Pilot project adds trash can lids to protect birds, keep beach clean

Next time you drive by the Courthouse Road Pier, you may notice some new, bright trash cans. Audubon has partnered with Harrison County Sand Beach Authority to begin a pilot study project by installing these bright red lids on trash receptacles. Audubon hopes the eye-catching lids will encourage beach-goers to deposit garbage in the new trash cans while simultaneously adding…

4/15 – Rob Knight’s “Potentially Wet Easter Weekend” Forecast

A departing high-pressure system will result in winds veering to the southeast today, bringing the humidity back to the area.Ample moisture will be in place each day will bring showers/t-storms and threat of severe storms will be very low. Tomorrow, a fast moving disturbance will slide into the region, and this feature will once again produce sufficient upper level support for…

4/15 – The Chief’s “Good Friday” Morning Forecast

A zonal flow regime will remain in place across the Gulf South both today and tomorrow in the mid and upper levels. In the low levels, a departing high-pressure will result in winds veering to the southeast today. This low level southeast flow regime should then linger into tomorrow.  Ample moisture will be in place each day will bring showers/t-storms and…

Biloxi Shuckers vs. Mississippi Braves

Out of 120 Minor League Baseball teams, the Biloxi Shuckers are one of just two still undefeated. Or at least they were before tonight’s home game against the Mississippi Braves. Shuckers coming in with a perfect mark of 5-0, same as the Single-A affiliate of the Twins, the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels. Shuckers stay perfect 6-0 to start the season…

Moss Point alum Devin Booker leads NBA-best Suns to playoffs

Before the start of the NBA season, Moss Point alum Devin Booker made a trip back to his old stomping grounds to unveil two refurbished basketball courts in the same community he still calls home. Less than seven months later, he’s the best player on the best team in the league. The Phoenix Suns have had the best regular season…

Gulfport Police Department hosts Easter Egg Hunt

Well, some hoppin’ good times were going on at the Barksdale Pavilion in Jones Park this evening with an Easter egg hunt ran by the Gulfport Police Department. Gulfport PD threw this event to help get more involved with the community around them. The event was supposed to be on the grass field, but the rain from last night left…

Ocean Springs Mayor Kenny Holloway’s first State of the City Address

The City of Ocean Springs is maintaining the small-town charm while rebranding to be more accommodating to residents. Mayor Kenny Holloway’s first State of the City Address suggests Ocean Springs is heading in the right direction. Ocean Springs is a city with 13 annual festivals and an ‘A’ rated school district. Infrastructure projects, like the sports complex, construction on 1515…

4/14 – Rob Martin’s “Into Easter Weekend” Forecast

Last night’s cold front has moved offshore and weakened, but it won’t go far. Skies will at least partially clear tonight with lower humidity. Expect a comfy night in the lower 60s with a stray shower possible. Moisture never gets very far offshore, and as the surface high shifts east of the area, onshore flow returns on Friday with dew…

New lawn mowing app expanded to Gulfport

GreenPal is a new lawn care service app that launched in Gulfport this week that connects homeowners with local vetted lawn care professionals. Homeowners can list their lawns with their service date and lawn care needs. Vetted lawn care pros can bid on their properties based on the Google Street and aerial images and any other lawn details the homeowner…

Bayview Boardwalk nearly finished in Biloxi

The long-awaited Bayview Boardwalk in Biloxi nears its completion date and if you didn’t know, the boardwalk is already open to the public. Construction started on the $2 million project, paid for with GOMESA Funds, in January of last year. The walkway stretches from Forrest Avenue to Kensington Drive offering a third of a mile for pedestrians to stroll or…

The Pecan House prepares for busy Easter weekend

If you’re helping the Easter Bunny stock baskets with goodies, don’t forget to support our local candy shops. News 25 stopped by the Pecan House in McHenry this morning as they were whipping up some divinity, a nougat-like confection made with egg white, corn syrup, and sugar. Like their divinity, all of their candies are made in small batches with…

Singing River Health System and MORA celebrate National Donate Life Month

April is National Donate Life Month and Singing River Health System and MORA came together to encourage organ donations and remember those who have donated organs. Community members gathered at the flag pole to hear stories of those affected by organ and tissue donations. People were also able to register to become an organ donor. According to statistics, one organ,…

Gulfport PD hosts Easter Egg Hunt

To get everyone into the Easter spirit, the Gulfport Police Department is hopping down to Jones Park to host an Easter celebration. News 25’s Rick Gogreve has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: celebration, easter, Gulfport Police Department

City of Ocean Springs State of the City Address

Ocean Springs Mayor Kenny Holloway presents his first State of the City Address tonight. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Ocean Springs, State of the City Address

Gun safety pointers with Center Mass LLC

In the wake of recent shootings and firearms accidents along the Coast, News 25 spoke with Center Mass Firearms Training to get some safety pointers. Many guns have a safety switch, but the most reliable safety is your trigger discipline. It’s one of the lessons Ian Stewart and Jason Savarese teach at Center Mass Firearms Training. They teach adult and…

Morning Business Report: April 14th, 2022

A new survey is out on Americans favorite Easter candy and Amazon is raising fees on sellers and there’s a good chance products will get more expensive as a result. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Ocean Springs State of the City Address takes place this evening

Happening later today, Ocean Springs Mayor Kenny Holloway will deliver his first state of the city address. It’s happening at 5:30 tonight at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center. During tonight’s address, Mayor Holloway will likely go over new projects in the city and upcoming events. News 25 will be there and will have more on what the mayor…

Gulfport PD Easter Egg Hunt tonight at 5 p.m.

You might want to take the kids to enjoy some early Easter fun tonight. The Gulfport Police Department is hosting an egg hunt at Jones Park. There will be music, games, prizes, and the egg hunt. It all starts at 5 tonight. Categories: Local News, News Tags: easter egg hunt, Gulfport Police Department