The Make-A-Wish Foundation honored volunteers and donors during their annual breakfast and they also had a very special surprise for attendees. During the breakfast, they granted the wish of K.J. McClain, a 14-year-old boy from Gulfport battling brain cancer. He was diagnosed over a year ago and just finished chemotherapy. He is currently in remission. K.J. loves playing video games…
Not much change is expected through Thursday, with afternoon highs in the mid 80s and a bit more of a sea breeze. However, a couple of significant changes are in store, as the next impact weather will occur Friday morning. Instability is definitely in play for this with the capability for a few strong or severe t-storms. Guidance suggests a…
In Bay St. Louis, Our Lady Academy senior Aly Theobald signing a letter of intent with Marion Military Institute out of Alabama, one of just four military JUCO’s in the entire country. Theobald is a track and field standout for the Crescents and will throw discus and shot put at the next level. Theobald is also on the swim team…
Winning a state championship, in any sport, is the pinnacle of high school athletics and just about the only thing that could make it better is winning a state championship in your own backyard. The Gautier boys golf team can relate, taking home the 5A team crown yesterday at Shell Landing Golf Course in Gautier. The Gators won the title…
Biloxi Shuckers taking the diamond early today, Education Day in Montgomery, Shuckers looking to end a mini two-game skid. Biscuits win 8-4, third loss in a row for the Shuckers, second straight to the Biscuits. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports
In a tournament setting, the Pearl River Community College softball team has something, or someone, that no one else does. Ace pitcher Brinson Anne Rogers, coming in with the nation’s second-best ERA of 0.75, all she needs is a little run support. Four-seed Lady Wildcats taking on five-seed Northwest in the MACCC Softball Tournament. PRCC wins 4-0 and will face…
According to Brett McMurphy of the Action Network, the deal negotiated between Southern Miss and Conference USA, as well as other departing teams Marshall and Old Dominion, is “in the neighborhood of $1.75 million in addition to forfeiting one year of conference revenue.” USM is joining the Sun Belt Conference a year earlier than expected on July 1st. According to…
Hard to believe it’s already been ten years since Tyrann Mathieu last called the state of Louisiana home, now the Honey Badger finally gets the chance to say ‘honey, I’m home.’ Mathieu officially introduced as the newest member of the Saints today, having signed a three-year deal worth $33 million, $18 million guaranteed. Prior to what’s turned into a decade-long…
This week is Nurses Week and Singing River Gulfport shared its love for nurses across the Coast by hosting a celebration. The hospital held the celebration in the lobby where they gave out a variety of items such as Pop Brothers popsicles, socks, and coupons for the Lee Tracy’s Remedy Boutiques located at each of the Singing River hospitals along…
There’s a new police chief in town. City officials came together for the pinning ceremony of Gautier’s police chief and new captains. Reaching the highest rank as a police officer, Chief David Bever is pinned with the badge to prove it. Bever has worked with the Gautier Police Department since 2005, working up the ranks. He was promoted to sergeant…
Steady as we go with the forecast through tomorrow with the above-normal temperatures. The next impact weather will occur Friday morning around daybreak. Instability is definitely in play for this with the capability for a few strong or severe t-storms. Guidance suggests a squall line feature that will develop over northeast Texas Thursday night and begin an eastward march toward…
Today, we’re taking a look at how businesses in and around Ocean Springs are paying their respects to Carl 2.0. About a week after media, law enforcement and the public worked to identify the person responsible for a local icon’s death, the downtown community of Ocean Springs still mourns. Many find themselves leaving flowers and letters for Carl 2.0 the…
This week is National Nurses Week and Singing River Health System is making sure to let its nurses know how much they are appreciated. News 25’s Rick Gogreve is in Gulfport at the hospital where they are holding a celebration for the nurses and all of their hard work. Categories: Local News, News Tags: National Nurses Week, Singing River Health…
To continue investing in students interested in STEM, Chevron awarded $62,000 in grants to Jackson County schools. ‘Project Lead the Way’ is a nonprofit organization that provides interactive science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning experiences for students and teachers. The grants will support the expansion and sustainability of ‘Project Lead the Way’ in elementary, middle, and high schools. These funds…
Today, family, friends, and colleagues gathered at Our Lady of Victories Parish in Pascagoula to say their goodbyes to longtime Jackson County Deputy Michael Robichaux. Maj. Robichaux died Sunday evening from pancreatic cancer. He was a member of the department for 43 years, retiring in December 2015. He was also a graduate of the FBI National Academy. Known as a…
Donors from across the Coast and even the nation gave the gift of life today in honor of a local hero. The third annual Robert McKeithen Blood Drive happened today at the Biloxi’s Visitor Center. Officers and civilians from as far away as Ohio stopped by to give blood to the American Red Cross. All of the blood collected will…
Starbucks is hiking wages for workers and employers post record job openings in March. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
The horrors happening on the ground in Ukraine are gruesome and heartbreaking. Our hearts are with them, but for our guest in studio, she’s felt the pain on another level. Singer Nataliya Molsbee is in studio to talk about her experience and an upcoming concert benefiting her people back home in Ukraine. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: benefit concert, Nataliya Molsbee,…
Some of the best food the Coast has to offer will be on full display in Gulfport next week. The Gulfport Chamber is gearing up for its 9th annual Taste, Rattle, and Roll Fundraiser at Centennial Plaza. Here with details is Gulfport Chamber of Commerce Director Tracy Yanez. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gulfport Chamber of Commerce, Taste Rattle and Roll
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department has announced the opening of their new crime lab. Sheriff Mike Ezell announced the opening of the South Mississippi Metro Enforcement Team Crime Lab this week, making the department the only law enforcement agency in the state with its own in-house crime lab. The lab is staffed by two forensic technicians from the Coast and…
The Biloxi Police Department is asking for help identifying two people who allegedly stole multiple catalytic converters. Both suspects were seen in a white or silver Hyundai Elantra. They allegedly stole the catalytic converters from several vehicles in the 7000 block of Woolmarket Road. If you have any information that can help, please call Biloxi PD. Categories: Local News, News…
People are rolling up their sleeves at the Biloxi Visitor’s Center in honor of fallen Biloxi Officer Robert McKeithen. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: blood drive, Officer Robert McKeithen Blood Drive
Two adults and a toddler are able to walk away after the car they were in collided with a train on Highway 49. It happened this afternoon, and no major injuries were reported. The driver received medical attention on scene for a sore neck but was not transported to the hospital. News 25 was told the train pushed the vehicle…
Aside from a normal start to summer and high temps well above normal values, we will throw several thunderstorms on the pile for Thursday night into Friday morning. Instability is definitely in play for this with the capability for a few strong or severe t-storms. Guidance suggests a MCS/squall line feature that will develop over NE Texas Thursday night will…