Hancock County Coroner Jeff Hair has identified the two people who died in a Memorial Day Weekend tragedy. At 10: 25 p.m. Saturday, 58-year-old Mark Failor and 52-year-old Candace Failor, both from Magee, died in a house fire in the Kiln as they were visiting the Coast for the weekend. Neighbors say they heard an explosion before the house erupted…
The Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra has given the Coast music for six decades and they returned to Jones Park where upwards of thousands gathered to hear them perform. The orchestra, along with some opening acts, serenaded the crowd of parkgoers on a warm Saturday night. Food trucks, tight performances and even an after-show fireworks display were on tap Saturday evening….
Going on nearly a hundred years, the Blessing of the Fleet in Biloxi rings in another safe season for fishers and boaters. It’s a ceremony steeped in tradition — a member of the clergy takes to the Biloxi channel to bless these vessels with holy water as they pass by. A ceremonial wreath is then dropped into the water honoring…
St. Clare’s Seafood Festival in Waveland made a comeback this weekend and variety was the name of the game at the festival. Between dizzying fair rides and refreshing beer and seafood, the sprawling get-together had a little something for everyone. The money raised from this festival goes straight to St. Clare Catholic Church which invests in the community. That will…
If your kids are interested in sharpening their dancing skills this summer, there’s some great opportunities to do so. Gulf Coast School of Performing Arts Director Elaine Kulick is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gulf Coast School of Performing Arts, summer dance camps
Much, but not all, of the short term forecast period will be dry, with a good bit of sunshine. A weak disturbance currently across the area will have the potential to produce at least isolated showers/storms during the day today, mainly near lake/sea breeze boundaries near the coast. Any convection that does develop should dissipate quickly by sunset. A stronger impulse…
Impulses associated with the weak upper low over the northeast Gulf will work their way westward over the next 48 hours. One will approach the Mississippi coast overnight tonight, with another approaching during the day on Tuesday. Precipitable water values will generally remain near or below an inch over the next few days, but will maximize around 1.5 inches as…
Before the Pearl River Community College baseball team left for the NJCAA Division II World Series on Wednesday, Head Coach Michael Avalon said he was going to get with the program and dye his hair blond. News 25 can now confirm, he’s since followed through with his promise. The Legally Blond Wildcats are now less than 48 hours away from…
Biloxi Shuckers, fresh off a 10th inning walk-off win against the Montgomery Biscuits last night, are back for more in game two tonight. Shuckers win 9-7. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports
The Southern Miss baseball team is still in the regional host conversation, trying to build its case with a strong showing in the Conference USA Tournament at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg. Golden Eagles taking on UTSA in a winner’s bracket game this morning, huge spot for both teams. Loser has to play again tonight. UTSA takes this one 7-6….
In Starkville, 13th ranked Mississippi State softball hosting 16th ranked Arizona in a Super Regional for the first time in program history. Tough game one loss for the Bulldogs, falling 3-2 in eight innings. They need to win games two and three to keep the dream season alive. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: mississippi state, softball, sports
Expect clear skies and very pleasant weather Friday night, with lows down into the 60s. High pressure continues its dominance over the weekend with plenty of sunshine, acceptable humidity, and warm afternoon temperatures. It’ll also be an excellent weekend for beach and boating activities with relatively calm seas. A weak upper low-pressure system could form in the eastern Gulf of…
Rev those engines South Mississippi because the 39th annual Memorial Blow Out is back in Gulfport. The weekend long event held at Gulfport Dragway will host 100 acres of exciting features such as racing, music, games, vendors, and more. Some of the games featured at the event include ring tosses, barrel races, a tattoo contest, and the weenie bite. Proceeds…
The big H (high pressure) will continue to dominate the weather pattern over the weekend. A weak upper low-pressure system could form in the eastern Gulf of Mexico over the weekend, but shower activity is expected to remain offshore. Today and Saturday are expected to be nearly cloud-free with comfortably low humidity. As the surface high pressure slips to our…
The 100 Men Hall is celebrating a huge milestone this year. 2022 marks the 100-year anniversary of the 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis. The building was built by the Hundred Members Debating Benevolent Association in 1922. The purpose of the organization was to help the African-American community band together by forming a death and burial association. 100 Men…
Three teachers at Reeves Elementary School went above and beyond for one of their students this past school year. This year, Long Beach School District honored a few teachers with the annual Golden Crayon Award. This honor is awarded to people that make their school district a little bit brighter. In this case, teachers Brianna Barrows, Kim Bertucci, and Leigh…
One hundred acres of absolute fun is back along the Coast with the 39th annual Memorial Day Blowout starting in Gulfport. News 25’s Rick Gogreve is at the party with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: 39th annual Memorial Day Blowout
Three people were injured this afternoon in a multiple-vehicle wreck in Jackson County. The wreck happened on I-10 east near the 53 mile marker close to the Gautier-Vancleave exit just after 2 p.m. Two lanes were closed while law enforcement worked the wreck. Categories: Local News, News Tags: i-10, Jackson County, wreck
A Gulfport High student was arrested after harassing and threatening text messages among students off-campus were brought to the attention of school officials. Superintendent Glen East tells our media partner the Sun Herald that the threat was not made about any violence or plan directed at Gulfport High. The administration received the report of the texts Wednesday. School resource officers…
A few events on tap this Memorial Day Weekend! The Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra is bringing back its popular concert ‘Sounds by the Sea.’ That event begins at 6 Saturday and it is free. If you miss that performance the orchestra will host another Sounds by the Sea tribute at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Pascagoula High Performing Arts Center….
It’s been a sunny and sweltering day here on the Gulf Coast and some high schoolers are taking full advantage. Today was Field Day at Gulfport High and it’s the school’s first one. The rattle of locusts and the searing heat herald the end of another school year in our corner of the world — and these Gulfport teenagers have…
There’s a new attraction at the Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport that is dino-mite! Your ticket for the Mississippi Aquarium will also double as a passport to Pangea for their new Dinosaurs around the World: The Great Outdoors exhibit. MDEQ Geologist James Starnes said, “Right here in Mississippi, we do have quite a number of dinosaurs that have been found. Our…
U.S. Dollar Stores expect higher sales as inflation turns shoppers frugal and two major airlines say travel demand is strong this summer. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Celebrating women and veterans, that’s what is happening tonight at Satchmo’s Café in D’Iberville. Here to tell us more about the Collective Voice concert are Deon Machell and Kealvin Barnett. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Celebrating Voices, Satchmo’s Cafe