Attorney General Lynn Fitch said today that Mississippi is joining a nationwide task force to investigate and take legal action against companies that bring foreign robocalls into the U.S. The Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force is focused on cutting down on illegal robocalls. So far, it has issued 20 civil investigative demands to 20 gateway providers and other entities that are…
Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is now co-sponsoring a bill asking the Biden Administration to increase their control and presence at the southern border. If passed, the Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act would give the Department of Homeland Security a year to produce a plan for more security at the border. It also requires the department to create strategies to combat…
A Hancock County man is dead after being hit a train, according to our media partner the Sun Herald. Officials got to the scene around 4:30 yesterday afternoon after people reported seeing someone get hit by a train on the tracks just east of Lakeshore Road. The coroner identifies the victim as 32-year-old Ryan Moran. He was pronounced dead at…
Deep moisture from the Gulf of Mexico will continue to stream into the area with model indicating well above seasonal normal. This will allow for another round of extremely efficient high precipitation storms to develop aided by local sea-breezes and land-breezes. A few of the storms could become strong with gusty winds and frequent lightning but the main concern will…
Today will bring more of the same as yesterday as numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop. Deep moisture from the Gulf of Mexico will continue to stream into the area with model indicating well above seasonal normal. This will allow for another round of extremely efficient high precipitation storms to develop aided by local sea-breezes and land-breezes. A…
Winds will be variable in and around storms, then light southerly winds will prevail overnight. Another round of afternoon and evening thunderstorms is expected on Tuesday. Over the short term period a wetter period will begin today as general troughing moves into area allowing for more convective development. Seabreezes and landbreezes will add to the rain chances and the possibility…
What a late-night party the Shuckers threw at MGM Park on Sunday, walking it off in the bottom of the 11th, courtesy of Andruw Monasterio and his drop the mic grand slam. Final score of 6-2 over the Montgomery Biscuits, Biloxi wins the series four games to two, now 6-3 overall since the All-Star Break. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags:…
Former Biloxi Shucker Josh Hader is leaving the only Major League team he’s ever been a part of as a part of the first major deal to go down on the day before the MLB trade deadline. Today, the Milwaukee Brewers closer packed his bags and heads to California to resume his duties for the San Diego Padres. Hader currently…
The smallest team on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days heads into the 2022 season with what’s easily the biggest increase in program size at 63 percent. Local kings of the eight-man gridiron, the Christian Collegiate Academy Bulldogs check in as stop number nine. Head Coach Steve Spinks said, “They’re tight-knit. They’re hard-working. I don’t have to push them…
Today, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of legal casino gambling in Mississippi. From 1992 to 2022, the impact of the gaming industry impacts jobs, tourism, taxes, schools, and local charities. Making a winning bet on Mississippi’s economy, employment, and way of life. On August 1st, 1992, the first casino, Isle of Capri, opened as a riverboat casino in Biloxi. However,…
The team at Amtrak, along with Deputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg, got together for an exciting day for the future of railroads along the Coast. The day began with a ground breaking on a new platform at the Bay St. Louis Depot for the future Amtrak station. This is the first of five locations to break ground for construction…
A new food festival is coming to Ocean Springs this September and for $20, the event is all you can eat. The inaugural ‘End of the Summer BBQ Cook-Off and Concert’ takes place September 24th from noon to 6 p.m. at Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park in Ocean Springs. Look forward to a brisket competition, amateur BBQ cook-off, live music, 30…
Thunderstorm activity will taper off after sunset, then lingering debris clouds and VFR conditions expected overnight. Winds will be variable in and around storms, then light southerly winds will prevail overnight. Another round of afternoon and evening thunderstorms is expected on Tuesday. Over the short term period a wetter period will begin today as general troughing moves into area allowing…
The first of August is World Lung Cancer Day. With lung cancer being the third most common cancer in the United States, this is an initiative to urge everyone to learn about risk factors for disease and highlighting the importance of early detection through lung cancer screenings. More people in the United States die from lung cancer than any other…
This past weekend, the City of Long Beach banded together for one cause. Saturday, the City of Long Beach hosted a city-wide fundraiser for a Long Beach police officer’s son, Hendrix. A total of seventeen businesses gave percentages of their purchases to help with his medical issues. Some businesses even got creative with the event like Bankhouse Coffee. They created…
As we see the devastation in Kentucky due to flooding, people in South Mississippi are again reaching out to help. The group, Comeback Coolers, is known for delivering well-wishes and much-needed refreshments to communities affected by natural disasters. Now they’re gearing up to help people in Eastern Kentucky and they need your help. They’re asking for volunteers and donations of…
Long Beach alum and nationally recognized motivational speaker and life coach Robby D’Angelo returned to his roots to help kick off the year for teachers at Long Beach Middle School. D’Angelo is a best-selling author, speaker, podcast host, and coach, teaching people how to upgrade their mental operating system to become undeniable. He spoke with Long Beach Middle School employees…
A new food festival is coming to Ocean Springs this September. The official festival announcement is happening in Ocean Springs. News 25’s Sabria Reid has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: food festival, Ocean Springs
Fashion met food at an inaugural Fashion Expo Day Party at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. Taste of Decadence Sweets owner Brittany Taylor threw a party to help small businesses gain exposure and network with the community. Taylor said she wanted the community to get involved as much as possible, not only by supporting local businesses, but to have a good…
Southwest is hiring for thousands of roles including its first-ever remote positions and Boeing averted a strike at three defense plants for now. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
A Coast nonprofit is on a mission to help control the cat population in Harrison County. Fixin’ the Coast operates a trap, neuter, and return program. It’s not the only organization that is seeking to control the homeless cat population. In addition to Fixin’ the Coast, Feral Feline Coalition offers a trap, neuter and return program. They also try to…
To excel in school, you need the right tools and supplies. The nonprofit organization ‘A Call to Action’ teamed up with Big Play Entertainment Center this weekend. They gave away 200 bookbags, getting kids excited about going back to school. Not only did they receive a new bookbag, but each bag was filled with different supplies, depending on the child’s…
Christmas music was blaring in Pascagoula over the weekend during the second annual Christmas in July Arts and Crafts Fair. If the music alone wasn’t enough to get folks in the Christmas spirit, an appearance from Santa Claus sure did the trick. Santa was at the Jackson County Civic Center, along with more than 62 vendors. Event Chairman Eddie Brewer…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but at Captain Al’s Steak and Seafood in Gulfport, it came a little early and started on the water. Pink flooded Bayou Bernard for this weekend’s inaugural Boatin’ for Boobies, a boat parade and breast cancer fundraiser. More than 150 boats participated. Breast cancer survivors got to ride in the parade on a special…