Local community leaders hold summer programs to help at-risk youth

Here in Mississippi, community leaders are striving to end gun violence, especially among our youth. A memorial sits in front of the Climb CDC Center in Gulfport where a 16-year-old was shot and killed last Friday. Extend-a-Hand, Help-a-Friend CEO Jeffrey Hulum was one of the first individuals on scene to assist in the tragedy, saying it could have been prevented…

Meet the Chiefs event this afternoon in Gulfport

Today you have a chance to meet the men in charge of protecting Gulfport. A ‘Meet the Chiefs’ event is happening at 4 this afternoon at the Goldin Sports Complex off Dedeaux Road. Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley and Police Chief Adam Cooper will be on hand so you can chat with them and get to know them more. Categories:…

6/8 – Britt’s “High Heat Index” Wednesday Afternoon Forecast

An upper level ridge that is centered over Texas and spreads across the Gulf Coast will continue to dominate the forecast over the next couple days. This suppresses convection for the most part, while a couple stray showers or weak thunderstorms can`t be completely rule out most areas are expected to remain dry. Heat continues to be the main focus…

6/8 – Brittany’s “Warm Start” Wednesday Morning Forecast

An upper level ridge that is centered over Texas and spreads across the Gulf Coast will continue to dominate the forecast over the next couple days. This suppresses convection for the most part, while a couple stray showers or weak thunderstorms can`t be completely rule out most areas are expected to remain dry. Heat continues to be the main focus…

PRCC brings World Series trophy, immortality back home

When the Pearl River Community College baseball team was on the road for the NJCAA Division II World Series, one of their best memories, ordering 2,000 hot wings from an axe-throwing arcade in Enid, Oklahoma. Their favorite memory, obviously, is that World Series championship dogpile and there really isn’t a close second place. “Well, I get to come in from…

Candidates continue to wait as votes roll in

While the votes are being counted, candidate parties are going on as well. News 25’s Rick Gogreve is in Pascagoula at Mike Ezell’s party to give us a feel of what the atmosphere is like right now as votes continue to roll in.   Categories: Local News, News Tags: election, primary election

Ole Miss red hot before Hattiesburg Super Regional

Southern Miss and Ole Miss are playing one another in the Hattiesburg Super Regional for the right to go to the College World Series. The Rebels could pose a serious threat to USM, coming off their most explosive NCAA Tournament game in program history, scoring 22 runs to eliminate Arizona on Monday. The third-year captain Tim Elko led the way…

6/7 – Night Rob’s “Hotter Yet” Tuesday Evening Forecast

Real-feel temperatures are already pressing 100 degrees this Tuesday afternoon as shower activity remains limited. In short, hello summer. Upper level high-pressure centered over West Texas has expanded across the northern Gulf Coast. This pattern will generally remain in place during this forecast period while disturbances steadily pass west to east across the northern half of the country. As a…

Coast teacher announced as Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching finalist

Five K through 6th grade Mississippi teachers have been named 2022 state-level finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. One of those teachers is the Coast’s own Dr. Marti Ladner in Pass Christian. She is a fifth-grade science teacher at Pass Christian Elementary and has taught for 19 years. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Dr….

MGCCC Culinary Camps kick off this week

Kids at MGCCC Culinary Camps are rolling out the dough this week, the pizza dough that is. The Harrison County campus has officially kicked off their summer culinary camps. The camps are held throughout the month of June for kids ages eight through 13. On today’s menu, the campers made their very own pizza. The campers gathered their ingredients, kneed…

City of Ocean Springs to begin work on two new projects

Ocean Springs is looking to begin a couple of new projects to help flourish the excitement happening in the city. The first of the two projects coming soon is a multi-use facility along the beach. The city is currently in the process of buying this beach-front property that sits along the Coast near the end of Jackson Avenue. When completed,…

MS Sheriff’s Association Summer Conference comes to the Gulf Coast

Sheriffs from across the state are in the Gulf Coast area. The Mississippi Sheriff’s Association is having their summer conference this week at the Golden Nugget. The sheriffs have two conferences a year and they are required by law to get at least 20 hours of continuing education per year. At this conference, sheriffs listen to speakers, visit with vendors,…

Harrison County Advocacy Center ribbon cutting

Connecting the unconnected, the Harrison County Advocacy Center cuts the ribbon on their new facility. All under one roof, a space to bridge the gap and bring resources to Harrison County. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at the one stop shop that coordinates services at no charge. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Harrison County Advocacy Center, Ribbon cutting

Morning Business Report: June 7th, 2022

The world’s biggest four-day work week experiment kicks off this week and the FDA will review the safety and effectiveness of Novavax’s Covid vaccine today. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

National Boating Week promotes safe boating

This week marks National Boating Week. With these summer-like temperatures we’ve been experiencing, a lot of people are eager to hit the water, but we want to make sure everyone stays safe. Captain Michael Strickland with the Department of Marine Resources is in studio with some important reminders about boating safety. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: boating safety, department of marine…

Polls are closed for Mississippi 4th Congressional District Primary Election

Mississippi’s U.S. Congressional Primary Elections are underway. Today’s voting will determine the November ballot for the House of Representatives, 4th Congressional District. Today you vote Republican or Democrat. On the Republican ballot is Incumbent Steven Palazzo, who will be challenged by six other GOP candidates. He’s facing off against Raymond Brooks, Carl Boyanton, Mike Ezell, Kidron Peterson, Clay Wagner, and…

Pascagoula PD looking for missing person Drew Arroyo

Pascagoula police are asking for your help in locating a missing person. Thirty-two-year-old Drew Arroyo was last seen June 2nd.  Arroyo is 5’4 and weighs about 140 pounds. She also drives a black Toyota Corolla with the Mississippi plate JGH 4996. If you have any information on her whereabouts, please call Pascagoula police. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Drew Arroyo,…