An area of low-pressure remains near Lake Michigan, with upper level high-pressure to the NW. Any cloud cover associated with the upper low is well to the north of our area. The upper low over the southern Great Lakes will eventually shift eastward and be located over the Canadian Maritime Provinces by Sunday night. Surface high pressure that is edging into…
Ole Miss alum Thomas Dillard says there is a strong possibility at least one family member comes to every single home game at MGM Park for his 2022 season with the Biloxi Shuckers. Perks of playing Minor League Baseball in your home state, now ready for his second taste of Double-A action, starting tomorrow on Opening Day. A career .286…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Bulldogs hosting 14th ranked East Central on the diamond. ECCC wins game one 11-6. However, Bulldogs bouncing back in a big way in game two winning 13-4. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, MGCCC, sports
Gulfport Lady Admirals softball facing off against Harrison Central. Gulfport wins the division with a win tonight. Lady Admirals win 6-0 and, in the process, claim the Region 8 Class 6A title. First time someone other than Harrison Central has won it in more than ten years. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: High School Softball, softball, sports
A sustained north to northwesterly flow will continue to reinforce surges of cool, dry air into the region over the next 24 hours.This mean several surges of gusty winds, mainly during the daytime hours into Friday. Sunshine abounds, and we may not see any clouds until Sunday, as moisture flow will be very low. This puts relative humidity in the…
For the first time in more than a decade, the Mississippi High School Activities Association is adding a new classification, bringing the Magnolia State to the 7A level. According to Brandon Shields of Capitol Sports Mississippi, the MHSAA executive committee voted 12-1 today in favor of adding a seventh classification, starting at the next reclassification cycle prior to the 2023-24…
To spread a little Easter cheer, the City of Gulfport held their Easter Egg-Stravaganza this evening. Two years ago, it didn’t happen and last year it was just a drive-thru, but this year, the Easter Egg-Stravaganza was 100 percent back in Gulfport. The free event was held at the Gulfport Sportsplex and featured a variety of games and activities for…
Hancock County CASA hosted their ninth annual Light of Hope ceremony tonight to raise awareness for abused and neglected children in our community. Tonight, CASA recognized individuals who have gone above and beyond to protect local children. Awards given during the ceremony include the CASA Advocate of the Year, the CPS Case Worker of the Year, the Outstanding Community Professional,…
Another shooting threat was made online, this time aimed at Hancock County High School for tomorrow. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam tells News 25 that he and his department have been made aware of the threat and have interviewed students and parents. As of now, there has been nothing credible found by the department. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Hancock…
A sustained north to northwesterly flow will continue to reinforce surges of cool, dry air into the region over the next 24 hours. The only real noticeable impact will be to have several surges of gusty winds, mainly during the daytime hours the next few days. Sunshine abounds, and we may not see any clouds until Sunday, as moisture flow…
Today is National Beer Day and News 25 celebrates by going to one of our local breweries on the Coast to discuss the state of craft beer in South Mississippi. Craft beer on the Mississippi Gulf Coast begins with Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company in the Kiln and from there more of these businesses bubbled up on the Coast, where at…
Students at St. Stanislaus are taking class outside and to the water with oyster farming, an elective offered at the high school. The hope is they walk away with valuable knowledge about what is in their own backyard and a sense of responsibility to care for it. It doesn’t look like your typical classroom, but don’t be fooled. There is…
In the City of Waveland, Nicholson Avenue, south of CSX Railroad tracks, is closed for repairs in the 100 block. When the paving contractor removed concrete panels at the beginning of the project, the contractor discovered poor soil. The two-day job turned into a multi-week job. The contractor started digging out the soil this week to make repairs. The City…
As Easter approaches, the Johnson Bunny Haven in Saucier warns against buying bunnies for children. They may be cute and cuddly with big ears and bushy tails, but the reality is they need extensive care as an exotic pet. Operating for ten years, the owners of Johnson Bunny Haven are at full capacity for the first time, caring for 27…
Raising awareness for abused and neglected children in our community, CASA is hosting their annual Light of Hope event tonight. News 25’s Sabria Reid has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: CASA, CASA Light of Hope
Cracker Jack gets a partner with Cracker Jill and a group of attorneys general is pushing for banks to drop all overdraft fees. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
There are new career opportunities for people 55 and older who want to better their community. The Senior Community Service Employment Program fosters and promotes part time employment opportunities in South Mississippi. Here to tell us more about it is Program Manager Jan Hale. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Senior Community Service Employment Program
There’s more Easter fun ahead this weekend. Hop on over to Eagle Point Park for the City of Biloxi’s annual Easter Extravaganza. This Saturday, children between two to 11 years of age are invited to participate in an egg hunt, carnival games, and even hang out with the Easter Bunny. Parks and Rec Director Sherry Bell is thrilled for the…
Little ones in Gulfport may want to hop on over to the Gulfport Sportsplex tonight. Rain earlier this week postponed the city’s Easter Egg-Stravaganza, pushing the event to tonight. All children 12 and under are welcome and there’s no cost. Just remember to bring your basket! Activities start at 5:30 and the egg hunt begins at 6:30. All eggs are…
With the festivities scheduled, the Biloxi Police Department is anticipating heavy traffic along 90 all weekend. They’re asking the public to be patient and use alternative routes like Pass Road. Another major concern is the limited amount of parking available. Biloxi Police Captain Milton Houseman said, “Make sure you park in an authorized parking spot in one of our service…
Moss Point School District added extra security to its high school campus today in response to a written threat of a school shooting. According to JaLeasa Walden, MPSD communications director, the threat was written on a bathroom stall at the high school. The Superintendent’s office sent a letter to parents explaining the situation and advising them that out of an…
An upper low-pressure is going to move only very slowly eastward over the next several days, from the Mid-West, reaching Maine on Sunday. A minor disturbance rotating around the upper low will reinforcing surges of cold, dry air into the region over the next 18-24 hours. The only real noticeable impact will be to have several surges of gusty winds,…
An upper low-pressure is going to move only very slowly eastward over the next several days, from the Mid-West, reaching Maine on Sunday. A minor disturbance rotating around the upper low will reinforcing surges of cold, dry air into the region over the next 18-24 hours. The only real noticeable impact will be to have several surges of gusty winds,…
Wednesday was an interesting day for temperatures. First, the Gulfport-Biloxi airport only got down to 74 degrees before daybreak, setting a new record-warm reading for overnight low temps (the previous warmest overnight was 72 back in 1999). Then, as skies cleared, it reached 82 for an afternoon high, narrowly surpassing the old record of 81 set in 2012. Although it…