Sensory event for kids with autism held at Gulfport Police Department

Gulfport authorities hosted an event all about training and introducing first responders to curious kids. Community advocates joined Gulfport police and fire departments to invite children living with autism to talk to officers, play with sensory toys, and get a look at some of the equipment their heroes use on the job. While this teaches the kids about first responder…

Morning Business Report: May 2nd, 2022

Demand for summer camps is expected to be the highest in years and investors are entering one of the most pivotal weeks this year. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

MEMA Hurricane Preparedness Week

It looks like we are going to see another above average storm season with 16 to 20 named storms, six to eight hurricanes, three to five of which are predicted to be major hurricanes. This week is Hurricane Preparedness Week in Mississippi. MEMA Executive Director Stephen McCraney is in studio to talk about the importance of being prepared. Categories: Community…

5/2 – Britt’s Monday Afternoon “May Outlook” Forecast

A weakening disturbance west will move east across the region with no significant convective development today. Beyond tonight, high-pressure over the western Gulf of Mexico should keep any significant convection away from the area through Wednesday night. There is some question as to whether cirrus will be thick enough to significantly limit heating today, as we’ll probably lose the cirrus during…

5/2 -Rob Knight’s “Monday Morning/May Outlook” Forecast

A Texas disturbance will move across the area this afternoon and evening. It appears to be weakening at this time, with no significant convective development today. Beyond tonight, high-pressure over the western Gulf of Mexico should keep any significant convection away from the area through Wednesday night. There is some question as to whether cirrus will be thick enough to…

Harrison Central alum/ MSU WR Jacobi Moore transferring to Ole Miss

After hitting the transfer portal in early March, it didn’t take very long for Mississippi State wide receiver Jacobi Moore to find a new home. The Harrison Central alum is heading to Ole Miss for the 2022 season after going catchless in his true freshman season with the Bulldogs. Moore signed with MSU in December of 2020, following a senior…

Mississippi State OL Charles Cross drafted #9 by Seattle Seahawks

The NFL Draft has been around since 1936 and after all that time, no Mississippi State offensive lineman has been a higher draft day selection than left tackle Charles Cross. Last night, the Seattle Seahawks picked Cross in the first round with their ninth overall pick, making him the fifth highest MSU player ever drafted. In 2021, the former Laurel…

Rob Martin’s “Spotty Weekend Rain” Friday Night Forecast

The developing pattern into next week is looking more like summer than spring, but without the outright summer heat. This will bring overnight temps up to around 70 this weekend, and to the lower 70s next week. It’ll stay rather humid with highs in the low-mid 80s this weekend, then mid 80s by mid-week. Inland areas could hit upper 80s…

High School Softball: Gulfport vs. St. Martin

At some stadiums playing simultaneous baseball and softball home games would be impossible due to the risk of adjacent foul balls. Gulfport High School has no such issue with both teams ready to roll in the second round of the 6A playoffs coming off their first-round byes. Lady Admirals hosting St. Martin. Gulfport walks it off in ninth, 7-6 win…

South Mississippi Boat Show returns to the Gulf Coast

Fishermen’s paradise is back in Biloxi with the South Mississippi Boat Show. This is the second year running for the show which features about 50 boats from four local boat dealers including Crown Leisure, Seven Seas, Ocean Marine, and Furlans. These boats range in price starting at about $35,000 all the way to over $200,000. The show will continue Saturday…

Harrison County Fire Rescue responds to three separate house fires

The Harrison County Fire Rescue responded to three separate house fires this morning and afternoon. At two of the houses, firefighters were able to quickly stop fires in the rooms where the fire started, reducing the heat and smoke damage. The third fire was at an empty trailer which was destroyed by the fire. No injuries were reported in the…

Biloxi mayor speaks about recent violence in the city

Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich addressed the shooting spree that took place on Wednesday, leaving four people dead including three at the Broadway Inn Express in Biloxi and also the house party shooting leaving a Biloxi teen injured. On Saturday night, a shooting took place in Biloxi at a house party on Rachel Drive and Terrace Court leaving a 16-year-old…

Caregivers Support Symposium offered free community resources

A coalition of healthcare providers hosted a caregiver symposium for family caregivers. Seniors and caregivers had a chance to browse tables with healthcare information and talk to professionals. Seniors were also able to get information on Medicare, social security, and senior living. After hearing from speakers, lunch was served. Home Instead Client Care Coordinator Christopher Thompson said, “This caregiver symposium…

Organizations teamed up to offer free legal help clinic in D’Iberville

Mississippi Volunteer Lawyer Project, the Diversity Center, Precious Prodigy Mentoring, and Mississippi Association for Justice came together to host a free legal clinic to help those in the community. Those that qualified for the services were able to meet one-on-one with an attorney for legal advice and court documents. Guests were able to get legal advice on foreclosure prevention, family…

Drop off unwanted prescription medicine for National Take Back Day

Tomorrow, law enforcement agencies in South Mississippi will be collecting prescription drugs in an effort to get them off the streets. Saturday is National Take Back Day. People are asked to go through their drawers and cabinets to find any old prescription medications you may no longer need and drop them off at a collection site. Biloxi will be accepting…

Gulfport store caught in standoff will reopen Saturday

Brothers Foodmart in Gulfport reopens tomorrow in the wake of Wednesday’s standoff which ended with a murder suspect dead. Today, News 25 spoke with employee Hashed Almaklani, he declined to go on camera, but said the shooter, Jeremy Reynolds, entered the store with a gun and held the worker hostage for several minutes. Almaklani said he tried to fight the…

More charges being explored in killing of Carl the Rooster

An update on Carl 2.0, more charges may be brought forward after the rooster was taken and killed. The Ocean Springs Police Department tells News 25 they are exploring charges against the group of men seen walking with suspect Kendra Shaffer in the CCTV footage that led to her arrest. Shaffer, a Jones County juvenile corrections officer, is charged with…

Mississippi Senior Olympics athletes competing on the golf course

Today, athletes from across the state competed on the golf course for the 2022 Senior Olympic Games. News 25 stopped by Sunkist Country Club this morning as golfers were heading out to tee off. Over 50 senior golfers 50 and older from across the state came together for the competition. The winners of today’s tournament will qualify to play in…