Krewe of Gemini Parade rolls through Gulfport

The Krewe of Gemini will round out the carnival season on Fat Tuesday with the final night parade for the City of Gulfport. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at the parade with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: carnival season, Krewe of Gemini, mardi gras, parades

Arrests made in connection with George County church break-in and theft

Two people have been arrested in connection with a church break-in and theft in George County. George County Sheriff’s Department says 41-year-old Hubert Rouse and 30-year-old Maegan Suzanne Davis are charged with commercial burglary of a church. In addition, Davis is charged with trying to steal a car. On Saturday, the sheriff’s department got a security alarm from New Hope…

Morning Business Report: March 1st, 2022

Target ups its starting pay for some workers and defense and cybersecurity stocks climb amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Marketsite with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

3/1 – Brittany’s “Fat Tuesday” Afternoon Forecast

The next few days will be mainly a temp and dew-point forecast. No rain anywhere in sight during the workweek with the greatest impacts likely to the fire weather community as relative humidity values could be quite low again this afternoon and tomorrow afternoon. As we head into Wednesday and Thursday, winds will be highly dependent on daytime heating. Once…

Part of Wade-Vancleave Road in Jackson County to close today

A traffic note for drivers in Jackson County, starting today a portion of Wade-Vancleave Road will be closed for at least a year and a half, maybe even two. Crews are replacing two bridges on Wade-Vancleave Road, the Parker’s Lake and Roy Cumbest bridge. That means Wade-Vancleave between Old River Road and Highway 63 will be closed for the next…

Ashes to-go tomorrow at Jim Simpson Pier

Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten season, and many Christians receive ashes on their foreheads to symbolize death and repentance. Two churches in Long Beach are making it quick and easy with a drive-thru event. Grace Lutheran Church and First United Methodist Church are teaming up to give out ashes at Jim Simpson Pier at the foot…

3/1 – Rob Knight’s “Fat Tuesday” Morning Forecast

The next few days will be mainly a temp and dew-point forecast. No rain anywhere in sight during the workweek with the greatest impacts likely to the fire weather community as relative humidity values could be quite low again this afternoon and tomorrow afternoon. As we head into Wednesday and Thursday, winds will be highly dependent on daytime heating. Once…

Pirates parade through the Bay for Lundi Gras

Families, friends, and pirates joined Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse at their annual Lundi Gras parade in Bay St. Louis. For eight years, decorated golf carts and walking groups roll through the bay, passing out Mardi Gras and pirate themed beads, moon pies, and stuffed animals. The Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse honors those courageous sailors who fought for this…

Biloxi businesses gearing up for Mardi Gras Day

Tomorrow people will be flocking to the streets of Downtown Biloxi for Fat Tuesday celebrations. Businesses are still recovering from a busy weekend, but are eager to finish off what has been a successful carnival season so far. Last Saturday, the good times weren’t only rolling for paradegoers, but for local businesses in the area as well. Fly Llama Brewing…

Praise Temple Biloxi damaged after two cars crash into building

Praise Temple Biloxi, a church on Division Street, was heavily damaged Friday when two vehicles went through the building because of a crash. While attending the funeral service for community leader Carmelita Scott, Pastor Pickett received a phone call that brought him to tears. Firefighters told Pastor Pickett and his wife that the building is so structurally damaged that it…

34th annual Arbor Day Run preview

This Saturday at Point Cadet Plaza in Biloxi, Disability Connection, in partnership with Gulf Coast Running Club, will host their 34th annual Arbor Day Run. This fun, outdoor event promotes healthy lifestyles to individuals of all ages with and without disabilities. This event has two goals: to encourage a healthy lifestyle and to encourage people with disabilities to be active…

Two Gautier business owners work together for success

On this final day of February and Black History Month, we are spotlight two black-owned businesses that work together to sell their products. Delorise Nettles, the owner of Heavenly House of Coffee, has been working with Katrina Currie, the owner of I am Candy and Things, since last summer. Nettles allows Currie to cook and bag her candies in her…

Vaping becoming a dangerous problem at Hancock County schools

The superintendent of Hancock County Schools is warning parents that vaping with e-cigarettes is becoming a dangerous problem. Superintendent Theresa Merwin talked about vaping in her weekly message on district happenings. People under 21 cannot vape, so all vaping on school grounds is illegal. Merwin said a few students have needed medical attention after vaping. Students caught vaping face expulsion…

Walter Anderson Museum hosts Mardi Gras camp

The Walter Anderson Museum of Art in Ocean Springs is hosting a mini Mardi Gras camp. During the three-day camp, kids will craft collages, participate in a scavenger hunt in the museum, and learn about the famous painter Walter Anderson and his childhood in New Orleans. The camp is taking place in the museum’s newly renovated art cottage across the…

Lundi Gras Parade rolls in Bay St. Louis

Awarded the 2020’s Top 20 Events by Southeast Tourism Society, the Lundi Gras parade is today in Bay St. Louis. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at the Historic Train Depot with more. Tags: carnival season, lundi gras, Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse

Local Greek Orthodox priest speaks on Russia and Ukraine

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is the only orthodox church on the Mississippi Gulf Coast that reflects many nationalities such as Greek, Russian, and Ukrainian. With the war going on in Ukraine, News 25’s Janae Jordan spoke with Father Paisius McGrath on the invasion. For centuries, Russia and Ukraine have been battling with one another for various reasons, but the…

Biloxi Shuckers offering season ticket incentives

We’re a little more than a month away from the Biloxi Shuckers first game of the 2022 season. If you’re a fan, you may want to go ahead and buy your season tickets now. Here to explain why is Media Relations Manager and the voice of the Shuckers Garrett Greene. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports

Morning Business Report: February 28th, 2022

Taxpayers are more worried this year about their refunds and stocks are lower this morning as Russia puts nuclear forces on high alert. Jane King at the Nasdaq Marketsite with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Missing tortoise Indy returns home

Some good news for you on this Monday morning, a missing turtle returns home. Indy the Tortoise has been handed over to his owners. Indy had apparently escaped from his yard and was missing since the beginning of last week. Someone driving a truck had reportedly picked him up on the side of the road. After hitting a lot of…

Artist gives five-minute art lessons at Roots, Rhythm, and Arts Festival

Also at the Roots, Rhythm, and Arts Festival, it was possible to become an artist in five minutes. You might not become as immediately skilled as Miguel Davalos, but he’ll give you a good starting point. The illustrator was out at the arts festival in Gulfport Saturday, giving out five-minute art lessons, teaching the public about contour sketching. Focus your…

Roots, Rhythm and Arts Festival returns to Downtown Gulfport

Each year, the Roots, Rhythm, and Arts Festival is a free-form celebration in all things creative. Downtown Gulfport hummed with creative energy Saturday. Out near Chandeleur Island Brewing Company, artists soaked in the atmosphere of live music and painted freely. In addition to checking out the visual buffet, visitors learned about living art, performers wore eye-catching outfits, and acted as…

Krewe of Neptune Parade returned to Biloxi on Saturday

Biloxi’s Krewe of Neptune parade finally returned Saturday night and our news team was there to capture it all. Grant Chighizola, Meggan Gray and Rob Knight showed our coast viewers the sights and sounds of a classic parade — which finally returns after a COVID hiatus. Thousands gathered along the streets to watch the show, including plenty of people from…