Severe weather is back on the slate, following the recent trend of about one per week. Showers arrive late tonight followed by thunderstorms entered from the west around daybreak. We are currently under a level 2 & 3 (slight and enhanced) risk for severity Tuesday morning, with the higher threat in our northern counties (Pearl River, Stone, and George). The…
Tonight, the public gets to hear from the two finalists running for Pascagoula-Gautier School District Superintendent. News 25’s Sabria Reid is in Gautier with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Pascagoula-Gautier Superintendent Forum
The NCAA Men’s Tournament is coming to an end tonight with the National Championship game in New Orleans. News 25’s Jeff Haeger is in New Orleans with more. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: basketball, National Championship, NCAA Men’s Basketball, sports
Coast Electric hosted their first energy fair since 2019. The purpose of the energy fair is to help customers get a better understanding of how to manage their energy use and cost. The event featured Coast Electric energy experts who were available to answer any questions about energy efficiency. The company’s electric vehicles were also on display, along with information…
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. To help spread awareness about this important issue, South Mississippi Child Advocacy Center is placing blue ribbons and pinwheels throughout South Mississippi. They’ve already decorated multiple businesses and city buildings. This morning, they decorated the Long Beach Police Department. Canopy Solutions Child Advocacy Center helps children who have been victims of felony child…
It’s getting to be that time of the year again, time to prepare for another war with mosquitos. The Harrison County Mosquito Control battles the bugs year-round by treating ditches with larvicide, but with warmer weather they are becoming more of a pest. When comparing the numbers of mosquitos caught from this year to last year, they’re seeing similar amounts,…
Dunkin has a new make up collection inspired by Elf Cosmetics and the weekend was full of flight chaos. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
The Rapiscan Systems Classic has ended and a New Zealand golfer emerges victorious. Steven Alker coasted to his second PGA victory, winning by six shots. Alker hit a record 18 under at the Grand Bear Golf Course after the tournament moved from Fallen Oak Golf Course. Alker said, “I had a nice run; I think I birdied 10 and 11…
The Picayune Spring Street Festival drew a massive crowd to Pearl River County over the weekend, offering plenty to see and do. The two-day festival showcased classic cars, food, and music as nearly 200 craftsmen sold their goods in the downtown area. Along east and west Canal Street, droves of festival-goers flocked Picayune Main Street’s largest event of the year….
At Art in the Pass, visitors soaked up some local artistry. With a silent auction, plenty of booths and Celebrate the Gulf happening a stone’s throw away, War Memorial Park had plenty to do over the weekend. The festival ran from Saturday morning until Sunday afternoon, showcasing some of the best local talent. Each artist donated one piece to the…
‘Celebrate the Gulf’ kicked off at War Memorial Park on Saturday. This was the celebration’s 29th year and every year they help teach youth about wildlife on the Coast. Sharks, birds, fish, kids got up close and personal with many of these creatures while learning about their native habitats. There was also a poster contest and a children’s coloring contest,…
A Gulfport woman is still missing after a search team combed through four square miles of woods in the Lyman community over the weekend. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation issued a silver alert for 75-year-old Dorothy Burks a little under two weeks ago. Retired Coast Guard veteran George Ruiz and the Geaux Rescue Team helped family members look for Burks…
William Carey University Tradition Campus is looking forward to hosting their scholarship dinner. It is scheduled to be held April 26th at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center and will feature keynote speaker Dr. Ben Carson. William Carey’s Tradition Advancement Officer Jenifer Freridge is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: scholarship dinner, William Carey University
He’s been serving our community for more than 24 years, but now Gulfport Police Chief Chris Ryle is just days away from retirement. Chief Ryle stopped by the studio this afternoon to reflect on his time with the Gulfport Police Department. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Chris Ryle, Gulfport Police Department
Today on Mom to Mom, we have a fun Easter activity for your kids. Categories: Mom to Mom Tags: Mom to Mom
Mississippi Gulf Coast Pitching Coach Kaitlin Lee is ready to get back in the circle once again and not because she’s making a call to the bullpen. The MGCCC Hall of Famer has signed to play professionally with the Florida Vibe this summer, despite not having played in four years. Lee’s collegiate accomplishments speak for themselves as a former NJCAA…
Some bad news today for Ocean Springs alum Garrett Crochet who is likely to require Tommy John Surgery after an early exit to last night’s Cactus League game. An MRI revealing ligament damage to his throwing arm which is expected to put an end to the lefty’s 2022 campaign before it ever got started. A 2020 first round draft pick…
No April fools from Mother Nature this April 1st. It was an awesome day, and expect that to extend through tonight with more of an easterly flow holding low temps above 50 for the most part. There’s a little wrinkle in the Saturday morning forecast, but if you’re running the morning 5K at Pascagoula Beach Park, no worries. A weak…
In February, News 25 told you about Andrew Ladner, a World War II Army soldier whose remains were missing after he was killed in battle during an assault in New Guinea. In 2021, his remains were identified and now he is officially coming back to the Coast after about 80 years. News 25’s Rick Gogreve has more. Categories: Local News,…
What makes high-profile sporting events like the World Cup and the Olympics even more special is the fact that they only happen once every four years. On a lesser stage, the Rapiscan Systems Classic can now relate to that sentiment, having waited three years to finally get back on the links in South Mississippi. Today, 78 golfers teed off at…
On Monday, News 25 shared the sad news about Larry Spicer, the man who was found dead after being missing for a week. Today, News 25 spoke with Spicer’s sister-in-law, Jean Hudson, about Mr. Spicer and how the tragedy has impacted them since hearing the news. “Larry had been in the family for 24 years. He was married to my…
After a chilly start early this morning (lows were in the 40s..below our seasonal norms in the mid 50s) it’s been a splendid April 1st, and expect that to extend through tonight with more of an easterly flow holding low temps above 50 for the most part. A little wrinkle in the Saturday morning forecast. A weak warm front in…
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Kennel Club kicked off their second annual Bark’N Good Times event today. Events will begin each day at 8 a.m. There are a variety of things to do at the Bark’N Good Time. Events will include fast cat, which is a 100-yard timed event for your dog, beginner puppy competitions, two sanction B matches, two open…
For the first time in three years, 78 golfers actually have a tee time for the Rapiscan Systems Classic. The three-day PGA Tour Champions Tournament is underway at Grand Bear Golf Course in Saucier. News 25’s Jeff Haeger has more. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: golf, grand bear, Rapiscan Systems Classic, sports