Mardi Gras Bead Recycling at Mississippi Aquarium

After you catch your Mardi Gras beads you might be wondering what to do with them. Instead of throwing away your Mardi Gras cheer, bring your extra throws to the Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport. From now until April 2nd, you can drop off your unwanted throws to the aquarium and they’ll bring the beads to the Arc of Greater New…

Memorial hosting monthly blood drives

You can give the gift of life today at Memorial. They’re hosting a blood drive until 5:30 today at their medical office building in Gulfport. They’re hosting monthly blood drives working alongside the Red Cross in hopes of replenishing the historically low supply of blood. In the past six months, the Red Cross has witnessed a decrease in blood donations…

Financial Tips with Navigator: Paying off Holiday Debts

The average person racked up more than $1,200 in holiday debt this past Christmas. So, it’s no surprise many are struggling to pay it off and may still be paying it off by the time Christmas rolls around again. Here to help you achieve your best financial success is David Farley, manager for the Gulfport Branch of Navigator Credit Union….

Local businessman Jerry Lee passes away at 88

Long-time grocery store operator Jerry Lee has died. The 88-year-old died at his home on Monday, surrounded by family. Lee was born in Foxworth, Mississippi and was a Marine Corps veteran, serving three years before returning home to help with the family business. He and his wife Polly founded Jerry Lee’s grocery in 1958 on Ingalls Avenue and expanded it…

2/23 – Brittany’s “Stagnant Pattern” Afternoon Forecast

Warm and humid flow will continue from the Gulf of Mexico. The way above seasonal temperatures will continue as well as overnight DENSE FOG. A cold front draped across north central Mississippi will keep the bulk of the rain north of our area through Friday morning. With the proximity of the front, this afternoon and Thursday afternoon will bring a…

NCAA Baseball: Southern Miss vs. South Alabama

Whenever Southern Miss does join the Sun Belt Conference, one of its biggest rivals, if not the biggest rival, will be South Alabama. What better way to get a jump start on that high-octane Highway 98 series than playing one another three times this season. USM hosting the Jaguars in the first mid-week game of the year for both teams….

High School Baseball: Long Beach vs. Gautier

Long Beach hosting Gautier in a preview of two high school baseball teams that could see one another again in the 5A playoffs. The visiting Gators led by Ole Miss commit Kaden Irving, but the Bearcats already starting the year with two wins over 6A teams. Bearcats win 8-1 final, game called in the fourth inning due to fog. Categories:…

NCAA Baseball: Mississippi State vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Mississippi State hosting Arkansas-Pine Bluff bright and early at 11 a.m. And the defending national champs starting to play like the defending national champs, Bulldogs taking out all their frustrations on the Lions, 17-1 victory. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, mississippi state, sports

Memorial Hosts Mardi Gras parade in hospital

The Mardi Gras season is in full swing and Memorial decided to get into the action. The hospital gave each department one month to decorate their best cart they could put together and 16 departments decided to participate. The parade began at the main entrance of the cafeteria and ended in the medical office building atrium. Once the floats reached…

One hundred days until the next hurricane season

Yesterday marked 100 days until the start of hurricane season. That means the countdown is on for homeowners to take action and make critical improvements to strengthen their homes to better withstand the season ahead. The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety tells News 25 that people should start preparation with seven important steps. These steps include inspecting your…

Rhythm of the Coast: Kash’s musical gifts open doors and opportunities

It’s the last Rhythm of the Coast segment where News 25 features a black musician making history along the Coast. Kashus Colpepper has a voice that draws you into his music. He’s a 24-year-old musician who only started playing guitar three years ago. His talent opened doors in his musical career and allows him to occupy space no one before…

Mississippi Manufacturers Association holding contest to find coolest thing made in MS

What’s the coolest thing made in Mississippi? Could it be your handy work? Enter a product you created in the Magnolia State into the Mississippi Makers Challenge and find out. The Mississippi Manufacturers Association launched the challenge sponsored by Hancock Whitney. This contest is open to all manufacturers in Mississippi and the winning product will be crowned the ‘coolest thing…

Mississippi lawmakers want to make change to wind pool money

State lawmakers are looking to make a change to Mississippi’s wind pool fund which has largely benefited restoration on the Gulf Coast since Hurricane Katrina. The Senate passed a proposed bill to send the surplus money that has been going into the wind pool to the state and school insurance fund. Roughly $18 million annually is collected through the three…

World Spay Day highlights the importance of spaying and neutering pets

The month of February is recognized as Spay and Neuter Awareness Month, but today is World Spay Day, a day set aside to spread awareness about the importance of getting pets spayed. Each year millions of pets are euthanized in the United States because there aren’t enough homes to go around. Having your pet spayed or neutered helps control the…

MGCCC hosts Grad Fest for students

Students preparing to take the next step in their lives attended Grad Fest on the Harrison County campus of MGCCC. They were able to meet with more than 25 different colleges and universities, apply for graduation, and order class of 2022 graduation gear. Along with preparing for the big day, students were able to take advantage of getting their resumes…

News 25 Pet of the Week: Creamsicle looking is for a forever home

It’s Tuesday which means it is time for News 25 Pet of the week. This week’s pet is Creamsicle from the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Maridee Mallette with the Jackson County Animal Shelter is in studio with our furry friend. Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week

Krewe of Neptune floats dock at the Coast Coliseum

Floats from Louisiana arrived at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum where they’ll wait until it is time to roll again during this weekend’s Krewe of Neptune Parade. Rolling in overnight, floats made their way from NOLA to the Gulf Coast during the midnight hours. Owen Brennan with Mardi Gras World said, “We left at 10 p.m. and what time is it…

Former Pascagoula Police Chief Bill Pope Jr. passes away

Pascagoula today is mourning the passing of retired Police Chief William ‘Bill’ Pope Jr. Chief Pope died Monday. He began his career in 1959 as a motorcycle cop and climb the ranks until he was named chief in 1982. He retired as chief in 1992. Chief Pope’s visitation will be Thursday from 10 to 11 at Arlington Baptist Church followed…

2/22 – Rob Knight’s “Warm, Humid & Breezy” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast

Low clouds will persist throughout the area as an approaching cold front moves into the extreme northwestern region. The warm and humid flow from the Gulf of Mexico will persist through the rest of the workweek, elevating moisture and transporting warmer temperatures in from the GOM. Cloud coverage will be quite extensive along with elevated winds and dense overnight/early morning…