For the second year in a row, Gulfport Behavioral Health System headed over to MGM Park to help host ‘Strikeout the Stigma’ night. The team with the health system settled down in front of the Shuckers gift shop where guests came up and discussed a variety of topics on mental health. They handed out a variety of pamphlets all with…
During Moss Point’s City Hall meeting, a local resident expresses her appreciation for five Moss Point police officers. Nicole Claucherty has lived in Moss Point for seven years and shares many interactions with Moss Point police publicly and privately. In her experience, she feels five officers, Chief of Police Brandon Ashley, Officer Wesley Jones, Officer Larry Gowins, Officer Caleb Vick,…
For the final T-Shirt Tuesday giveaway, the Biloxi Shuckers are distributing shirts promoting the message ‘strike out the stigma.’ News 25’s Rick Gogreve is at MGM Park to tell us more about the promotion and the meaning behind it. Categories: Local News, News Tags: MGM Park, Strike out the Stigma
The Polka Dot Powerhouse organization hasn’t been around long on the Coast, but they are already making a difference within the community. Polka Dot Powerhouse is an international organization with more than 3,000 members and this year they expanded to the Coast. The organization’s goal is to connect like-minded goal-oriented women, who not only want to help each other grow,…
Early education centers in Hancock County are expanding. Hancock County Human Resource Agency’s early education center is a facility that will serve hopefully around 102 children with the current number being 92. Stars is providing early education for children from birth to five-years-old in the Kiln. Hancock’s early childhood program began in 1977 with 34 children. Now, under the sponsorship…
What better way to celebrate the Biloxi Shuckers final home stand than to give back to the community? As the Biloxi Shuckers host the Mississippi Braves for their last home series of the season, they’re featuring a plethora of community initiatives. Before game one, the American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at MGM Park in the north parking…
Five Moss Point police officers will be recognized today for their service. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at Moss Point City Hall with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: moss point, police officers
Mississippi Highway Patrol concluded the Labor Day travel period Monday at midnight. The enforcement period began on Friday at 6 a.m. MHP issued a total of 10,026 citations, arrested 270 for impaired driving, and 1,089 drivers for seat belt violations. MHP also investigated 143 wrecks which caused 46 injuries. Three of the wrecks were deadly, resulting in three deaths. Those…
Here is Jason Lindsey with this week’s Hooked on Science experiment. Tags: Hooked on Science
CVS will buy home health giant Signify Health for about $8 billion and now is the most rewarding time to switch jobs in years. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Every Friday through the end of this month, Ocean Springs is hosting a concert at Fort Maurepas Park. They’re calling it their ‘Friday at the Fort.’ In studio with more is this week’s performer Serabee. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Serabee
It’s time to meet our Pet of the Week. We always look forward to seeing our friends from the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Mary is this week’s Pet of the Week. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
If you have a sweet tooth, head on over to Crumbl Cookie in D’Iberville to not only indulge in some sweet treats, but also help a good cause. Today until 6 p.m., Crumbl Cookie in D’Iberville will host a ‘Real Men Wear Pink’ fundraiser. ‘Real Men Wear Pink’ is a campaign designed to raise funds and draw attention to the…
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott in the house and revenge served cold in Stark Vegas, where Mississippi State delivered one of its finest air raid performances yet in a 49-23 clobbering of Memphis, who beat the Bulldogs 31-29 last season. Will Rogers was one of just two Power Five quarterbacks to throw for five touchdowns in week one and his…
Ole Miss brought the juice in its season opener, dominating Troy 28-10 and extending its home winning streak to ten games in the process. Rushing offense and rushing defense, both strengths for the Rebels, who outgained the Trojans by more than 200 yards with all three first half touchdowns coming on the ground, courtesy of three different players. Three second…
The sign of a good football program is being able to overcome adversity and Southern Miss certainly had its fair share to overcome on Saturday, losing starting quarterback Ty Keyes after a targeting penalty, and committing five turnovers, including two fumbles, inside Liberty’s five-yard line. Frank Gore Jr. put the team on his back following the injury, rushing for 178…
Many Mississippians headed to the beach for a relaxing Labor Day on the water. Front Beach in Ocean Springs was filled with beachgoers making the most of their off day. People were grilling, playing ball games, as well as just soaking up some sun. News 25 spoke to multiple people, all thrilled to have a day off to spend at…
As we enjoy Labor Day, let’s not forget the true reason behind the holiday. During the Industrial Revolution, many Americans worked for as long as 12 hours a day and as young as five-years-old. In efforts to provide better working conditions, unions were formed and rallies were started. In 1894, Congress signed a law making the first Monday in September…
When it comes to Labor Day festivities, it seems like a lot of people had the same idea. The Mississippi Aquarium was full of family and friends coming together to celebrate Labor Day. The touch pool, which is located on the top floor of Aquatic Wonders, was filled with guests watching and learning about sea creatures. Another popular place was…
The Shed BBQ and Blues Joint has been celebrating Labor Day by giving people a break from cooking and enjoying a free sandwich. The Shed was packed with people, enjoying live music and a free pulled pork sandwich. Since 2011, with the exception of COVID, the Shed BBQ and Blues Joint has honored the hard-working men and women of the…
A Pascagoula K9 gets some new threads! Pascagoula K9 Thor has received a bulletproof and stab proof ballistic vest. The vest is lightweight and fitted just for K9 Thor and was made by the company K9 Storm. The vest was given by retired K9 Arlo with Thurston County Sheriff’s Office. The vest was donated in loving memory of the fallen…
One man is dead after a two-vehicle crash in George County Saturday. Mississippi Highway Patrol says a Chevy HHR traveling south on Highway 613 collided with a Chevy Traverse traveling northbound. The driver of the HHR died from his injuries and has been identified as 69-year-old James Holifield of Lucedale. The cause of the accident is still under investigation by…
The 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis held its third annual Booker Fest over the weekend and is celebrating 100 years of 100 Men Hall. Musicians and comedians came to show off their talent at one of the most unique physical sites still standing on the Mississippi Blues Trail. Booker Fest is a fundraiser that maintains one of the…
Many vendors and artists participated in the art walk in Downtown Ocean Springs, but there was one particular artist that caught a lot of attention. Cartoon artist Spencer Gray Jr. gave people a lot to smile and laugh about his latest designs as they passed his vendor spot. Gray tells News 25 ever since he was a little kid he…