Memorial Hospital holds inaugural Black Health and Wellness Celebration

Memorial Hospital celebrated Black History Month by sharing stories of the significant contributions made by those dedicated to health and wellness in the community. Community leaders and Memorial staff came together to celebrate Black History Month by hosting their inaugural Black Health and Wellness Celebration. Marketing Brand Strategist Cece Shabazz said, “One of our missions here at Memorial is just…

Bayou View Elementary School holds Famous American Wax Museum

Second graders at Bayou View Elementary spent the day dressed as some famous faces. The entire grade went all out for the annual Famous American Wax Museum. Each student chose a well-known American to research and dress up as. The rest of the school made their way through the museum where each famous American presented a written speech detailing the…

Remembering Community Leader Carmelita J. Scott

Community leader Carmelita J. Scott passed suddenly on Thursday and many Coast leaders are expressing their love and condolences. Carmelita Scott served on the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce Board for seven years and dedicated a lot of her time volunteering at many community events along the Coast. Scott served on the Coast Chamber Board for two years. She was also…

Governor Reeves issues executive orders to support military communities

Governor Tate Reeves announced today the signing of two executive orders in support of military communities and families. In 2020, Mississippi was home to more than 7,000 children with active-duty parents. In an effort to support those children, Executive Order 1561 directs the Mississippi Department of Education to create the Military Star Schools Program. This program will recognize schools that…

Blue Marlin restaurant at Centennial Plaza reopening in March

After closing their doors for almost two years, the Blue Marlin is reopening in March. The beachfront restaurant at Centennial Plaza in Gulfport closed during COVID due to staffing shortages. They’ve used the downtime to rebrand the restaurant, transforming from fine dining to a more causal family-friendly atmosphere. The Blue Marlin will be bringing back some of their favorites from…

Project Update: Salvation Army’s Center of Hope

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Salvation Army is in the process of completing a project they call the Center of Hope. It will house homeless families while they get on their feet. Area Commander Major Jerry Friday is here with us to give us an update. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: center of hope, Salvation army

Carnival Association of Long Beach parade rolls through town

Long Beach rang in the carnival season over the weekend with its annual parade as a thunderous caravan of neon lights floated through the heart of the friendly city. Hundreds of Coast residents gathered along Cleveland Avenue Saturday to catch a glimpse of Mardi Gras. Krewes from all over the Coast lined up their floats. News 25 was out there…

New historical marker for Biloxi Beach Wade-Ins installed

It was a ceremonious rekindling of American history, the marker signifying the Biloxi Wade-In protests has been replaced after it was knocked down by storms. The Biloxi Wade-Ins were protests in the 50s and 60s against segregated beaches. Demonstrators attempted to desegregate the beaches in their hometown by wading into the coastal waters and at one point, the protesters were…

Grant me Hope: Zackari hopes to be adopted

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. This week on Grant me Hope, we introduce you to Zackari, a teenager who likes playing football, basketball, and soccer. If you’re interested in adopting Zackari, you can visit the Mississippi Department…

2/21 – Rob Knight’s “Muggy” Monday Morning Forecast

Temperatures are expected to be well above normal with lows warming to the mid 60s, highs climbing to the upper 70s by midweek.  The fog risk will peak both Tuesday and Wednesday nights. The fog will likely be dense at times, and will be slow to clear during the morning hours on Wednesday. In fact, the nearshore marine zones and…

Ocean Springs QB Bray Hubbard offered by Troy

Ocean Springs star quarterback Bray Hubbard, still listed as a Southern Miss baseball commit, but this football thing still very much an option for Class 6A Mr. Football. Yesterday, the junior picking up his fourth division I offer from Troy in addition to USM, Nicholls State, and Georgia State. In 2021, Hubbard led his Greyhounds to an overall mark of…

High School Girls Basketball: Harrison Central vs. Pearl

The Harrison Central girls basketball team put in a lot of work into getting a first-round bye, winning the Region 8 Class 6A District Tournament with an overall record of 26-2. The Red Rebelettes didn’t do all of that hard work just to lose their first game after said first round bye. Harrison Central hosting Pearl in its first game…

NCAA Baseball: Southern Miss vs. Northern Alabama

Year after year, one of the nation’s most consistent college baseball programs is Southern Miss, now coming off its fifth consecutive 40-win season. The road to six straight starts on Opening Day against a team that lost 40 games in 2021. USM taking on Northern Alabama at home. USM wins 8-1, make that 21 wins in USM’s last 22 opening…

Ground Zero Blues Club holds grand opening in Biloxi

The Ground Zero Blues Club finally held their grand opening today after delays pushed back the date. The club, located on Howard Avenue in Biloxi, invited people across the Coast to come celebrate the second ever Ground Zero Blues location. The original Ground Zero opened in Clarksdale, Mississippi and is owned by Academy Award winning actor Morgan Freeman. The design…

Full House Resorts names Silver Slipper GM John Ferrucci COO and SR. Vice President

John Ferrucci, who has served as general manager of Silver Slipper Casino Hotel in Hancock County since 2004, has been promoted to chief operating officer and senior vice president of the casino’s parent company Full House Resorts Inc. As COO, Ferrucci will oversee Full House’s efforts to open the Temporary at American Place until a permanent GM is selected for…

New way of camping at Buccaneer State Park in Waveland

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks in collaboration with Tentrr have 56 fully outfitted campsites officially available for reservation throughout eight of Mississippi’s state parks. Buccaneer State Park in Waveland is one of the state parks that received six of these fully furnished tents. The tents provide an easy, seamless, and comfortable outdoor experience. These tents are fully…

Southern Miss baseball leading off 2022 season

When it comes to Opening Day baseball at Pete Taylor Park, life is almost always good. Southern Miss has won seven straight season openers and 20 out of their last 21 opening series games, dating back to 2015. News 25’s Jeff Haeger is at Pete Taylor Park where the good times are rolling once again. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags:…