The child molestation trial of former Biloxi City Official Cliff Kirkland continues today. Our media partner the Sun Herald was in the courtroom for opening statements yesterday. Assistant District Attorney George Huffman said Kirkland groomed three young girls by buying them things, taking them out to eat, and more. “The facts of this case, while disturbing, are very straightforward and…
At the surface, weak high pressure extended from Pennsylvania southwestward to the north central Gulf south of Louisiana, with an upper low-pressure to our east. With moisture convergence enhanced today, forecast soundings show an increase in precipitable water levels during the day today. With the lower precipitable water values hold off any convective development until late afternoon. Once convection develops,…
The 32nd Annual Jackson County Industrial Trade Show will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the B.E. “Mac” McGinty Civic Center (2902 Shortcut Road) in Pascagoula on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Free entry is available to anyone with a business card, work uniform, company badge, or Admit One Card (available from the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce). The one-day…
On its road to the Region 8 Class 5A title, the East Central softball team swept George County in both district games. Vancleave also swept George County in the regular season, but that didn’t stop the Rebels from extracting some third-round revenge against the Bulldogs. This is South State and whoever wins this best-of-three series will have earned it. George…
If a giant meatball getting destroyed by a golf club is right up your alley, or fairway, then the Italian Open might just be the event for you. On Saturday, Pass Christian Isles Golf Club is hosting its 48th annual home tournament, featuring at least 180 amateur golfers from near and far. PCI is now the oldest golf course on…
Finally some rain arrived today, with most of it ending up in George County where there was briefly a severe t-storm warning. Our high pressure area responsible for the heat is giving some ground to a low-pressure moving toward Florida/Georgia. Showers and thunderstorms will break out along the western rim of this system and rotate down into our area late…
The Atlanta Braves have been an MLB franchise for 151 years which means their most recent World Series trophy is now one with the people for 151 stops across the southeast. Next stop, Biloxi, with die-hard fans gathering at the town green this afternoon for their chance to take a trophy with the shiny Commissioner’s Trophy. Already more than six…
Residents from across the Coast gathered at Centennial Plaza in Gulfport to try some of the best food in the south at the Taste, Rattle and Roll event. This was the eighth year the chamber has held the event and the second time hosting it at the plaza. The grand feast featured 33 different vendors from a variety of restaurants,…
Today, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College celebrated its spring commencement at the Coast Coliseum. The day began with the nursing and health professions graduation at 8:30 a.m. which consisted of almost 200 students. It then followed up with the graduation of about 700 students graduating in a variety of associate degrees as well as receiving specific credentials and certificates that…
Our high pressure area responsible for the heat is giving some ground to a low-pressure moving toward Florida/Georgia today. Showers and thunderstorms will break out along the western rim of this system and rotate down into our area late afternoons and evenings through Saturday. The high-pressure aloft will be getting squeezed both north and south away from the local area. Losing…
If you are a single mom in need of a car, the Lions Club of Biloxi has a new initiative, Cars 4 Mom, to help get mothers a reliable vehicle. Without transportation many single mothers cannot get to work, school, hospitals, and other important necessities. Lions of Biloxi are looking for people to donate dependable cars and will receive a…
The City of Gulfport must redraw its ward lines after a population shift over the last ten years. Several plans have been brought forward. The 2020 Census found that about 40 percent of Gulfport’s population lives north of the interstate and the city’s population is now about 40 percent black, an increase from ten years ago. Ward 6 Councilman R…
Looking for some fun in the Gulfport area this evening? Why not stop by Centennial Plaza for the Gulfport Chamber’s Taste, Rattle and Roll event for some food, drinks, and a whole lot of fun. News 25’s Rick Gogreve is at the event with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Gulfport Chamber of Commerce, Taste Rattle and Roll
May 15th to the 21st is National Police Week and departments are taking time out to pay respect to their fallen officers. In a stirring display of reverence, the Biloxi Police Department honored its five fallen officers from 1970 onward as part of National Police Week. Robert McKeithen in 2019, Nathan Mitchell in 2001, Michael Meaut in 1989, David Higginbotham…
St. Joseph Hospice, along with Lyman Senior Center, hosted a cookout honoring Older Americans Month and local law enforcement. Each year in May, Older Americans Month is celebrated to encourage and recognize the countless contributions that seniors make to our communities and how their time, experience, and talents enrich the lives of those around them. May is also Law Enforcement…
Alright Braves fans, it is your chance to see the World Series trophy in person. News 25 Sports Director Jeff Haeger is in Biloxi with more. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: atlanta braves, baseball, sports, world series
Jackson County School District Superintendent Dr. John Strycker made a statement this afternoon regarding his proposal to increase the amount of days teacher assistants work. A proposal was made seeking to extend the number of days assistant teachers are required to work from 180 days to 187 days a year. However, Strycker released a statement saying the $2,000 raise will…
Governor Tate Reeves kicked off the 2022 meeting of the Governor’s Gulf Coast Advisory Committee. The committee’s seven key focus areas are: tourism, eco-restoration, economic development, seafood, infrastructure, small business, and workforce research/education. The committee will review and evaluate project ideas submitted to MDEQ’s Restoration Project idea portal and recommend projects to the governor to be considered for funding under…
Moss Point Police K9 Officer Buddy is expected to make a full recovery. Buddy was shot in the line of duty six weeks ago. The gunshot went straight through Buddy’s left side and collapsed both of his lungs. He was treated in Mobile and went under immediate surgery, it was determined no vital organs were struck by the bullet. Since…
Gulfport Police Department’s new chief was officially sworn into office this morning. Chief Adam Cooper took his oath of office with his wife Melinda by his side inside of the Centennial Plaza chapel. The room was filled with support from fellow law enforcement agencies as well as local politicians and family of Cooper and others. Chief Cooper’s first day in…
Providing hope for women who are pregnant, scared and alone, the Women’s Resource Center in Gulfport offers a multitude of resources for mothers in need. Here to tell us how you can help fulfill their mission is the center’s executive director Susan Jones. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: women’s resource center
Disney sees a jump in streaming subscribers and Abbott could restart baby formula production within two weeks. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Hand crafted quilts will be on full display at the Sand Stitchers Quilt Guild’s upcoming show this weekend. Susan Rademacher is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Quilt Show, Sand Stitchers of the Gulf Coast
Take your taste buds down to Centennial Plaza this evening for the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce’s ninth annual Taste, Rattle, and Roll fundraiser. The event will surround the fountains of Centennial Plaza from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. More than 30 vendors representing the city’s best restaurants, caterers, bakeries, and more will set up shop. The event will also be…