Crime Stoppers hosted its annual state conference at the Golden Nugget for law enforcement and citizens to come together to get additional training when it comes to fighting crime. Bill Allen traveled from Tupelo to Biloxi, along with 50 other people from across the state, to get training and more information on how they can help their local police departments….
Many people’s favorite spot in the house in the cold seasons is the fireplace, but when it comes to one, maintenance is important. After several uses of a fireplace, soot begins to form inside the chimney which can be a major fire hazard the longer it is ignored. It is recommended that you call a local chimney sweep to help…
With the cold weather beginning to take over, people with osteoarthritis will begin to feel more flare-ups in their joints. News 25 spoke with Internal Medicine Physician Dr. Kaizad Tamboli with Memorial Health System, who told us that flare-ups during this chilly weather is caused for several reasons. These include a drop in the barometric pressure which causes expansion in…
Major retailers are already bracing for a tsunami of holiday returns and Americans are buying less at the supermarket. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Local News, News Tags: business, morning business report
Starting Saturday, you can find a bargain on books, CDs, DVDS, and more. It’s through the Friends of the Orange Grove Library. Eloise Leffingwell is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Book Sale, Friends of the Orange Grove Library
To celebrate the LGBTQ community, the Gulf Coast Equality Council is gearing up for Equality Fest this weekend. Saturday’s event will include arts and crafts along with food vendors. It will be a family event, complete with bounce houses and balloon animals for the kids. More than a dozen performers will also be on stage for two drag shows featuring…
How many of you have started your holiday shopping yet? Today, our friends from Navigator Credit Union are here to help us make a list and check it twice to make sure we shop wisely. David Farley is in studio with more. Categories: Financial Tips Tags: Holiday Shopping Tips, Navigator Credit Union Financial Tips
The cold weather didn’t stop people from flocking to the beach in Biloxi this morning to watch as IMMS released five more Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles. Kemp’s Ridleys are the most endangered sea turtles in the world. These had all been approved to be released after being nursed back to health. Three of the turtles released today have satellite transmitters…
Best friends who died over the weekend in a single-vehicle accident will have a joint funeral on Saturday. Heritage Funeral Home is handling arrangements for Chloe Taylor and Baleigh Bowlin, both 16. The girls died after their car left the road, went down an embankment on Highway 613 and hit a tree when they were heading home after celebrating East…
A sunny but cool afternoon as winds will be on the breezy side. High pressure is to our northwest and is providing for a cold and dry airmass across South Mississippi. Winds of 10 to 15 MPH out of the North will continue through this afternoon with high temperatures reaching the mid-60s. High pressure getting closer to our area will…
Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal accident that happened overnight on I-10. The accident happened about 11 p.m. in the westbound lanes near the County Farm Road exit. Two tractor trailer rigs were involved. One driver died and the other was taken to a local hospital. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer identified the victim as 58-year-old Frank Culler of…
A FREEZE WARNING CONTINUES THROUGH 9 AM. A cold airmass continues to shape our forecast over the next couple of days. Temperatures will warm into the mid-60s this afternoon under plenty of sunshine and breezy conditions. An area of high pressure to our NW is providing for winds out of the north but those will relax by this evening as…
This evening will be cold, breezy, and dry as a colder, drier airmass dominates the region. Temperatures will plummet after sunset and fall below 40 degrees shortly after midnight. A Freeze Warning is in effect from 1 AM – 9 AM. Action should be taken to protect plants, pipes, and pets. Temperatures tomorrow morning will be in the low-to-mid 30s…
Ahead of Halloween, a Biloxi tradition brings the community to the cemetery. The 16th annual Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour highlights music makers of Biloxi. With ten different reenactments, guests get to hear, sing, laugh, and reminisce those of the past. Biloxi classics like the Rockin’ Rebels kept the crowd on their toes. The free event offered refreshments, local vendors, and…
The City of Pascagoula held a city council meeting today where a new facility was granted a special use permit. After a unanimous vote, the Pascagoula City Council approved the request for a special use permit to allow operation of a new cannabis cultivation facility. The new facility, located at 4700 and 4703 Pascagoula Street, required a new use permit…
The countdown to Election Day continues, now just three weeks away from the Harrison County Congressional and Judicial elections. Four judicial candidates spoke to voters at the Isiah Fredericks Community Center tonight. Running for Circuit Court Judge Re-election Judge Lisa Dodson faces against Judge Stephen Maggio on the ballot serving Hancock, Harrison, and Stone counties. While Mark Watts and Alison…
Red Flag Warning continues until 7 PM. – FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT TONIGHT – Breezy conditions will continue this evening as a colder, drier airmass dominates the region. Temperatures will plummet after sunset and fall below 40 degrees shortly after midnight. A Freeze Warning is in effect from 1 AM – 9 AM. Action should be taken to protect plants,…
Today at the Coliseum, preparations were being made for the return of pro hockey to Biloxi. The Sea Wolves first home game is October 28th. A fresh coat of paint has been added to the hockey rink as they finished it off with ice logos to make it official. The Coliseum has been used for youth hockey and public skating….
Grab your chef’s hats and head to the kitchen. ‘Cooking Matters’ is an adult cooking class that teaches families how to prepare healthy meals. The two-hour class includes information on food preparation, grocery shopping, food budgeting, and nutrition. The class learned how to make barley jambalaya along with a happy healthy berry blast off, which is similar to a parfait,…
It’s the final night to visit the Old Biloxi Cemetery for graveside portrayals of musicians, singers, and bands throughout Biloxi’s long and storied past. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at the Old Biloxi Cemetery with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Old Biloxi Cemetery, Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Carter’s Champion and Island View are donating seat belt clips to Memorial Health System. 2,500 clips will be donated to not just breast cancer patients, but to anyone who has ever undergone a major upper body surgery. The clip can be adjusted to release some of the tension off a wounded area which…
In honor of this week being Chamber of Commerce Week, News 25 attended the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber’s event called ‘Speed Networking.’ The event is created to help people interact with others to exchange information and develop professional contacts in a quick manner. Before attending, people were asked to bring 50 business cards and their best elevator pitch. Chairs were…
A local group is being recognized for officially bringing back an old chapter for Vietnam veterans. The Mississippi Coast chapter of Vietnam Veterans of America hosted their charter presentation today at the West Side Community Center. The VVA is the only organization that received a charter from the United States Congress which was granted in 1986. A chapter did exist…
The Naval Construction Battalion Center hosted a reenactment ceremony of the Battle of Dong Xoai, honoring Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Marvin Shields. He’s the first Seabee to receive the Medal of Honor. On June 19th, 1965, Seabee Technical Assistance Team 1104, 11 members of U.S. Army Special Forces A Team 342 and 400 Vietnamese Defense Force men were at camp…