Today at Rock N’ Nutrition in Escatawpa, Jackson County sheriff’s deputies were collecting donations for Special Olympics Mississippi. For every dollar donated, the deputies will do one push up. On a later date, the Jackson County deputies will gather together to do the pushups. They’re going to post a video on social media challenging another law enforcement agency and rumor…
Taxpayers could see a delay in refunds as the tax season winds down and U.S. consumer debt jumped by $40 billion in February. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
If you like jazz, this will be music to your ears. The Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra is performing at MGCCC’s IMPAC Center tomorrow evening. In studio with more is the Orchestra Executive Director Stacy Pair. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: gulf coast symphony orchestra, ‘A Night with Louis Armstrong and the Symphony
For the first time in five years, Seabee Day is back. Making it even more special, this year marks the 80th anniversary of the U.S. Navy Seabees and Gulfport’s own Naval Construction Battalion Center. Here with more on the upcoming Seabee Day is Deborah Brockway, the director of NCBC’s Morale Welfare and Recreation Department. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: naval construction…
The Biloxi Shuckers are ready to play ball. The Minor League squad will open up their season tonight in Pensacola taking on the Blue Wahoos. This year’s roster features what should be a star-studded outfield where two of the top three prospects in the Brewers organization will play to start the campaign. Following this weekend’s series, the Shuckers will return…
A loyal K9 officer in Gautier is retiring. Gautier City Council just approved K9 Officer Caesar’s retirement. Caesar became a member of the Gautier Police Department in 2015. While in service, he helped seize $2.5 million in cash and more than 500 pounds of narcotics. Caesar will retire to the home of Lt. Trace Williams who’s not only been Caesar’s…
A quick reminder about Spring Break traffic, Biloxi police are reminding drivers to try to avoid Highway 90 this weekend. The cones are already out on Beach Boulevard as part of the department’s traffic plan. Should things get too congested, they’ll start limiting traffic to two lanes between Cowan Road and I-110 to ensure emergency vehicles can still get through…
Surface high pressure that is edging into the Great Plains this morning will continue to shift eastward, crossing the local area on Saturday, and be centered over Florida on Sunday. A strong disturbance moving into the Pacific northwest today will be moving into the northern Plains on Sunday. This will develop a low pressure system over Kansas. The pressure gradient…
Four people are dead as a result of an apparent murder-suicide arising from a domestic incident that happened overnight in the Latimer community, Sheriff Mike Ezell said. Ezell identified the murder victims as Veronica Lyons Griswold, 64, Bjorn Stephen Griswold, 36, and Jillian Nicole Pavolini, 39. The suicide victim has been identified as Thomas Allen Griswold. Veronica was Thomas’ ex-wife….
An area of low-pressure remains near Lake Michigan, with upper level high-pressure to the NW. Any cloud cover associated with the upper low is well to the north of our area. The upper low over the southern Great Lakes will eventually shift eastward and be located over the Canadian Maritime Provinces by Sunday night. Surface high pressure that is edging into…
Ole Miss alum Thomas Dillard says there is a strong possibility at least one family member comes to every single home game at MGM Park for his 2022 season with the Biloxi Shuckers. Perks of playing Minor League Baseball in your home state, now ready for his second taste of Double-A action, starting tomorrow on Opening Day. A career .286…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Bulldogs hosting 14th ranked East Central on the diamond. ECCC wins game one 11-6. However, Bulldogs bouncing back in a big way in game two winning 13-4. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, MGCCC, sports
Gulfport Lady Admirals softball facing off against Harrison Central. Gulfport wins the division with a win tonight. Lady Admirals win 6-0 and, in the process, claim the Region 8 Class 6A title. First time someone other than Harrison Central has won it in more than ten years. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: High School Softball, softball, sports
A sustained north to northwesterly flow will continue to reinforce surges of cool, dry air into the region over the next 24 hours.This mean several surges of gusty winds, mainly during the daytime hours into Friday. Sunshine abounds, and we may not see any clouds until Sunday, as moisture flow will be very low. This puts relative humidity in the…
For the first time in more than a decade, the Mississippi High School Activities Association is adding a new classification, bringing the Magnolia State to the 7A level. According to Brandon Shields of Capitol Sports Mississippi, the MHSAA executive committee voted 12-1 today in favor of adding a seventh classification, starting at the next reclassification cycle prior to the 2023-24…
To spread a little Easter cheer, the City of Gulfport held their Easter Egg-Stravaganza this evening. Two years ago, it didn’t happen and last year it was just a drive-thru, but this year, the Easter Egg-Stravaganza was 100 percent back in Gulfport. The free event was held at the Gulfport Sportsplex and featured a variety of games and activities for…
Hancock County CASA hosted their ninth annual Light of Hope ceremony tonight to raise awareness for abused and neglected children in our community. Tonight, CASA recognized individuals who have gone above and beyond to protect local children. Awards given during the ceremony include the CASA Advocate of the Year, the CPS Case Worker of the Year, the Outstanding Community Professional,…
Another shooting threat was made online, this time aimed at Hancock County High School for tomorrow. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam tells News 25 that he and his department have been made aware of the threat and have interviewed students and parents. As of now, there has been nothing credible found by the department. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Hancock…
A sustained north to northwesterly flow will continue to reinforce surges of cool, dry air into the region over the next 24 hours. The only real noticeable impact will be to have several surges of gusty winds, mainly during the daytime hours the next few days. Sunshine abounds, and we may not see any clouds until Sunday, as moisture flow…
Today is National Beer Day and News 25 celebrates by going to one of our local breweries on the Coast to discuss the state of craft beer in South Mississippi. Craft beer on the Mississippi Gulf Coast begins with Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company in the Kiln and from there more of these businesses bubbled up on the Coast, where at…
Students at St. Stanislaus are taking class outside and to the water with oyster farming, an elective offered at the high school. The hope is they walk away with valuable knowledge about what is in their own backyard and a sense of responsibility to care for it. It doesn’t look like your typical classroom, but don’t be fooled. There is…
In the City of Waveland, Nicholson Avenue, south of CSX Railroad tracks, is closed for repairs in the 100 block. When the paving contractor removed concrete panels at the beginning of the project, the contractor discovered poor soil. The two-day job turned into a multi-week job. The contractor started digging out the soil this week to make repairs. The City…
As Easter approaches, the Johnson Bunny Haven in Saucier warns against buying bunnies for children. They may be cute and cuddly with big ears and bushy tails, but the reality is they need extensive care as an exotic pet. Operating for ten years, the owners of Johnson Bunny Haven are at full capacity for the first time, caring for 27…
Raising awareness for abused and neglected children in our community, CASA is hosting their annual Light of Hope event tonight. News 25’s Sabria Reid has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: CASA, CASA Light of Hope