If you are going to win, you got to play, and that’s exactly what Scarlet Pearl Casino is doing with the Mega Millions jackpot. With the jackpot now sitting at $1.28 billion for tonight’s drawing, Scarlet Pearl Casino decided to take their chances and buy tickets for more than 900 of their employees. It has developed a sense of comradery…
The Discovery Channel may have Shark Week, but here in South Mississippi, we have our very own Shark Weekend. USM is once again teaming up with the Mississippi Aquarium for their second annual Shark Weekend. The two-day event is a hands-on way for aquarium guests to learn more about shark conservation, dispel some of the many myths associated with sharks,…
Do you have any questions on red snapper? We know a group that has all the information you need. Researchers at the University of Southern Mississippi recently completed a large-scale collaborative project with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources. The study was conducted on reef fish in Mississippi to gain an understanding of changes to red snapper populations in the…
Rain did not stop summer campers from enjoying a back-to-school foam party in Ocean Springs today. More than 200 children from four different summer camps in Ocean Springs, east Hancock, Biloxi, and Vancleave, enjoyed getting not only foamed, but jumping in bouncy houses, playing on slip n’ slides, playing multiple yard games, and a hula hoop contest at Freedom Field….
A fish fry was held at the Lopez-Quave Public Safety Center to help raise money for Hendrix Branning, the son of Justin and Amanda Branning, both officers serving with Biloxi and Long Beach PD. Last week, Hendrix was taken to the ER when he felt dizzy and lost normal function of his right arm and leg. After extensive testing, the…
Today, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Gulfport hosted a free ‘Budget for Baby’ workshop for parents. The workshop is catered towards parents, to help them care for their babies and help those expecting feel more confident and comfortable during the birthing process. Parents received $50 Amazon gift cards, a handmade baby blanket, and other useful essentials. The workshop also helps…
Ole Miss has made their last stop on their championship tour at MGM Park to show off the 2022 College World Series trophy. News 25’s Rick Gogreve is at MGM Park with more. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Ole Miss, sports
Hershey says it won’t be able to meet Halloween demand this year and Apple says Mac sales are getting hit hard by supply constraints. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
She’s been featured on NBC’s The Today Show as a top parenting blogger and she’s a best-selling author, some of her books include ‘Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with your Teenage Daughter,’ and her newest work, ‘More than a Mom: How Prioritizing your Wellness helps you and your Family Thrive.’ Kari Kampakis has become a…
Chapel Hart has another big-name fan who is now helping the Poplarville trio with a collaboration in the works! Country music star Darius Rucker is in the studio working on his new album and revealed this week he has some special guests joining him. Rucker tweeted out his support after the group’s golden buzzer audition on ‘America’s Got Talent’ last…
On the final Friday of each month, we feature a member of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce here on News 25. This month’s spotlight member is Stir Spirits and Fine Wines. Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight Tags: member spotlight, mississippi gulf coast chamber of commerce, Stir Spirits and Fine Wines
Scattered shower/t-storms this afternoon will see a gradual transition of dry air replace deep moist air this weekend. Then another transition of this dry air to the deep moist air again by late Sunday into Monday. The dry air will lead to lower precip chances but also cause higher downburst potential since this dry air layer will max at or…
Today won’t be very different from the last several but there are some minor changes on the way. We should see a gradual transition of dry air replace deep moist air late Saturday into Sunday. Then another transition of this dry air to the deep moist air again by late Sunday into Monday. The dry air will lead to lower…
Upper level ridging remains in control of the southeastern part of the US with weak easterly flow. In addition, ample moisture continues to funnel through the area from the Gulf of Mexico. PW values remain around 2 to 2.2 inches for the next few days. Temperatures will be generally in the low 90s and dew points in the 70s which…
Seems like every time News 25’s Jeff Haeger takes exit 69 north off I-10 east bound for his annual trip to Hurley, the East Central football team is in the weight room. That’s just the way the Hornets like it, no matter who the head coach is at stop number seven on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days. “Just…
To help combat growing prices along the Coast, nonprofit organization Back Bay Mission is hosting a food drive in partnership with Planet Fitness gyms around the Coast. The Back Bay Mission began their latest food drive earlier this week. The food drive will help serve families and individuals struggling to keep up with the rising prices of goods. For those…
Sun Herald Investigative Reporter Anita Lee spoke to the Gulf Coast Business Council today about the spending of money from the BP oil catastrophe and economic development. Business Council members listened and asked questions as Lee presented information on her research, which she worked on for about a year as a part of a fellowship with Pro Publica. Her work…
Family members of Emmett Till and supporters rallied outside the LeFlore County DA’s Office demanding justice for the kidnapping and murder of Till. They met on the steps of the Greenwood Courthouse, demanding that prosecutor DeWayne Richardson reopen the case. Priscilla Sterling, cousin to Emmett Till, calls out Governor Tate Reeves, noting that he has yet to speak on the…
The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society in Gulfport is hosting a ‘Budget for Baby Workshop’ tomorrow for military parents. The workshop will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday at 245 Moreell Avenue. The goal of the workshop is to teach military families how to financially prepare for their newborns. People eligible for the workshop include active duty or retired sailors and…
Upper level ridging remains in control of the southeastern part of the US with weak easterly flow. In addition, ample moisture continues to funnel through the area from the Gulf of Mexico. PW values remain around 2 to 2.2 inches for the next few days. Still expecting a similar pattern to the previous two days where extremely efficient rainfall from…
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce team announced that it will begin accepting a new round of applications for its wild hog control program on August 1st through August 15th. Through the program, WDAC provides smart wild hog traps to landowners and mangers for the control of wild hogs on private agricultural and forestry lands in Mississippi. MDAC provides…
One local fastpitch softball team is bringing home the hardware this weekend. The Sixers 16U travel team from the Mississippi Gulf Coast won the U.S. Fastpitch Association World Series in Panama City Beach. Girls on the team hail from D’Iberville, Gulfport, Ocean Springs, Pass Christian, St. Martin, and St. Patrick high schools. Head Coach Ben Barnes, who got a cold…
Fred Haise made a surprise appearance at the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum just in time to give a speech to the summer camp’s graduating class. The summer camp had 65 children go through the program. Children learned a variety of space techniques such as robotics, flight simulations, engine repair and assembly, and more. The camp lasted two weeks, culminating with…
Looking to satisfy your sweet tooth? We know where you can get a treat and make a difference. At the Gulfport location, Dairy Queen is celebrating Miracle Treat Day. You can bring health and hope to local kids. For every Blizzard treat sold, one dollar or more will be donated to local children’s hospitals throughout Children’s Miracle Network of Hospitals….