Ahoy mateys! Pirates will once again be taking over the Bay this weekend. News 25 spoke to pirates Captain Long Beard and Lady Claiborne about the planned mutiny. They have plenty of events scheduled starting with an adult pub crawl/ scavenger hunt tomorrow evening. Then on Saturday, there will be fun for all ages with a cardboard boat race, kids…
Members of the Ocean Springs Police Department visited the Bellande Cemetery to observe National Police Memorial Day. They placed a wreath at the grave of former Sgt. Ernest Beaugez who was killed in action. In 1954, Sgt. Beaugez was shot and killed near Orange Grove by a suspect who had fled parole in California. Beaugez then arrested the suspect, but…
Circuit Court Judge Forest Johnson cleared the way for retirees to head to court over the Singing River pension plan. The lawsuits began when Singing River Hospital announced in 2014 that the pension plan was underfunded by over $55 million. The hospital settled a class action lawsuit but other lawsuits remain against accounting firm KPMG LLC and the retirement plan…
The investigation into students at Gulfport Central Middle School who were suspended over having a gun on campus is about to wrap up. Superintendent Glen East tells News 25 the individual students involved are being disciplined on a case-by-case basis. The school district is limited on information it can provide about students and the case itself, but East assures us…
On December 27th, a two-year-old died in Biloxi. Now his mother, 21-year-old Hailey Heard, and step-father, 38-year-old Joseph Heard, are charged with capital murder in the child’s death. News 25’s Janae Jordan spoke with the toddler’s grandmother back in January on how she’s picking up the pieces after his tragic death. Kelly Bataille was heading to Texas when she scrolled…
Scammers are taking advantage of the baby formula shortage and stocks are falling on worries about the U.S. consumer. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
AARP wants to make sure voters 50 and older are ready to vote and aware of any changes when it comes time for this year’s midterm primary election. That election is right around the corner on Tuesday, June 7th. Joining us in studio with more is Mississippi’s State AARP Director Kimberly Campbell. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: aarp, elections, midterm elections,…
Hogs, choppers, cruisers, you name it, you’ll see it at the 39th annual Memorial Day Blowout. It starts a week from tomorrow. This event seems to grow every year, attracting hundreds of motorcycles to the Gulf Coast. Here to tell us what to expect this year is Asgard Marc. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: MS Gulf Coast Memorial Day Blow Out
A celebration steeped in tradition and history returns to the Pass Christian Harbor this Saturday. The annual Blessing of the Fleet returns and organizers hope it brings awareness to the struggles faced by our Coast seafood industry. Chairman Kirk Kimball said, “It’s an honor to bring back something that we can put back on the pedestal that was once dusty…
We have an update on that shooting in Gulfport we first reported on last night, the victim has died. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer identified the man as 29-year-old Trevor Walker of Gulfport. He says Walker died at the hospital from multiple gunshot wounds. Gulfport police say they found Walker after he had been shot at Emerald Pines Apartments around…
A Biloxi man accused of capital murder in the death of his two-year-old stepson was in court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing. Our media partner the Sun Herald reports Biloxi Investigator Nick Sonnier said 21-year-old Hailey Lynn Heard told police her husband, 38-year-old James David Heard, held his son’s hands over his head while punching him in the stomach two…
Today will be quiet, humid, and warm with HI readings mostly in the mid to upper 90s and a few 100s. Saturday the chance for rain will increase. Southwest flow aloft, slowly cooling mid level temps, and increasing moisture should help to provide a better chance for storms. On the other hand mid level heights will actually increase and there…
Today will be quiet, humid, and warm with HI readings mostly in the mid to upper 90s and a few 100s. Saturday the chance for rain will increase. Southwest flow aloft, slowly cooling mid level temps, and increasing moisture should help to provide a better chance for storms. On the other hand mid level heights will actually increase and there…
It’s more of the same at least into Thursday as high pressure in the gulf remains in control. The northwestern periphery of the high will start to break down by Friday, especially in the mid and upper levels. However, some slightly drier (although still humid) air over the western Gulf of Mexico will get pushed around the periphery of the…
St. Stanislaus baseball standout Tanner Reinke is heading to the next level, signing with Mississippi Gulf Coast this morning. The two-way senior helped lead the Rock-a-Chaws all the way to the third round of the playoffs, pacing SSC with 54 strikeouts across 50 innings pitched to go along with a 3.64 ERA and a .278 batting average at the plate….
Take a South State championship team from the year before that returns more seniors than it had the year before and you’ve got the recipe for something special. Resurrection Catholic went undefeated in regular season against every MHSAA team on the schedule. The Eagles are now just one win away from heading back to state. Eagles hosting Ethel in game…
The City of Gulfport hosted its first of seven ‘Meet with the Chief’s events. As a way of community outreach, Police Chief Adam Cooper and Fire Chief Billy Kelley collaborated in a meet and greet with Gulfport residents. From 4 to 5 p.m., police officers and firefighters stood at MLK Jr. Boulevard and Arkansas Avenue available to answer any questions…
Amid the current baby formula shortage, moms across the country are donating and selling breast milk to make sure no baby goes hungry. Moms are connecting on Facebook, the group ‘Human Milks for Human Babies’ creates a space for moms to request or offer breast milk in their area. First time mom Casey Green of Ocean Springs realized her milk…
The weather pattern will hold through the short-term period with a broad area of high pressure off the Southeast U.S. coast extending westward along the northern Gulf Coast. The northwestern periphery of the ridge will start to break down by Friday, especially in the mid and upper levels. However, some drier air over the western Gulf of Mexico will get…
The Humane Society of South Mississippi took some linens off the hands of Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort Hotel today. For the donations, Scarlet Pearl loaded up a truck full of linens that would have otherwise been thrown away. They also brought in a load of supplies for all the potential pets waiting to be adopted. Pallets of food and bedding…
The Mississippi Maritime Museum officially announced a winner for its ‘Name a Catboat’ contest held this month. The contest was held to name the catboat the museum received about two years ago. T.J. Sampson, a sixth-grade student at Trent Lott Middle School, won the contest with the name ‘Sea’s the Day.’ He will be an honorary guest for Pascagoula’s Maritime…
With the weather creeping into the 90s already, it feels like Christmas is a long way off, but a group on the Coast is holding a beach walk this weekend to raise funds for the wreaths that are laid at the graves in the Biloxi National Cemetery each holiday season. Kevin Cuttill’s group, Wreaths for BNC, is holding its wreath…
May is Community Action Month and each year Community Action of South Mississippi hosts celebrations in each of the counties they serve. People were out at West Side Community Center for food, drinks, and treats. While some kids enjoyed face painting, seniors enjoyed some bingo. Informational tables were also set up so guests could learn about the many services offered…
Over 700 students packed the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies including students all the way from Arkansas eager to learn about marine life. While Coastal Mississippians are used to beaches, fishing, and marine life, many students from Arkansas at Carlisle Elementary School have never experienced coastal life. Teacher Ashley Gwynne said, “This might be their only chance to ever experience…