Today in Gulfport, the Trojan Alumni Association came together to celebrate the 33rd Avenue High School’s 10th reunion. Even though the reunion takes place all weekend, the main attraction was the former public school, which opened in 1925 for African-Americans until integration took place in 1969. Two charter buses were filled with over 100 former Trojans that wore nothing but…
A weak front along the coast will dissipate by tomorrow. A more typical August pattern of high pressure extending westward across the eastern Gulf and into the coastal waters will then take hold tomorrow and continue through Monday. Winds will turn more southerly in response to this high. By Tuesday, another front will be approaching the coastal waters from the…
Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence is in urgent need of items for their family shelter. The center’s domestic violence program provides 24-hour, 7 day per-week crisis intervention services for men, women, and children who are victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual assault. Housing so many people requires the shelter to have to stock up on items. They are…
VFW Posts 5699 and 2132 are hosting a food distribution Saturday to give away 20,000 pounds of food to those in need. The VFW post will gather volunteers from other local post and community members, young and old, to help with their food drive on Saturday. The 20,000 pounds of food is donated by Feeding the Gulf Coast. Perishable and…
Today, three Jackson County K9s tried on their brand-new protective vests for the first time. Trooper pups Lars, Markos, and Sniper were brought to the steps of the Jackson County Courthouse in Pascagoula where they were given their own protective gear. The department decided to get the good boys their own gear after the shootings of Moss Point’s dog Buddy…
A bus driver in Picayune was arrested for allegedly leaving a three-year-old in a hot van for about two hours and without any AC. According to the Picayune Item newspaper, 40-year-old Treshay Quinn is charged with child deprivation. The child’s mother, Stephanie Breaux, told police she personally dropped her two children off at school Monday morning. She says she was…
P&G is developing bamboo-based toilet paper and home sales fell nearly 6 percent in July as the housing market slides into a recession. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Ainsley’s Angels of America raises awareness of our country’s special needs community while giving them a chance to partake in endurance competitions. Here to tell us about a two-part event they’re having in early September are Ambassador Beth Victoriano and Athlete Logan McDonald. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Ainsley’s Angels, Spread your Wings 5K
The Hancock County Chamber of Commerce is getting ready for its Business and Industry Gala which is coming up next week. Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tish Williams has more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Business and Industry Gala, Hancock County Chamber of Commerce
Water vapor imagery continues to show a plume of moisture extending from south Texas to the Carolinas, covering much of our area. The current disturbance that is moving through Arkansas and east Texas tries to suppress this southward somewhat over the next 24 hours or so, but doesn’t appear to have much success, except perhaps over southwest Mississippi. Of course,…
The northbound lanes of Highway 63 in Moss Point reopened at Saracennia Road hours after four large trucks collided. According to Highway Patrol, that accident happened around 5 this morning and there were serious injuries. One of the trucks was a cattle trailer, hauling 127 cows. None of the cows were injured, but they did have to be off-loaded to…
Main concerns over the next few days will be the threat of thunderstorms. Heavy rain will be the point of highest concern, but can`t rule out a few reports of wet microbursts, especially today. Northwesterly mid level flow will continue through Saturday (and beyond), with several impulses sliding southeastward toward the area. By Saturday, upper flow turns a bit more…
The Stone football program made the playoffs for the sixth year in a row in 2021 and yet still played the fewest amount of games of any team on the Gulf Coast. This year, life appears to be back to normal for the Tomcats who check in as stop number 22 on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days during…
Greyhound nation showed out in full force for their annual pep rally. The stands were packed and the colors grey and blue were represented well for Greyhounds. Ocean Springs High School invited the community to show their support as their fall athletic season kicks off. Because of COVID and bad weather, this is the first rally they’ve had in four…
Looking for a chess club to join? The Mississippi Coast Chess Club meets at Newks in Gulfport each Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Whether you’re a chess rook, queen, or king, all skill levels are accepted by the Mississippi Chess Club. The group is a friendly, informal club for socializing over good food and casual games of chess….
Main concerns over the next few days will be the threat of thunderstorms. Heavy rain will be the point of highest concern, but can`t rule out a few reports of wet microbursts, especially today. Northwesterly mid level flow will continue through Saturday (and beyond), with several impulses sliding southeastward toward the area. By Saturday, upper flow turns a bit more…
A 15-year-old arrested earlier this month after he brought a loaded gun to the Harrison Central High School campus was denied a bond reduction. According to our media partner the Sun Herald, the teen was denied bond reduction after the judge heard testimony that the boy had brought the gun to school the day before he was arrested. The student…
Elvis music echoed the halls and Dalmatian puppies were scattered throughout Gulfport Care Center in honor of Minna Pearson for her 101st birthday party celebration! Cartoons, Elvis, and cake are just a few of Minna Pearson’s favorite things and had to be a part of Minna’s 101 birthday celebration. Even though Minna has seen a lot growing up, especially living…
The America’s Got Talent finale is slated for September 13th, but today, News 25’s Ansley Brent went to Poplarville and says the atmosphere in support of Chapel Hart has been phenomenal. Home of the Hornets, blueberries, and Chapel Hart, Poplarville is one proud city. From receiving the first-ever group Golden Buzzer on ‘America’s Got Talent,’ and now advancing to the…
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center is a place that inspires children, families, and communities through the arts and interactive experiences. Today, a special Space Day was held to continue the educational fun. Kids of all ages gathered together for Space Day at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center to learn and explore our universe. Kids were able to enjoy several hands-on interactive activities…
Eight Gulfport schools are eligible to receive free healthy breakfast and lunch for the current school year. Those schools are: Anniston Elementary, Bayou View Elementary, Central Elementary, Pass Road Elementary, West Elementary, and 28th Elementary as well as Central and Bayou View Middle School students will not have to pay for breakfast and lunch. With COVID numbers declining, regular school…
Tonight, Greyhound Nation will show out in force for an annual pep rally as the fall athletic season kicks off. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is at the pep rally with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: community pep rally, Ocean Springs
A transportation decision made by West Wortham Elementary and Middle School has left parents of several students frustrated and confused. For several years now, Little People’s Christian Academy owner Lori Rolison has had a steady bus routine with West Wortham School for her aftercare kids. The Little People’s bus has made two runs to West Wortham to pick up students….
Lowe’s is giving employees an inflation bonus and Carnival cruise lines bookings soared once COVID restrictions were lifted. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report