Labor Day Weekend saw the second-best box office since the pandemic began and Dollar Store chains are leading retail store openings in the U.S. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
It’s Tuesday which means it’s time for our New 25 Pet of the Week. Maridee Mallette with the Jackson County Animal Shelter is studio with our pet of the week.
Showers and t-storms will affect the area with the potential for pockets of more heavy rainfall will exist. The Weather Prediction Center continues to outlook most of the forecast area with a Marginal risk of excessive rainfall this afternoon. An upper level disturbance will slowly move east across LA/MS through most of the forecast period and then be just east…
A frontal boundary will remain nearly stationary across the forecast area, while gradually dissipating. Showers and t-storms will affect the area with the potential for pockets of more heavy rainfall will exist. The Weather Prediction Center continues to outlook most of the forecast area with a Marginal risk of excessive rainfall today. An upper level disturbance will slowly move east…
An upper level trough will otherwise continue to dig southwestward and extend across Louisiana into central Mississippi tonight, and then become oriented from near the TX/LA coast through southeast MS during the day Tuesday. The surface front will meanwhile continue to extend across far southern and southeastern LA and into southeast MS tonight and may retreat northward across southeast LA…
Just six days away from the first game of the season, the Saints had their first practice at Texas Christian University’s indoor facility while New Orleans continues to recover from the impacts of Hurricane Ida. The Saints first season opener against the Packers is set to be played Sunday in Jacksonville at TIAA Bank Field. Head Coach Sean Payton said…
First year head coaches Will Hall and Kane Wommack faced off in Mobile Saturday with South Alabama hosting Southern Miss as both programs opened up their respective 2021 seasons. While running back Trey Lowe was able to get the Golden Eagles on the board first with a one-yard score, it would be the only time USM saw the endzone. South…
The first full weekend of college football featured everything from top 25 matchups to upsets to a couple close calls. Which brings us to Starkville where the Mississippi State Bulldogs hosted the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in a battle that kept all Bulldogs fans on the edge of their seats. Mississippi State avoids the upset and gets the win over Tech…
An upper level trough will otherwise continue to dig southwestward and extend across Louisiana into central Mississippi tonight, and then become oriented from near the TX/LA coast through southeast MS during the day Tuesday. The surface front will meanwhile continue to extend across far southern and southeastern LA and into southeast MS tonight and may retreat northward across southeast LA…
Lights are bright and cameras are rolling down in the Gulf Coast. Newly launched production company Holywood Films began filing their new movie ‘Sword of the Spirit’ today in Biloxi. The film is loosely based on the life of director and lead actor Joshua Ashton and his journey towards God. Filming began today and production is expected to continue shooting…
A truck carrying 3,000 gallons of gas overturned in the median at the Long Beach/County Farm Road exit. The driver of the truck is injured and has been transported to a hospital and is in stable condition. The truck rolled over at the 28th westbound exit, according to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan. Crews with the Mississippi Department of…
The Long Beach School District decided to get together to provide help for Louisiana victims of Hurricane Ida. The district decided that they needed to do something for those directly hit by the storm. They got in contact with two schools in the LaFourche Parish School District in Louisiana that were impacted by Ida. All five Long Beach schools in…
Businesses and citizens across the Mississippi Gulf Coast continue to help aid Hurricane Ida relief for their Louisiana neighbors. After watching the devastation Ida brought to Louisiana, the owners of Ms. Mary’s Old Town Snoballs in Bay St. Louis immediately sprang into action. The small family-owned business has been accepting donations for Ida victims to take to Grand Isle and…
St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Long Beach jumped right to action opening their doors to those in need after Hurricane Ida. The church set up a donation center under the pavilion outside the church for members in the community to drop off donations. The donation center will be set up until Thursday, September 16th. The church will be accepting…
The Juke Joint, Equal Steps Veterans Homes, and Crusaders for Veterans came together to help those impacted by Hurricane Ida. They are accepting non-perishable food items, water, sanitation items, and MREs. Those interested in donating can drop off goods at the Juke Joint starting Wednesday, September 8th from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and at Equal Steps Veterans Homes and…
The Wiggins Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of their own after a battle with COVID-19. On Facebook, the department announced the death of Clint Jacobs who died last night in his home. Jacobs joined the Wiggins Fire Department in April 2019 as a volunteer. The department asks for thoughts and prayers for his loved ones. Categories: Local…
College football is back and at the Scarlet Pearl that means sports bets are coming hotter than ever. The college football season is the busiest time for the casino, accounting for the most bets of any sport. Betting kiosks will be open as well as counter bets for all odds, picks, and predictions. NFL betting is just around the corner…
The Mississippi Prep School Hurricanes hosted their first home game of the school’s inaugural season Saturday at the Salvation Army Kroc Center Stadium. The team took on CMP Prep Academy out of Lafayette, Louisiana and won 34 to 6. Mississippi Prep is an independent nonprofit college prep and academics support program that provides a postgraduate or ‘gap year’ targeting a…
The City of Gulfport gathered to celebrate the career of legendary long-jumper Brittney Reese. Thirty-four-year-old Reese began her career at Gulfport High and graduated in 2004. She then went on to compete at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and Ole Miss. Reese finished her career as a two-time Olympics silver medalist, one-time Olympic gold medalist, and seven-time World Athletics champion….
The City of Ocean Springs held their 30th annual Art Walk on Saturday. The event held on Government Street was created to give small business owners and local artists the opportunity to showcase their artwork to more people. Painters, balloon sculptors, and other talented artists set up booths in hopes to draw the attention of the people passing by. The…
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Kennel Club wrapped up their 10th annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Beach Classic Dog Show Sunday at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. The event began Friday and lasted three days. There were approximately 600 entries representing 197 breeds approved by the American Kennel Club. These pups were competing each day for both the best in show and reserve…
Today on Mom to Mom, we’re going to talk about how inflammation may be causing belly fat. Categories: Mom to Mom 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. Today we’re introducing you to Emma, a 16-year-old who says she believes a forever family could help guide her in her future life goals and would be there for key life moments….
Kevin Cuttill with Crusader For Veterans joined us in studio this afternoon to talk about his latest fundraiser for our neighbors in SE Louisiana hard hit by hurricane Ida. The group is taking donations Wednesday at the Juke Joint in Ocean Springs between 8 AM – 6 PM, and at Equal Steps Veteran Home in Long Beach Wednesday – Friday…