News 25 spoke with Biloxi Police about how they interact with the homeless and how they try to help. Officer Samuel Gaffney is the homeless liaison officer for the Biloxi Police Department. Five days a week, he handles calls involving the homeless, whether it’s a mental health matter or someone just needs assistance. Gaffney says there are always people living…
One airline is bringing back hot meals next week and higher inflation is probably costing you $276 a month. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Marketsite with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Saturday is going to be a busy day for youngsters at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center! We have Stephanie Norris and Cindy DeFrances in studio to talk about their Valentines and Mardi Gras celebrations. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
Today is Arbor Day in Mississippi. While Arbor Day is typically celebrated at the end of April, in Mississippi, we observe it on the second Friday of February because of our climate. For more than 30 years now, the Harrison County Soil and Water Conservation District has helped residents observe the day with their tree distribution. It took place at…
The annual Biloxi Boat Show returns to the Coast today after being put on hold last year due to COVID-19. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf has more from the annual boat show. Tags: Biloxi Boat Show
The University of Southern Mississippi is terminating its membership in Conference USA effective June 30, 2022, the university said in a statement issued today. USM said it will not participate in Conference USA during the 2022-23 academic year. The university said the decision came after considering the best interests of the university and the entire Golden Eagle family, including nearly…
Main forecast concern will be the cold frontal passage on Saturday. Somewhat of a lesser concern will be the potential for fog development Saturday morning. Still pretty good radiating conditions tonight for most of the area, and with low level moisture trying to increase ahead of the trough, potential for fog development might be a little better Saturday morning. A cold…
A lovely sunny day ahead with warm temperatures topping out around 70 degrees. Main forecast concern will be the cold frontal passage on Saturday. Somewhat of a lesser concern will be the potential for fog development Saturday morning. Still pretty good radiating conditions tonight for most of the area, and with low level moisture trying to increase ahead of the…
In some ways, you could argue the consolation game in Mississippi high school basketball district tournaments is more important than the championship game. Winner goes to the playoffs, loser goes home. It’s that simple. Region 8 Class 6A tourney at Biloxi, Harrison Central and Hancock doing battle for the right to claim the three-seed. Harrison Central wins 45-39. Categories: Local…
In the Region 8 Class 6A Girls consolation game, Biloxi taking on Hancock in an absolute dog fight. Hancock making all the bigs play down the stretch. Lady Hawks heading to the first round of the playoffs with a 47-41 victory. Hancock Head Coach Jamie Sisco said, “Our girls just refused to lose the whole game. We started out great,…
Longtime Gulfport Athletic Director Bryan Caldwell is officially ready to hang it up after 30 years in the Gulfport School District. On Monday, Vancleave Athletic Director Matt Walters was approved to take Caldwell’s place, effective at the end of the school year. Caldwell is set to retire in June, with a long list of accomplishments during his time with the…
Ground Zero Blues Club is preparing for their grand opening on Howard Avenue in Biloxi February 18th. Tonight, the club invited the Gulf Coast hospitality industry for a soft opening. Guests got to experience a taste of menu food items, drinks, and live music. Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich tells News 25 the new club is bringing Biloxi back to life…
The Gulfport Museum of History Historical Society held a program meeting today to view the collection of photographer Willis Vail. Willis is a well-known photographer born in Quakertown, New Jersey in 1868. Willis’ photography is known for recording the period of rapid grown in Gulfport in the early 1990s. Vail’s glass plate negatives were discovered in a barn at his…
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History state marker for the Biloxi Wade-Ins is set to be reinstalled. The original was lost in hurricane storm surge two years ago. The marker will be reinstalled at the same location as the original near the seawall at Porter Avenue by the Biloxi Lighthouse. On Sunday, February 20th, a ceremony and unveiling will…
A fifth grader received in-school suspension at West Wortham over her outfit which was an oversized hoodie and leggings. Eleven-year-old Shiloh Fore and several other girls were put in suspension over their outfits, igniting backlash online. Shiloh’s mother, Ashton Fore, said she was completely unaware of the punishment or of her daughter’s clothing violation. The Harrison County District’s policy says…
Vintage Flamingo is an antique mall off Pass Road in Gulfport that houses 30 local vendors, but it’s only open for the next few days. They’re only open four days out of the entire month, giving vendors time to find one-of-a-kind items to sell. Every month they have a new theme and since Valentine’s Day is Monday, this month’s theme…
If you need a reason to help out local kitchens, February is National Canned Food Month, celebrating the food pantry’s best friend. Not only do canned goods have a long shelf life, nutrients are preserved in vegetables, contrary to what you may have been told. Places like Feed my Sheep in Gulfport are always in need of canned goods, since…
One of the Gulf Coast’s hardworking educators just accepted the highest honor given to K-12 teachers. It’s called the Presidential Award for excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching – and it’s the Holy Grail of grade school teachers everywhere. The principal of Bayou View nominated Millicent Gunter, better known as Mandy to her peers. When Mandy filed her application, she…
A Biloxi doctor has been recognized with a national award. Dr. Stephen Farrow is the executive director for the National Diabetes and Obesity Research Institute for Mississippi. He is the 2022 AACE Outstanding Service Award recipient by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology. Farrow will receive the award at the AACE’s meeting in San Diego in May. Prior to joining…
A pending proposal at the state capitol will help foster children with college tuition, room and board. On February 3rd, House Bill 1313 was passed in the Mississippi House unanimously. This bill proposal will allow a ‘Fostering Access and Inspiring True Hope’ Scholarship Program to be created that will provide post-secondary financial assistance to foster students. Representative Richard Bennett said,…
Ground Zero Blues Club is preparing for their grand opening on Howard Avenue in Biloxi on February 18th. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at the club as they invite the Gulf Coast hospitality industry for a soft opening. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Ground Zero Blues Club
The investigation into the shooting death of three-month old La’Mello Parker is heading to a grand jury. Biloxi police officials confirmed the completion of their investigation and turned the evidence over to the Harrison County District Attorney’s Office. A grand jury will determine if there was any wrongdoing. Parker was shot and killed in May of 2021, following a police…
Americans are racking up credit card debt just as interest rates are on the rise and Disney’s theme parks business roars back. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Marketsite with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
As we get into the warmer months, our waterways here on the Gulf Coast will once again turn into a playground for boaters and fishermen. Now could be the perfect time to pull the trigger on your very own watercraft at the Biloxi Boat Show this weekend. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Biloxi Boat Show