The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park kicked off its 2022 Cultural Arts series this evening. University of New Orleans Professor Norma Jean Mattei was invited to speak during the event. Dr. Mattei is an expert in sustainable engineering and construction and large watershed management initiatives. Dr. Mattei presented her PowerPoint titled ‘the Mississippi River Commission and it’s Job Wrestling…
Medical marijuana is now law in the state of Mississippi. Governor Tate Reeves signed the bill yesterday and while he noted he might have written it differently, he previously told WXXV that medical marijuana could benefit Mississippians in need. Reeves said that his goal from the outset was to create a program that didn’t encourage recreational use, though he added…
Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Arts has a new monthly event called ‘Family Crafternoons.’ The monthly event is for kids to have fun with their parents while making a craft based on an exhibition that is currently on view at the museum. This Saturday from 1 to 3, kids are invited to make dancing Valentine’s Day heart puppets. This crafternoon will close…
Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art will be hosting a Valentine’s Karaoke Night on Friday, February 11th from 5:30 until 8. It will be a night of fun, making Valentine’s Day crafts, drinking champagne, and singing karaoke. This event is the perfect activity for people getting to know each other, dating, or married couples. Guests can sing a song while indulging in…
Celebrating its newfound partnership with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Singing River Health hosted a clinic open-house at the Harrison County campus today. In addition to vaccines and boosters, clinic workers handed out free Chick-Fil-A sandwiches to visitors. Singing River also held clinics at the Jackson and George County campuses. Singing River representatives tell News 25 the health company has…
Today is National Missing Persons Day. Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers is always looking for clues to find missing people from the Coast. Today, the group is featuring two cold cases on its social media page. The first missing person is Rebecca Reid. She was 32-years-old at the time of her disappearance. Reid went missing from her home in Lumberton on…
The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum is hosting some great events in the near future. Emily Brannon and Brenda Blount with the museum are in studio with details. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: events, Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art
The restaurant industry will likely never return to its pre-pandemic state and most Americans are unhappy with the economy. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Helping people and changing lives, that’s the mission of the Community Action of South Mississippi. The organization is hosting free parenting classes this month and here to tell us more about it are Kenyetter Johnson from the Harrison County office and Marilyn Montgomery from Jackson County. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Community Action Agency of South Mississippi, parenting classes
Coast Young Professionals held their first Breakfast Bash of the year at Bankhouse Coffee in Long Beach. The shop was filled with young adults enjoying a cup of Coast Roast coffee and meeting other like-minded individuals. The CYP director preaches that it’s not what you know, but who you know and that joining an organization like this can connect you…
A cold front west will slowly move east and through the area this evening. This afternoon will bring the biggest potential for impactful weather to the local area. A “Marginal Threat” for severity will be in the area mid-afternoon through mid-evening. The main threat will be strong straight line winds, small hail and heavy rain which could lead to FLASH…
Gautier police made an arrest yesterday connected to a shooting that left both suspect and victim in critical care. Last month, officers responded to a shots fired report and found two men suffering gunshot wounds on Rue De Courmont Drive on the morning of January 24th. One of the men, Jorge Mateo, had allegedly shot his victim and then turned…
A cold front west will slowly move east and through the area this evening. This afternoon will bring the biggest potential for impactful weather to the local area. Thunderstorm initiation will be coming mid/late morning across southeast LA then early afternoon in south Mississippi. The area is under a “Marginal” threat for SEVERITY, with strong winds and small hail being…
We’re going to jump back in time for this week’s Student Athlete of the Week and feature a former Coast athlete who has made an impact on the community, not only on the basketball court, but also in the fire house. West Harrison alum Allanah Turner dominated the hardwood and the track during her time as a Lady Cane. She…
Over at D’Iberville High School, five Warriors putting pen to paper on National Signing Day. Those being Robert Cook, Colton Deshazo and Tony Taylor, all with Holmes Community College, Caleb Williams with Pearl River, and Kam Williams with Northwest Mississippi. Together, the Fab Five was part of a lot of wins over the last three years to the tune of…
When it comes to National Signing Day surprises are almost expected and that brings up former Mississippi State commit R.J. Moss out of Biloxi High School. This afternoon, the three-star defensive lineman signed with South Alabama less than a week after decommitting from MSU. Despite going out of state, Moss actually stays closer to home in Mobile where he’ll set…
MGM Park is looking for employees for the 2022 season. Spectra Food Service is the official concessionaire of MGM Park and they’re hiring for most positions. Pay for food service workers ranges between $8 and $18 per hour with the possibility for tips. Employees generally work six days on and six days off during baseball season. Applicants must be fully…
The Mystic Krewe of Pine Island is set to mark their 30th year as a group this Mardi Gras season. The krewe will host its ball this Saturday from 7 p.m. to midnight. The theme for this year’s ball is ‘30th Anniversary: Denim, Diamonds, and Pearls.” The krewe’s parade will then roll on February 19th. The parade will start at…
After a year’s delay, the Secret Coast’s newest Mardi Gras Krewe, Order of Glaucus, is hosting its first ball this Saturday. Since its founding in 2020, the krewe has grown to more than 30 active members, all focused on the spirit of carnival and commitment to community. From its inception, Glaucus was designed with a year-round mission of community service….
The Mississippi Council of the National Council of Negro Women is providing a platform during Black History Month to allow youth to express COVID’s impact on their life. In commemoration of the anniversary of its Good Health Wins initiative, the council will host a Mississippi statewide COVID creative expressions contest that will allow youth to be heard. Students can use…
The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce, along with its sponsor Coldwell Banker Smith Homes Realtors, is set to host its quarterly breakfast with the mayor. The breakfast is set for Wednesday, February 16th from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. The event will be at the Lady May located at 708 Washington Avenue. This will be the first mayor’s breakfast in…
It’s Catholic Schools Week. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf stopped by St. Vincent De Paul’s Catholic School in Long Beach during their morning prayer and preach. Singing, dancing, and praying: that’s how students at St. Vincent De Paul’s Catholic School in Long Beach start their day. The excitement carries on after their morning prayer and preach as teachers have activities planned…
Vancleave Public Library will host a donation drive for the Jackson County Animal Shelter with ‘a Cause for Paws’ starting tomorrow through March 31st. The library group is partnering with the Jackson County Animal Shelter to collect pet supplies. Items being taken up for donation include bagged or canned unopened and unexpired food, blankets, towels, treats, litter, and litter boxes…
Harrison County Fire Rescue Chief Pat Sullivan tells News 25 his department is investigating six woodland fires as possible arson. After a recent spate of suspicious woods fires, two more cropped up on Bell Creek Road yesterday, threatening a mobile home and livestock. The Mississippi Forestry Commission assisted with the response. Fires over the weekend affected three to four hundred…