It’s Black History Month. Each Tuesday in February, News 25 will feature a black musician making history in our Rhythm of the Coast Segment. Playing that jazz funk second line sound the Gulf Coast is familiar with, co-founder of Blackwater Brass and Karate Kids Corey Christy is making black history by continuing to bring new creative sounds to audiences along…
Coastal Mississippi has a new leading lady as Judy Young stepped into her role as executive director today. The Texas native has more than 20 years of experience working in tourism and travel. As executive director, Young leads all marketing, sales, communication, operational efforts, and much more for the organization that promotes the Gulf Coast as a tourism and convention…
In celebration of Mardi Gras and Black History Month, Hancock Whitney installed a Mardi Gras Indian Suit exhibit as part of their Black History Month diversity learning experience. Big Chief Shaka Zulu of the Golden Feather Hunters Mardi Gras Indian Tribe of New Orleans was onsite to install his handmade suit. The suit stands nine feet tall and features Zulu’s…
It’s a new year, so why not start a new career? Centennial Plaza in Gulfport is holding a three-day long job fair, beginning tonight. News 25’s Grace Boyles is at the event with more details on how you could begin a new career. Categories: Local News, News Tags: centenial plaza, job fair
Today the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce held their 2022 annual meeting at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi. During the event, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce president’s gavel was passed from Ron Barnes of Coast Electric Power Association to Sam Sandoz of Hancock Whitney. An overview of all the chamber accomplished in 2021 was…
In celebration of Lunar New Year, Beau Rivage opens their refreshed dining experience at Jia, a Pan-Asian restaurant. The venue has an epicurean journey that features new offerings including noodles by Jia, a noodle bar that focuses on handmade vegetable, meat and seafood dishes with Vietnamese flavors and textures. The menu also includes a variety of curated cocktails developed with…
Kicking off Black History Month, a traveling museum is visiting multiple Coast schools to teach students the roles Black Americans played in aviation and aerospace. Eighth grader Ty Bowen said, “We basically learned about the history of African-Americans in aviation. I really like it and hope I can learn more.” Seventh grader Marcella Hoffman said, “There’s just so many people…
For the seventh year, the Ina Thompson Moss Point Library is hosting a Black History Month art show. The art show features 30 art pieces made by local Moss Point artist Leroy Williams that feature black leaders, black history, and landscapes of the Moss Point area. Also featured are pieces of jewelry handcrafted by Miss Glen Mack that features black…
After 47 years in a uniform, D’Iberville Police Chief Wayne Payne is calling it a career. The D’Iberville police chief announced his decision to retire, effective March 11th, on Monday afternoon. Payne became the chief of police for D’Iberville in 2007 after a career that spanned stints in Long Beach, Gulfport, and Harrison County. Chief Payne began his career in…
This week’s Hooked on Science experiment will show you how to capture your shadow. Tags: Hooked on Science
It is Tuesday which means it is time for the News 25 Pet of the Week. Katie King from the Humane Society of South Mississippi is in studio with Bunchie, this week’s pet of the week. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: pet of the week
Starbucks employees are now petitioning to unionize at 50 U.S. stores and Domino’s will pay you $3 to not get your pizza delivered. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Rainfall moving into the area later today will continue to intensify overnight with the potential for 1/4 to 1″ accumulation. The next round of rain will be more convective along the cold front. The cold front will race SE until it moves under weak high-pressure. This simply means the front pumps the brakes over our area. The cold air then…
If you lump St. Stanislaus and Our Lady Academy into one, three Coast schools are sending both their boys and girls soccer teams to south state, joining St. Patrick and Stone in the semi-finals. But it’s the story out of Wiggins that’s truly unique as both husband and wife are just two wins away from getting their teams to the…
High-pressure will slowly move east as a strong cold front will begin moving rapidly SE through the Red River Valley this afternoon, with the return flow to be amplified. This is the first rainfall and should only be showers with an inch of rain not out of the question. The next round of rain will be more convective along the…
The School of Visual and Performing Arts at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Harrison County campus has an art gallery show entitled “And Still I Rise: A Celebration of African-American Art and Culture.” The show takes its name from the famous Maya Angelou poem of the same title which speaks of the resiliency, strength, and beauty of the African American…
The nursing shortage seen across the country is still being felt here in Mississippi. Officials report nearly 3,000 nurse vacancies in the state right now. Medical facilities across the nation, including South Mississippi are fighting to fill the gaps caused by an overwhelming nursing shortage. Memorial Vice President of Clinic Operations Matt Walker says this is the worst shortage he’s…
Over a month after an accident left him unresponsive for several minutes, Hancock High School 9th grader Brayden Peterson was finally able to return home to his friends and family. Students from Hancock Middle School and high school waited to see their classmate Brayden Peterson for the first time in over 45 days. During the Diamondhead Christmas Parade, Brayden experienced…
One Mississippi woman is one million dollars richer after playing the Mega Millions. The winning ticket was bought from Robinwood One Stop in Saucier. Store workers recall the winner playing the same numbers week after week. The lucky player matched all five white ball winning numbers worth $1 million. The winning numbers from Friday night’s drawing were: 3, 16, 25,…
Many gathered on the corner of Division and Main Street to celebrate the rich history of East Biloxi and recognize hometown heroes with a mural dedication ceremony. An eye-catching double-sided mural showcasing the well-respected entrepreneur and Civic activist Inez Thomas, and the wade-in movement, which was a series of protests during Civil Rights era, sits on the building of what…
Beautify the Meek is now collecting items for domestic violence survivors for Valentine’s Day. The local nonprofit will be giving out gift baskets filled with spa items and other goodies to survivors and their families. On average, it takes between seven to 12 times for a survivor to leave their abuser for good. Beautify the Meek President Katrina Currie, a…
It was a treat for students at St. James Elementary this morning as MLB player Jonathan Holder spoke to students about the importance of working hard to accomplish their dreams. The Gulfport native once attended St. James, graduated from Mississippi State, and now plays in the Major Leagues for the Chicago Cubs. The sixth graders at St. James were able…
If you’re young and professional, here’s an idea: meet up with the Coast Young Professionals. There’s a great opportunity to do so Thursday morning. Director Kelly Devine is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Coast Young Professionals
This year’s Super Bowl will be a test of if big spending is back and drug makers are raising prices by early this year. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report