Governor Tate Reeves announced that the state is ending a federal program that incentivizes people to stay out of the work force, offering up to 15 months of free rent and utility bill payments. Today’s announcement only applies to applications that have not been submitted yet. It has no effect on applications already in the system. The Mississippi Home Corporation…
Americans are piling up credit card debt as they struggle to keep up with the high cost of living and Equifax may have sent lenders inaccurate credit scores on millions of consumers. 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 six-generation share cropper from Louisiana who went on to become a minister has just released a new book. “Three W’s: How Strong is your Faith through the Pain” focuses on the choices we can control in our lives. Reverend Ernest Gaines is in studio with more about his newest book. Rev. Gaines will be doing a book signing at…
Back Bay Mission held a free resource fair this morning to give those in need a chance to get information on housing, healthcare, and employment. It was put on by the Southern Mississippi Regional Planning Office. There were a variety of agencies on hand to help those in need including the Mississippi Housing Authority, Department of Veterans Affairs, Mississippi Division…
The Coast Chamber of Commerce hosted its third quarter Connections Breakfast this morning. The guest speaker was Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell. He gave an update on his agency and covered important topics concerning public safety in the state of Mississippi, including the Drivers Service Bureau, Highway Patrol, Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Narcotics, Homeland Security, and Crime Stoppers. Tindell…
It may be August, but Cruisin’ the Coast organizers are in high gear. August 15th is the deadline for early registration for the October event that draws thousands to South Mississippi with their classic cars. If you plan to join in on the fun this year, sign up now. According to their social media pages, Cruisin’ officials say there are…
Many parts of the area have seen considerable rainfall over the past several days with a few locations having had measurable rainfall for quite an extended period. While the areas that are saturated are not widespread, some areas have seen rainfall amounts well above normal over the last week or so. Due to this, the entire area is out-looked for…
The main concern will quickly shift to the possibility of heavy rainfall once again today. Many parts of the area have seen considerable rainfall over the past several days with a few locations having had measurable rainfall for quite an extended period. While the areas that are saturated are not widespread, some areas have seen rainfall amounts well above normal…
Not much in the way of change is expected tomorrow or Thursday. As mentioned yesterday, the continued rainfall across the area will accumulate as the week continues and so to likely are the outlook levels. The day 2 outlook from WPC now has parts of our area in a slight risk of excessive rainfall and that could be expanded in…
Don’t mind the giant water slide at stop number 10 on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days where Vancleave is celebrating the end of summer and the beginning of football summer. Bad timing on the part of Mother Nature, so no video of the team actually using the slide, but plenty of video of the Bulldogs putting in work,…
This week we celebrate the 30th anniversary of legalized casino gambling in Mississippi. After Hurricane Katrina’s destruction along the Coast, the gaming industry almost went with it. News 25’s Sabria Reid has more on the legislation which saved Mississippi’s winning bet. A historic natural disaster changed Mississippi’s gaming industry forever. August 29th, 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated South Mississippi, killing 236…
Gulfport Police Department pulled out all the stops for National Night Out Against Crime. At Jones Park under the Barksdale Pavilion, law enforcement and first responders came together to enhance positive interactions with the community. Families free Domino’s pizza, snow cones, a live DJ, carnival and arcade games, and emergency vehicles like fire trucks, AMR vans, police cars, crime scene…
Deep moisture from the Gulf of Mexico continues to stream into the area with model soundings showing precipitable water values well above 2 inches, and as high as 2.2-2.3 inches. Not much in the way of change is expected tomorrow or Thursday. As mentioned yesterday, the continued rainfall across the area will accumulate as the week continues and so to…
Have some fun with the Gulfport Police Department for National Night Out Against Crime. From 6 to 8 bring the family to Jones Park to enjoy a free night of food, games, and positive police interaction. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at the event with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Gulfport Police Department, night out against crime
Today, the Milwaukee Brewers announced the promotion of three top prospects and former Biloxi Shuckers to the organizations Triple A ball club. Prospects Sal Frelick, Garrett Mitchell, and Joey Wiemer will continue their careers playing for the Nashville Sound as they push toward the Major League. Frelick continues his quick rise, making his way to the Sound just over one…
Comeback Coolers is gearing up to serve the people in Kentucky whose homes have been destroyed by flooding. Comeback Coolers is an organization that aims to deliver much needed and deserved break to those who have been in the path of a natural disaster. Coolers will be decorated by people of all ages and filled with items like drinks, oranges,…
31-year-old Anna Burgett Logan died this past Sunday in a car crash. Logan was a fifth-grade teacher at Trent Lott Academy for five years and she went through TLA as a student. She also recently married in October 2020. Instead of dwelling on the heartache, Trent Lott Academy is choosing to celebrate the life of Anna with good memories and…
A Brandon High School football player died Monday during an afternoon football practice. Phillip Laster Jr. passed away on Monday. According to Coroner David Ruth, no injuries were detected, and his body was taken to the state medical examiner’s office. Temperatures were in the low 90s. The Rankin School District says all players are required to have a physical before…
Today’s experiment involves catching your shadow! Tags: Hooked on Science
Starbucks is giving raises to its non-union workers starting this week and General Motors will void warranties on hot-selling cars and trucks that get flipped. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Every other Tuesday we have the pleasure of featuring an animal up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Katie King is here with us to introduce News 25’s Pet of the Week, Amelia. Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
A Bay St. Louis man remembered as a family first kind of guy was known for putting his children ahead of everything else. Ryan Moran was killed Monday afternoon when he was hit by a train near Lakeshore Road. The 32-year-old left behind a wife, Destin, and children Ryanna and Kash. Kash’s twin brother, Kace, died in 2019 from Ohtahara…
Next week marks National Farmers Market Week, a great opportunity to show market vendors how much we value the items they sell in our communities. Seeing the benefits of organic produce, the U.S. Department of Agriculture proclaimed the first National Farmers Market Week in 1999. It is a great time to educate children on the importance of farmers markets, shop…
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…