Pet of the Week: Stormfly is looking for a forever home!
Every other Tuesday, we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us is Katie King and Stormfly, the News 25 Pet of the Week.
Adranos cuts ribbon on Mississippi Solid Rocket Complex in Stone County
Adranos, Inc., a start up manufacturer of solid rocket motors, cut the ribbon on its Mississippi Solid Rocket Complex in Stone County today. Founded in 2015, Adranos designs, develops, tests, and produces solid rocket motors for space launch and national security applications. The Mississippi solid rocket complex serves as Adranos’ motor design and manufacturing hub. The campus is more than…
Public hearing in Ocean Springs to discuss city’s financial plan
Tonight, there will be a public hearing in Ocean Springs regarding the city’s financial plan for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. More specifically, they’ll be talking about the proposed ad valorem tax revenue increase as well as the city’s budget proposal, and possible tax changes. If you live in Ocean Springs, you’re encouraged to come to tonight’s meeting. You’ll be given…
Coroner identifies victim in Audubon Drive shooting
A Saucier man who had his own lawn care business was finishing up a lawn on Audubon Drive in Gulfport on Monday night when he was gunned down. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said Kelvin Simmons, 47, was apparently finishing his work on a home on Audubon and was blowing grass clippings out of the way near the street when…
USM alum J.C. Keys working his way through Cincinnati Reds farm system
At Southern Miss baseball games, it’s not uncommon to run into former players in the Right Field Roost, which is where J.C. Keys was spotted on Opening Day. Since then, the Oak Grove alum has been playing more games than watching games as a right-handed pitcher for the Chattanooga Lookouts, who just wrapped up a five-game series against the Biloxi…
8/29 – Brittany’s “Nice and Quiet” Monday Evening Forecast
A broad ridge of high pressure will remain over the northern gulf through the week promoting onshore flow with showers and thunderstorms expected each day. Tonight through Wednesday Night, a fairly strong northern stream trough will dig into the eastern third of the CONUS over the short term period. As this trough axis deepens, a cold front will sweep into…
New state record set for longest female alligator
There’s a new state record for the longest female alligator taken in Mississippi. Jim and Richie Denson of Madison killed the gator on Sunday on the Pearl River. It measured 10’2” long. Ricky Flynt, the alligator program coordinator at MDWFP says this state record also ties a previous world record for the longest free-ranging wild female gator, which was measured…
Parents demanding answers after termination of Hancock County superintendent
Last week, the Hancock County School Board terminated Superintendent Teresa Merwin. Dozens of parents and educators attended tonight’s school board meeting hopeful for an explanation. The board remained silent, which was infuriating for parents and others unable to comprehend why. Merwin had been in office a little over a year and was adored by parents we spoke to. Some parents…
Shooting investigation at Audubon Drive in Gulfport
One man is dead in a shooting on Audubon Drive in Gulfport News 25’s Sabria Reid is on scene at a shooting on Audubon Drive in Gulfport. News 25 will have more information as it becomes available. Categories: Local News, News Tags: audubon drive, crime, Gulfport, Mississippi, shooting
8/29 – Brittany’s “Much More Pleasant” Monday Afternoon Forecast
A broad ridge of high pressure will remain over the northern gulf through the week promoting onshore flow with showers and thunderstorms expected each day. Tonight through Wednesday Night, a fairly strong northern stream trough will dig into the eastern third of the CONUS over the short term period. As this trough axis deepens, acold front will sweep into the…
Giving back at the tenth annual Hurricane Katrina Memorial Blood Drive
With today being the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, there are also many ways to help just like others helped the Gulf Coast 17 years ago. The tenth annual Hurricane Katrina Memorial Blood Drive is taking place at the Edgewater Mall. The goal of the drive is to remember Katrina and those we lost, but also to show how the community…
Reflecting on the strength of Mississippians on the 17th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
The City of Ocean Springs reflects on the strength of Mississippians to rebuild after damage caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The anniversary of Katrina brings back tragic memories of the hurricane ripping through the Mississippi Gulf Coast. With storm surge peaking at nearly 30 feet, roads, homes, businesses and life looked unrecognizable. At Fort Maurepas Park, Ocean Springs Mayor…
Ground Zero Museum in Waveland holds Hurricane Katrina Memorial Service
The Ground Zero Museum in Waveland is dedicated to the strength and beauty of the human spirit. A memorial service held there this morning remembered that purpose and to remember the lives lost when Hurricane Katrina roared through South Mississippi 17 years ago. The service also served to express appreciation to the first responders and acknowledge the community’s courage and…
Three plead guilty in relation to 2018 Super Bowl party shooting
Three men pled guilty to crimes of accessory after the fact to capital murder and accessory after the fact to aggravated assault relating to a shooting at a Super Bowl party in 2018. Darrian Cooks, Robert Jackson, and Sirmarrion Davis were sentenced to a maximum of 20 years. They have each already served over four years in custody and will…
Mitchell Distributing brings Bud and Burgers competition to Bay St. Louis
Attention grill masters! Registration is still open to compete in a cook-off making its way to Bay St. Louis for the first time. Mitchell Distributing’s Bud and Burgers series continues on September 10th. They’ve held this event in many Mississippi towns, including in Ocean Springs this past spring. Now the best grillers will compete for many prizes, including best in…
Watch party attendees at Infinity Science Center react to Artemis 1 launch being scrubbed
Stennis Space Center in South Mississippi played a vital role in the development of the Artemis missions, they were responsible for testing the four RS-25 engines that will power it. That’s why Infinity Science Center was hosting a watch party for today’s launch. There were plenty of visitors who came, eager to see Artemis 1 blast off. While the launch…
Morning Business Report: August 29th, 2022
U.S. movie theaters will offer $3 tickets for National Cinema Day and many shoppers are hoping Labor Day sales can help beat inflation. Jane King is the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Inaugural Bud and Burgers in the Bay Competition
We are less than two weeks out from the inaugural Bud and Burgers in the Bay competition. It’s a chance for people to team up and try to create the best burger and it’s a fundraiser for a local church. The event is being put by Mitchell Distributing and representing them in studio is Anna Grace Tanner. Categories: Community Headlines…
West Harrison alum and WNBA draft pick hosts basketball camp for hometown kids
WNBA draft pick Ameshya Williams-Holliday is giving back to her hometown of Gulfport in a big way! The West Harrison alum, who was drafted out of Jackson State in May by the Indiana Fever, is the first draft pick from a historically black college and university since 2002. Even though Williams-Holliday has accomplished so much over the years, she wanted…
Waveland community comes together to meet candidates for upcoming elections
Over the weekend, Waveland residents got the chance to meet and greet candidates for the upcoming mayoral and aldermen elections. The community ate breakfast with 20 candidates and first responders at American Legion Post 77 on Saturday. Each candidate was given three minutes to talk about their platform and vision for the city, followed by questions from residents. The primaries…
Local businesses and organizations present 8th annual Back to School Fair
More than 45 local health organizations and businesses came together at the Lyman Community Center Saturday for the 8th annual Back to School Fair. People who attended were able to get wellness information, enter in giveaways, and take advantage of free hearing and vision screenings. After visiting each booth, guests were given a drawstring backpack filled with information from local…
Today marks the 17th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall
Today marks 17 years since Hurricane Katrina forever changed the face of South Mississippi. The storm made landfall as a strong category three hurricane on August 29th, 2005 with winds in excess of 120 miles per hour. The devastation was wide-spread. The record storm surge tossing casinos across Highway 90, burying Beach Boulevard under rubble, wiping out thousands of structures…
Therapy dogs lend an ear at Gulfport Library’s Sit, Stay and Read
Who let the dogs out — in the library? It’s all part of the Sit, Stay and Read program at the Gulfport Pubic Library. Jamie Hobbs, a retired nurse of 45 years, said owning a therapy dog is a good retirement project because she still wants to help people and see the joy her dog, Stella, brings to those around…
8/29 – The Chief’s “Final Days of August” Monday Morning Forecast
A strong surge of tropical moisture and upper diffluence is approaching the north central and NW gulf this morning. The deepest moisture surge will be into the NW gulf near Houston back toward Lake Charles where these values should top out around 2.4″. That is where we would expect the most showers/t-storms action as an inverted trough has also set…