Kids at Hope Academy got their own little taste of Mardi Gras as Gulfport Fire lent them the use of their classic fire truck to throw beads from. All of Hope Academy showed out to the town green of Florence Gardens to both catch and throw beads and other treats. Each class got a turn riding in the back of…
Over at the Float Den, across from the East Biloxi Public Library, a man and a couple of his crew members have been building parade floats for nearly 40 years. News 25 went out there to speak with Doug Blom, the float builder for the Gulf Coast Carnival Association’s floats. From the outside, it’s an unassuming warehouse and on the…
A Gautier man is in Jackson County jail, accused of leaving his one-year-old child at home alone when he was pulled over for driving under the influence. Gautier police say they pulled over 38-year-old Grant Lee Norris, who didn’t immediately stop. He was arrested on a DUI charge. Officers went to Norris’ house to let his family know he was…
Intriguing Beauty: An Upscale Spa has a variety of services for ladies. Here to tell us about some training opportunities is owner Tina Harper. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Intriguing Beauty
When it comes to king cakes everyone’s always asking ‘who got the baby,’ but have you ever wondered why it is in there in the first place? The Biloxi Library on Howard Avenue has a display featuring the history of the king cake and the story behind the plastic babies inside them. Inside the displays you’ll be able to glance…
Inflation isn’t yet changing what people buy at the grocery store. Stocks remain volatile as investors cling to every bit of news from Ukraine. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Marketsite with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
The Gulf Islands National Seashore is comprised of the barrier islands stretching from Mississippi to Florida and they’d like to keep it that way. Here with us to talk about their preservation event ‘Bark in the Park’ is Park Ranger John Bernstiel. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: B.A.R.K. in the Park, event, Gulf Island National Seashore
On the final Friday of each month, we feature a member of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce. This morning, it’s a marketing consultant who’s been serving the Coast for more than two decades. Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight Tags: East Beach Specialities, member spotlight, mississippi gulf coast chamber of commerce
A cold front is no east of the area with light precipitation behind the front expected to be out of the area by moon. Forecast guidance indicates that sunshine will be an extremely sparse commodity through the weekend, perhaps as late as Sunday night before any significant clearing occurs. And that will take the passage of another disturbance across the…
A cold front is no east of the area with light precipitation behind the front expected to be out of the area by moon. Forecast guidance indicates that sunshine will be an extremely sparse commodity through the weekend, perhaps as late as Sunday night before any significant clearing occurs. And that will take the passage of another disturbance across the…
When the Stone baseball team plays its first home game of the season on Saturday, the raw emotion of that night will have passed, but the lasting legacy of a coach and his son will be as strong as ever. Just two wins away from Stone’s first trip to South State in more than 30 years, Gehrig Conard took the…
The Pillars of Biloxi hopped into the Mardi Gras spirit tonight by throwing their second annual Mardi Gras Ball. The night began with the presentation of the court made up entirely of residents at the senior care facility. The crew was made up of three dukes, three maids, and a king and a queen. Special guests were invited to the…
The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce held their annual meeting today. The event is held once a year as a way for the chamber to thank members and partners in the community. The chamber partnered with the city to give out 12 awards to members of the community who have done something outstanding. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Cynthia Sutton…
The fifth graders at Pass Road Elementary in Gulfport let freedom ring during their Black History program. Singing songs of freedom, positive change, and forward thinking, students learned about the struggle for Civil Rights and how they can make a positive impact in the world. The program included speeches, sign language, and movement. Parents and family attended the assembly, cheering…
The Cheeky Monkey Bakery in Biloxi just sold more than 300 king cakes this morning and owner Jennifer Noble says it is a sign of life getting back to normal. The order came from Hunter MMA, based in D’Iberville, as the youth organization partnered with the bakery so its members could pre-sell cakes to raise money. So far this carnival…
Since the 1970s, Paul’s Pastry Shop in Picayune has sold their signature king cakes across the world, bringing a little bit of Mardi Gras to their homes. Paul’s Pastry Shop, the home of the original cream cheese filled king cake. Back in the 70s, it was opened by a couple from California, Shirley and Harry Paul, who came up with…
A dog was shot and killed in an Escatawpa neighborhood and now the owner is offering a reward. The owner says he was at work when he received a call from animal control saying they had the body of his dog Paisley, which had been shot and run over. Paisley’s owner, Brent Stuart, tells News 25 his neighborhood is very…
Malachi Lee was one of the first African-American police officers sworn into the Gulfport Police Department in 1949. Although Nellie Henry, Malachi Lee’s great-niece, was not born until four years after he died, she says her family continues to keep his legacy alive. “He had his own business in the City of Gulfport. He was a barber and then he…
New outdoor amenities are under construction for the Picayune community. A new $660,000 park named Kids Kingdom is set to open the first week of April at Friendship Park. This park serves kids of all ages and those with and without special needs can play together. The space will also include a stage for shows, new restrooms, tennis courts, concession…
Man’s best friend and pizza, what more can you ask for? Brooklyn Pizzeria and the Humane Society of South Mississippi are teaming up to find fur-ever homes for some of their longest-term residents. You can’t miss the adorable face staring back at you on every Brooklyn’s Pizzeria box. Owners Mark and Darlene Cruthirds are partnering up with Humane Society of…
One housing company is holding up the Gulf Coast as a destination for homebuyers. Brandon Elliot believes it is. The local home builder spoke at the Knight Nonprofit Center to share his vision of the Coast’s future, which includes free fiber-optic internet for all and other amenities that would make it more attractive for home buyers. With housing getting more…
A turtle in terrible trouble, the six-year-old reptile belonging to a Mandeville woman was taken and has been seen around Gulfport. Have you seen this tortoise? Melanie Favalora and her family are searching for Indy, their beloved reptile. The curious creature apparently escaped from his yard and was picked up near his family’s home. The Mississippi Aquarium reports that two…
We’re just a couple of days out now from Saturday evening’s Krewe of Neptune Parade. If you can’t be there, News 25 will be providing live coverage on the route. Gerald Everett and Kenny Beverin are in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: carnival season, krewe of neptune, mardi gras, Mardi Gras Parade
Target will hand you a Starbucks coffee with your curbside pick up order and a rise in non-COVID deaths is hitting the life insurance companies. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Marketsite with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report