News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days: Gautier Gators

Heading into last season, there was a lot of talk around Gautier High School about what the football program could accomplish for the first time in a long time. Now heading into this season, the Gators have already accomplished a lot of those things, leaving them even hungrier for the rest at stop number 14 on News 25’s 25 Teams…

Roosters once again patrolling Downtown Ocean Springs

Carl, the beloved rooster in Downtown Ocean Springs, has a few successors patrolling the streets and business owners are delighted to once again have roosters back in the area. This is Ricky the Rooster, he’s small, sweet, and loves carbs, according to Keri Hawkins, a waitress at Tom’s Extreme Pizzeria. “I found him across the street in that little grass…

The Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum holding Mardi Gras Experience Film Premiere

Tomorrow the Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum will premiere its new film ‘The Mardi Gras Experience.’ Experts in the film discussed the origins of Mardi Gras, history of Mardi Gras in Mississippi, the formation of the Gulf Coast Carnival Association, costume design, royalty, krewes, float making, parades, music, and Mardi Grad foods and King Cakes. The film was produced by…

First sea turtle nest found in South MS since 2018

Beach crews have found the first sea turtle nest in South Mississippi in four years. Officials say a Harrison County Sand Beach crew that was cleaning up found what appeared to be turtle tracks just east of the Pass Christian Harbor. They protected the area and called the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. IMMS Stranding Coordinator Theresa Madrigal received the…

Waterspout formed on East Beach in Ocean Springs

A waterspout formed on East Beach in Ocean Springs today, causing the Ocean Springs School District to activate its shelter in place protocol. Jackson County Emergency Management Manager Earl Etheridge says the spout quickly dissipated when it hit land, falling apart near the Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Research Lab. Categories: Local News, News Tags: ocean springs school district, waterspout

Possible lightning strike ignites Ocean Springs home

A possible lightning strike sets an Ocean Springs home on fire. The homeowner, who was at work when the fire ignited, tells News 25 his home alarm system sent him a notification. He then called his neighbor who had a key to check in on the home. According to the homeowner, neighbors say a lightning strike set the home on…

Brad Rath appointed as magistrate judge for U.S. District Court for the Southern District MS

Long Beach resident Brad Rath has been appointed as magistrate judge for the Southern District of Mississippi. He has served as a municipal judge in South Mississippi since 2008. The announcement just came today from the U.S. District Court. Judge Rath was born and raised here on the Coast and boasts an impeccable reputation in the legal field since graduating…

New Orleans mother arrested for allegedly stabbing her two toddlers

A New Orleans mother is behind bars after allegedly stabbing two of her children over the weekend. Police say it happened shortly after 11 Sunday morning in a New Orleans neighborhood. A two-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl were stabbed and taken to the hospital where the 4-year-old girl died and the two-year-old boy is in critical condition. Their mother,…

60 local vendors showcased at Arts and Crafts Show at Edgewater Mall

You don’t normally see an arts and crafts show in the mall, but Edgewater Mall wanted to offer the experience to shoppers. Clear Vision Entertainment partnered with the mall to help 60 local vendors showcase their arts, crafts, and food in Biloxi. Vendors set up booths along the main walk-ways at each entrance over the weekend. The art show gives…

Softball exposure camp makes its way to the Gulfport Sportsplex

Echoes of ‘hey batter, batter’ were heard across the softball fields at the Gulfport Sportsplex. The two-day Gulf Coast Exposure Camp gave 240 girls, 9th through 12 grade, an opportunity to get noticed for their talent and skills. Thirty-five schools in Division 1, 2,3, NAIA, and junior college levels were there recruiting student-athletes, some from different states, a chance at…

Grillers compete in inaugural Grillin’ the River City event

Good food and a great time were the key ingredients that made ‘Grillin’ the River City’ a success over the weekend. Seven grill masters competed along the riverside to win a trophy for the best BBQ food and free entry at the Pascagoula Cook-off. The community taste tested for themselves and voted alongside the judges for the best chicken, pulled…

Morning Business Report: August 8th, 2022

One mattress company is looking for professional sleepers and Friday’s jobs report was strong, but some say the job market may not be as healthy as it appears. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Hurricane Katrina Blood Drive takes place later this month

The U.S. blood supply is critically low and there’s a desperate need for people to donate. There will be a perfect chance to do that at the 17th annual Hurricane Katrina Blood Drive, happening at locations across the Coast in just a couple of weeks. It’s a way to honor the victims and survivors of Katrina through a good deed…

Adopt a Grandparent Day is September 10th

Many of the seniors living in our communities, especially those in nursing homes, feel lonely and isolated. That’s why volunteers are being asked to ‘visit, cherish, and celebrate’ a senior during this year’s ‘Adopt a Grandparent Day.’ Here with more is one of the founders for this special day, Kathy Rogers. Tags: Adopt a Grandparent

Body found behind home in Jackson County

A suspicious death in Jackson County after a body was found yesterday behind a home on Lily Orchard Road in the Helena community. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says there will be an autopsy to determine a cause of death. No word on the person’s identity. We will keep you updated. Categories: Local News, News Tags: body found, helena, Jackson…

8/8 – The Chief’s “Strong Tropical Flow” Monday Morning Forecast

There is little change in thinking from the previous forecast concerning the overall trend of gradually increasing moisture, lift, and rain chances through Wednesday. The overall upper level pattern will see a disturbance gradually shift from the eastern Gulf into the central Gulf through the first half of the week. As this disturbance moves closer to the central Gulf coast, moisture…

8/7 – Brittany’s “Wet Conditions Ahead” Sunday Evening Forecast

Forecast remains stubbornly similar for the next few days before a more focused system impacts the region late this week. The mid level ridge that has been dominating the southern half of the CONUS will begin to retrograde becoming centered over the 4 corners by Monday night/early Tuesday. As this is happens the TUTT currently just east of the GA/FL…

News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days: Biloxi Indians

To know where you’re going you have to know where you came from is the idea for the Biloxi football program. The Indians have come a long way over the last few years, but now looking to take another two steps forward after a small step back in 2021. Big Red checking in as stop number 13 on News 25’s…