Camp Astro is taking off at the Infinity Science Center in Pearlington. During camp, students learn about a multitude of science and space topics. In this class, students are drawing the new Artemis space suits that NASA will hopefully be using for future explorations. The camp hopes to inspire the next generation of scientists, researchers, and engineers to pursue careers…
Volunteers didn’t let the heat stop them from getting a little dirty planting a Labyrinth garden at Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art. What was once the site of the former Tullis-Toledano Manor will now be home to Labyrinth semi-permanent garden structure. Over 125 shrubs were planted to create a meditative maze. Marketing and Public Relations Director Molly Jo Shea said, “First,…
The stakes for Ole Miss baseball are simple, win and they’re in the championship series in Omaha for the first time in program history. That series begins Saturday. Lose and they’re right back at it tomorrow against the Razorbacks, facing elimination. Arkansas topped Auburn last night 11-1 to stay alive. While Ole Miss waited for their next opponent, they practiced…
D’Iberville is looking to build one of the first-ever Sports Illustrated Resorts on the Gulf Coast. The resort, which would be named Blue Water Beach, would be built on what was originally to be the site of the Gulf Coast Galleria Shopping Center. The 78-acre property would be located directly south of the Promenade on the south quadrant of the…
The Friday night pizza isn’t as cheap as it used to be and companies that have struggled to fill job openings are starting to ask if they really need those workers. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Merit Health Biloxi is now offering a free support group for adult children, caregivers, and other family members of seniors who face health issues like Alzheimer’s and dementia. Here to tell us more about the group and how you can participate is Merit Health Biloxi’s Director of Behavioral Health Ted Wooten. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Caregiver Support Group, Merit Health…
It may only be June, but today we’re going to imagine a beautiful winter wonderland in Hancock County filled with glittering white snowflakes. You can help make it happen through a unique fundraiser with the Hancock County Chamber of Commerce and the Hancock Community Development Foundation. Wendy McDonald with the foundation is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags:…
USA Today has proclaimed what Coastians have known for years, we have some of the best coastal small towns in the country. The newspaper held a contest last month asking readers to vote in the 2022 Travel Awards Contest for Best Coastal Small Town and Best Small Town Cultural Scene. It’s no surprise that Ocean Springs was named number one…
Construction is finally underway for the Bayou La Croix boat launch located just off of Highway 603, next to the Bayou La Croix Bridge. When the boat launch is completed, there will be a 35-foot-wide boat ramp and an ADA accessible bathroom trailer which can be moved when severe storms threaten the area. The project has been in the works…
A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT This afternoon will bring somewhat warmer Heat Index temps and lower number of showers/t-storms. Placement of highest concentration will also be a bit different today. Heat Index values will snuggle up next to warning criteria for the next several days and could get into the lower end of these numbers (113+) over the…
Long Beach police are asking for your help in finding a missing teen. Sixteen-year-old Dawton Collins was last seen around noon Sunday, near Park Lane in Long Beach, headed to the town green. He was wearing blue jeans and bright red shoes. Dawton’s sister Elizabeth Napier said, “He was supposed to be going out with friends to the town green…
There are some subtle differences from yesterday as a heat advisory for today with somewhat warmer Heat Index temps and lower number of showers/t-storms. Placement of highest concentration will also be a bit different today. Heat Index values will snuggle up next to warning criteria for the next several days and could get into the lower end of these numbers…
All in all not too bad of a first day of summer. Afternoon scattered storms and showers again put somewhat of a lid on the budding heat, but relief won’t last long. High pressure will build into the gulf in the coming days, extending toward east Texas. The result flow around it will actually develop an offshore direction, which at…
The Biloxi Shuckers opened the season with 138 games on the schedule and only 26 days off. So, as the 2022 campaign soon reaches the halfway point, the Shuckers are more than ready to lead off their longest homestand of the year, 12 straight games at MGM Park. Visiting Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Shuckers, first and second place in the…
Almost at full capacity, Gulfport community leaders and residents packed city hall to hear from city council on their decision to redistrict the city. City hall erupts in applause after a unanimous vote by Gulfport City Council to approve the 2022 redistricting map. Gulfport NAACP President Gary Fredricks said, “This is a moment in which we are excited about an…
Some afternoon scattered storms and showers again put somewhat of a lid on the budding heat, but relief won’t last long. High pressure will build into the gulf in the coming days, extending toward east Texas. The result flow around it will actually develop an offshore direction, which at this time of year limits cooling effects off the gulf. It…
Ole Miss baseball defeated Arkansas 13-5 last night in a winners bracket up matchup. Ole Miss and Oklahoma are the only undefeated teams remaining in the College World Series. Ole Miss jumped on the Razorback pitching early, plating at least two runs in four of the first five innings. Every player reached base and four players had two or more…
The Biloxi Shuckers opened the season with 138 games on the schedule and only 26 days off. So, as the 2022 campaign reaches the halfway point, the Shuckers are more than ready to start their longest homestand of the year. News 25’s Jeff Haeger is at MGM Park with more. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports
Today is the official start of summer, the perfect time to go to the beach. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality wants to remind visitors when beach advisories are expected to be issued. MDEQ says especially after a period of heavy rain that bacteria levels exceed water quality and pose a risk to health. When an advisory is issued, water…
People are looking for ways to make some extra cash due to inflation and CSL Plasma is seeing an uptick in donors. CSL Plasma operates one of the world’s largest plasma collection networks, with more than 300 plasma collection centers, including one in Gulfport. Plasma is a light-yellow colored liquid component of blood in which blood cells are absent, but…
In Jackson County, two men are charged with grand larceny. Harley Poole of Biloxi and Jeffrey Garbutt of Vancleave are accused of stealing a $4,000 commercial lawn mower from Gulf Hills Golf Club last week. Both men were arrested Monday at different locations, but deputies recovered the lawn mower at Poole’s home in Biloxi. Bond for each is set at…
Today’s Hooked on Science experiment includes strawberry jam! Tags: Hooked on Science
Many teachers are calling it quits and Sam’s Club cut the cost of an annual membership. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Katie King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi is in studio with this week’s News 25 Pet of the Week, Bowie! Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week