Last week, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies responded to three dolphin strandings in Harrison County. Unfortunate, but not uncommon during the spring. There is typically an increase in strandings as more dolphins flock to the warm waters of the Mississippi Sound to give birth. If you do encounter a sick or deceased dolphin, call the IMMS Response Team at…
High pressure building in will bring a much drier air mass…a few degrees below our normal lows. Over the next 3 days there will be about a 12-18hr window where the weather will be less than quiet. Less than quiet only because we could see some rain possibly only about I-10 south. As for today the ridge that is moving…
Much quieter night than the previous and we will likely remain quiet for the next 24 to 30 hrs and then we should start to see some rain return from the south. Due to high pressure building in a much drier conditions behind our cold front temps have dropped nicely and were already a few degrees below our normal lows….
A northwest flow has plummeted humidity and cleared out the skies. We’re back to cool nights and seasonable, sunny days in the short term. This will put us down into the 40s tonight (average is low-mid 50s for this time of year), and into the low to mid 70s Friday. It’ll be closer to 50 for lows Friday night. Pleasant…
Over at D’Iberville, Lady Warriors hosting Ocean Springs in a Region 7 Class 6A battle. Ocean Springs wins 5-0. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: High School Softball, softball, sports
According to Scorebook Live, not a single high school baseball team from the six coastal counties playing at home tonight. Paging high school softball with several key district match-ups going down. Starting at West Harrison, playing host to Region 7 Class 5A foe Picayune. West Harrison wins 2-0, evening the series at a game apiece. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags:…
The Outpost Program in Jackson County introduced four new businesses into its organization. The program was made by the National Heritage Area that recognizes businesses that are environmental staples in the community. The four businesses initiated into the program are The Birdhouse, which is a nature-rental home in Ocean Springs. Food, Booze, and Hiccups is an outdoor catering company with…
With more than one reason to celebrate, CASA in Harrison County cut the ribbon on their new location. CASA relocated into the Gulfport office last year during COVID and were unable to celebrate the move with the community. Now one year later, under new leadership and just in time for Child Abuse Prevention Month, CASA shares the good news. Everyone…
One Gulfport High School senior decided to go above and beyond, quite literally, with his promposal. Gulfport High senior Cameron Malley asked his girlfriend in a way the two will never forget. Malley and his friend woke up early at 7 a.m. and took a boat out to Cat Island. The two then spent five hours building and spray painting…
A man who had been reported missing in an area of the Desoto Forest was found safe this afternoon. He had gone hunting in the area. Harrison County Sheriff’s Department received a report yesterday about a man who had gone hunting and did not return home. Luckily, the man survived overnight through the severe storms. A few agencies assisted in…
We’re back to cool nights and seasonable, sunny days in the short term. High-pressure will begin moving in from the NW, ushering a cooler/drier air mass. This will put us down into the 40s tonight (average is lower 50s for this time of year), and into the lower 70s Friday. It’ll be closer to 50 for lows Friday night. Pleasant…
Damage assessments are underway in Jackson County after a tornado ripped through Vancleave. Late Wednesday night, Foxridge Drive residents took cover as a confirmed tornado tore through their street. Resident James Hixenbaugh said, “The only warning we did get was the thunder and the lightning, it was real loud. The next thing you know I heard the train coming.” Resident…
The YMCA in Ocean Springs is putting on a 30-day fitness challenge just in time to spring its members into summer. The challenge is described as thorough and intense, covering areas like cardio, nutrition, and weight training. There will also be boot camp-style workouts. Health and Wellness Director Amanda Ray tells News 25 this is a spin-off of the Y…
Saturday is the last day for the Mississippi Aquarium’s bead recycling program. It began in February, just after Valentine’s Day, and in that time, at least 6,000 pounds of beads have been collected. The aquarium partnered with the Arc of Greater New Orleans, MSU Coastal Research and Extension Service and Plastic Free Gulf Coast to offer bead and trinket recycling….
The C-Spire Pro-Am was held today at Grand Bear Golf Club in Saucier. News 25 went out to see if last night’s weather will have an impact on the tournament. Jack Nicklaus, who stands among the greatest golfers of all time, designed the Grand Bear Course himself. Golfers at the pro-am attribute his design to the course’s condition after last…
Buddy, the Moss Point K9 officer who was shot Tuesday morning while chasing a burglary suspect, is now back home. Buddy is back home and resting for the next four to six weeks, but his handler Robbie O’Bryant said it was a scary situation. “It was racing. He is my partner and I have got to do the best I…
Coast Electric is sending 20 linemen north to Carthage, Mississippi where last night’s storms resulted in damage and outages. The men will help Central Electric return power to hundreds of Carthage residents. The storm system last night cut through the entirety of Mississippi with multiple tornado warnings across the state. The linemen from Coast Electric will spend a few days…
An Easter chocolate kit sold at Walmart is recalled over allergy concerns and Delta Air Lines’ chief health officer thinks the airplane mask mandate will soon be lifted. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
MGCCC is making great use of their IMPAC Center, hosting four performances of ‘The Drowsy Chaperon’ over the next four days. In studio we have the show’s director and actor Ryan Pierni and another one of the leads Ashton Jones. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: MGCCC, The Drowsy Chaperone
For the ninth year, Coast residents will be lacing up their shoes this weekend to run or walk a 5K in support of Adrienne’s House and its programs. Here with more on the Rock the Cause 5K and how it will help domestic violence victims is Communications Director Rene Davis. Categories: Community Headlines
Starting tomorrow, Coastal Mississippi is launching a new promotion, hoping to lure more people to the Secret Coast. April has been dubbed ‘Coastal Mississippi Attraction and Museum Month.’ It will allow visitors and locals to enjoy exclusive discounts and deals at area attractions across the tri-county region. In a statement Executive Director Judy Young says “from world class art museums,…
Damage assessments are underway in Jackson County after an apparent tornado ripped apart one home and damaged several others on Fox Ridge Road in Vancleave. Lorraine Weiskopf has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Jackson County, storm damage, tornado
High-pressure will begin moving in from the NW, ushering a colder/drier air mass. Pleasant condition will continue through Friday before high-pressure moves SE allowing for the next system to move in. The trailing end of this system will linger along the north central GOM and flare back into the N’tern Gulf late Friday night. As it does so, another cold front…
Buddy, the Moss Point K-9 who was shot while chasing a burglary suspect. Moss Point released a video on Wednesday night showing Buddy headed home from the vet hospital, where he was treated after the gunshot. He’s at home resting now. Buddy underwent surgery after being shot and had to be on oxygen because his lungs collapsed as a result…