes intelligent transportation system improvements from about two miles west of the 603/43 interchange to…

Mississippi Highway Patrol increasing patrols for New Year’s travel enforcement period

Mississippi Highway Patrol’s statewide New Year’s holiday enforcement travel period, with increased patrols, kicked off this morning. The enforcement period ends January 2nd at midnight. Troopers will be on increased alert for impaired and distracted driving, along with other common traffic violations. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Driving, mississippi highway patrol, safety, travel, travel enforcement period

Economic goals in Jackson County for 2023

With such a diverse range of industry and businesses, Jackson County saw a lot of growth in 2022 and there’s no stopping that growth as we head into 2023. In studio with more is Jaylon Morris with the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: business, economy, Jackson County Chamber of Commerce

Morning Business Report: December 30th, 2022

Samsung unveils a new smart fridge that lets you watch TikTok and order from Amazon. Southwest Airlines says the holiday meltdown will certainly hit fourth-quarter results. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Coast residents share their goals for the new year

The time-honored custom of making new year’s resolutions allows people to refocus their energy on self-improvement, beginning on the first of January each year. A new year means new resolutions. For those participating in the tradition, the fireworks will celebrate more than a farewell to 2022 and a hello to 2023, it will signify the beginning of a new journey…

Gulfport Holiday Classic: Pascagoula vs. Metamora (IL)

Another fun match-up at the Gulfport Holiday Classic, Pascagoula taking on Metamora out of Illinois, coached by former Gulfport Head Man Danny Grieves, father of St. Stanislaus Head Coach Daniel Grieves. Pascagoula drops a heartbreaker 62-60, last two games of the day decided by a combined three points. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Gulfport Holiday Classic, high school basketball, sports

Gulfport Holiday Classic: Gulfport vs. Harrison Central

When Gulfport and Harrison Central get together, it’s always the hottest ticket in town. Now add on the fact that a lot of people are off work and kids are out of school and it is the 39th annual Gulfport Holiday Classic that ticket just got even hotter. Day two action at Bert Jenkins Gymnasium, Admirals and Red Rebels in…

‘Ole Miss’-ed opportunity in Texas Bowl defeat

The Ole Miss football program was riding high seven games into the season, still undefeated before losing five out of their last six. That culminated with last night’s Texas Bowl debacle in which the Rebels never led and trailed by more than one score for the final 37 minutes of the game. The Rebels fall to the Red Raiders 42-25….

Coast liquor stores still lifting spirits despite low supply

As we prepare to toast to 2023, we checked in with a local liquor store that has been lifting spirits this holiday season. At Pooh’s Liquor Store on Dedeaux Road in Gulfport, business has been non-stop since Thanksgiving. During this year, it’s often hard to keep up the supply, especially when the demand for a special type of alcohol is…

News 25’s Top Five Stories of 2022

As we wind down on 2022, we are taking a look at some of the stories that captured the attention of our viewers this year. From the state legislature to the death of a beloved mascot to the loss of two police officers. Let’s take a look at how the top stories of 2022 lined up this year. We begin…

12/29 – Jeff’s “Thunderstorms Ahead” Thursday Evening Forecast

Today was a very warm, but quiet day across our area. A warm and humid airmass is in our area which will help fuel tomorrow’s weather-maker. Tonight will feature mostly cloudy skies and temperatures on the mild side. Patchy fog could develop overnight. There is a 20% chance of rain before daybreak. Showers and thunderstorms will increase in coverage through…

Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson looks back at his career

After more than 30 years of service, Sheriff Troy Peterson has announced that he will retire when his term ends. Sheriff Peterson is finishing out his career right where it started. Before he was sheriff, Peterson began as a corrections officer at the Harrison County Adult Detention Center. It wasn’t until friends, family, and locals brought up the idea that…

Helicopter, with 4 on board, crashes in Gulf of Mexico

The Coast Guard is currently searching for four people who were aboard a downed helicopter in the Gulf of Mexico. The crash happened ten miles off Southwest Pass in Louisiana. The helicopter reportedly was in the process of departing an oil platform when it crashed. One of the men aboard is a Gulf Coast man named David Scarborough, who lived…

Morning Business Report: December 29th, 2022

Some families go into debt to visit Walt Disney World and wine and champagne prices pop ahead of New Year’s Eve. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report