It was Living History Day at the G.I. Museum in Ocean Springs where uniformed volunteers kept the memory of World War II alive. The G.I. Museum has archived more than 17,000 military artifacts and some of those were on display out front. Reenactors educated guests on these pieces of history and even gave some rides with working vehicles. Living History…
Get ready to take a musical adventure under the sea with all your favorite characters from Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Downstage Productions Theatre is bringing Ariel and the gang to life this weekend. Noelle Williams and Brylee Prince are in studios with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Downstage Productions, The Little Mermaid
Energy companies are warning about popular graduation balloons and U.S. gasoline hits another record high as Germany plans a Russian ban. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
This coming Friday, the Coast will be graced by some creative fashion designs. It’s the second annual Catwalk under the Oaks Denim and Blues Couture hosted by the Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art. Brenda Blount and Emily Brannon are in studios with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Catwalk under the Oaks, Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art
Today on Mom to Mom, if your kids ran out of paint, you need to watch this before running to the store. Tags: Mom to Mom
The main concern in the short term will continue to be the potential for thunderstorms and possible severe weather. We’ll remain in northwesterly upper flow today with most modeling indicating another subtle disturbance moving across the area late this afternoon/early this evening. We’ve had afternoon convection develop the last few days with similar soundings. With the weak shortwave moving through during…
The main concern in the short term will continue to be the potential for thunderstorms and possible severe weather. We’ll remain in northwesterly upper flow today with most modeling indicating another subtle disturbance moving across the area late this afternoon/early this evening. We’ve had afternoon convection develop the last few days with similar soundings. With the weak shortwave moving through during…
Tonight’s environment condition could be unstable enough for isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop through the overnight hours, likely with less than 30 percent coverage of the area. Ridging will nudge further east into the area and the upperlevel low will move into FL by afternoon Monday, an isolated thunderstorm in the late afternoon and evening with peak…
Less than two weeks after signing former LSU icon Tyrann Mathieu, the New Orleans Saints are barking up the same purple and gold tree once again. Today, Jarvis Landry announced his plans to sign with his hometown Saints, having grown up in Lutcher, Louisiana, less than an hour west of the Big Easy. A second-round pick of the Miami Dolphins…
Picayune running back Dante Dowdell has long modeled his game after former Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry, who you might also know as King Henry. Last season, Dowdell emerging as the new king of the recruitment castle with 25 division I offers in his bag since December, but only one of those fit for a king. “I knew I was…
Flow around an upper-level low over the southeast will continue, bringing another round heavier showers and embedded thunderstorms Saturday. We can’t rule out an isolated severe storm in the mix, but it won’t be widespread. Gusty winds and small hail would be the main concerns from mid-afternoon to early evening. The morning hours look ok. Once storms develop, expect them…
The Bacot McCarty Foundation was back in Pascagoula for their 20th annual Jolly Gala Fundraiser. This year’s theme was a Jolly Circus filled with popcorn, cotton candy, balloons, and more carnival themed fun. However, the event is also used as a fundraiser for both the foundation and non-profits across the Coast. The foundation gave out several scholarships to students as…
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department put on their ten-gallon hats, cowboy boots, and danced their way to the Conrad Mallett Arena for the annual Jackson County Rodeo. This is the 20th year the department held the event. The rodeo featured a variety of exciting shows such as bull riding, horse racing, and a whole lot more. Proceeds raised at the…
Low-level convergence of wind fields continues over the area, which in addition to daytime heating, will allow heavier showers and embedded thunderstorms both today and Saturday. Like yesterday, we can’t rule out an isolated severe storm in the mix, but it won’t be widespread. Gusty winds and small hail would be the main concern with these. Once storms develop today…
This coming Monday at the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Main Street Tourism Bureau, Jubilee Havens will cut the ribbon on a new shelter. The new facility, known as the Whistle Stop, will be a temporary pause for women rescued from sex trafficking. The facility will house five guests in need of shelter for up to 30 days. While residents…
Every time you visit the G.I. Museum in Ocean Springs, something new will catch your attention. That’s because the museum holds more than 17,000 military artifacts with almost 60 mannequins displaying the different uniforms that soldiers have worn into battle. The museum calls itself the place ‘where military history comes alive’ and they’ll be doing just that with their World…
The Biloxi Fire Department served up some hot fish and shrimp as they hosted their annual Fish Fry Fundraiser at the Fire Museum in Biloxi. For just $10 guests were able to stop by and get homemade fish, shrimp, potato salad, baked beans, and bread. This is one of the major fundraisers that benefit the museum, which is a nonprofit…
The Special Olympics returns to the Coast and the opening ceremony was today. News 25 went out to Keesler Air Force Base ahead of the ceremony to chat with some volunteers. The games on the Coast will serve as a great warmup in the competitive sphere before the athletes head to Special Olympics USA in Orlando. For many of these…
Jackson County’s largest fundraising event, the Jolly McCarty Memorial Gala and Golf Tournament, is kicking off this evening. News 25’s Rick Gogreve is at the party in Pascagoula with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: bacot mccarty foundation, Jolly McCarty Memorial Gala, the jolly
The program is called ‘Punching out Parkinson’s’ and the name is somewhat literal. Residents at a Gulfport retirement community have taken up boxing lessons with a coach from Long Beach. They won’t be going for any titles, but the improvement to their lives is a win on its own. Coach Louis Callahan comes to Seashore Highlands twice a week to…
Barring a miracle, Pearl police say charges are expected to be upgraded for a mother accused of trying to kill her nine-week-old child. Makaylia Jolley was arrested Thursday for attempted murder and felony child abuse. Police say 911 calls came in that same day of a woman who had ‘repeatedly and forcibly’ thrown her baby on the road. Pearl Police…
Calling men ‘bald’ at work is now considered sexual harassment in the U.K. and restaurants are shrinking portions because of inflation. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
The Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport has a new public works officer. Lt. Commander Majellen Changcoco is in studio to tell us more about her work and why she was eager to come to South Mississippi. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Lt. Commander Majellen Changcoco, naval construction battalion center
If you’re up for something more adventurous, you may want to go ahead and start building a cardboard boat so you can race it next weekend. The boat race challenges teams to craft their own cardboard vessels and race it against others. There are awards for the best decorated boat so you’re encouraged to get creative. Hancock County Historical Society…