City of Ocean Springs auctioning surplus equipment

Today, the public got to preview Ocean Springs city property up for auction tomorrow. Ever wanted to buy a police-issue Crown Vic? The Ocean Springs Public Works Department is selling off its surplus goods – and there’s a lot of it, about 200 items total. Of note, retired first responder vehicles are going to the auction block. These Crown Victoria…

100 Men Hall hosting Reggae Jamaican style event Saturday

This year marks the 100th year anniversary of the 100 Men Hall and to celebrate they are hosting a Reggae Jamaican style event. On Saturday, guests will be able to eat and dance Jamaican-style with Ronald Reggae and the Evolution Band. The Evolution Band has performed along the Gulf Coast and New Orleans, spreading soulful Reggae vibes wherever they play….

Watch for bird eggs on the beaches

As spring breakers make their way to the Gulf Coast, the Pascagoula River Audubon Center urges Coast visitors to keep an eye out for our avian friends. Our least terns here on the Gulf Coast lay eggs in the sands along the water. If you come across a small pocket of eggs, be sure to stay clear and don’t try…

Local law enforcement prepares for traffic influx

Black Beach Spring Break Weekend has returned to South Mississippi with a major influx in visitors anticipated. Local law enforcement is offering safety and traffic tips to keep events running smoothly. Black Beach Weekend kicks off Friday and local law enforcement is preparing for an increase in visitors and traffic, especially on Highway 90 where cones are separating the lanes….

Deputies pushing up for Special Olympics

Today at Rock N’ Nutrition in Escatawpa, Jackson County sheriff’s deputies were collecting donations for Special Olympics Mississippi. For every dollar donated, the deputies will do one push up. On a later date, the Jackson County deputies will gather together to do the pushups. They’re going to post a video on social media challenging another law enforcement agency and rumor…

Morning Business Report: April 8th, 2022

Taxpayers could see a delay in refunds as the tax season winds down and U.S. consumer debt jumped by $40 billion in February. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Seabee Day returns April 23rd

For the first time in five years, Seabee Day is back. Making it even more special, this year marks the 80th anniversary of the U.S. Navy Seabees and Gulfport’s own Naval Construction Battalion Center. Here with more on the upcoming Seabee Day is Deborah Brockway, the director of NCBC’s Morale Welfare and Recreation Department. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: naval construction…

Biloxi Shuckers to open season tonight in Pensacola

The Biloxi Shuckers are ready to play ball. The Minor League squad will open up their season tonight in Pensacola taking on the Blue Wahoos. This year’s roster features what should be a star-studded outfield where two of the top three prospects in the Brewers organization will play to start the campaign. Following this weekend’s series, the Shuckers will return…

Gautier Police K9 Officer Caesar retires

A loyal K9 officer in Gautier is retiring. Gautier City Council just approved K9 Officer Caesar’s retirement. Caesar became a member of the Gautier Police Department in 2015. While in service, he helped seize $2.5 million in cash and more than 500 pounds of narcotics. Caesar will retire to the home of Lt. Trace Williams who’s not only been Caesar’s…

Expect heavy Spring Break traffic on Highway 90 in Biloxi

A quick reminder about Spring Break traffic, Biloxi police are reminding drivers to try to avoid Highway 90 this weekend. The cones are already out on Beach Boulevard as part of the department’s traffic plan. Should things get too congested, they’ll start limiting traffic to two lanes between Cowan Road and I-110 to ensure emergency vehicles can still get through…

4/8 – The Chief’s “Absolutely Amazing” Weekend Forecast

Surface high pressure that is edging into the Great Plains this morning will continue to shift eastward, crossing the local area on Saturday, and be centered over Florida on Sunday. A strong disturbance moving into the Pacific northwest today will be moving into the northern Plains on Sunday. This will develop a low pressure system over Kansas. The pressure gradient…

Jackson County sheriff identifies murder-suicide victims, shooter

Four people are dead as a result of an apparent murder-suicide arising from a domestic incident that happened overnight in the Latimer community, Sheriff Mike Ezell said. Ezell identified the murder victims as Veronica Lyons Griswold, 64, Bjorn Stephen Griswold, 36, and Jillian Nicole Pavolini, 39. The suicide victim has been identified as Thomas Allen Griswold. Veronica was Thomas’ ex-wife….

4/8 – Rob Knight’s “Cool Start” Friday Morning Forecast

An area of low-pressure remains near Lake Michigan, with upper level high-pressure to the NW. Any cloud cover associated with the upper low is well to the north of our area. The upper low over the southern Great Lakes will eventually shift eastward and be located over the Canadian Maritime Provinces by Sunday night. Surface high pressure that is edging into…

MACCC Baseball: MGCCC vs. East Central

Mississippi Gulf Coast Bulldogs hosting 14th ranked East Central on the diamond. ECCC wins game one 11-6. However, Bulldogs bouncing back in a big way in game two winning 13-4. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, MGCCC, sports

High School Softball: Harrison Central vs. Gulfport

Gulfport Lady Admirals softball facing off against Harrison Central. Gulfport wins the division with a win tonight. Lady Admirals win 6-0 and, in the process, claim the Region 8 Class 6A title. First time someone other than Harrison Central has won it in more than ten years. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: High School Softball, softball, sports

MHSAA adds Class 7A beginning at the start of the 2023-24 school year

For the first time in more than a decade, the Mississippi High School Activities Association is adding a new classification, bringing the Magnolia State to the 7A level. According to Brandon Shields of Capitol Sports Mississippi, the MHSAA executive committee voted 12-1 today in favor of adding a seventh classification, starting at the next reclassification cycle prior to the 2023-24…

Easter Egg-Stravaganza hops back to Gulfport

To spread a little Easter cheer, the City of Gulfport held their Easter Egg-Stravaganza this evening. Two years ago, it didn’t happen and last year it was just a drive-thru, but this year, the Easter Egg-Stravaganza was 100 percent back in Gulfport. The free event was held at the Gulfport Sportsplex and featured a variety of games and activities for…

Hancock County CASA hosted their 9th annual Light of Hope ceremony

Hancock County CASA hosted their ninth annual Light of Hope ceremony tonight to raise awareness for abused and neglected children in our community. Tonight, CASA recognized individuals who have gone above and beyond to protect local children. Awards given during the ceremony include the CASA Advocate of the Year, the CPS Case Worker of the Year, the Outstanding Community Professional,…

Sheriff’s Department aware of shooting threat at Hancock High

Another shooting threat was made online, this time aimed at Hancock County High School for tomorrow. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam tells News 25 that he and his department have been made aware of the threat and have interviewed students and parents. As of now, there has been nothing credible found by the department. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Hancock…

South Mississippi celebrates National Beer Day

Today is National Beer Day and News 25 celebrates by going to one of our local breweries on the Coast to discuss the state of craft beer in South Mississippi. Craft beer on the Mississippi Gulf Coast begins with Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company in the Kiln and from there more of these businesses bubbled up on the Coast, where at…