Harrison Central alum Bobby Bradley staying ready amidst MLB lockout uncertainty

Fifty-one days and counting since Major League Baseball owners locked out their players over disputes for the new collective bargaining agreement. On Monday, the MLB Players Association will present a counter-offer to the owners during an in-person bargaining session. Until then, big leaguers like Harrison Central alum Bobby Bradley, now first baseman for the Cleveland Guardians, are stuck playing the…

Family mourn loss of 36-year-old Corri Howard at candlelight vigil

Friends and family of a man whose body was found in Moss Point gathered for a candlelight vigil in Pascagoula. Corri Howard was found January 13th after he ran from police during a chase. The man’s death has been a point of contention among community members, some of whom believe Howard’s death is suspicious. An autopsy completed this week ruled…

34th Street Wholistic Gardens holds field day event

Those looking for education in the art of gardening went to 34th Street’s Wholistic Gardens and Education Center’s Field Day today to learn about the basics of gardening. The cold weather didn’t stop master gardeners and beginning gardeners from gathering at the 34th Street Wholistic Gardens and Education Center in Gulfport to get their hands dirty learning about the lost…

St. Patrick High students heading to pro-life rally in Louisiana

St. Patrick High students are traveling to Baton Rouge today for an anti-abortion protest, the Louisiana Life March South. The march takes place as the U.S. Supreme Court considers a challenge to the 1973 landmark decision of Roe v. Wade that affirmed a constitutional right to abortion. Mississippi challenged that ruling which led to the Supreme Court taking up the…

Events this weekend on the Coast

If you don’t mind braving the cold, here are some events you can check out this weekend. On Saturday, starting at 6 p.m., the Carnival Association of Long Beach will have its first Jeep-A-Gras Parade. The route will run from the high school stadium on Cleveland, west on Railroad, and south on Jeff Davis. Classic cars more your style? Check…

Markham Hotel renovation moves forward in Gulfport

A historical downtown landmark is getting a facelift and will be ready by 2023. The Markham Hotel, built in 1927, is set to become a 123-room boutique hotel. The building sadly has a history of being vandalized, such as broken windows, which lodging and leisure investments contracted to be replaced. About 90 percent of the exterior work is finished. The…

Morning Business Report: January 21st, 2022

Home prices rose faster than ever in 2021. The typical home gained $50,000 in value. A record nine million Americans are out sick as COVID surges. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Harrison County EMA gives update on weather going forward

The Winter Weather Advisory is expiring for South Mississippi, but we’re still looking at a hard freeze tonight. News 25 spoke with Harrison County EMA Director Matt Stratton today about what you need to know to stay safe. Stratton says the threat on our roads isn’t bad right now. Instead, he’s turning his focus to the temperatures which are expected…

Cold weather shelters opening across the Coast

Now is a good time to remind you about the cold weather shelters in Harrison and Hancock counties. More than 40 people made their way to the Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center in D’Iberville Thursday night to escape the frigid temperatures. Individuals are provided a cot, blanket, and a hot meal cooked and served by the Coastal Block Captains Group. While…

Florida man fights off bear on his back porch

A Florida man fought off a black bear and managed to save his dogs. The video was shot by a doorbell camera at a home in Daytona Beach. It shows the dogs rushing to confront a bear that began to enter what appears to be a screened porch. The man appears to pull one of the small dogs away from…

1/21 – Rob Knight’s “HARD FREEZE WARNING” Friday Afternoon Forecast

A HARD FREEZE WARNING in effect TONIGHT and SATURDAY NIGHT A deep layer northwest flow pattern will persist through Sunday, this will allow for continued cold air advection into the region. The wind field will weaken as surface ridging becomes more centered over the area, and a couple of nights of strong radiational cooling are expected both Friday and Saturday…

1/21 – Rob Knight’s “Winter Weather” Friday Morning Forecast

Light freezing rain/drizzle this morning will move east and transition back to liquid by mid-morning. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is in effect through noon. A deep layer northwest flow pattern will persist through Sunday, this will allow for continued cold air advection into the region. The wind field will also weaken as surface ridging becomes more centered over the area,…

PRCC Cheer celebrating UCA All-Girl National Title

Less than a week removed from winning its first ever national title, the Pearl River Community College cheer team is back home in Poplarville with plenty of hardware to show for it. The Lady Wildcats feeling a lot less stressed in their first public appearance since returning from Orlando at tonight’s women’s basketball game against Southwest. On Saturday, PRCC placed…

Southern Miss among schools seeking early C-USA exit

It’s been almost three months since Southern Miss announced its move to the Sun Belt Conference and apparently time isn’t moving fast enough. USM reportedly among four schools seeking early admission into the Sun Belt Conference on July 1st alongside Marshall and Old Dominion from Conference USA as well as FCS James Madison. However, that early exit out of C-USA…

Sully’s opens third location on the Gulf Coast

A new restaurant in downtown Gulfport held their grand opening tonight. Sully’s Legendary Food and Drink opened to the public tonight. With two other locations in Hattiesburg and Petal, the Gulfport restaurant and event space brings a unique experience. At just under 30,000 square feet, the space offers a bar, patio, dining room, event space with an event planner available…

Cold weather shelters opening on the Coast

As the temps drop, Harrison and Hancock counties are opening cold weather shelters for the next few nights. By 5 this evening more than 40 people had made their way to the Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center in D’Iberville to escape the dropping temps and frigid wind. Individuals are provided a cot, blanket, and a hot meal, cooked and served by…

Singing River Health holds inaugural Lunch and Learn

To help get the community informed about health and wellness, Singing River hosted their new health education series called ‘Singing River Community Lunch and Learn.’ The goal of the community lunch and learn is to provide community members the opportunity to have real conversations about their health with experts from Singing River’s award-winning team. This month’s topic was on ‘weight…

Department of Agriculture no longer on medical marijuana bill

The Mississippi House Drug Policy Committee amended the state’s medical marijuana bill, removing the Department of Agriculture from the program. Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson says this is a win. He was in Biloxi today speaking at Mary Mahoney’s and gave News 25 the update. Gipson previously penned a letter to the state attorney general opposing the department’s involvement….

Coastal Mississippi names new executive director

Judy Young is the new executive director for the Coastal tri-county destination marketing organization Coastal Mississippi. Young brings over 20 years of experience in tourism program design, marketing, sales, and supplier management. She leaves her vice president convention and visitors bureau position in New Braunfels, Texas to make new memories on the Mississippi Coast. In her new role as executive…

Mississippi Power offering tips to prepare for freezing temperatures

With freezing temperatures entering our area, it is important to take action ahead of time to ensure you and your family are safe. Mississippi Power is offering tips to keep you warm during the cold weather. It is important to remember the four Ps: people, pets, pipes, and plants. Make sure to check on your neighbors, family, friends and pets….