This week we celebrate the 30th anniversary of legal casino gambling in Mississippi. After last year’s record-breaking revenue, what is next? What does the future of gaming look like in the Magnolia state? After achieving record-breaking revenues in 2021, what’s next for gaming in Mississippi? How do we continue to improve and set ourselves apart from other gaming destinations? Lifelong…
A local developer and his wife are turning an old Wells Fargo Bank into a 14-room luxury boutique hotel in Downtown Biloxi. Ivan and Kelly Spinner are teaming up with Ivan being the brains behind the operation and Kelly being the interior designer. Named for their daughter, the Bella Hotel will resemble something unique, giving off a New York or…
Comeback Coolers brings Gulf Coast volunteers together again. Comeback Coolers shares the labor of love as they pack coolers to send to flood victims in Kentucky. In Ocean Springs at OS Lumber and Supply, volunteers packed personalized coolers with items for relief. Over 150 coolers spread words of encouragement and love to those impacted by Kentucky’s recent devastating rain fall….
The convection will decay in the late evening as the sun goes down and it will give way to warm and muggy overnight conditions. More of the same is expected tomorrow with high rain chances and the possibility the showers and thunderstorms that develop could be efficient rain producers. Saturday and beyond, no real changes in the large scale pattern…
Thirty-years is not enough service for Nurse Ira Fay Tremmel at Merit Health Hospital in Biloxi. Tremmel was surprised by family and friends on her work anniversary, thinking she was just taking pictures with her co-workers celebrating her 30-year mark with the hospital. Tremmel was surprised by her friend and Mayor FoFo Gilich who declared August 3rd as Ira Fay…
Today, the faculty and staffs of Catholic schools within the Biloxi Diocese entered the Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral in Biloxi with open hearts and eager spirits as the school year approaches. The annual Opening of School Mass was celebrated by Bishop Louis Kihneman at the Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral. This is a time for all of…
Comeback Coolers brings Gulf Coast volunteers together again. Happening today at 6:30, Comeback Coolers is hosting their traditional packing party for flood victims in Kentucky. News 25’s Sabria Reid has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Comeback Coolers, flooding victims, kentucky
Governor Tate Reeves announced that the state is ending a federal program that incentivizes people to stay out of the work force, offering up to 15 months of free rent and utility bill payments. Today’s announcement only applies to applications that have not been submitted yet. It has no effect on applications already in the system. The Mississippi Home Corporation…
Americans are piling up credit card debt as they struggle to keep up with the high cost of living and Equifax may have sent lenders inaccurate credit scores on millions of consumers. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
A six-generation share cropper from Louisiana who went on to become a minister has just released a new book. “Three W’s: How Strong is your Faith through the Pain” focuses on the choices we can control in our lives. Reverend Ernest Gaines is in studio with more about his newest book. Rev. Gaines will be doing a book signing at…
Back Bay Mission held a free resource fair this morning to give those in need a chance to get information on housing, healthcare, and employment. It was put on by the Southern Mississippi Regional Planning Office. There were a variety of agencies on hand to help those in need including the Mississippi Housing Authority, Department of Veterans Affairs, Mississippi Division…
The Coast Chamber of Commerce hosted its third quarter Connections Breakfast this morning. The guest speaker was Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell. He gave an update on his agency and covered important topics concerning public safety in the state of Mississippi, including the Drivers Service Bureau, Highway Patrol, Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Narcotics, Homeland Security, and Crime Stoppers. Tindell…
It may be August, but Cruisin’ the Coast organizers are in high gear. August 15th is the deadline for early registration for the October event that draws thousands to South Mississippi with their classic cars. If you plan to join in on the fun this year, sign up now. According to their social media pages, Cruisin’ officials say there are…
Many parts of the area have seen considerable rainfall over the past several days with a few locations having had measurable rainfall for quite an extended period. While the areas that are saturated are not widespread, some areas have seen rainfall amounts well above normal over the last week or so. Due to this, the entire area is out-looked for…
The main concern will quickly shift to the possibility of heavy rainfall once again today. Many parts of the area have seen considerable rainfall over the past several days with a few locations having had measurable rainfall for quite an extended period. While the areas that are saturated are not widespread, some areas have seen rainfall amounts well above normal…
Not much in the way of change is expected tomorrow or Thursday. As mentioned yesterday, the continued rainfall across the area will accumulate as the week continues and so to likely are the outlook levels. The day 2 outlook from WPC now has parts of our area in a slight risk of excessive rainfall and that could be expanded in…
Don’t mind the giant water slide at stop number 10 on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days where Vancleave is celebrating the end of summer and the beginning of football summer. Bad timing on the part of Mother Nature, so no video of the team actually using the slide, but plenty of video of the Bulldogs putting in work,…
This week we celebrate the 30th anniversary of legalized casino gambling in Mississippi. After Hurricane Katrina’s destruction along the Coast, the gaming industry almost went with it. News 25’s Sabria Reid has more on the legislation which saved Mississippi’s winning bet. A historic natural disaster changed Mississippi’s gaming industry forever. August 29th, 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated South Mississippi, killing 236…
Gulfport Police Department pulled out all the stops for National Night Out Against Crime. At Jones Park under the Barksdale Pavilion, law enforcement and first responders came together to enhance positive interactions with the community. Families free Domino’s pizza, snow cones, a live DJ, carnival and arcade games, and emergency vehicles like fire trucks, AMR vans, police cars, crime scene…
Deep moisture from the Gulf of Mexico continues to stream into the area with model soundings showing precipitable water values well above 2 inches, and as high as 2.2-2.3 inches. Not much in the way of change is expected tomorrow or Thursday. As mentioned yesterday, the continued rainfall across the area will accumulate as the week continues and so to…
Have some fun with the Gulfport Police Department for National Night Out Against Crime. From 6 to 8 bring the family to Jones Park to enjoy a free night of food, games, and positive police interaction. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at the event with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Gulfport Police Department, night out against crime
Today, the Milwaukee Brewers announced the promotion of three top prospects and former Biloxi Shuckers to the organizations Triple A ball club. Prospects Sal Frelick, Garrett Mitchell, and Joey Wiemer will continue their careers playing for the Nashville Sound as they push toward the Major League. Frelick continues his quick rise, making his way to the Sound just over one…
Comeback Coolers is gearing up to serve the people in Kentucky whose homes have been destroyed by flooding. Comeback Coolers is an organization that aims to deliver much needed and deserved break to those who have been in the path of a natural disaster. Coolers will be decorated by people of all ages and filled with items like drinks, oranges,…
31-year-old Anna Burgett Logan died this past Sunday in a car crash. Logan was a fifth-grade teacher at Trent Lott Academy for five years and she went through TLA as a student. She also recently married in October 2020. Instead of dwelling on the heartache, Trent Lott Academy is choosing to celebrate the life of Anna with good memories and…