Seabees celebrate 80th anniversary

The Seabees were born during World War II in 1942 as a way to complete infrastructure projects during the war with men also trained to defend themselves against the enemy. 2022 marks the 80th anniversary of the Seabees and they are ready to celebrate. Eighty years of can-do attitude! The Seabees are celebrating eight decades of hard work and service…

Beer and Bacon Fest in Gulfport on Saturday

Mississippi Heroes once again presents its Beer and Bacon Festival, a marriage of two American favorites. Restaurants and breweries will set up shop inside the Warehouse in Gulfport Saturday night, the same place Terror on the Coast is held in October. Doors open at 7 p.m. Sales from the event benefit the nonprofit which helps support non-professional caregivers. There will…

Harrison County woman arrested for animal abuse

A Saucier woman faces upwards of 30 misdemeanor charges after dead and neglected dogs were found on the property of her animal rescue. Forty-seven-year-old Jessica Collins was arrested Wednesday on 32 animal cruelty charges. Animal Advocate Connie Call alerted police to multiple dead animals, including puppies and a bird that were on the property. There were apparently bags full of…

Morning Business Report: March 4th, 2022

Americans flock to Amazon to buy Ukraine-themed goods and J.P. Morgan says the Russian economy will shrink 35 percent in the second quarter. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

3/4 – Rob Knight’s “1st Weekend of March” Forecast

This afternoon winds will gradually come around to the southeast by this afternoon. Little in the way of cloud cover is expected today, and high temperatures should reach their potential, primarily in the upper 70s, but with the dry ground, some locations could “overachieve” and reach into the lower 80s. As southerly flow becomes more prevalent later tonight into Saturday, we…

3/4 – Rob Knight’s “Sunny & Warm” Friday Morning Forecast

As the high pressure continues to shift east of the area today, winds will gradually come around to the southeast by this afternoon. Little in the way of cloud cover is expected today, and high temperatures should reach their potential, primarily in the upper 70s, but with the dry ground, some locations could “overachieve” and reach into the lower 80s….

Braves World Series trophy coming to Hattiesburg

The World Series Champion Atlanta Braves continuing to share their shiny new Commissioner’s Trophy with the people. Next stop is Hattiesburg. On May 11th, the hardware will be on display at USM’s Pete Taylor Park when the Southern Miss baseball team plays host to second ranked Ole Miss in non-conference in-state rivalry game. Fans must have a ticket to see…

George County alum Ty Fryfogle impresses at NFL Combine

George County alum Tyrese Fryfogle impressing on day three of the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, posting a 39-inch vertical jump, currently tied for the third highest mark regardless of position. During his final season at Indiana in 2021, the former Rebel went over 500 yards for the third straight season, but only found the end zone once. He really burst…

Gulfport Head Girls Basketball Coach Brooke Glass stepping down

After a successful five year run as Gulfport head girls basketball coach, Brooke Glass is stepping down to spend more time with her family. What a half-decade it was under her watch, posting an overall record of 75-56 with a pair of Region 8 class 6A titles in 2018 and 2021. Glass also led the Lady Admirals to the Elite…

SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament: Kentucky vs. Mississippi State

Six out of the last seven SEC Women’s Basketball Tournaments have all ended the same way: with South Carolina being showered in confetti. That one exception was when Mississippi State won its first and only championship in 2019, despite making it to the title game five years in a row. MSU looking to start a new streak this year, 10-seed…

North Bay Civitan Club of D’Iberville and St. Martin holding ‘Beads for Special Needs’ drive

The North Bay Civitan Club of D’Iberville and St. Martin began their ‘Beads for Special Needs’ drive yesterday. The club could use your leftover beads for their ‘Beads for Special Needs’ drive happening this week. The club will be collecting Mardi Gras beads from now until March 5th to give to special needs students at St. Martin High School who…

Families create light up digital art at Mary C. Firefly Event

Fat Tuesday may be over, but that doesn’t mean the Mardi Gras festivities have to end. The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center hosted their bi-monthly Firefly event, this month’s theme is Mardi Gras. Decorating masks in purple, green, and gold, guests got to customize their own mask, creating digital art with LED lights. The event also had live jazz…

3/3 – Meteorologist Rob Martin’s “Great Weather Continues” Thursday Evening Forecast

Dominant high pressure that has brought splendid weather will finally nudge to the east, bringing up those Thursday-night temps up a few more degrees.  This will gradually allow our surface flow to turn onshore and allow moisture levels to increase. So, some patchy fog is possible Friday morning, with better chances Saturday morning as humidity rises further. Not much reason…

3/3 – Meteorologist Rob Martin’s “great weather continues” Thursday Evening Forecast

Dominant high pressure that has brought splendid weather will finally nudge to the east, bringing up those Thursday-night temps up a few more degrees.  This will gradually allow our surface flow to turn onshore and allow moisture levels to increase. So, some patchy fog is possible Friday morning, with better chances Saturday morning as humidity rises further. Not much reason…

St. Mary Catholic Church drops off paper goods for seniors in Harrison County

St. Mary Catholic Church officially wrapped up what looked to be its most successful annual paper goods drive yet. Overall, the church collected 3,005 packages of paper products. The church collected 1,353 packages of adult diapers, 1,179 packages of toilet paper, 406 packages of paper towels, and 67 packages of cleaning supplies. This year, the church partnered with high school…

Southern Girl Cookies opening shop in Waveland

It’s been a long-time coming for one Gulf Coast baker, Southern Girl Cookies is opening a brick-and-mortar store four years after Kimberly Marquar started baking in her home. She’s made plenty of custom cookies for businesses, weddings, and parties, fashioning these sweet treats into memorable creations. She’s just one of many startups taking the leap now that the worst of…

Sea Wolves season tickets go on sale March 8th

Anticipation is growing as we get closer to seeing the Mississippi Sea Wolves back on the ice. 2022-2023 season tickets go on sale Tuesday, March 8th at 10 a.m. Prices for season ticket packages range from $300 to $600, depending on the package you choose. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the return of the Sea Wolves to the Gulf Coast…

First Fridays return to downtown Biloxi

As we get deeper into the year, a beloved Biloxi block party returns to Howard Avenue. The fun starts at 5 p.m. Friday on the District Green. Biloxi Main Street, which puts on the event, took a two-month hiatus, and now that Mardi Gras is over, some might like to keep the good times rolling. Magnolia Bayou will start playing…

Monthly Firefly Event at the Mary C.

Fat Tuesday may be over, but that doesn’t mean the Mardi Gras Festivities have to end. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center in Ocean Springs with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Firefly event, Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Art Center

Fire on Jim Ramsey Road in Jackson County

A fire broke out on Jim Ramsey Road in Jackson County in a wooded area. According to a firefighter, the fire burned four acres. The fire skipped over the road to where houses were located, but no damage to homes or injuries were reported. Coastal resident Deana Montesanto says she was on her way to pick up her father, who…

Anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers lead to several arrests in 2021

Anonymous tips to Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers led to several arrests and convictions in 2021. Crime Stoppers tells News 25 they’re grateful to the public for submitting so many tips and helping law enforcement in the process. The organization recognized the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department Criminal Investigations Division for the highest number of arrests made in 2021 based off of…