Voters trickled in and out of the polls at the Lyman Community Center. Poll workers stared arriving at 6 a.m. Tuesday morning, eager to have everything ready for voters. Julia Lemay is volunteering at the polls. It’s her second time doing so. “I think as a young person, it’s really important to get involved. It’s definitely our job to exercise…
Connecting the unconnected, the Harrison County Advocacy Center cuts the ribbon on their new facility. All under one roof, a space to bridge the gap and bring resources to Harrison County. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at the one stop shop that coordinates services at no charge. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Harrison County Advocacy Center, Ribbon cutting
Today’s Hooked on Science experiment is about chemical reactions. Tags: Hooked on Science
The world’s biggest four-day work week experiment kicks off this week and the FDA will review the safety and effectiveness of Novavax’s Covid vaccine today. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
It’s Tuesday which means it is time for our Pet of the Week. This week we have Katie King from the Humane Society of South Mississippi and her helper Maddie in studio with our News 25 Pets of the week. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
This week marks National Boating Week. With these summer-like temperatures we’ve been experiencing, a lot of people are eager to hit the water, but we want to make sure everyone stays safe. Captain Michael Strickland with the Department of Marine Resources is in studio with some important reminders about boating safety. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: boating safety, department of marine…
Mississippi’s U.S. Congressional Primary Elections are underway. Today’s voting will determine the November ballot for the House of Representatives, 4th Congressional District. Today you vote Republican or Democrat. On the Republican ballot is Incumbent Steven Palazzo, who will be challenged by six other GOP candidates. He’s facing off against Raymond Brooks, Carl Boyanton, Mike Ezell, Kidron Peterson, Clay Wagner, and…
Pascagoula police are asking for your help in locating a missing person. Thirty-two-year-old Drew Arroyo was last seen June 2nd. Arroyo is 5’4 and weighs about 140 pounds. She also drives a black Toyota Corolla with the Mississippi plate JGH 4996. If you have any information on her whereabouts, please call Pascagoula police. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Drew Arroyo,…
“Summertime Safety” Is The Name Of The Game… Upper level high-pressure centered over West Texas has expanded across the northern Gulf Coast. This pattern will generally remain in place during this forecast period while disturbances steadily pass west to east across the northern half of the country. As a result, rain chances look to be quite low most days as…
For most college baseball teams that make it to the promise land, the road to Omaha can be long and winding. Then there is Southern Miss who hosted the Conference USA Tournament at Pete Taylor Park, hosted an NCAA Regional for just the third time in program history, and now? USM and LSU for the third time this weekend in…
Bringing the energy is nothing new for the Southern Miss fan base. Prior to the Golden Eagles regional win, fans were overjoyed and expressing how thrilled they were to see another day at Pete Taylor Park. One place you can always count on to bring the hype also has its own Twitter page, the Right Field Roost. The Roost is…
Humidity is on the rise a bit this Monday night, and it’s here to stay through the work week. Humidity is already on the rise compared to the relatively dry air we had over the weekend, and that too will increase. We’ll have a 20% chance of those isolated storms Tuesday, but chances will dwindle Wednesday as the pattern shifts…
‘Bubbles for Bacot McCarty’ hosted its inaugural charity cocktail competition. At the Roost Boutique Hotel in Ocean Springs, fun cocktail tastings paired with small bites provided by ‘Food, Booze, and Hiccups’ raised money for the Community Care Network and the Duchess Club. $75 entry tickets went to benefit the charities to help kids in our community. Guests got to try…
A true summer-like pattern is in progress this Monday, and it’s here to stay through the work week. Humidity is already on the rise compared to the relatively dry air we had over the weekend, and that too will increase. We’ll have a 20% chance of those isolated storm this evening, but chances will dwindle Tuesday and Wednesday as high…
The Singing River Board of Trustees voted on June 1st to put the hospital up for sale. Today, the board went in front of the Jackson County Board of Supervisors to present the resolution. After hearing from retired and current employees at Singing River Health System, the Singing River Board, and concerned residents in Jackson County, the Jackson County Board…
A sold-out crowd has gathered in Hattiesburg this afternoon to watch a showdown between Southern Miss and LSU. The winner of this baseball game will advance to the NCAA Super Regional and for the losing team, it’s the end of the season. News 25’s Jeff Haeger is in Hattiesburg with more. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Southern Miss, sports
The Congressional Primary Elections are tomorrow and poll workers have been hard at work getting ballots out to 32 precincts. Residents of the Fourth Congressional District can vote in either the Republican or Democratic primary. The incumbent, Steven Palazzo, will be challenged by six other Republicans. He’s facing off against Raymond Brooks, Carl Boyington, Mike Ezell, Kidron Peterson, Clay Wagner,…
Three arrests have been made in connection with a drive-by shooting on Three Rivers Road in Gulfport. On June 6, 2022, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 19-year-old Dayjohi Keshawn Wright, on two counts of drive-by-shooting, and 20-year-old Raymond Allen Derks Jr., and charged him with accessory after the fact. Malaysha Annastasia Curry, 18-years-old, was also arrested for tampering with evidence….
The medical marijuana process is underway in Mississippi. Licensing for medical marijuana is live and legal products through dispensaries are expected to be ready before the end of the year, that’s what we were told during a briefing earlier this morning. Cannabis testing regulations have been put in place to ensure product safety. The Mississippi Health Department website also provides…
‘U Pick’ blueberry farms are opening across the Coast. Bounds Blueberry Farm in Wiggins opened last week and need your help harvesting their berries. From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. the ‘u pick’ is open at Bounds Blueberry Farm in Wiggins. You can fill a gallon bucket with fresh berries for just $10. Picker Charna Smith said, “I buy about…
The non-alcoholic booze market has been booming and the baby formula plant at the heart of the shortage reopens. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Ocean Springs got patriotic over the weekend with its 17th annual Red, White, and Blueberry Festival. This festival featured over 30 vendors selling a wide variety of products. There were baked goods, homemade honey, homemade jams, and fresh produce. Those are just some of the many goodies that were available. The event was sponsored by Ohio-based organization Wahl Grooming. The…
Bringing Jackson County youth and law enforcement together, Community for Unity once again hosted its Hoops for Hope basketball games. The games returned Saturday following a brief hiatus due to the pandemic, with children and police officers from the Pascagoula and Moss Point communities gathering to drill some buckets. The goal of the games is to give teens a chance…
Beauvoir held a celebration on Saturday for the 214th birthday of Jefferson Davis. The event began early that morning when guests were greeted by period-dressed men and women to fit the 1800s theme. Visitors were able to hear from special guest speakers about Davis’ history and take tours through the main house and learn about Beauvoir’s history. One of the…