You read about it in history class or maybe watch a movie about the Civil War, but what if you had the opportunity to see a Civil War battle happen right in front of you? That’s what families found at Beauvoir over the weekend. The historic home of Jefferson Davis hosted its annual Fall Muster complete with battle reenactments. Visitors…
Ghosts, goblins, and princesses all came out to enjoy the 64th annual Halloween Carnival at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic School in Biloxi. This year’s carnival included a silent auction, a haunted house, live entertainment, a costume contest, food and drink booths, a pumpkin patch, and class sponsored game booths. The private school depends on tuition, donations, and…
Just in time for the final stretch of the spooky season is the return of the Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour. The 16th annual tour kicked off yesterday at the cemetery. It features graveside historical presentations with the help from relatives of historic Biloxians and members of Biloxi Little Theatre. They help bring historical figures to life while sharing their heritage….
Whether you have Down Syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, you can always volunteer or create a team through the Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society’s Buddy Walk. The family of Jacob Neumann participated in their first Buddy Walk Saturday in Gulfport. They have been part of the program for two years, but due to…
Rent in most cities continue to climb and over the weekend, Toys R Us launched its store revival in Macy’s locations. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
If you like red beans and rice, Diamondhead is where you’ll want to be on Saturday for the Red Beans and Rice Cookoff to benefit CASA of Hancock County. In studio with more is Cynthia Chauvin.
Break out the pink because Carter’s Champions 5K Pink Dress run is coming up in a matter of days. Here to tell us more about the event are Liz Gaulke and breast cancer survivor Brittany Land. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Carter’s Champions, Pink Dress Run
An Ole Miss student is dead and another critically injured after a hit and run in Oxford this weekend. Oxford Police say around 1:15 yesterday morning, two students were found injured behind city hall and taken to a hospital. According to police, 21-year-old Walker Fielder died from his injuries. The second victim identified by Oxford Police as 20-year-old Blanche Williamson…
A cold front overhead will move southeast and continue to provide cloud coverage along with a few spotty showers. With a lack of atmospheric moisture and a shallow slope to the front, minimal effects are expected with only a few showers and an isolated thunderstorm. It will be breezy with NNW winds of 10-15 MPH, and gusts over 20 MPH…
With an approaching cold front to the NW positioned to move through the area, widespread dense fog is affecting South Mississippi this morning. A dense fog advisory is in effect until 10 AM. The fog will lift to a low cloud deck by mid-morning and it will remain cloudy for the entire day. The front will move through the area…
Zonal flow will continue to dominate the upper level pattern tonight. Southerly surface winds will continue to enhance warmer, moist air advecting into the area. Rain chances will still beextremely low tonight still. But dense fog will be possible overnight tonight into Monday morning, especially along the MS Coastal areas thanks in part to the lighter winds and higher dewpoints….
A departing surface high and an increased onshore flow regime will be the primary drivers of the weather forecast through Saturday night. As southeasterly flow increases tonight into tomorrow, dewpoints will correspondingly increase in the low levels.However, continued ridging in the mid and upper levels will remain in place through tomorrow before the ridge begins pushing east of the region…
When it comes to high school football in South Mississippi, there may not be a more diverse landscape than Region 4 Class 5A. For example, Vancleave is home to the state’s leading rusher, former News 25 Student Athlete of the Week John Peterson at more than 219 yards per game. In the very same district, Gautier is home to the…
Biloxi Indians playing host to the St. Martin Yellowjackets. Another win for the Indians would go a long way towards securing their third playoff appearance in the last four years. Biloxi wins 42-22. Categories: Friday Night Showcase Tags: Biloxi Indians, Friday Night Showcase, high school football, sports, St. Martin Yellowjackets
Not only is Gulfport versus Harrison Central one of the best rivalries in all of Mississippi, it’s also one of the most unpredictable. This game was decided by just one-point last season and Harrison Central is out for revenge. Admirals hosting the Red Rebels at Milner Stadium. Gulfport 3-0 in Region 4 Class 6A, Harrison Central 2-1. Admirals get it…
If there was ever a team that needed a win, D’Iberville coming through with a double overtime victory at Pascagoula last week, now back at home against Hancock. Hancock wins 31-24. Categories: Friday Night Showcase Tags: D’iberville Warriors, Friday Night Showcase, Hancock Hawks, high school football, sports
All the high schools in our viewing area have been invited to take the Friday Night Showcase theme song ‘High School Football is Everything’ and create their own customized video for their school. We are happy to showcase these submissions on our show. Tonight, we present the Fighting Irish from St. Patrick Catholic High School. Next week, we’ll present the…
Community members of Bay St. Louis gathered at Dan B’s Restaurant and Bar to celebrate Eddie Favre Day. In 1980, Favre entered a life of public service, first as city clerk then 20 years as mayor before moving into the county administrator role. Favre served the city through many difficult times including the recovery after Hurricane Katrina. At the celebration,…
High pressure will continue to shape the forecast. It will provide a nice evening with southeast winds around 5 to 10 MPH becoming light and variable tonight. Another cool night is in store with mid to upper 50s overnight. On Saturday, expect a slightly warmer day with low-80s across the area. It will be another sunny day. High pressure that…
Not only is Gulfport versus Harrison Central one of the best rivalries in all of Mississippi, it’s also one of the most unpredictable. This game was decided by just one-point last season and Harrison Central is out for revenge. News 25 Sports Director Jeff Haeger is at Milner Stadium with more. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: high school football, sports
Fairy tales are coming to life at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. The Mississippi Renaissance Festival is an opportunity for people to explore ‘the year of our great Lord 1306.’ Festival goers had the chance to travel through time and culture by going through four areas that represented Scotland, England, Norway, and Pirate Alley. The festival began today and will be…
Inkin’ the Coast is back in Biloxi for its 11th year, ready to ink those that are getting a tat or touching up an old tattoo. Two hundred artists from around the world have set up stations in one room at the Coast Coliseum, including some of your favorite artists from TV. In addition to the tattoo festival, the organizers…
Today, the Pascagoula Senior Center hosted a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk. The 3K walk was around the senior center building, which made it easily accessible for those who walk with canes, scooters, or wheelchairs. Among the walk, members came together to honor those they lost to breast cancer and encouraged survivors to keep fighting. Rachel Chandler is the event organizer….
Gulfport High School and officials continue to remember the legacy of Judge Dan Russell Jr. A tree was planted in the courtyard at the school to honor Judge Russell’s life and many accomplishments in the community. Russell graduated from Gulfport High School. He was a member on the debate team and was editor for the school newspaper. Russell presided over…