The 41st Annual Wesson Memorial Run hosted today

This Independence Day started off on the humid side but the steamy weather didn’t keep people from getting out and running in the 41st Annual Wesson Memorial Run. More than 400 runners laced up this morning for the 2 mile run. The kids’ course was only a quarter of a mile. Many of the participants showed up in their red,…

Overnight Gulfport shooting leaves one dead, one injured

An update on that overnight shooting in Gulfport- it seems it stemmed from an argument over sunglasses. Two people were shot — one of them killed — and now a teenager is now charged with murder. 16 year old Lional Cornelius Jackson, Jr is also facing one count of aggravated assault. he’s being held on a 1-point-25 million dollar According…

Car goes down an embankment in Saturday night wreck

A crash happened Saturday night on I-10 The video was sent in by Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan and shows a car that went down an embankment and overturned. One person walked away with minor injuries. Both Harrison County Fire Rescue and AMR responded to the scene. As a reminder — Mississippi Highway Patrol and local law enforcement agencies…

Staying safe this Fourth of July

With the Fourth of July celebrations tonight comes extra awareness from emergency services. News 25 spoke with Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan to learn how firework celebrations impact his team. Chief Sullivan says while it is not common to see many firework accidents happening down here along the coast, it is still possible. He says the most important key…

7/4 – Rob Knight’s “Independence Day” Afternoon Forecast

A southerly surface winds will help to advect warm air and moisture into the area, enhancing lifting in the environment. Elevating atmospheric moisture will allow for more efficient rainfall with higher rainfall rates. Scattered showers and storms will be likely daily, especially during the afternoon and evening hours with peak daytime heating. Locally heavy rainfall will be possible inside stronger…

7/4 – The Chief’s “Hot/Humid Independence Day” Morning Forecast

High pressure will dominate the upper level pattern today through Wednesday. A southerly surface winds will help to advect warm air and moisture into the area, enhancing lifting in the environment. Elevating atmospheric moisture will allow for more efficient rainfall with higher rainfall rates. Scattered showers and storms will be likely daily, especially during the afternoon and evening hours with…

Moss Point alum Devin Booker agrees to supermax extension with Suns

Moss Point alum Devin Booker agrees to a four-year, $224 million supermax extension with the Phoenix Suns. Booker is a three-time All-Star since his NBA campaign and has been awarded first-team honors after averaging 26.8 points, five rebounds, and 4.8 assists while shooting 46.6 percent. Along with finalizing his contract, Booker will also become the cover athlete for NBA 2K…

Southern Miss officially joins Sun Belt Conference

Earlier in the year, we covered a press conference announcing Southern Miss moving from Conference USA to the Sun Belt Conference. Four months later, the sun has finally come up for Golden Eagles athletics. Today, Southern Miss can officially put on the Sun Belt patch and call themselves members of the conference. By joining the Sun Belt, regional rivalries will…

Day one of the MS Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo wraps up

Day one of the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo wrapped up today and it was nothing short of exciting. When the scales closed at 6 p.m., 14 of the 25 categories of fish had been weighed. The heaviest creature today was a 78-pound 15-ounce stingray. Each fish caught was then placed on a large ice display for all the guests…

Man arrested for false pretense in Harrison County

Earlier today, Harrison County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested James Matthew Moran for felony false pretense. Sheriff Troy Peterson says deputies responded to Precision Paint and Body in Long Beach regarding a person using the company’s account to purchase more than $1,800 worth of product. We’re told while investigators were there, Moran walked in looking to pick up the product. Moran is…

Americans paying more for 4th of July cookouts

Grilling out before the fireworks show? You’ll be paying more. As the U.S. endures rising inflation, Americans celebrating the 4th of July with cookouts will be faced with paying higher prices for food. Hot dogs and buns were the top selling grocery item last year, but the national average price of hot dogs has risen 43 percent over the last…

Memorial service for fallen K-9 Officer Exo

Many gathered today to say their goodbyes to Pascagoula K9 Officer Exo who was killed in the line of duty. Officer Exo’s ashes were escorted back from Mobile this morning. A memorial service for him was held at the Pascagoula Senior Center. Exo and his handler, Officer James Prisock, were tracking a suspect wanted by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department…

Activists call for arrest of Carolyn Donham who was allegedly in on the murder of Emmett Till

National Civil Rights Activist John C. Barnett and other local activists traveled to Raleigh, North Carolina to hold a press conference demanding the arrest of Carolyn Bryant Donham. An unserved warrant was found last week in a Mississippi courthouse charging Donham in the 1955 kidnapping and murder of Emmett Till. The group of activists traveled to Raleigh and hosted the…

Morning Business Report: July 1st, 2022

Back-to-school spending is expected to plunge from last year’s highs and gas prices have been edging lower into the Independence Day Weekend. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

William Carey Dinner Theatre presents “By Strouse”

William Carey’s Dinner Theatre is celebrating its 46th season this summer with a musical tribute to Charles Strouse. He’s known for such musicals as ‘Annie,’ ‘Bye-Bye Birdie,’ and ‘Applause.’ Here with more about the upcoming dinner theatre is managing director Obra Quave. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: William Carey Dinner Theatre, “By Strouse”

Protecting your pets during loud 4th of July celebrations

Pets can also get scared during 4th of July celebrations. Many don’t like the loud fireworks. The Jackson County Animal Shelter is already about at max capacity, but they’re expecting to take in even more on July 5th, one of their biggest intake days. That’s because so many animals run off during the 4th of July celebrations. The shelter suggests…

Be mindful of veterans while shooting fireworks this holiday weekend

The 4th of July weekend can be stressful for veterans in South Mississippi. The loud booms and pops from fireworks can be disturbing for those who have served our country. To help veterans deal with the noise, Crusaders for Veterans President Kevin Cuttill suggests getting in touch with veteran neighbors and warning them about potential fireworks you plan to set…