No April fools from Mother Nature this April 1st. It was an awesome day, and expect that to extend through tonight with more of an easterly flow holding low temps above 50 for the most part. There’s a little wrinkle in the Saturday morning forecast, but if you’re running the morning 5K at Pascagoula Beach Park, no worries. A weak…
In February, News 25 told you about Andrew Ladner, a World War II Army soldier whose remains were missing after he was killed in battle during an assault in New Guinea. In 2021, his remains were identified and now he is officially coming back to the Coast after about 80 years. News 25’s Rick Gogreve has more. Categories: Local News,…
What makes high-profile sporting events like the World Cup and the Olympics even more special is the fact that they only happen once every four years. On a lesser stage, the Rapiscan Systems Classic can now relate to that sentiment, having waited three years to finally get back on the links in South Mississippi. Today, 78 golfers teed off at…
On Monday, News 25 shared the sad news about Larry Spicer, the man who was found dead after being missing for a week. Today, News 25 spoke with Spicer’s sister-in-law, Jean Hudson, about Mr. Spicer and how the tragedy has impacted them since hearing the news. “Larry had been in the family for 24 years. He was married to my…
After a chilly start early this morning (lows were in the 40s..below our seasonal norms in the mid 50s) it’s been a splendid April 1st, and expect that to extend through tonight with more of an easterly flow holding low temps above 50 for the most part. A little wrinkle in the Saturday morning forecast. A weak warm front in…
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Kennel Club kicked off their second annual Bark’N Good Times event today. Events will begin each day at 8 a.m. There are a variety of things to do at the Bark’N Good Time. Events will include fast cat, which is a 100-yard timed event for your dog, beginner puppy competitions, two sanction B matches, two open…
For the first time in three years, 78 golfers actually have a tee time for the Rapiscan Systems Classic. The three-day PGA Tour Champions Tournament is underway at Grand Bear Golf Course in Saucier. News 25’s Jeff Haeger has more. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: golf, grand bear, Rapiscan Systems Classic, sports
To help the Humane Society of South Mississippi care for animals, the student council at North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School have been collecting donations. The students have collected more than 1,600 items since the collections started in February. Every week the students focus on specific items to donate. Then each Saturday, the donations are dropped off at the Humane…
A month’s worth of food donations from around the Coast was loaded up today as part of the biggest packing party in the state. A nonprofit in Hattiesburg puts on this massive food drive. Mountains of canned goods are boxed and loaded – and droves of volunteers crowd the front of Lyman Community Center. It’s the March of the Mayors…
George County deputies seized a felony amount of marijuana in the Basin Community as the suspect tried to pass through a safety checkpoint. The deputies also found a firearm in the car, illegal in the presence of a felony amount of narcotics. Twenty-one-year-old Jaylon Keeling of Mobile was booked and more charges are pending. His bond is set at $10,000….
Honda has a new program to address today’s high new and used car prices and the market just did something that in the past has signaled a recession. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Pearl River Community College invites you to join them under the sea! Joining us in studio is Anna Reese Arroyo, the leading lady in ‘The Little Mermaid,’ and Assistant and Ticket Manager for the Brownstone Center for the Arts Lauren Bond. Tags: Pearl River Community College, The Little Mermaid
The Rock the Cause 5K is coming up this weekend to benefit Adrienne’s House, a domestic violence shelter here on the Coast. This will be the first time in three years the event is being held in person at Pascagoula Beach Park. Runners can register at the park tomorrow starting at 7 a.m. and be on their marks by 8….
Last week, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies responded to three dolphin strandings in Harrison County. Unfortunate, but not uncommon during the spring. There is typically an increase in strandings as more dolphins flock to the warm waters of the Mississippi Sound to give birth. If you do encounter a sick or deceased dolphin, call the IMMS Response Team at…
High pressure building in will bring a much drier air mass…a few degrees below our normal lows. Over the next 3 days there will be about a 12-18hr window where the weather will be less than quiet. Less than quiet only because we could see some rain possibly only about I-10 south. As for today the ridge that is moving…
Much quieter night than the previous and we will likely remain quiet for the next 24 to 30 hrs and then we should start to see some rain return from the south. Due to high pressure building in a much drier conditions behind our cold front temps have dropped nicely and were already a few degrees below our normal lows….
A northwest flow has plummeted humidity and cleared out the skies. We’re back to cool nights and seasonable, sunny days in the short term. This will put us down into the 40s tonight (average is low-mid 50s for this time of year), and into the low to mid 70s Friday. It’ll be closer to 50 for lows Friday night. Pleasant…
Over at D’Iberville, Lady Warriors hosting Ocean Springs in a Region 7 Class 6A battle. Ocean Springs wins 5-0. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: High School Softball, softball, sports
According to Scorebook Live, not a single high school baseball team from the six coastal counties playing at home tonight. Paging high school softball with several key district match-ups going down. Starting at West Harrison, playing host to Region 7 Class 5A foe Picayune. West Harrison wins 2-0, evening the series at a game apiece. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags:…
The Outpost Program in Jackson County introduced four new businesses into its organization. The program was made by the National Heritage Area that recognizes businesses that are environmental staples in the community. The four businesses initiated into the program are The Birdhouse, which is a nature-rental home in Ocean Springs. Food, Booze, and Hiccups is an outdoor catering company with…
With more than one reason to celebrate, CASA in Harrison County cut the ribbon on their new location. CASA relocated into the Gulfport office last year during COVID and were unable to celebrate the move with the community. Now one year later, under new leadership and just in time for Child Abuse Prevention Month, CASA shares the good news. Everyone…
One Gulfport High School senior decided to go above and beyond, quite literally, with his promposal. Gulfport High senior Cameron Malley asked his girlfriend in a way the two will never forget. Malley and his friend woke up early at 7 a.m. and took a boat out to Cat Island. The two then spent five hours building and spray painting…
A man who had been reported missing in an area of the Desoto Forest was found safe this afternoon. He had gone hunting in the area. Harrison County Sheriff’s Department received a report yesterday about a man who had gone hunting and did not return home. Luckily, the man survived overnight through the severe storms. A few agencies assisted in…
We’re back to cool nights and seasonable, sunny days in the short term. High-pressure will begin moving in from the NW, ushering a cooler/drier air mass. This will put us down into the 40s tonight (average is lower 50s for this time of year), and into the lower 70s Friday. It’ll be closer to 50 for lows Friday night. Pleasant…