The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department Fishing Rodeo took a year off during COVID, but it came back in full force Saturday. Poles and bait were available for those who signed up and with about 100 more kids that came in after pre-registration, the turnout was impressive. Buddy Sports was also there, helping teach kids with special needs how to angle….
Vandals have struck St. James Cemetery, damaging or outright removing holy symbols. Father Ryan McCoy is letting the parish and community know that a fiberglass statue, valued around $800, was cut off at its base and removed from the cemetery several weeks ago. Gulfport police are keeping a careful eye on the cemetery as they investigate these incidents. “We had…
Biloxi police arrested a teenager from Soso, Mississippi yesterday in connection with a shooting outside of a Howard Avenue restaurant. Evidence gathered on scene identified 19-year-old Richard F. Sims as the alleged shooter. A man and a woman were injured when the shooter opened fire near Martinis on the 900 block of Howard Avenue. Police learned the shooter was in…
The Jackson County Office of Emergency Services and the Jackson County Fire Department are on the scene of a major woods fire around the area of Biloxi Road and Wilson Road. Motorists and residents are asked to remain clear of this area for their safety. Other agencies that are assisting in this effort are the MS Forestry Commission, the…
Today very nice but will be a transition day for deeper moisture and much better dynamics. Instability starts to increase today until a cold front moves through the area late Tuesday night/Wed morning. Long story short is that all variables finally come together for this event. The last several events have not seen these entire severe weather variables working together…
As we finish this evening, not bad at all to close out the weekend! It will be quiet going into tonight with upper-level clouds increasing. On Tuesday, a regional severe-weather outbreak — including potential for several tornadoes (a few potentially significant) remains evident. Severe storms — including tornado risk will likely be ongoing at the start of the period, as…
Back in December, News 25 featured the newest St. Stanislaus slugger, Ole Miss commit Seth Farni. Already delivering on the high expectations early in the season, even as those expectations continue to grow. Yesterday, Farni tabbed by Rawlings and Perfect Game as a 2022 Preseason Underclass All-American. His stock has been on the rise ever since his 27-homer showing broke…
In the nightcap at Battle at the Beach, Bulldogs versus Bulldogs as Vancleave takes on Brandon, led by former Vancleave Head Coach Daniel Best. Vancleave wins 6-5 in eight. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Battle at the Beach, High School Baseball, sports, Vancleave
As a part of the fifth annual Battle at the Beach, ten different locations are being used to host 112 games. Only one of those parks is actually on the beach, and that’s MGM Park where first action of the day belongs to Gulfport and Faith Academy out of Mobile. Gulfport wins 11-10 in six innings. Admirals ending their week…
One of two Division I basketball programs from Mississippi still hooping, seven-seed Ole Miss taking on ten-seed South Dakota in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. South Dakota wins 75-61. Ole Miss ends the year with a mark of 23-9. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: NCAA Women’s Basketball, Ole Miss, sports
The City of Pascagoula unveiled a 15-foot metal art sculpture at the corner of Delmas Avenue and Pascagoula Street. The sculpture was designed and fabricated by students at PGSD’s career and college technical institute as part of a three-semester program called the Pascagoula Public Art Enterprise. Students spent time speaking with different community members about what Pascagoula means to them…
We actually had some record-high temperatures Friday afternoon after the storms moved on. Gulfport-Biloxi airport sky-rocked into the mid 80s, easily breaking the old record of 79 degrees set just two years ago. Although we did get a few severe t-storm warnings this morning, the tornadoes ended up mainly in southern Alabama. Much cooler air arrives late tonight, dropping us…
The Highway 67 DMV is now giving out more than just new licenses as a new Crime Stoppers kiosk has information on wanted criminals. Anyone can use the kiosk to find out who is wanted or even get information on road closures, weather reports, and local nonprofits. This is the fourth kiosk of its kind to be installed in Harrison…
There’s a new addition at the corner of Delmas and Pascagoula. News 25’s Rick Gogreve has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: art unveiling, Pascagoula
For the eighth year, Gulfport High offers an exclusive chance for outgoing seniors to learn real life skills from our Coast Professionals. The Rising Stars program is the brain child of Public Relations Director Sandy East. On the big day, seniors get to sit down with local business leaders and do mock interviews, learn professional etiquette, talk about social media,…
Justin Hardee, a former player for the New Orleans Saints and current player for the New York Jets, stopped by Waveland Elementary School to visit students. Hardee talked about the importance of education, following your dreams, and being a great leader. Hardee played for the Saints from 2017 to 2020. In March of 2021, he signed a contact with the…
A beverage company has partnered with the City of Biloxi to beautify two public parks with community gardens. St. Mary’s Park on Wiltshire Boulevard and Savarro Park on Irish Hill Drive are getting the Talking Rain Beverage Company’s beautification treatment as part of its annual park program. St. Mary’s also had new playground equipment installed. Cities in North Carolina and…
Now to an update on the 69 dogs seized from a Pass Christian home one week ago. All 69 dogs were taken in by the Humane Society of South Mississippi and a number are ready to take home for adoption. News 25 stopped by HSSM today and met a few who are enjoying the simple things for the first time,…
The owner of a well-known local restaurant is giving back to the South Mississippi CASA chapters. Thomas Genin, owner of the Marina Cantina and Blind Tiger, presented matching donation checks to the leaders of the Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson County CASA chapters this morning in Bay St. Louis. The Genin family chose to match dollar for dollar donations up to…
The Mississippi Coast Coliseum is always a hot spot for events on the Gulf Coast. The next few months are going to be no different with a number of upcoming events on the calendar, including Alan Jackson, the Crawfish Music Festival, and the return of Mississippi Sea Wolves hockey games. Executive Director Matt McDonnell says these events and upgrades happening…
U.S. movie theaters will screen a Ukrainian film today with proceeds going to relief efforts and the cost of a home loan just hit a new pandemic high. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
This Sunday evening, Westminster Presbyterian Church in Gulfport is hosting Roger Lowther. Lowther has traveled through Japan, playing for people in times of crisis, hoping to bring them peace. He’s in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Roger Lowther, westminster presbyterian church
The Mississippi Aquarium will be releasing more endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles. The release will take place at 5 Saturday on the beach in front of Edgewater Mall in Biloxi. They’ll be releasing ten turtles, all from the batch of 50 cold-stunned turtles sent to the aquarium from New England Aquarium late last year. The Kemp’s Ridleys being released have…
A night of fine cuisine, spirits, and fantastic music. You’ll find it all at St. Patrick Catholic High School’s Shamrockin’ the Coast. Here to tell us more about the event are St. Patrick Principal Dr. Matt Buckley and Director of Advancement Patrick Miller. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Shamrockin’ the Coast, st. patrick catholic high school