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…
The front is now well east of the area after leaving extensive damage through the region including South Mississippi. Multiple areas were hit by damaging straight line winds in excess of 60 mph, along with a brief tornado in Jackson County. Another short lived tornado touched down in NE’tern George county. High-pressure will begin moving in from the NW, ushering…
In order to make a run to the NJCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, you’ve got to have at least one dude and today proof that Pearl River super sophomore JaRonn Wilkens really is that dude. Wilkens became the first ever two-time All American in program history. For the second straight year, the former Biloxi Indian took home honorable mention, helping lead…
A belated high school boys basketball signing from last week, Harrison Central standout Demarius Coleman putting pen to paper with Itawamba Community College. A four-year varsity contributor, Coleman averaged double digit points as both a junior and senior, posting a career high 12.8 this season. Coleman was a part of four playoff teams during his time as a Red Rebel,…
After going more than a week without receiving an offer, Picayune running back Chris Davis back on the hype train with his first SEC offer from Ole Miss. That makes four total in addition to Florida State, Georgia Tech, and Boston College, dating back to March 12th. Davis really made a name for himself in the Maroon Tide’s 5A state…
A lot has changed since 2019, but after two years away due to COVID-19, the Rapiscan Systems Classic is finally returning to the Mississippi Gulf Coast this weekend. One of those changes being this year’s new location at Grand Bear Golf Course in Saucier as opposed to Fallen Oak also in Saucier. One thing that hasn’t changed, Kevin Sutherland is…
Just about a week from the start of Major League Baseball season and several former Biloxi Shuckers already rounding into mid-season form, including today’s starter for the Milwaukee Brewers, Freddy Peralta. He got knocked around a bit, giving up six hits and two earned runs over four innings, but striking out five, looking to build on what was an incredible…
On the SEC Diamond, George County alum Logan Tanner starting to find his power stroke for defending National Champion Mississippi State, hitting his second home run in his last three games in last night’s 10-4 comeback win at Memphis. Tanner now has four long balls on the season, closing the gap between fellow Coastie East Central alum Brad Cumbest who…
Southern Miss is officially moving to the Sun Belt for the start of the 2022 football season. Today, Conference USA released a new 11-team schedule without Southern Miss, Marshall, and Old Dominion. Falling in line with yesterday’s announcement from the league and the three out-going schools that all parties have reached an agreement to allow them to leave C-USA early….
News 25’s Sabria Reid is in Bay St. Louis with a look at the weather conditions. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Bay St. Louis, Weather, weather conditions
Hancock County EMA Director Brian Adam discusses the weather conditions in Hancock County. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Brian Adam, hancock county, Hancock County EMA, Severe Weather
Some storm damage in Jackson tonight. The governor’s mansion saw some damage to it in the form of tree limbs falling and damaging the fence. Crews worked hard to clear up some of the debris. Shelters also opened up in and around the city for residents to take shelter in. News 25 will keep you update on any storm damage…
Pregnancy resource centers across Mississippi will now be able to expand services to families all across the state with the passage of the Pregnancy Resource Act. The act provides a $3.5 million tax credit to help pregnancy resource centers meet the needs of their communities. It’s a dollar-for-dollar credit set at 50 percent of the taxpayer’s state income tax liability….
MULTIPLE ADVISORIES CURRENTLY IN PLACE. SEVERE WEATHER STILL EXPECTED. WE REMAIN UNDER A MODERATE (LEVEL 4 OF 5) SEVERE POTENTIAL THROUGH TONIGHT… A cold front to the west with a squall line in advance of the main activity continues to move east. Low level flow will really ramp up this afternoon and evening as a HIGH WIND WARNING is in effect…
Many of you have asked how Buddy, the Moss Point K9, is doing after he was shot Tuesday morning while chasing a burglary suspect. According to Police Chief Brandon Ashley, Buddy continues to improve. He was taken off oxygen shortly after his surgery to remove the bullet to his chest. Buddy also had collapsed lungs as a result of the…
Headed to Governor Tate Reeves desk is House Bill 770. The legislature passed the bill today that calls for Equal Pay for Equal Work for Men and Women. The bill states that no employer can pay an employee a wage at a rate less than the rate at which an employee of the opposite sex in the same establishment is…
Mississippi Power is preparing for whatever severe weather may come across the Coast. When severe weather comes, it is important to prepare ahead of time before the weather moves into the area. To help prepare for storms, remember to install a smart phone app that will alert you to severe weather in the area. Charge cell phones, tablets, and other…
According to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, storm shelters and safe rooms in Hancock County are open for those in need. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at the Hancock County Emergency Operations Center with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: MEMA, Weather
The two-year hiatus is over. Coast golf fanatics can rejoice for the return of the Rapiscan Systems Classic this weekend, but today, your average golfers stood shoulder to shoulder with the pros. At the Grand Bear Golf Club in Saucier — the Rapiscan Systems Classic Golf Tournament will tee off this weekend, but ahead of that is the Pro-Am. Just…
House Bill 732 passed the Mississippi Legislature and has been signed by the governor. The bill, sponsored by Mississippi State Representative Kevin Felsher of Harrison County, provides legislature intent for the 988 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline System. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will be reached by dialing three single digits: 988. The system goes online in July. The 988…