It’s a fiesta at El Agave Mexican Restaurant in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. A day that celebrates more than tacos and tequila, Cinco de Mayo honors Mexico’s unexpected victory over France on May 5th, 1862. Here in the U.S., the holiday is a chance for Americans to indulge in Mexican culture. At El Agave’s on Highway 49, locals stopped…
The school year is wrapping up soon and that means the class of seniors are ready to take on the next chapter of their lives. Two-hundred and thirteen Long Beach High seniors sat down in their gym as they were given praise and good wishes on their future endeavors at their senior night. The ceremony is a moment of celebration…
After a four-day trial, a Jackson County jury found Deshaude Jones guilty of first-degree murder and of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Jones is originally from Illinois. During the trial, the state presented evidence that Jones murdered an unarmed man by shooting him in the back. The Ocean Springs Police Department investigated the case. A judge sentenced…
A few showers will develop late tonight ahead of an approaching cold front. The front will affect the area Friday around daybreak, with the bulk of our region in a “slight” level (2 out of 5) for a severe storm or two. The main threats would be gusty winds and heavy rain. This could last for a few hours, but…
All this week, schools across the country are celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week. The Gulfport School District and community are spending the week showing their teachers just how much they mean. Since Monday, local churches and businesses have donated several meals to the staff at all the schools in the district. Today at Gulfport High School, Brooklyn Pizza was donated…
The Naval Construction Battalion Center held a ceremony to celebrate National Day of Prayer. Base chaplains and other local clergy and personnel prayed for different local, national, and international topics such as media and culture, families, schools, students and educators, businesses, the government, the military, and those who are persecuted for their faith and beliefs throughout the world. NCMB 1…
The Senior Olympics are underway in Mississippi. Today, athletes 50 and up headed to Cypress Lanes in D’Iberville hoping to strike out. Over 80 seniors bowled singles and they were divided by their age group. The winners will head to the Senior Nationals for bowling in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Senior Olympics were started with the goal of enhancing the…
Today students at West Harrison High School had a first-hand look at what could happen if they partake in underage drinking and driving during prom season. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, for the past several years during prom weekend, approximately 300 teens have died in alcohol related car accidents. To help prevent students at West Harrison High…
Over at Biloxi City Hall, there was a National Day of Prayer celebration. People filled the inside of the Biloxi’s Council Chambers from many different denominations and backgrounds to hold hands and pray. The city has celebrated National Day of Prayer at City Hall since 1994, it was originated by Carleen Hall. Hall died two years ago, but her legacy…
It is Cinco de Mayo, a day celebrating Mexican heritage and Mexico’s unexpected victory over France on May 5th, 1862. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at El Agave where the celebration is underway. Categories: Local News, News Tags: cinco de mayo
In Pascagoula, Sheriff Mike Ezell of Jackson County opens up the department’s crime lab, the first in the state to be owned and operated by a local agency. The traffic arrests and other police interactions we see on the street level are just the beginning of criminal investigations. Behind the scenes, science determines the future of many who face charges….
A two-car wreck in front of Hancock Whitney Bank on Highway 49 South shut down one lane of traffic this afternoon. Traffic continued to flow in the left lane despite the closure of the right. Gulfport Police Department and Gulfport Fire Department were on the scene. No injuries were reported. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Gulfport, traffic, wreck
A family grieves for a man gone too soon. William Waltman of Diamondhead was doing contract work with the City of Gulfport when he was shot and killed during a carjacking last week. A private viewing was this morning at Heritage Funeral Home followed by his service. Waltman was driving a company vehicle when the gunman, Jeremy Reynolds, took his…
Flower companies are expecting a strong Mother’s Day despite soaring inflation. The COVID era of free money is over, the central bank raised interest rates. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: business, morning business report
This weekend, the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce is once again holding its Touch-a-Truck fundraiser. It’s a hands-on event for kids, literally, giving them a chance to experience life-size vehicles. Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce CEO Adele Lyons is in studio with more. Tags: Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, Touch-a-Truck event
Express Employment Professionals in Biloxi has been instrumental in helping companies here on the Coast find employees. Employment Specialist Zach Carnley and Digital Marketing Coordinator Lauren Davis are in studio with details. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Express Employment Professionals, Health Care Job and Career Fair
Pascagoula police caught one of their own playing around on the job and gave her an atta boy! The police department posted video of Officer Brittany Langley playing a little baseball with some kids. The department’s social media gave her a shout-out, saying it is always great to see officers interacting with the community, no matter what the age. Categories:…
The Make-A-Wish Foundation honored volunteers and donors during their annual breakfast and they also had a very special surprise for attendees. During the breakfast, they granted the wish of K.J. McClain, a 14-year-old boy from Gulfport battling brain cancer. He was diagnosed over a year ago and just finished chemotherapy. He is currently in remission. K.J. loves playing video games…
Not much change is expected through Thursday, with afternoon highs in the mid 80s and a bit more of a sea breeze. However, a couple of significant changes are in store, as the next impact weather will occur Friday morning. Instability is definitely in play for this with the capability for a few strong or severe t-storms. Guidance suggests a…
In Bay St. Louis, Our Lady Academy senior Aly Theobald signing a letter of intent with Marion Military Institute out of Alabama, one of just four military JUCO’s in the entire country. Theobald is a track and field standout for the Crescents and will throw discus and shot put at the next level. Theobald is also on the swim team…
Winning a state championship, in any sport, is the pinnacle of high school athletics and just about the only thing that could make it better is winning a state championship in your own backyard. The Gautier boys golf team can relate, taking home the 5A team crown yesterday at Shell Landing Golf Course in Gautier. The Gators won the title…
Biloxi Shuckers taking the diamond early today, Education Day in Montgomery, Shuckers looking to end a mini two-game skid. Biscuits win 8-4, third loss in a row for the Shuckers, second straight to the Biscuits. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports
In a tournament setting, the Pearl River Community College softball team has something, or someone, that no one else does. Ace pitcher Brinson Anne Rogers, coming in with the nation’s second-best ERA of 0.75, all she needs is a little run support. Four-seed Lady Wildcats taking on five-seed Northwest in the MACCC Softball Tournament. PRCC wins 4-0 and will face…
According to Brett McMurphy of the Action Network, the deal negotiated between Southern Miss and Conference USA, as well as other departing teams Marshall and Old Dominion, is “in the neighborhood of $1.75 million in addition to forfeiting one year of conference revenue.” USM is joining the Sun Belt Conference a year earlier than expected on July 1st. According to…