12/13 – Brittany’s “Temporarily Mild” Tuesday Night Forecast

As for right now, we’re only seeing isolated showers in our area but the activity will start ramping up in association with an advancing cold front. Despite the fact that tonight, we’ll be under a SLIGHT threat for severe weather, the brunt of the activity won’t make its way into our area until tomorrow. Tomorrow will hold a 100% chance for…

Cold-stunned turtles make their way to the Gulf Coast

We usually see Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles released into the Gulf after rehabilitation, but today News 25’s Sabria Reid was at Million Air Airport in Gulfport and got a live look at them arriving. It was really a sight to see from the plane landing to students lined up carrying turtles to care. Eighty cold-stunned Kemp’s ridley sea turtles landed…

Local business owner receives MGCAA Lifetime Achievement Award

Mississippi Gulf Coast Attractions Association presented J.J. Pierotich with the annual Lifetime Achievement Award. Mr. Pierotich is the owner and general manager of the iconic Sharkheads and Souvenir City. Sharkheads is a signature souvenir shop in Biloxi that has been in business for more than 30 years. Souvenir City has been on the Coast for more than 50 years and…

Dream Program hosts Christmas party at IP Casino Resort

The nonprofit Dream Program held its annual Christmas party today at the IP Casino Resort. The program provides opportunities to children and adults with different disabilities to become active in the community. Members of the program are able to participate in a variety of sports, arts and crafts, music, and so much more. The Christmas party provides the members and…

Ways to prevent colon cancer

With the death of Kirstie Alley, the dangers of colon cancer have returned to the spotlight. News 25 spoke with Singing River Colon and Rectal Surgeon Dr. Ramon Brown who says colon cancer is a serious issue as it’s the fourth leading cause in cancer related deaths. Dr. Brown says one of the best ways to prevent the cancer is…

American Cancer Society Action Network holds ‘Smoke Free Ocean Springs’ informational meeting

A group in Ocean Springs is working to convince city leaders to make the community smoke free. The American Cancer Society Action Network began the conversation and says according to their research, residents would support an ordinance banning smoking in all work places. Along with protecting the health of their citizens, the City of Ocean Springs would also receive a…

Congressman-Elect Mike Ezell sits down with WXXV

Today, News 25’s Grant Chighizola sat down with Congressman-Elect Mike Ezell where they covered a wide range of topics. Those topics included new-member orientation, the issues he plans to focus on as a House member, and a look back on his decades of service as a law enforcement official in Jackson County. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: mike ezell

‘Finding Christmas’ coming to the Beau Rivage in Biloxi

‘Finding Christmas’ opens at the Beau Rivage this coming Thursday. Today, News 25’s Meggan Gray takes us behind the scenes as she gets ready to take the stage. Meggan will be on stage for the December 19th performance. The show runs until December 26th. For ticket information click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: beau rivage, Finding Christmas

Cold-stunned turtles headed to the Coast

Cold-stunned turtles from up north are headed to the Mississippi Coast for rehabilitation. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at Million Air Airport where the turtles have just landed. Categories: Local News, News Tags: cold-stunned turtles, Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles

Boil water notice still in effect for Biloxi

Biloxi businesses and residents south of the Bay are still under a boil water notice. That’s all homes and businesses south of the Bay from Point Cadet all the way to Debuys Road. The alert was prompted after a routine sample from a Back Bay water well last week showed the presence of E. coli bacteria. However, a follow up…

Under the Oak Café reopens tomorrow at Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort

Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort’s Under the Oak Café will reopen tomorrow after being renovated. The newly renovated café will give guests a magical, whimsical feel. Guests can dine under the relaxing oak tree with a wonderful menu selection for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, enjoying comfort food classics and traditional southern entrees. The café expanded to add an additional 50 seats…

Mississippi State Head Football Coach Mike Leach dies at age 61

Heavy hearts across the Magnolia state today as we mourn the loss of Mississippi State Head Football Coach Mike Leach. Coach Leach died last night at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, following complications from a heart condition. He was 61-years-old. Leach was finishing his third season in Starkville and 21st as a head coach. Mississippi State University…

Coast athletes remember Mike Leach

Athletes who played for Mike Leach are remembering the iconic coach today. Leach, 61, died Monday night after suffering a massive heart attack at his Starkville home on Sunday. He was taken to the University of Mississippi Medical Center for treatment after the attack. Here is what they had to say about Leach: George County alum Marquez Dortch: “The news…

Morning Business Report: December 13th, 2022

The former head of the collapsed crypto firm FTX has been arrested and CVS and Walgreens finalize $10 billion in settlements over opioids. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Keesler AFB and Mississippi State team up for Coastal Resilience Project

A major project for the Back Bay shoreline will begin next month! A national Coastal Resilience Fund Project has been awarded to Keesler Air Force Base in partnership with Mississippi State University. This project is one of seven national Coastal Resilience grants receiving a huge amount of funding. The purpose of this $6.48 million grant is to combat coastal erosion…

Stennis resumes testing on RS-25 engines Wednesday

Now that the Artemis I mission has proved successful, Stennis Space Center is preparing to begin its next round of testing for future Artemis missions. NASA just announced it will start a new series of hot fire testing in Hancock County Wednesday. These tests will support the production of future engines to help power the space launch system rocket on…

Hancock County School Board names Rhett Ladner permanent superintendent

The Hancock County School Board has voted to make Rhett Ladner the permanent superintendent of Hancock County Schools. Beginning today, Ladner will serve as the superintendent of Hancock County Schools until June 30th, 2025. The board voted unanimously on the motion. Ladner succeeds Teresa Merwin, who was fired in August in a unanimous vote by the board. Ladner was asked…

Woolmarket Road Bridge now closed for two weeks

The Woolmarket Road Bridge is now closed for two weeks while emergency repairs are made. Ryals Construction will replace sections of the bridge’s timber piles with steel piles. During the work, motorists will have to use one of two detour routes, Shriners Boulevard to I-10 then to Cedar Lake Road or Shriners Boulevard to Old Highway 67. The nearly $17,000…

12/13 – Jeff’s “Severe Threat” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast

The beginning of the pattern change is underway across South Mississippi. Winds have increased and it will continue to be a breezy afternoon. A warm front associated with the frontal system we have been tracking will make it through our area by this evening. A 50% chance of scattered thunderstorms is possible overnight. The stage is set for severe thunderstorms…