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…
Former Biloxi City Official Cliff Kirkland’s sex crimes trial started today after being delayed earlier this week. Kirkland faces nine criminal charges, accusing him of fondling three minor girls at his home in Biloxi from August 2013 to July 2017. Our media partner the Sun Herald reports 22 people are listed as potential witnesses including the three alleged victims, friends…
An upper level low-pressure system currently centered in the western Atlantic will move west into FL/GA today. At the same time, an upper level disturbance to the NW will be swinging northeast across the High Plains. As a result of both of those systems moving to those regions, the upper high-pressure aloft will be getting squeezed both north and south…
Gulfport School District has suspended six students from Gulfport Central Middle School after further investigation of an on campus incident yesterday involving a weapon, the district said in a press release this morning. “Our investigation determined that their purpose was to film a video to distribute on social media.” Gulfport School District confirmed Wednesday that a student was reported to…
An upper level low-pressure system currently centered in the western Atlantic will move west into FL/GA today. At the same time, an upper level disturbance to the NW will be swinging northeast across the High Plains. As a result of both of those systems moving to those regions, the upper high-pressure aloft will be getting squeezed both north and south…
Today was likely the peak of the hotter temperatures, but Thursday will come close. We drop into the upper 60s tonight with a not-too-humid feel to the air. Cooler spots in Jackson County will come in a few degrees lower. An upper-level low currently in the western Atlantic will move eastward into the east coast of Florida and Georgia over…
There are a lot of Atlanta Braves fans in South Mississippi and tonight, most of the die-hards from the Pine Belt found their way to Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg where the 2021 World Series Trophy made its way to the Hub City. But the two teams actually taking the field were Southern Miss and Ole Miss, thinking about finding…
Shuckers hosting the Birmingham Barons on Education Day for game two. Late inning excitement at MGM Park, but too much good hitting from the Barons who win this one 10-5. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports
The SEC Softball Tournament is underway this week and Mississippi State is doing a job in the first round. Lady Bulldogs go on to take this one 7-4 over number 18 LSU. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: mississippi state, sec softball tournament, softball, sports
This year’s Shrimp King was announced during the annual Biloxi Blessing of the Fleet photo session and poster unveiling ceremony. The 93-year tradition marks the beginning of shrimp season. Tonight kicks off festivities for the annual Blessing of the Fleet event which is Sunday, May 29th. This year’s poster is illustrated by Samantha Rae Breland Savage, who currently lives in…
Eight-year-old Ava Trehern describes today as a day like she’s never had before all thanks to loved ones, Galleria BMW in D’Iberville, and Make-A-Wish Foundation. In 2016, at just two years old, Ava was diagnosed with retinoblastoma. Despite the long journey, today was a day of celebration as the foundation granted Ava’s wish of a shopping spree and surprised her…
MGCCC graduated more than 100 students during their adult education commencement. These students took adult education classes to achieve their high school equivalency or G.E.D. Students also earn a ‘National Career Ready Certificate,’ ‘Smart Start Certificate,’ and explore career technical education and workforce training options. News 25 spoke to a student who recommends MGCCC to others and plans to take…