It was the little market that could, Ocean Springs’ Saturday market on Porter Avenue began just a few months ago and is on the rise. Joyce and Donald Champion are trying to get the word out – it’s an up-and-coming weekend market that takes place every Saturday, weather permitting, when the craftsmen of Ocean Springs and beyond sell their wares….
Following up behind the Elks Parade was the long-awaited Krewe Unique parade, rolling through Ocean Springs at 1:30 Saturday. Like other parades, Krewe Unique had to sit 2021 out because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Marching bands from Greenville, Heidelberg, and Hattiesburg performed. The show also featured the sounds of Motown from Alcorn State’s marching band. Krewe Unique followed the usual…
The Elks Parade was first in line for the Saturday events in Ocean Springs, ringing in Carnival Season with a thundering celebration. As is tradition, police motorcycles led the procession. The Elks Lodge is a non-political fraternity spending more than $80 million each year to benefit special needs programs, athletic teams, and more. Elks Lodge member H.L. Robertson compares the…
Biloxi history was set in stone Sunday. The likeness of Apollo 13 Astronaut Fred Haise now stands between the Biloxi Lighthouse and the Gulf Waters. News 25’s Jack Hammett was there and you can watch the video above to hear the whole story. Categories: Local News, News Tags: apollo 13, biloxi, fred haise
On Mondays 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. On this week’s Grant me Hope, we’re introducing you to Courtney, who says she wants to live in a home environment where she can be herself. If you’re interested in adopting Courtney, you…
Tonight through Wednesday night…DRY…is what comes to mind. Temperatures will continue to warm through mid-week. A severe thunderstorm threat continues to exist over the area on Thursday. The highest probabilities for severe thunderstorm activity will generally be north of the I-10 corridor in Southwest and South-Central Mississippi and the adjacentLouisiana Parishes north of Baton Rouge and New Orleans. There will…
Today through Wednesday night…DRY…is what comes to mind. Temperatures will continue to warm through mid-week. A severe thunderstorm threat continues to exist over the area on Thursday. The highest probabilities for severe thunderstorm activity will generally be north of the I-10 corridor in Southwest and South-Central Mississippi and the adjacent Louisiana Parishes north of Baton Rouge and New Orleans. There…
Consolation game between West Harrison and Picayune girls in the Region 7 Class 5A Tournament, winner goes to the playoffs, loser goes home. Lady Canes get to the playoffs with a big time 48-16 win over the Maroon Tide. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: basketball, High School Girls Basketball, sports
In the girls championship game, it’s part three between Harrison Central and Gulfport. Red Rebelettes just beat the Lady Admirals by more than 40 last week, but this one would be a lot closer. Harrison Central gets to bring the trophy back on the bus with them with an 82-68 victory over Gulfport. Harrison Central Head Coach Nancy Ladner said,…
Both Gulfport and Biloxi high schools have rich tradition when it comes to their boys basketball teams winning state championships. But before either of them can start having that conversation, first things first: region 8 class 6A district championship. Indians hosting the final game of the tournament. Indians get the season sweep of Gulfport and the district title with a…
Love was in the air earlier tonight at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum for its monthly crafts and drafts competition. The free to enter event offered guests an opportunity to show off their creative minds by crafting bouquets of flowers as well as Valentine’s Day cards. Attendees were also able to get up in front of the crowd and show off their…
The annual Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier wreath ceremony is set for Saturday at 11 on the Beauvoir grounds. The fallen Confederate was found in 1979 when a Hattiesburg man found his 117-year-old remains on a battlefield in Vicksburg. In 1981, the marble tomb was placed over him and he was given the distinction of being the…
The residents at Summerfield Senior Living of Gulfport are in for a sweet treat this Valentine’s Day. Harrison Central students in Miss Derouen’s health science class are stuffing around 80 bags full of treats for the assisted living home. One of the students reached out to Dollar General, who was kind enough to donate a mountain of crossword puzzle books….
Tomorrow is going to be a busy day for youngsters at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center. The annual Children’s Mardi Gras Celebration begins at 10 a.m. Kids are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite costume and bring a decorated bike, tricycle, or wagon for the parade that starts at noon. Bingo, the imagination playground, art activities, and Mardi Gras music…
Mardi Gras madness is heating up with four parades scheduled to roll this weekend. On Saturday, the Elks Club Parade in Ocean Springs will roll through downtown at 1 p.m., immediately followed by the Krewe Unique at 1:30 p.m. and will bring the sounds of Motown to the streets of Ocean Springs featuring Alcorn State’s marching band. Pass Christian Carnival…
Soon enough Coasties will be heading out on the water on their boats and if you’re looking to pull the trigger and get your own here’s the perfect opportunity. The Biloxi Boat Show returns to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center this weekend. After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, organizers are thrilled to be back for the…
The state department of health is encouraging Mississippians to take advantage of available COVID treatments. In today’s press conference, State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs said hundreds of treatments are going unused because people believe there aren’t enough available. Dr. Dobbs said it is important people know there are a large number of oral antivirals going unused, despite the medications…
News 25 spoke with Biloxi Police about how they interact with the homeless and how they try to help. Officer Samuel Gaffney is the homeless liaison officer for the Biloxi Police Department. Five days a week, he handles calls involving the homeless, whether it’s a mental health matter or someone just needs assistance. Gaffney says there are always people living…
One airline is bringing back hot meals next week and higher inflation is probably costing you $276 a month. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Marketsite with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Saturday is going to be a busy day for youngsters at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center! We have Stephanie Norris and Cindy DeFrances in studio to talk about their Valentines and Mardi Gras celebrations. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
Today is Arbor Day in Mississippi. While Arbor Day is typically celebrated at the end of April, in Mississippi, we observe it on the second Friday of February because of our climate. For more than 30 years now, the Harrison County Soil and Water Conservation District has helped residents observe the day with their tree distribution. It took place at…
The annual Biloxi Boat Show returns to the Coast today after being put on hold last year due to COVID-19. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf has more from the annual boat show. Tags: Biloxi Boat Show
The University of Southern Mississippi is terminating its membership in Conference USA effective June 30, 2022, the university said in a statement issued today. USM said it will not participate in Conference USA during the 2022-23 academic year. The university said the decision came after considering the best interests of the university and the entire Golden Eagle family, including nearly…
Main forecast concern will be the cold frontal passage on Saturday. Somewhat of a lesser concern will be the potential for fog development Saturday morning. Still pretty good radiating conditions tonight for most of the area, and with low level moisture trying to increase ahead of the trough, potential for fog development might be a little better Saturday morning. A cold…