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…
A night of fine cuisine, spirits, and fantastic music. You’ll find it all at St. Patrick Catholic High School’s Shamrockin’ the Coast. Here to tell us more about the event are St. Patrick Principal Dr. Matt Buckley and Director of Advancement Patrick Miller. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Shamrockin’ the Coast, st. patrick catholic high school
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,…
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,…
The father of a little girl found wandering alone in Pearl River County has been arrested. The father has been identified as Brian Davis from Gulfport. The 2-year-old was found wandering on Salem Road about 10 a.m., A social media post made by Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department about the little girl went viral and the parents were quickly located….
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…
A vigorous system is in the area moving to the east. The area is under a TORNADO WATCH until 10 AM. All form of SEVERITY will be possible including strong winds, small hail and efficient rainmakers could lead to areas of flash flooding. Please stay aware of this evolving situation and stay safe. The activity will move east of the…
When Ben Howland was the UCLA head men’s basketball coach from 2003 to 2013, he led the Bruins to the Final Four three times, but unable to capture that same magic as the head man at Mississippi State. He’s now being shown the door. Howland let go of his duties today, ending a seven-year run in Starkville without an NCAA…
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
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 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…
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…
Enjoy the rest of Friday Eve before morning thunderstorms arrive. Timing is a virtue with this forecast. Long story short is that surface instability grows disturbingly high by mid- morning Friday with the approaching front. Showers and t-storms will begin after midnight with the activity ramping up around 4 a.m. just to our west. The window for SEVERITY will be…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
Family, friends, and former colleagues of the late Mark M. Seymour Sr. gathered at Aunt Jenny’s Catfish Restaurant in Ocean Springs to host a dedication ceremony and to unveil the new name of the Fort Bayou Bridge. Mark M. Seymour Sr. was the first City of Ocean Springs engineer. He facilitated many projects that still serve the community today, but…
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…
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…
Walmart is hiring 50,000 more workers before May and U.S. rent inflation hits a new high. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
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…
For St. Patrick’s Day, dancers from the Niall O’Leary School of Dance are here to performer. In studio we have Amy Bowman, the director of the school’s Biloxi location. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: O’Leary School of Dance, st. patrick’s day