Super Bowl betting numbers were recently released and Mississippi betting saw a significant decrease for the big game. The state went from $8.1 million in total bets last year to $6.4 million, about a 21 percent decrease. Louisiana, who went live with mobile sports gambling a few weeks ago, estimates nearly $67 million wagered on the game. Golden Nugget General…
In a surprise celebration, Mississippi Heroes honored Emily Gonzalez, who’s worked in the ER at Memorial Hospital for 14 years. Emily Gonzalez walked into an unexpected surprise. She and her family arrived at Champion Dodge, planning to shop for a new car but were greeted with a round of applause and celebration. Mississippi Heroes awarded Gonzalez for her dedication to…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to shoppers after more than 1,000 rodents were found in a Family Dollar distribution facility that ships products to stores in Mississippi and other states. According to the FDA, these rodents were found inside the West Memphis Distribution Facility. The FDA announced a voluntary recall Friday affecting items that came…
Memorial Hospital celebrated Black History Month by sharing stories of the significant contributions made by those dedicated to health and wellness in the community. Community leaders and Memorial staff came together to celebrate Black History Month by hosting their inaugural Black Health and Wellness Celebration. Marketing Brand Strategist Cece Shabazz said, “One of our missions here at Memorial is just…
Second graders at Bayou View Elementary spent the day dressed as some famous faces. The entire grade went all out for the annual Famous American Wax Museum. Each student chose a well-known American to research and dress up as. The rest of the school made their way through the museum where each famous American presented a written speech detailing the…
Community leader Carmelita J. Scott passed suddenly on Thursday and many Coast leaders are expressing their love and condolences. Carmelita Scott served on the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce Board for seven years and dedicated a lot of her time volunteering at many community events along the Coast. Scott served on the Coast Chamber Board for two years. She was also…
Governor Tate Reeves announced today the signing of two executive orders in support of military communities and families. In 2020, Mississippi was home to more than 7,000 children with active-duty parents. In an effort to support those children, Executive Order 1561 directs the Mississippi Department of Education to create the Military Star Schools Program. This program will recognize schools that…
After closing their doors for almost two years, the Blue Marlin is reopening in March. The beachfront restaurant at Centennial Plaza in Gulfport closed during COVID due to staffing shortages. They’ve used the downtime to rebrand the restaurant, transforming from fine dining to a more causal family-friendly atmosphere. The Blue Marlin will be bringing back some of their favorites from…
Ongoing lifeguard shortages are now impacting community pools in Biloxi, forcing them to reduce hours or even close for an entire day at times. Jamie Lee, the assistant director for the City of Biloxi’s Parks and Recs Department, says he’s never seen staffing issues like this before. Right now, they’re operating as a skeleton crew in order to keep the…
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Salvation Army is in the process of completing a project they call the Center of Hope. It will house homeless families while they get on their feet. Area Commander Major Jerry Friday is here with us to give us an update. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: center of hope, Salvation army
The space business is expected to grow in the coming years and private space travel is just the beginning. Jane King is in New York with that story. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Returning for the first time in two years, the pawrade in Biloxi invited everyone and their furry friends to march through the city. Sunday’s parade in Biloxi, starting at the Town Green, was a celebration of our muzzled loved ones. Dogs big and small, coming in all shapes and sizes, were more than happy to take the afternoon visiting with…
Long Beach rang in the carnival season over the weekend with its annual parade as a thunderous caravan of neon lights floated through the heart of the friendly city. Hundreds of Coast residents gathered along Cleveland Avenue Saturday to catch a glimpse of Mardi Gras. Krewes from all over the Coast lined up their floats. News 25 was out there…
It was a ceremonious rekindling of American history, the marker signifying the Biloxi Wade-In protests has been replaced after it was knocked down by storms. The Biloxi Wade-Ins were protests in the 50s and 60s against segregated beaches. Demonstrators attempted to desegregate the beaches in their hometown by wading into the coastal waters and at one point, the protesters were…
Today on Mom to Mom, we are making a DIY bird feeder. Tags: Mom to Mom
On Mondays here on News 25 we feature children from Mississippi hoping to get adopted in our Grant me Hope segment, made possible by Caring Hearts Counseling Services. This week on Grant me Hope, we introduce you to Zackari, a teenager who likes playing football, basketball, and soccer. If you’re interested in adopting Zackari, you can visit the Mississippi Department…
We have an update on a deadly shooting in Pascagoula. The victim has been identified as 27-year-old Jessie Johnson of Moss Point. According to the coroner, he died from a gunshot wound to the upper torso. An autopsy is planned for tomorrow. Johnson was shot just before 8:30 Saturday night in the 2600 block of Martin Street. Pascagoula police found…
Temperatures are expected to be well above normal with lows warming to the mid 60s, highs climbing to the upper 70s by midweek. The fog risk will peak both tomorrow and Wednesday nights. The fog will likely be dense at times, and will be slow to clear during the morning hours on Wednesday. In fact, the nearshore marine zones and…
Temperatures are expected to be well above normal with lows warming to the mid 60s, highs climbing to the upper 70s by midweek. The fog risk will peak both Tuesday and Wednesday nights. The fog will likely be dense at times, and will be slow to clear during the morning hours on Wednesday. In fact, the nearshore marine zones and…
Ocean Springs star quarterback Bray Hubbard, still listed as a Southern Miss baseball commit, but this football thing still very much an option for Class 6A Mr. Football. Yesterday, the junior picking up his fourth division I offer from Troy in addition to USM, Nicholls State, and Georgia State. In 2021, Hubbard led his Greyhounds to an overall mark of…
The Harrison Central girls basketball team put in a lot of work into getting a first-round bye, winning the Region 8 Class 6A District Tournament with an overall record of 26-2. The Red Rebelettes didn’t do all of that hard work just to lose their first game after said first round bye. Harrison Central hosting Pearl in its first game…
The champs are back with a new trophy as you enter Dudy Noble, Mississippi State the hunted now with a title to their name, Long Beach state making the trip to the cold. Long Beach State wins 3-0. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, mississippi state, sports
Year after year, one of the nation’s most consistent college baseball programs is Southern Miss, now coming off its fifth consecutive 40-win season. The road to six straight starts on Opening Day against a team that lost 40 games in 2021. USM taking on Northern Alabama at home. USM wins 8-1, make that 21 wins in USM’s last 22 opening…
The Ground Zero Blues Club finally held their grand opening today after delays pushed back the date. The club, located on Howard Avenue in Biloxi, invited people across the Coast to come celebrate the second ever Ground Zero Blues location. The original Ground Zero opened in Clarksdale, Mississippi and is owned by Academy Award winning actor Morgan Freeman. The design…