Three teachers at Reeves Elementary School went above and beyond for one of their students this past school year. This year, Long Beach School District honored a few teachers with the annual Golden Crayon Award. This honor is awarded to people that make their school district a little bit brighter. In this case, teachers Brianna Barrows, Kim Bertucci, and Leigh…
One hundred acres of absolute fun is back along the Coast with the 39th annual Memorial Day Blowout starting in Gulfport. News 25’s Rick Gogreve is at the party with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: 39th annual Memorial Day Blowout
Three people were injured this afternoon in a multiple-vehicle wreck in Jackson County. The wreck happened on I-10 east near the 53 mile marker close to the Gautier-Vancleave exit just after 2 p.m. Two lanes were closed while law enforcement worked the wreck. Categories: Local News, News Tags: i-10, Jackson County, wreck
A Gulfport High student was arrested after harassing and threatening text messages among students off-campus were brought to the attention of school officials. Superintendent Glen East tells our media partner the Sun Herald that the threat was not made about any violence or plan directed at Gulfport High. The administration received the report of the texts Wednesday. School resource officers…
A few events on tap this Memorial Day Weekend! The Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra is bringing back its popular concert ‘Sounds by the Sea.’ That event begins at 6 Saturday and it is free. If you miss that performance the orchestra will host another Sounds by the Sea tribute at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Pascagoula High Performing Arts Center….
It’s been a sunny and sweltering day here on the Gulf Coast and some high schoolers are taking full advantage. Today was Field Day at Gulfport High and it’s the school’s first one. The rattle of locusts and the searing heat herald the end of another school year in our corner of the world — and these Gulfport teenagers have…
There’s a new attraction at the Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport that is dino-mite! Your ticket for the Mississippi Aquarium will also double as a passport to Pangea for their new Dinosaurs around the World: The Great Outdoors exhibit. MDEQ Geologist James Starnes said, “Right here in Mississippi, we do have quite a number of dinosaurs that have been found. Our…
U.S. Dollar Stores expect higher sales as inflation turns shoppers frugal and two major airlines say travel demand is strong this summer. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Celebrating women and veterans, that’s what is happening tonight at Satchmo’s Café in D’Iberville. Here to tell us more about the Collective Voice concert are Deon Machell and Kealvin Barnett. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Celebrating Voices, Satchmo’s Cafe
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 —…