Tomorrow night, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum will play host to the Backyard Brawl Extreme Series, or BYB for short. It’s a bare-knuckle fighting organization with an interesting twist. Co-Founder Dada 5000 is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Backyard Brawl Extreme Series, bare knuckle fighting
On the final Friday of each month, we feature a member of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce on News 25 Today. Today, we introduce you to Allen Beverages. Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight Tags: Allen Beverages, Chamber Member Spotlight, gulf coast chamber of commerce
High-pressure will be the main factor shaping the weekend forecast. A weak upper low-pressure system could form in the eastern Gulf of Mexico over the weekend, but is not expected to impact the local weather. Today and Saturday are expected to be nearly cloudless with comfortably low humidity. As the surface high pressure slips to our east on Sunday, winds…
Harrison County Fire Rescue was called out early this morning for a fire alarm at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s West Harrison County campus. Long Beach Fire Department also responded to battle an air conditioner fire in one of the buildings. The fire caused some fire and smoke damage to one building, which was unoccupied at the time of the…
An upper-level low pressure over southern Illinois this morning will slowly drift off the eastern seaboard tonight into the weekend. High-pressure will be the main factor shaping the weekend forecast. A weak upper low-pressure system could form in the eastern Gulf of Mexico over the weekend, but is not expected to impact the local weather. Today and Saturday are expected…
All-Star Break came early for the Biloxi Shuckers who just had three straight days off for three different reasons before finally starting their home series against the Montgomery Biscuits tonight at MGM Park. Shuckers looking to get back on track after dropping four out of their last five. Shuckers win 4-3 in the tenth. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball,…
The East Central baseball team won its third state title in program history and it’s first in 14 years. The Hornets took control early and the 7-3 final score doesn’t do it justice, having led by as many as six runs as they sweep North State champion Neshoba Central in two games. East Central scoring two runs in the first,…
Stepping outside today was quite refreshing compared to the recent high-humidity affair earlier in the week. High pressure will shape the forecast through the area Friday and Saturday with mostly sunny skies and a less humid flow from the northwest, bringing humidity values in the 30% range Friday, then only slightly higher Saturday. Lows will drop into the mid 60s…
The Southern Miss baseball team is getting a day off earlier than expected after winning its after-dark match-up against UAB on the first day of the Conference USA Baseball Tournament. In a game that had pretty much everything, USM took the lead for good in the bottom of the fifth on the strength of a Slade Wilks solo shot, his…
There’s a new state champion of the 1A baseball world and for the first time ever that champion is Resurrection Catholic. Let the dogpile commence at Trustmark Park in Pearl as the Eagles put the finishing touches on a 4-0 complete game shutout in game two over North State champion Biggersville. RCS put up single runs in the second, fourth,…
The City of Biloxi showed its support during the grand opening of Community Bank on Howard Avenue today. The 15,000 square foot bank has three floors, 22 offices, two rooftop terraces, and 23 employees. In efforts to revitalize Biloxi, the construction of this bank works to look toward the future. The grand opening showcased all three floors, serving different food…
Tonight, Moss Point High seniors crossed the stage to snag their diplomas. The graduation was held at the school’s Danzler Stadium where they were able to celebrate together under the sun-setting sky. The class was made up of 106 Tigers all eagerly waiting to get their diplomas and hug their families after accomplishing such an important milestone in their lives….
This morning’s cold front is long gone, and in its wake is a pleasant drop in humidity. High pressure will shape the forecast through the area Friday and Saturday with mostly sunny skies and a less humid flow from the northwest which in turn will have humidity values in the 30% range Friday, 40% range Saturday before the return flow…
Mud bug lovers of the Gulf Coast, the Downtown Ocean Springs Crawfish Cook-Off is back in action this weekend with more fun than ever. This event is the largest one-day crawfish event on the Gulf Coast and will feature more than 25 teams all looking to compete for the title of best crawfish in Downtown Ocean Springs. The festival will…
Every last Thursday of the month in Gautier, food trucks gather in the lot near the old Singing River Mall, inviting the public to a buffet of the best street food on the Coast. More of these independent businesses are popping up in our area. Food trucks here on the coast have gained popularity over the last few years —…
The series finally begins for the Biloxi Shuckers as they host the Montgomery Biscuits tonight. The past two days have been postponed due to COVID and weather, but tonight is looking good. News 25’s Sports Director Jeff Haeger is at MGM Park. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports
Although baby formula shipments have been arriving in the U.S, shelves are still empty across South Mississippi. Mothers are turning to social media to help get formula and one mother started a GoFundMe to help her baby and others across the Coast. Brianna Boren is apart of the WIC program, but after WIC was not able to get the specialized…
An update on Gautier’s Town Commons Park, bids for contractors to build the amphitheater will go out before the year is over. City Manager Paula Yancey tells News 25 they are 90 percent of the way through the design phase and as the city turns that corner, it can start looking at transforming the 33-acre lot. She says that without…
This afternoon, the Pascagoula Public Library cut the ribbon on their new teen center. The library created a safe space for teens to hang out after school. On the second floor you’ll find four free arcade games, touch table battleship, free printing up to five pages, lounge chairs, bean bags, and plenty of books. A $4,500 grant from the Mississippi…
With Memorial Day Weekend upon us, you can expect more traffic along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and more state troopers as well. Mississippi Highway Patrol is kicking off its Memorial Day enforcement period beginning at midnight and running through Monday night. Trooper Cal Robertson says to beware of the fatal four: speeding, not wearing your seatbelt, distracted driving, and impaired…
Going back to the office is a lot more expensive than pre-pandemic times and Elon Musk has secured additional funding to acquire Twitter. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
This weekend, St. Clare Catholic Church is holding their Memorial Day Seafood Festival. It’s a three-day event with a little bit of something for everyone. John Pucheu is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: St. Clare Catholic Church, St. Clare Seafood Festival
This weekend, you may want to head over to the Pass for a little jazz and relaxation under the oaks. Jazz in the Pass is coming up this Sunday. Joe Piernas Sr. is in studio to tell us more about the event. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Jazz in the Pass
Today in Biloxi, the ribbon was finally cut on a project four years in the making. Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich cut the ceremonial blue ribbon, honoring the new Division Street gate for Keesler Air Force Base. The $37 million project replaces the White Avenue entrance as the main gate to the base. It’s been a highly anticipated project as people…