A departing high-pressure system will result in winds veering to the southeast today, bringing the humidity back to the area. We’re looking good tonight with lows remaining mild in the upper 60s. Moisture increasing over the weekend will bring showers and thunderstorms. The threat of severe storms will be very low Saturday, with a slight risk Easter Sunday as the…
The Mississippi Aquarium offers close encounters with the animal ambassadors. Meet Todd. He’s a green-winged Macaw that loves to dance and is an ambassador for others just like him in the wild. The Aquarium hopes that by coming to their facility and meeting their animals, people will form a special bond and encourage conservation efforts around the Coast and around…
Next time you drive by the Courthouse Road Pier, you may notice some new, bright trash cans. Audubon has partnered with Harrison County Sand Beach Authority to begin a pilot study project by installing these bright red lids on trash receptacles. Audubon hopes the eye-catching lids will encourage beach-goers to deposit garbage in the new trash cans while simultaneously adding…
A departing high-pressure system will result in winds veering to the southeast today, bringing the humidity back to the area.Ample moisture will be in place each day will bring showers/t-storms and threat of severe storms will be very low. Tomorrow, a fast moving disturbance will slide into the region, and this feature will once again produce sufficient upper level support for…
A zonal flow regime will remain in place across the Gulf South both today and tomorrow in the mid and upper levels. In the low levels, a departing high-pressure will result in winds veering to the southeast today. This low level southeast flow regime should then linger into tomorrow. Ample moisture will be in place each day will bring showers/t-storms and…
In the short term it’s looking nice. Last night’s cold front has moved offshore and weakened, but it won’t go far. Skies will remain least partially clear tonight with lower humidity. That near-full moon should be visible at times. Expect a comfy night in the lower 60s with perhaps a stray morning sprinkle. Moisture never gets very far offshore, and…
Out of 120 Minor League Baseball teams, the Biloxi Shuckers are one of just two still undefeated. Or at least they were before tonight’s home game against the Mississippi Braves. Shuckers coming in with a perfect mark of 5-0, same as the Single-A affiliate of the Twins, the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels. Shuckers stay perfect 6-0 to start the season…
Before the start of the NBA season, Moss Point alum Devin Booker made a trip back to his old stomping grounds to unveil two refurbished basketball courts in the same community he still calls home. Less than seven months later, he’s the best player on the best team in the league. The Phoenix Suns have had the best regular season…
Well, some hoppin’ good times were going on at the Barksdale Pavilion in Jones Park this evening with an Easter egg hunt ran by the Gulfport Police Department. Gulfport PD threw this event to help get more involved with the community around them. The event was supposed to be on the grass field, but the rain from last night left…
The City of Ocean Springs is maintaining the small-town charm while rebranding to be more accommodating to residents. Mayor Kenny Holloway’s first State of the City Address suggests Ocean Springs is heading in the right direction. Ocean Springs is a city with 13 annual festivals and an ‘A’ rated school district. Infrastructure projects, like the sports complex, construction on 1515…
Last night’s cold front has moved offshore and weakened, but it won’t go far. Skies will at least partially clear tonight with lower humidity. Expect a comfy night in the lower 60s with a stray shower possible. Moisture never gets very far offshore, and as the surface high shifts east of the area, onshore flow returns on Friday with dew…
GreenPal is a new lawn care service app that launched in Gulfport this week that connects homeowners with local vetted lawn care professionals. Homeowners can list their lawns with their service date and lawn care needs. Vetted lawn care pros can bid on their properties based on the Google Street and aerial images and any other lawn details the homeowner…
The long-awaited Bayview Boardwalk in Biloxi nears its completion date and if you didn’t know, the boardwalk is already open to the public. Construction started on the $2 million project, paid for with GOMESA Funds, in January of last year. The walkway stretches from Forrest Avenue to Kensington Drive offering a third of a mile for pedestrians to stroll or…
With Easter Sunday just days away, students and staff at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School in Long Beach spent Holy Thursday reenacting the 14 Stations of the Cross. Sixth grade students at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School marked Holy Thursday with a living reenactment of the Stations of the Cross. Principal Carol Church says it is a tradition…
If you’re helping the Easter Bunny stock baskets with goodies, don’t forget to support our local candy shops. News 25 stopped by the Pecan House in McHenry this morning as they were whipping up some divinity, a nougat-like confection made with egg white, corn syrup, and sugar. Like their divinity, all of their candies are made in small batches with…
April is National Donate Life Month and Singing River Health System and MORA came together to encourage organ donations and remember those who have donated organs. Community members gathered at the flag pole to hear stories of those affected by organ and tissue donations. People were also able to register to become an organ donor. According to statistics, one organ,…
To get everyone into the Easter spirit, the Gulfport Police Department is hopping down to Jones Park to host an Easter celebration. News 25’s Rick Gogreve has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: celebration, easter, Gulfport Police Department
Ocean Springs Mayor Kenny Holloway presents his first State of the City Address tonight. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Ocean Springs, State of the City Address
In the wake of recent shootings and firearms accidents along the Coast, News 25 spoke with Center Mass Firearms Training to get some safety pointers. Many guns have a safety switch, but the most reliable safety is your trigger discipline. It’s one of the lessons Ian Stewart and Jason Savarese teach at Center Mass Firearms Training. They teach adult and…
A new survey is out on Americans favorite Easter candy and Amazon is raising fees on sellers and there’s a good chance products will get more expensive as a result. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Pearl River Community College is looking to cut costs for students, offering multiple scholarship opportunities. In studio with details is PRCC Recruiting and Marketing Coordinator Kari Eve Valence. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: PRCC, scholarship, TikTok challenge
A chance to honor veterans in South Mississippi, the American Legion Post 119 is hosting its annual Veterans Benefit Golf Tournament later this month. Here to tell us how you can contribute is Ted Moulding. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: american legion post 119, Veterans Benefit Golf Tournament
Happening later today, Ocean Springs Mayor Kenny Holloway will deliver his first state of the city address. It’s happening at 5:30 tonight at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center. During tonight’s address, Mayor Holloway will likely go over new projects in the city and upcoming events. News 25 will be there and will have more on what the mayor…
You might want to take the kids to enjoy some early Easter fun tonight. The Gulfport Police Department is hosting an egg hunt at Jones Park. There will be music, games, prizes, and the egg hunt. It all starts at 5 tonight. Categories: Local News, News Tags: easter egg hunt, Gulfport Police Department