Catwalk under the Oaks Couture

This coming Friday, the Coast will be graced by some creative fashion designs. It’s the second annual Catwalk under the Oaks Denim and Blues Couture hosted by the Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art. Brenda Blount and Emily Brannon are in studios with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Catwalk under the Oaks, Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art

5/16 – Brittany’s “Warm & Sunny” Monday Afternoon Forecast

The main concern in the short term will continue to be the potential for thunderstorms and possible severe weather. We’ll remain in northwesterly upper flow today with most modeling indicating another subtle disturbance moving across the area late this afternoon/early this evening. We’ve had afternoon convection develop the last few days with similar soundings. With the weak shortwave moving through during…

5/16 – Rob Knight’s “HOT & HUMID WORKWEEK” Monday Morning Forecast

The main concern in the short term will continue to be the potential for thunderstorms and possible severe weather. We’ll remain in northwesterly upper flow today with most modeling indicating another subtle disturbance moving across the area late this afternoon/early this evening. We’ve had afternoon convection develop the last few days with similar soundings. With the weak shortwave moving through during…

5/15 – Brittany’s “Lunar Eclipse” Sunday Evening Forecast

Tonight’s environment condition could be unstable enough for isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop through the overnight hours, likely with less than 30 percent coverage of the area. Ridging will nudge further east into the area and the upperlevel low will move into FL by afternoon Monday, an isolated thunderstorm in the late afternoon and evening with peak…

LSU alum Jarvis Landry signing with Saints

Less than two weeks after signing former LSU icon Tyrann Mathieu, the New Orleans Saints are barking up the same purple and gold tree once again. Today, Jarvis Landry announced his plans to sign with his hometown Saints, having grown up in Lutcher, Louisiana, less than an hour west of the Big Easy. A second-round pick of the Miami Dolphins…

Picayune running back Dante Dowdell commits to Oregon

Picayune running back Dante Dowdell has long modeled his game after former Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry, who you might also know as King Henry. Last season, Dowdell emerging as the new king of the recruitment castle with 25 division I offers in his bag since December, but only one of those fit for a king. “I knew I was…

Bacot McCarty Foundation hosts Jolly Circus Gala

The Bacot McCarty Foundation was back in Pascagoula for their 20th annual Jolly Gala Fundraiser. This year’s theme was a Jolly Circus filled with popcorn, cotton candy, balloons, and more carnival themed fun. However, the event is also used as a fundraiser for both the foundation and non-profits across the Coast. The foundation gave out several scholarships to students as…

Jackson County Sheriff’s Department holds annual rodeo

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department put on their ten-gallon hats, cowboy boots, and danced their way to the Conrad Mallett Arena for the annual Jackson County Rodeo. This is the 20th year the department held the event. The rodeo featured a variety of exciting shows such as bull riding, horse racing, and a whole lot more. Proceeds raised at the…

Jubilee Havens opening new shelter to house victims of sex trafficking

This coming Monday at the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Main Street Tourism Bureau, Jubilee Havens will cut the ribbon on a new shelter. The new facility, known as the Whistle Stop, will be a temporary pause for women rescued from sex trafficking. The facility will house five guests in need of shelter for up to 30 days. While residents…

WWII reenactment at the G.I Museum in Ocean Springs Saturday

Every time you visit the G.I. Museum in Ocean Springs, something new will catch your attention. That’s because the museum holds more than 17,000 military artifacts with almost 60 mannequins displaying the different uniforms that soldiers have worn into battle. The museum calls itself the place ‘where military history comes alive’ and they’ll be doing just that with their World…

Biloxi Fire Museum hosted annual Fish Fry Fundraiser

The Biloxi Fire Department served up some hot fish and shrimp as they hosted their annual Fish Fry Fundraiser at the Fire Museum in Biloxi. For just $10 guests were able to stop by and get homemade fish, shrimp, potato salad, baked beans, and bread. This is one of the major fundraisers that benefit the museum, which is a nonprofit…

Special Olympics returns to the Mississippi Coast

The Special Olympics returns to the Coast and the opening ceremony was today. News 25 went out to Keesler Air Force Base ahead of the ceremony to chat with some volunteers. The games on the Coast will serve as a great warmup in the competitive sphere before the athletes head to Special Olympics USA in Orlando. For many of these…

Jolly McCarty Memorial Gala kicks off tonight

Jackson County’s largest fundraising event, the Jolly McCarty Memorial Gala and Golf Tournament, is kicking off this evening. News 25’s Rick Gogreve is at the party in Pascagoula with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: bacot mccarty foundation, Jolly McCarty Memorial Gala, the jolly

Punching out Parkinson’s at Seashore Highlands in Gulfport

The program is called ‘Punching out Parkinson’s’ and the name is somewhat literal. Residents at a Gulfport retirement community have taken up boxing lessons with a coach from Long Beach. They won’t be going for any titles, but the improvement to their lives is a win on its own. Coach Louis Callahan comes to Seashore Highlands twice a week to…

Pearl, MS mother accused of infanticide

Barring a miracle, Pearl police say charges are expected to be upgraded for a mother accused of trying to kill her nine-week-old child. Makaylia Jolley was arrested Thursday for attempted murder and felony child abuse. Police say 911 calls came in that same day of a woman who had ‘repeatedly and forcibly’ thrown her baby on the road. Pearl Police…

Morning Business Report: May 13th, 2022

Calling men ‘bald’ at work is now considered sexual harassment in the U.K. and restaurants are shrinking portions because of inflation. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Get crafty with upcoming Cardboard Boat Race at Bay St. Louis Harbor

If you’re up for something more adventurous, you may want to go ahead and start building a cardboard boat so you can race it next weekend. The boat race challenges teams to craft their own cardboard vessels and race it against others. There are awards for the best decorated boat so you’re encouraged to get creative. Hancock County Historical Society…

Sand Stitchers Quilt Guild holding annual quilt show Saturday

The Sand Stitchers Quilt Guild is holding their quilt show Saturday. Susan Rademacher, a member of the guild, stopped by our studio to show off some quilts that will be on display. One of these quilts will be raffled off during the show. Raffle tickets are just a dollar. There will be more than 100 quilts on display to view…

Seventh Annual Chandyfest Saturday at Chandeleur Brewing Company

Gulfport is looking forward to its seventh annual Chandyfest. It’s a celebration of the founding of Chandeleur Brewing and will feature live music from multiple bands and the release of six new brews featuring a wide-range of flavors. Also returning is the iconic bed race fundraiser, featuring teams dressed in wild costumes racing beds up and down the street. Money…

Inaugural Biscuits for Babies event to benefit Women’s Resource Center

The Women’s Resource Center in Gulfport offers a multitude of resources for mothers in need. To raise awareness and money to help mothers and their babies, the Women’s Resource Center hosted a Biscuits for Babies event at the Chimney’s Restaurant in Gulfport this morning. Guests were able to take in the nice scenery while enjoying breakfast and a live auction…