Mississippi Aquarium releasing 10 Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles Saturday

The Mississippi Aquarium will be releasing more endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles. The release will take place at 5 Saturday on the beach in front of Edgewater Mall in Biloxi. They’ll be releasing ten turtles, all from the batch of 50 cold-stunned turtles sent to the aquarium from New England Aquarium late last year. The Kemp’s Ridleys being released have…

Sixth annual Oyster Cook-Off and Festival at Point Cadet Plaza

Tomorrow you’ll be able to enjoy oysters from multiple different restaurants and vendors across the Coast. During the sixth annual Oyster Cook-Off and Festival, chefs will be facing off to see who has the best raw, cooked, and specialty oysters. There will be plenty of activities other than feasting on the crustaceans. iHeart Radio Biloxi Operations Manager Walter Brown said,…

3/18 – The Chief’s “GORGEOUS Start of Spring” Weekend Forecast

Behind the front, drier and cooler air will move in for the weekend. The front may linger over the coastal waters for about 24 hours, so marine areas could still see some light precipitation Saturday. High temperatures will be much closer to normal (lower 70s) with cooler than normal overnight lows tonight and Saturday night. As surface flow turns easterly,…

Mississippi Senate OKs pay raise for teachers, House to vote

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi teachers would receive their largest pay raise in years, under a bill that the state Senate passed Thursday. The House still needs to pass the final version of House Bill 530 before it can go to Republican Gov. Tate Reeves for his expected signature, the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reported. Mississippi has long had some of the…

Battle at the Beach: Harrison Central vs. Brandon

Up Highway 49, Harrison Central hosting several games this week as well, playing host to a tough Brandon squad led by former Vancleave Head Coach Daniel Best. Brandon wins 8-3. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Battle at the Beach, Harrison Central, High School Baseball, sports

Battle at the Beach: George County vs. Barron Collier (FL)

Of the 24 MHSAA high school baseball teams from the six coastal counties, eight of them getting the chance to take the Minor League diamond at Biloxi’s MGM Park as a part of the fifth annual Battle at the Beach. George County making the drive down, getting a different look against Barron Collier out of Naples, Florida. Big Day at…

Memorial celebrates 75 years of serving the Coast

Memorial Health System invited team members and the community to celebrate its 75-year history during the Chamber after 5 event this evening. In its 75 years of existence, Memorial Health System has expanded into multiple hospitals, two nursing centers, four outpatient surgery centers, a variety of other centers, and more than 100 physician clinics. The team at Memorial showcased its…

Special needs kids shop for youth fishing rodeo at Shop with a Sheriff

Some Gulf Coast kids got a special treat this St. Patrick’s Day as Academy Sports and Outdoors donates money for new fishing gear. Buddy Ball, an organization encouraging sports and leisure activities for youth and adults with special needs, prepares to bait hooks at the Harrison County Sheriff’s Youth Fishing Rodeo on Saturday. Fifteen $100 gift cards were distributed to…

New exhibit at Walter Anderson Museum of Art

The story of St. Patrick is full of colorful myths and legends just like the new exhibit on display at WAMA. The Walter Anderson Museum of Art’s new exhibit showcases rare block prints Walter crafted. Anderson enjoyed folklore and often depicted it in his artwork. In some of the block prints, you’ll see inspiration from tales just like those surrounding…

Iowa mission group cleans at Sue Ellen Park in Moss Point

A group of kids traveled to the Coast this week all the way from Iowa, they could be found in Moss Point today volunteering their hard work at Sue Ellen Park. The youth group from Thrive Church in Indianola, Iowa, picked up trash and fallen limbs at the park during just one stop on their mission trip. They’ve also done…

Shop with a Sheriff

Buddy Ball participants prepare to bait hooks at the Harrison County Sheriff’s Youth Fishing Rodeo on Saturday. News 25’s Sabria Reid is in Gulfport as children with special needs shop with a sheriff for fishing gear. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Buddy Ball, Shop with a Sheriff

Registration open for Camp Aqua at the Mississippi Aquarium

Life is better under the sea at Camp Aqua. Registration is still open for the Mississippi Aquarium’s Camp Aqua Spring Days. Single day-long sessions are scheduled for March 25th, April 15th, and April 22nd, all Fridays from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Spots are still available, but availability is limited. This marks the first spring session for Camp Aqua and…

Seashore Highlands holds St. Patrick’s Day parade for seniors

Residents at the Seashore Highlands Retirement Community celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a car parade. The seniors began their day with a St. Patrick’s themed lunch and then made their way out front where a car parade rolled by. Organizations such as Home Instead, Traditions, St. Joseph’s, and the Corvette Club joined in on the ride as they tossed beads…

Lawmakers nearing teacher pay raise proposal that offers ten percent jump

The long-awaited salary raise for Mississippi teachers may be on the horizon as lawmakers in the capitol are close to reaching a deal. The current proposal raises salaries by an impressive 10 percent – from $37,000 to $41,500, with more raises as educators gain experience. Lawmakers at the Capitol agreed to those details earlier this week. Teachers across the Magnolia…

Gunn not budging on Medicaid extension for new moms

House Speaker Philip Gunn is not budging on Medicaid extension for new moms. Gunn says he opposes efforts to revive a proposal that would let mothers keep Medicaid coverage for a year after giving birth. Mississippi allows two months of Medicaid coverage for women after they give birth, however, advocates for low-income women say expanding the government insurance coverage up…

St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in Ocean Springs

Businesses in Ocean Springs are already enjoying St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Right now, more than 40 businesses are participating in the city’s uptown, downtown, and all-around celebration, offering specials for shoppers. The celebration ends at nine tonight. The OS Chamber says events like this help attract new businesses to the area. Last year alone the city welcomed more than 50…