Biloxi Councilman Felix Gines moving to the Republican party

A member of the Biloxi City Council is switching parties. Mississippi Republican Chairman Frank Bordeaux and elected leaders gathered at the Biloxi Visitors Center to welcome Biloxi Ward 2 Councilman Felix Gines to the Republican party. Councilman Gines says he’s switching from the Democratic party to the Republican party because he’s always held conservative values and believes. He says today’s…

Wiener Wonderland Christmas lights show returns to the Gulf Coast

A uniquely themed Christmas light show returns to Woolmarket: Wiener Wonderland. For the eighth year, the annual Christmas display of lighted dachshunds is bringing awareness to Tired Dog Rescue. News 25’s Sabria Reid has more from the light show. Categories: Local News, News Tags: light show, tired dog rescue, Wiener Wonderland

Start date for Real ID pushed to 2025

Once again, air travelers have more time to get a Real ID compliant card. Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced a new date set for May 7, 2025. The extended period gives American travelers more time to get the compliant form of identification. The original deadline was set for 2008, but there’s been several with excuses, including the pandemic….

Deadline approaching to apply for Heat for the Holidays giveaway

The deadline for one of our annual holiday giveaways is fast approaching. December 12th is the final day to enter our Heat for the Holidays giveaway with out friends at Geiger Heating and Air. The winner will receive a new HVAC system installed by Geiger and we’ll be surprising the lucky winner live on News 25 Today on December 14th….

Holiday festivities at the Salvation Army Kroc Center

The Salvation Army Kroc Center had a lot of holiday festivities for the community to enjoy on Saturday. Families were able to start their morning having breakfast with Santa provided by Waffle House and then take pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. JZ 94.5 radio station partnered with the Kroc Center providing a free safety fair to encourage kids to…

The Pet Boutique helps fur parents during the holidays

As people shopped at ‘Christmas in the City’ in Downtown Biloxi, there was one vendor who wanted to make sure shoppers had everything they needed for their fur children this holiday season. What started out as a side hustle for Hattiesburg resident Connie Shelton has now expanded into a full business carrying all things for pets. Shelton started her boutique…

Morning Business Report: December 5th, 2022

Men participate less often in 401K plans than women unless they are automatically enrolled and Delta pilots would get big pay raises under a new contract deal. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report

Two Harrison County churches merge together into one church

Two Harrison County Churches have decided to become one. Christ United Methodist Church of Long Beach and St. Paul United Methodist Church of Pass Christian are merging. The decision came about when Christ Methodist was forced out of their building in 2020 due to a mold problem. They weren’t able to make timely repairs due to the pandemic. Since July,…

Ninth annual Laying of the Wreaths Ceremony at Biloxi National Cemetery

It was a heartwarming day at the Biloxi National Cemetery Saturday for the ninth annual Laying of the Wreaths Ceremony. Hundreds of volunteers showed their support for 27,000 veterans and their spouses laid to rest in the cemetery. Each year, volunteers unload three 18-wheelers full of wreaths and attach red bows to them. Some volunteers were emotional as they laid…

Picayune Maroon Tide celebrates second straight Gold Ball

HATTIESBURG, Miss. — If Picayune was to win its second straight gold ball, the Maroon Tide would have to take down West Point for the second straight year, and that’s exactly what the Maroon Tide did on Friday night. Picayune overcame an early 14-3 deficit, led by 5A Mr. Football Dante Dowdell, who went over 2,000 yards for the second…

12/5 – Jeff Vorick’s “Warm, Humid Pattern Continues”

Visibility issues were widespread across South Mississippi this morning. A low cloud deck is still present across much of the area. Expect cloudy conditions and above-seasonal temperatures around 70 degrees today. There is a 20% chance of passing showers this afternoon and evening. Tomorrow morning will have more dense fog in our area, especially near the coast. Once the fog…

12/4 – Jeff’s “Dense Fog Advisory” Sunday Night Forecast

Tonight will be mild but there will be a major issue for the morning commute. Reduced visibility is already affecting the coast and more fog will settle in overnight. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 9 AM Monday morning. Dense fog will be prevalent along and south of Interstate 10. Areas of patchy dense fog can be expected…

Ocean Springs alum Austin Williams named SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year

Mississippi State senior wide receiver and Ocean Springs alum Austin Williams has been named the SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year. Williams is a two-time first-team Academic All-American and has posted a 4.0 cumulative GPA during his time at Mississippi State. This season alone, Williams has 32 receptions for 269 yards and five touchdowns. Williams is the first Mississippi State…

Picayune perfect en route to second straight gold ball

News 25’s Jeff Haeger is in Hattiesburg where the Picayune Maroon Tide just won the 5A State Championship. The Maroon Tide are back-to-back 5A State champions after knocking off the West Point Green Wave. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: high school football, picayune maroon tide, sports

Salvation Army Angel Tree program gives back to children in need

There are some children on the Gulf Coast who will not receive Christmas presents without the help and support from the community. At the Salvation Army, an Angel Tree program helps give Christmas gifts to children in need. Every child who needs Christmas assistance, between the ages of one and 12, are called an ‘Angel’ and placed on a Christmas…

37th annual Christmas in the Pass kicks off

Tonight kicks off Christmas festivities in Pass Christian. It’s the 37th annual Christmas in the Pass presented by the Pass Christian Volunteer Fire Department. Downtown is full of Christmas decorations including colorful lights, big wreaths, and so much more. Events include a parade, lighting of the town tree, a Christmas concert, and a holiday firework show. Shops are open and…

Swimmers competing in 15th annual Santa’s Best Swim Meet in Biloxi

The Biloxi Natatorium will be having its 15th annual ‘Santa’s Best Swim Meet’ over the weekend hosted by the Biloxi Elite swim team. The meet will have 350 swimmers from ten teams from Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama. It’s a short course competition where swimmers will be swimming free style, breast stroke, back stroke, and butterfly. Swimmers will be competing in…

Pass Christian community builds a sandman

A Pass Christian resident took it upon herself to make her own version of a snowman since she missed making them in Minnesota, where she is originally from. Mary Bourdin and three of her friends decided eight years ago to bring a snowman to the Coast, but since there is rarely snow here, they decided to make him from sand,…

Man faces drugs, weapons charges after Pearl River County deputies searched home

A Carriere man is facing multiple charges after Pearl River County deputies searched his home this morning. Pearl River County Sheriff David Allison said 39-year-old Dustin Hatten was charged with possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of paraphernalia, and trespassing. Deputies, acting on a tip of suspected illegal activities, went…