On August 9, 2022, at approximately 3:39 a.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 170 block of Holly Circle in reference to a shooting. Once on scene, officers located a female victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local area hospital where her status was listed as stable. Anyone with any information regarding this…
A series of events tomorrow designed to educate South Mississippi’s young professionals on community service opportunities in our area, how we can all make a difference along the Coast. Kelly Devine with Coast Young Professionals and Laura Payne Breeland with Back Bay Mission are in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: back bay mission, Coast Young Professionals
The threat for heavy rain and pockets of FLASH FLOODING continues this afternoon. While it is very likely that some areas see heavy rainfall, the somewhat chaotic setup to the rainfall has been helping keep the problem areas to a minimum. That said, deep tropical moisture associated with a tropical wave and persistent onshore flow will surely keep the level…
At the risk of sounding repetitive, another day of high rain chances is on tap for the area. Once again, these storms can easily produce hourly rainfall rates that will be capable of causing flooding issues. Short term models are consistent on showing this activity likely beginning earlier than yesterday with some heavy rainfall moving into the Mississippi coastal counties…
It’s about that time at stop number 15 on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days where the Pearl River Central Blue Devils sound ready to show off their brand-new attitude at the start of a brand-new season. “Football season is an exciting time of year. The grass smells better. Pep rallies. Kids walking the hallways in their jerseys. I’m…
In a near carbon copy of last week, rain chances will once again continue to be high through the period. High pressure over the western Atlantic will keep the area in a period of onshore flow. In addition, a tropical wave will be moving slowly across the north-central Gulf of Mexico today and tomorrow. The combination of those features will…
The Jackson County Board of Education held their monthly meeting Monday evening to discuss a potential new project. The board hosted the meeting to update on the potential solar farm project on District 16 section property. Since December 2021, the district has been working on a framework for an agreement that would satisfy the interest of the developer, the state,…
Moving toward growing economic development, today Moss Point’s Redevelopment Authority held their second meeting. Making a comeback after 20 years of inactivity, the Redevelopment Authority has plans to help Moss Point grow economically. First, the board wants to look back at what redevelopment plans were made two decades ago then decide what areas of the city to focus on to…
The City of Moss Point proclaims this week as National Health Center Week. During last week’s city council meeting, Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight presented Angel Greer, CEO of Coastal Family Health Center, with a certificate declaring August 7th through the 13th 2022 National Health Center week. In July, Coastal Family Health Center’s Moss Point Pharmacy held their grand opening…
Margaritaville is about to get a lot more fun with these new additions. If you have noticed some construction near Margaritaville, it’s because Paradise Pier is on its way. Paradise Pier will have three new attractions which will include an observation wheel, an arrow bar, and a roller coaster. Not to be confused with a Ferris wheel, an observation wheel…
William Carey University Tradition Campus hosted a retirement reception today for the school’s president of 15 years. Friends, faculty, and former students gathered at the school to say goodbye to President Dr. Tommy King. King became the school’s ninth president in 2007 and is the first graduate of William Carey to hold that title. In addition to a Bachelor of…
Volunteers with Comeback Coolers went to Kentucky over the weekend to deliver some much-needed supplies to those affected by devastating flooding. They’ve shared some of their pictures and videos with us. These volunteers delivered more than 180 coolers inked with words of encouragement and packed with drinks, fruit, water, wet wipes, and many other items. While in Kentucky, volunteers posted…
It was a packed house this morning inside the IP Casino ballroom for the Mississippi Coast Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the County Address. District 4 Supervisor and Harrison County Board President Kent Jones gave an update on projects over the past year. Jones said Harrison County currently has 982 employees with a budget of $170 million. He also…
Traces of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill were still detectable as recent as two years. According to a Louisiana State University report, small amounts of highly weathered oil residues from the Deepwater in 2010 were still present in the surrounding area ten years later in 2020. Around 30 to 40 percent of the spilled oil evaporated into air while…
Jason Lindsey has more on today’s Hooked on Science experiment! Tags: Hooked on Science, science
It’s Tuesday which means it is time for News 25 Pet of the Week. Raisin, this week’s pet, comes from the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ just passed ‘Titanic’ at the all-time domestic box office and meme stocks are back. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Our guest today specializes in making things beautiful, including food. Here in studio, we have Patti Schankin, co-owner of Party Girls Shop and Charcuterie Boutique and they’re celebrating five years in business! Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Party Girls Party Shop and Charcuterie Boutique
A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY is in effect through midday Thursday. High pressure over the western Atlantic will keep the area in a period of onshore flow. In addition, a tropical wave will be moving slowly across the north-central Gulf of Mexico today and tomorrow. The combination of those features will allow tropical moisture to stream into the area, supporting high precipitation chances…
Ocean Springs police have identified two people suspected of stealing the Miner’s Toy Store Statue. Police say David and Katja Malin are wanted for grand larceny in the theft of the statue which was recovered in pieces at two scrap yards on the Coast over the weekend. The statue was stolen a week ago. The Malins are believed to be…
In a near carbon copy of last week, rain chances will once again continue to be high through the period. High pressure over the western Atlantic will keep the area in a period of onshore flow. In addition, a tropical wave will be moving slowly across the north-central Gulf of Mexico today and tomorrow. The combination of those features will allow…
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…
If we thought we had a lot of rain and coverage today it looks like things will ramp up over the next 3 days. We start tomorrow as we begin to feel the impacts of the TUTT and a tropical wave moving through the north-central Gulf. The Tropical wave will bring in even richer tropical moisture where the TUTT will…
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…