Now that the medical marijuana bill has passed in the state of Mississippi, Waveland Mayor Mike Smith wants his city to be the first to open a medical marijuana facility. On February 2nd, Governor Tate Reeves signed a bill legalizing medical marijuana, making Mississippi the 37th state to enact the policy change in the country. While some people are not…
A Vancleave man is in jail on a $50,000 bond after allegedly shooting another man at his home early Sunday. Forty-nine-year-old James Ronnie Williams is charged with aggravated assault. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell said Williams shot a man in the lower leg during an argument at Williams’ home. The victim was taken to Ocean Springs Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries….
Make-A-Wish Mississippi has been making wishes come true for kids battling illness since 1986. Keeping with that tradition, Make-A-Wish presented a 17-year-old from Waveland with a unique gift. Edward Besse is only 17, but has had a rough couple of years. Edward hit his head on the school bus one day and had a concussion. After receiving a cat-scan, doctors…
Saturday in Gulfport, hundreds of camellias were on display at the 68th annual Camellia Show at the Lyman Community Center. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Camellia Society has been around close to 70 years with the purpose of promoting the propagation and enjoyment of camellias for all gardeners. Plant lovers from across the Coast gathered to sell camellias and compete against…
More than a hundred kids gathered at the Gulfport Sportsplex this weekend to learn the basics of baseball from Major League stars Jonathan Holder, Fred Lewis, and Matthew Lawton. The camp was for kids ages five through 12 to get a chance to learn the fundamentals of baseball such as throwing, catching, and hitting. The camp was broken down into…
North Gulfport Middle School celebrated a coaching icon in a major way Saturday by renaming the middle school gym after him. Bobby Joe Jones coached students for more than three decades, but not only was he a coach, he was a principal, mentor, father, and friend to many in the Gulfport community. To show their love for Coach Jones, many…
And without skipping a beat, the MLK Parade led directly into the city’s annual Battle of the Bands competition. It’s a tradition that’s been going on for almost 30 years. Local talent from high school’s and HBCU’s crowded the diamond at MGM Park for a brass showdown. The Coastwide MLK Committee recognized the hard work of representatives from around the…
South Mississippi celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s belated birthday as two big events were finally held over the weekend after being called off in January due to an increase in COVID cases. Organizers of the MLK Parade and Battle of the Bands rescheduled the events to this past weekend and crowds showed up in full force along Biloxi’s street….
The worst airline of last year may surprise you and Valentine’s Day spending is expected to be the second highest ever. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
The Biloxi-Ocean Springs Junior Auxiliary is once again making sure everyone has access to an affordable prom dress. Tessy Lambert with the Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs has more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs, prom closet
February is National Heart Month, a time to educate yourself about the warning signs of heart disease and ways to improve your heart health. Christian Leboeuf, the executive director for the Coast chapter of the American Heart Association, and Coast Family Health CEO Angel Greer are in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: National Heart Month
It’s important to teach your kids not just to brush their teeth, but to do it the right way. It always helps to show them using a method that makes things more fun. Mandy Williamson shows us how in this week’s Mom to Mom. Tags: Mom to Mom
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. This morning, we’re introducing you to Erika. If you’re interested in adopting Erika, you can visit the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services website at mdcps.ms.gov and click on the Mississippi Heart Gallery…
An area of low-pressure moving east across the N’tern GOM will continue to bring clouds and spotty light rain. This will continue through mid-afternoon with clouds through the day. Clearing skies will occur overnight as weak high-pressure moves in from the NW. Most areas expected to remain above freezing tonight. May take a good bit of the evening to move…
Pro hockey will return to the Coast. You can welcome the Sea Wolves back home to Biloxi in October. Today, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors approved a lease between the Mississippi Sea Wolves and the Coast Coliseum. It’s official, you can welcome the Mississippi Sea Wolves back home to Biloxi. Biloxi Pro Hockey COO Joe Pace said, “To hear…
In Wiggins, Stone High School sending off its girls soccer team the right way with an afternoon pep rally ahead of Saturday’s 4A state championship game against New Albany. Students assembling in the gym for some cheer routines, a soccer ball juggling competition, and even a dance off. On Tuesday, the Lady Tomcats won their first ever South State championship…
Same match up in the early girls game, Red Rebelettes and Lady Admirals doing battle. Harrison Central sending a message to the rest of 6A heading into the district tournament, winning this one 75-33. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: girls basketball, high school basketball, sports
The last time Gulfport played Harrison Central the Admirals only scored 24 points all game in a six-point loss. In tonight’s rematch, they almost matched that total in the first quarter alone, but how would the rest of the game play out? Red Rebels hosting this time around on senior night, both teams coming in red hot right from the…
Another signing day ceremony at D’Iberville High School with senior standout Dominic Simpkins letting the ink dry with Holmes Community College alongside team manager and fellow Holmes signee Christopher Smith. As for Simpkins, he says the coaching staff reached out to him before the beginning of the season and says he felt like Goodman, Mississippi was the best place for…
Vancleave’s Max Miller is signing to play baseball at the next level. Back in November, he put pen to paper with PRCC, but less than three months later, is now seizing the division I opportunity. Minus the haircut, some déjà vu this morning for Miller, this time signing his national letter of intent with Mississippi State. The senior says he…
Every other year, the Mississippi High School Activities Association reclassifies its teams based on up-to-date enrollment numbers. But soon enough, there could be a massive shift in who calls who district rival. Yesterday, the MHSAA executive committee discussed the prospect of adding a seventh classification and is set to vote on the matter in April, according to Brandon Shields of…
Loaves and Fishes has provided meals to those in the East Biloxi Community twice a day, four times a week for over 37 years. To extend their reach even further, the local nonprofit decided to purchase a food truck. What started off as a small social justice committee in 1983 whose goal was to feed the homeless has turned into…
The 68th annual Camellia Show will be in full bloom tomorrow. The show will take place in north Gulfport at the Lyman Community Center. Bloom registration begins at 7:30. The flowers will compete against each other in different categories like species and size. Once the winners have claimed their titles, there is a free public viewing from 9 a.m. until…
Singing River Health System is planning to host a job fair this upcoming Monday. Singing River Health System is back with another job fair at a much-needed time. The fair will be held on February 7th at the Win Center in Gulfport from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recruiter Taylor Nations said, “Basically you’ll come to the event, you’ll sit…