The Mississippi Aquarium released another batch of sea turtles into the Gulf, ceremoniously celebrating their rehabilitation. These endangered critters were rescued in New England after being cold-stunned over the winter. A sizable crowd gathered at the shore across from Edgewater Mall to bid farewell to the ten reptiles. This marks the aquarium’s second release within 30 days. Vice President of…
The Gulf Coast Oyster Cook-off and Festival took over Point Cadet Plaza in Biloxi for its sixth year over the weekend. The block party drew a huge turnout in the wake of COVID as everyone was ready to spend time with friends in the sun. A bright blue sky made for the perfect cook-out weather. Food and music weren’t the…
Credit reporting agencies will wipe out most medical debt and gas prices spent the weekend at a lower rate. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
Coast Young Professionals is hosting their first Friday night bonfire on the beach, an event part of their CYP Connect series. Here to tell us about the family-friendly event is Director Kelly Devine. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Coast Young Professionals
Today on Mom to Mom, if you’ve ever wondered how bubble are made, we’re going to show you. Tags: Mom to Mom
Calling all kayak enthusiasts, this Saturday you’ll get a chance to get in the zone and race against fellow kayakers in the ‘Battle on the Bayou’ in Ocean Springs. In studio with more is Battle on the Bayou Volunteer Wayne Berry. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Battle on the Bayou, kayak race, Ocean Springs
On Mondays here on News 25 we feature children from Mississippi hoping to get adopted in our ‘Grant me Hope’ segment made possible by Caring Hearts Counseling Services. This week on Grant me Hope, we’re introducing you to Zander. If you’re interested in adopting Zander, you can visit the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services website at mdcps.ms.gov and click…
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department Fishing Rodeo took a year off during COVID, but it came back in full force Saturday. Poles and bait were available for those who signed up and with about 100 more kids that came in after pre-registration, the turnout was impressive. Buddy Sports was also there, helping teach kids with special needs how to angle….
Vandals have struck St. James Cemetery, damaging or outright removing holy symbols. Father Ryan McCoy is letting the parish and community know that a fiberglass statue, valued around $800, was cut off at its base and removed from the cemetery several weeks ago. Gulfport police are keeping a careful eye on the cemetery as they investigate these incidents. “We had…
Biloxi police arrested a teenager from Soso, Mississippi yesterday in connection with a shooting outside of a Howard Avenue restaurant. Evidence gathered on scene identified 19-year-old Richard F. Sims as the alleged shooter. A man and a woman were injured when the shooter opened fire near Martinis on the 900 block of Howard Avenue. Police learned the shooter was in…
The Jackson County Office of Emergency Services and the Jackson County Fire Department are on the scene of a major woods fire around the area of Biloxi Road and Wilson Road. Motorists and residents are asked to remain clear of this area for their safety. Other agencies that are assisting in this effort are the MS Forestry Commission, the…
Today very nice but will be a transition day for deeper moisture and much better dynamics. Instability starts to increase today until a cold front moves through the area late Tuesday night/Wed morning. Long story short is that all variables finally come together for this event. The last several events have not seen these entire severe weather variables working together…
As we finish this evening, not bad at all to close out the weekend! It will be quiet going into tonight with upper-level clouds increasing. On Tuesday, a regional severe-weather outbreak — including potential for several tornadoes (a few potentially significant) remains evident. Severe storms — including tornado risk will likely be ongoing at the start of the period, as…
Back in December, News 25 featured the newest St. Stanislaus slugger, Ole Miss commit Seth Farni. Already delivering on the high expectations early in the season, even as those expectations continue to grow. Yesterday, Farni tabbed by Rawlings and Perfect Game as a 2022 Preseason Underclass All-American. His stock has been on the rise ever since his 27-homer showing broke…
In the nightcap at Battle at the Beach, Bulldogs versus Bulldogs as Vancleave takes on Brandon, led by former Vancleave Head Coach Daniel Best. Vancleave wins 6-5 in eight. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Battle at the Beach, High School Baseball, sports, Vancleave
As a part of the fifth annual Battle at the Beach, ten different locations are being used to host 112 games. Only one of those parks is actually on the beach, and that’s MGM Park where first action of the day belongs to Gulfport and Faith Academy out of Mobile. Gulfport wins 11-10 in six innings. Admirals ending their week…
One of two Division I basketball programs from Mississippi still hooping, seven-seed Ole Miss taking on ten-seed South Dakota in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. South Dakota wins 75-61. Ole Miss ends the year with a mark of 23-9. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: NCAA Women’s Basketball, Ole Miss, sports
The City of Pascagoula unveiled a 15-foot metal art sculpture at the corner of Delmas Avenue and Pascagoula Street. The sculpture was designed and fabricated by students at PGSD’s career and college technical institute as part of a three-semester program called the Pascagoula Public Art Enterprise. Students spent time speaking with different community members about what Pascagoula means to them…
We actually had some record-high temperatures Friday afternoon after the storms moved on. Gulfport-Biloxi airport sky-rocked into the mid 80s, easily breaking the old record of 79 degrees set just two years ago. Although we did get a few severe t-storm warnings this morning, the tornadoes ended up mainly in southern Alabama. Much cooler air arrives late tonight, dropping us…
The Highway 67 DMV is now giving out more than just new licenses as a new Crime Stoppers kiosk has information on wanted criminals. Anyone can use the kiosk to find out who is wanted or even get information on road closures, weather reports, and local nonprofits. This is the fourth kiosk of its kind to be installed in Harrison…
There’s a new addition at the corner of Delmas and Pascagoula. News 25’s Rick Gogreve has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: art unveiling, Pascagoula
For the eighth year, Gulfport High offers an exclusive chance for outgoing seniors to learn real life skills from our Coast Professionals. The Rising Stars program is the brain child of Public Relations Director Sandy East. On the big day, seniors get to sit down with local business leaders and do mock interviews, learn professional etiquette, talk about social media,…
Justin Hardee, a former player for the New Orleans Saints and current player for the New York Jets, stopped by Waveland Elementary School to visit students. Hardee talked about the importance of education, following your dreams, and being a great leader. Hardee played for the Saints from 2017 to 2020. In March of 2021, he signed a contact with the…
A beverage company has partnered with the City of Biloxi to beautify two public parks with community gardens. St. Mary’s Park on Wiltshire Boulevard and Savarro Park on Irish Hill Drive are getting the Talking Rain Beverage Company’s beautification treatment as part of its annual park program. St. Mary’s also had new playground equipment installed. Cities in North Carolina and…