The YMCA in Ocean Springs is putting on a 30-day fitness challenge just in time to spring its members into summer. The challenge is described as thorough and intense, covering areas like cardio, nutrition, and weight training. There will also be boot camp-style workouts. Health and Wellness Director Amanda Ray tells News 25 this is a spin-off of the Y…
Saturday is the last day for the Mississippi Aquarium’s bead recycling program. It began in February, just after Valentine’s Day, and in that time, at least 6,000 pounds of beads have been collected. The aquarium partnered with the Arc of Greater New Orleans, MSU Coastal Research and Extension Service and Plastic Free Gulf Coast to offer bead and trinket recycling….
The C-Spire Pro-Am was held today at Grand Bear Golf Club in Saucier. News 25 went out to see if last night’s weather will have an impact on the tournament. Jack Nicklaus, who stands among the greatest golfers of all time, designed the Grand Bear Course himself. Golfers at the pro-am attribute his design to the course’s condition after last…
Buddy, the Moss Point K9 officer who was shot Tuesday morning while chasing a burglary suspect, is now back home. Buddy is back home and resting for the next four to six weeks, but his handler Robbie O’Bryant said it was a scary situation. “It was racing. He is my partner and I have got to do the best I…
Coast Electric is sending 20 linemen north to Carthage, Mississippi where last night’s storms resulted in damage and outages. The men will help Central Electric return power to hundreds of Carthage residents. The storm system last night cut through the entirety of Mississippi with multiple tornado warnings across the state. The linemen from Coast Electric will spend a few days…
An Easter chocolate kit sold at Walmart is recalled over allergy concerns and Delta Air Lines’ chief health officer thinks the airplane mask mandate will soon be lifted. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
MGCCC is making great use of their IMPAC Center, hosting four performances of ‘The Drowsy Chaperon’ over the next four days. In studio we have the show’s director and actor Ryan Pierni and another one of the leads Ashton Jones. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: MGCCC, The Drowsy Chaperone
For the ninth year, Coast residents will be lacing up their shoes this weekend to run or walk a 5K in support of Adrienne’s House and its programs. Here with more on the Rock the Cause 5K and how it will help domestic violence victims is Communications Director Rene Davis. Categories: Community Headlines
Starting tomorrow, Coastal Mississippi is launching a new promotion, hoping to lure more people to the Secret Coast. April has been dubbed ‘Coastal Mississippi Attraction and Museum Month.’ It will allow visitors and locals to enjoy exclusive discounts and deals at area attractions across the tri-county region. In a statement Executive Director Judy Young says “from world class art museums,…
Damage assessments are underway in Jackson County after an apparent tornado ripped apart one home and damaged several others on Fox Ridge Road in Vancleave. Lorraine Weiskopf has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Jackson County, storm damage, tornado
High-pressure will begin moving in from the NW, ushering a colder/drier air mass. Pleasant condition will continue through Friday before high-pressure moves SE allowing for the next system to move in. The trailing end of this system will linger along the north central GOM and flare back into the N’tern Gulf late Friday night. As it does so, another cold front…
Buddy, the Moss Point K-9 who was shot while chasing a burglary suspect. Moss Point released a video on Wednesday night showing Buddy headed home from the vet hospital, where he was treated after the gunshot. He’s at home resting now. Buddy underwent surgery after being shot and had to be on oxygen because his lungs collapsed as a result…
The front is now well east of the area after leaving extensive damage through the region including South Mississippi. Multiple areas were hit by damaging straight line winds in excess of 60 mph, along with a brief tornado in Jackson County. Another short lived tornado touched down in NE’tern George county. High-pressure will begin moving in from the NW, ushering…
In order to make a run to the NJCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, you’ve got to have at least one dude and today proof that Pearl River super sophomore JaRonn Wilkens really is that dude. Wilkens became the first ever two-time All American in program history. For the second straight year, the former Biloxi Indian took home honorable mention, helping lead…
A belated high school boys basketball signing from last week, Harrison Central standout Demarius Coleman putting pen to paper with Itawamba Community College. A four-year varsity contributor, Coleman averaged double digit points as both a junior and senior, posting a career high 12.8 this season. Coleman was a part of four playoff teams during his time as a Red Rebel,…
After going more than a week without receiving an offer, Picayune running back Chris Davis back on the hype train with his first SEC offer from Ole Miss. That makes four total in addition to Florida State, Georgia Tech, and Boston College, dating back to March 12th. Davis really made a name for himself in the Maroon Tide’s 5A state…
A lot has changed since 2019, but after two years away due to COVID-19, the Rapiscan Systems Classic is finally returning to the Mississippi Gulf Coast this weekend. One of those changes being this year’s new location at Grand Bear Golf Course in Saucier as opposed to Fallen Oak also in Saucier. One thing that hasn’t changed, Kevin Sutherland is…
Just about a week from the start of Major League Baseball season and several former Biloxi Shuckers already rounding into mid-season form, including today’s starter for the Milwaukee Brewers, Freddy Peralta. He got knocked around a bit, giving up six hits and two earned runs over four innings, but striking out five, looking to build on what was an incredible…
On the SEC Diamond, George County alum Logan Tanner starting to find his power stroke for defending National Champion Mississippi State, hitting his second home run in his last three games in last night’s 10-4 comeback win at Memphis. Tanner now has four long balls on the season, closing the gap between fellow Coastie East Central alum Brad Cumbest who…
Southern Miss is officially moving to the Sun Belt for the start of the 2022 football season. Today, Conference USA released a new 11-team schedule without Southern Miss, Marshall, and Old Dominion. Falling in line with yesterday’s announcement from the league and the three out-going schools that all parties have reached an agreement to allow them to leave C-USA early….
News 25’s Sabria Reid is in Bay St. Louis with a look at the weather conditions. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Bay St. Louis, Weather, weather conditions
Hancock County EMA Director Brian Adam discusses the weather conditions in Hancock County. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Brian Adam, hancock county, Hancock County EMA, Severe Weather
Some storm damage in Jackson tonight. The governor’s mansion saw some damage to it in the form of tree limbs falling and damaging the fence. Crews worked hard to clear up some of the debris. Shelters also opened up in and around the city for residents to take shelter in. News 25 will keep you update on any storm damage…
Pregnancy resource centers across Mississippi will now be able to expand services to families all across the state with the passage of the Pregnancy Resource Act. The act provides a $3.5 million tax credit to help pregnancy resource centers meet the needs of their communities. It’s a dollar-for-dollar credit set at 50 percent of the taxpayer’s state income tax liability….