Jeepin’ the Coast festivities begin today
Jeepin’ the Coast is cruising its way back to the Coast with more fun than ever. News 25’s Rick Gogreve is at the JTC Kick-off Party with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Jeepin’ the Coast
Singing River board votes to put hospital up for sale
The Singing River Health System’s Board of Trustees voted today to put the Mississippi coast hospital up for sale. This vote allows the board to “pursue a fully integrated model or sale with a like-minded healthcare organization that will invest in and grow our system.” The next step in this process is for the board to present a resolution to…
Mississippi residents can now apply for medical marijuana
Today is the first day people can apply for medical marijuana cards or get into the medical marijuana business. Attorneys for Moore Company are in the process of applying the Department of Health and the Department of Revenue to ensure that the company is able to distribute medical cannabis to Mississippi patients. Former Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson, who has…
Morning Business Report: June 1st, 2022
Home prices surged at a record pace this spring and retailers may find themselves stuck with too many things to sell. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
‘Hoops 4 Hope’ this Saturday at Pascagoula Rec Center
Saturday local police officers will trade in their handcuffs for headbands. They’re ready to play some basketball with teens in the community. Here with us to explain is Pascagoula and Moss Point police chiefs Matt Chapman and Brandon Ashley. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Hoops 4 Hope, law enforcement, moss point pd, Pascagoula, pascagoula pd
Hancock County EMA offers tips to prepare for hurricane season
Today marks the first day of hurricane season and that means there is no time like the present to prepare for what could come our way. Storm surge, gusting winds, and heavy rainfall can be a devastating mix for Coast residents. News 25 stopped by the Hancock County Emergency Management Agency this morning to speak with EMA Director Brian Adam….
6/1 – Britt’s “Welcome To The 2022 Tropical Season” Afternoon Forecast
Fairly quite conditions ahead which is normal for this time of year…Hot muggy with a few showers/t-storms around. This focus of moisture moving back to the area over the coming days, will be from near Mobile to New Orleans and when daytime heating is involved, the whole north central gulf coast will be in the mix to get a thunderstorm…
6/1 – The Chief’s “Official Start of Hurricane Season” Wednesday Morning Forecast
The short term weather will be quite normal for this time of year…Hot muggy with a few showers/t-storms around. The moisture is being brought in at the surface from the Keys to the Yucatan Peninsula then flowing northward and converging as it moves near the northern gulf coast. This focus of moisture will move back and forth over the coming days…
Biloxi Shuckers vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Biloxi Shuckers are on the road tonight, winners of four in a row, looking to keep it going against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. Blue Wahoos walk it off with a sac fly and just like that, the streak is over. Shuckers lose 5-4 in ten innings. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports
PRCC stays in Winners Bracket in NJCAA World Series
When it comes to post-season college baseball, double-elimination is a great safeguard against the randomness that is baseball. But truth be told, life is just better in that winners bracket and who doesn’t want a better life? Top ranked Pearl River asserting its dominance once again late last night with a run rule victory over Lansing, it’s second victory in…
5/31 – Rob Martin’s “What Early June Holds” Tuesday Night Forecast
Our typical summer downpours are fizzling out with loss of daytime heating this Tuesday night. For the first day of June, the southeast flow will continue this scenario through mid-week. These types of storms pop up quickly and tend to rain themselves out while moving slowly, then dissipate shortly after sunset. This means about a 20% chance through the work…
USM’s Danny Lynch brings generational postseason experience to Hattiesburg Regional
Southern Miss baseball is now just three days away from hosting the program’s third NCAA Regional and its first since 2017. Also, the first-ever home regional for a Lynch brother wearing number 26 finally after an eight combined years at USM. Turning back the clock of Golden Eagles past, older brother Tim Lynch was a senior on the 2016 team…
Jackson County holding second annual Sand Jam
June 11th at Pascagoula’s Beach Park, the Jackson County Recreation Department will host its second annual Sand Jam 2022 ‘Turtle Up Mississippi.’ The Sand Jam is a celebration of Mississippi’s native wildlife and habitats. This free event has more than 20 activity booths, live turtle ambassadors, kayaking, fishing for children 15 and under, a turtle art competition for all ages,…
Ocean Springs Class of 2022 graduates at the Coast Coliseum
Ocean Springs High School seniors took the stage to accept their diploma. ‘Once a Greyhound, always a Greyhound!’ The Ocean Springs class of 2022 chanted and cheered during graduation practice one final time before crossing the stage in front of family and friends. This year’s graduating class earned and accepted over $14 million in scholarship money. Valedictorian Margaret Brune said,…
5/31 – Night Rob’s “Early June” Tuesday Evening Forecast
A typical summer pattern of afternoon/evening slow-moving storms is on display this final day in May. The southeast flow will continue this scenario through mid-week. These types of storms pop up quickly and tend to rain themselves out while moving slowly, then dissipate shortly after sunset. This means about a 20-30% chance through the work week. Overnight temps will generally…
Beauvoir to celebrate Jefferson Davis’ 214th birthday
This Saturday, Beauvoir is celebrating Jefferson Davis’ 214th birthday. There will be historians on the grounds giving visitors a glimpse of what life was like when Davis lived there. What was once known as Orange Grove is today’s Beauvoir. Construction on the property began in 1848 and on it sits Jefferson Davis’ home, which is the first ever beach house…
Superintendent Wayne Rodolfich reflects on time at Pascagoula-Gautier School District
Wayne Rodolfich spent 17 years as superintendent at the Pascagoula-Gautier School District and is set to retire at the end of June. While being superintendent, he was able to complete $135 million worth of upgrades and new technology including the Pascagoula High School Performing Arts Center. In March, the district was one of only two districts named ‘a district of…
Using gardening to offset inflation
Grab your gloves and shovel and get to gardening. With rising prices from inflation making it harder for people to afford groceries, gardening can be a key factor when it comes to offsetting that inflation. At Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, they have seven different gardens on the museum campus where people are allowed to pick up fresh and healthy food….
Consumers can expect higher shrimp prices this year
Mississippi waters recently reopened for shrimp season. Over at Quality Poultry and Seafood in Biloxi, they have more than 75 years of experience in selling fresh seafood in their market. They are optimistic for a plentiful shrimp season. Past years were affected by the Bonnet Carre Spillway and fresh water intrusion. One concern for the market is how shrimper’s fuel…
Congressional Primary Elections next Tuesday
The Congressional Primary Elections for Mississippi are one week from today. Residents of the Fourth Congressional District can head to the polls and vote in either the Republican or Democratic primary. The incumbent, Steven Palazzo, will be challenged by six other Republicans. Palazzo is facing off against Raymond Brooks, Carl Boyanton, Mike Ezell, Kidron Peterson, Clay Wagner, and Brice Wiggins….
Hooked on Science: May 31st, 2022
It’s a mind-blowing science experiment you are going to want to try. All you need are a few ingredients from around the house. Tags: Hooked on Science, science
Morning Business Report: May 31st, 2022
Gas prices hit yet another record high and flight cancellations piled up on a busy Memorial Day Weekend. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Mafia Murder Mystery Dinner Show benefiting the Italian American Society
This weekend, you’re invited to Pascquale’s Speakeasy for Italian Godfather Don Martini Giuseppi’s birthday celebration. The only problem, there’s been a murder. Here to tell us about their mafia mystery dinner theatre show is Jimmy Duggan and David Biagini. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Mafia Murder Mystery Dinner Show, the Italian American Society
Ways to avoid contractor scams as hurricane season begins
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch and the Mississippi State Board of Contractors are warning against contractor scams this hurricane season. After a storm, individuals can pose as licensed contractors as a way to prey on vulnerable citizens. Here are a few ways you can avoid being scammed: Be wary of door-to-door repair operations or people who demand deposits or payment…