Recently we’ve reported a national shortage of priests in the United States. News 25’s Ashleigh Fortenberry spoke with two local faces today about their journey to priesthood and what they think of the decline. The number of men joining the priesthood in the United States has gone down significantly, resulting in a shortage of priests. Father Braxton Necaise, who…
With the omicron variant spike continuing to rise, the team at Singing River Health System decided to reopen a drive-thru COVID testing center. The decision came after the team saw a steady increase in COVID testing in clinics as well as at-home tests becoming harder to find. Testing numbers continue to grow, and today the MSDH reported a state record…
The nonprofit corporation ‘Mississippi Prison Industries Corporation’ has announced its rebrand to MAGCOR Industries. The corporation provides job training and resources to Mississippi offenders while in prison. Recently, the nonprofit developed programs offering Mississippi offenders workforce training, practical skill development, and certification opportunities. Building upon the success of MPIC, MAGCOR Industries looks to increase its impact on the Mississippi prison…
The Biloxi Police Department is currently collecting cleaning supplies and non-perishable food items for the victims of the tornadoes in Kentucky. Items can be dropped off until Saturday, January 15th at the Biloxi Public Safety Center at 170 Porter Avenue. Collection boxes will be labeled and placed in the foyer of the station for easy drop off. The items will…
Today marks King’s Day, otherwise known as Twelfth Night or the Epiphany, which marks the official start of the Mardi Gras season. Bakeries along the Coast are preparing king cakes for the carnival season. During Mardi Gras season, one of the many traditions include indulging in a buttery, gooey cake that represents the 12 day journey the three kings took…
You can soon change your car’s color with the touch of a button and the FAA agrees not to seek anymore 5G delays from AT&T and Verizon. Jane King is at the New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
The Professional Cowboy Association Rodeo finals are back on the Coast. Here to spur your motivation to come out is PCA Board Member Will Campbell. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Professional Cowboy Association Rodeo Finals
For several years now, volunteers have helped place wreaths on every grave at Biloxi National Cemetery each Christmas. It’s a beautiful tribute to our military. Volunteers are needed once again to help pick up those wreaths. Here to tell us more about the task at hand is Chad Riemann of Riemann Family Funeral Homes. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Biloxi National…
A cold front is barreling down from the northwest will bring a few showers and even a brief t-storms this afternoon- evening. Winds will sharply transition and pick up after the front passes, with colder air and windy conditions to follow. High-pressure will move in briefly Friday with sunshine and cooler temperatures. This will be short lived as another system will…
One of three survivors of the torpedo attack on the USS Indianapolis during World War II has died. Granville Crane was 95 and a resident of Gulfport. He died Wednesday night. WXXV profiled Crane in 2015 when he visited the movie set of “USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage” in Mobile, Alabama. He enlisted in the Navy at 16 in 1943…
Two winning tickets were sold for Wednesday’s $632 million jackpot in the Powerball drawing. One ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven in Sacramento, California, while the other was sold in Wisconsin. The winning numbers in Wednesday night’s drawing were 6-14-25-33-46 with a Powerball of 17. The two winning tickets will split the big prize. Each ticket is worth $316.3 million…
A cold front is barreling down from the northwest thanks to a re-enforcing push of cold air diving south over the central US. This will help accelerate the front through the area this evening. It still looks like we will see weak intensification along the front, but with limited moisture, only expecting isolated showers. I can’t rule out a rumble of…
We saw warmer temperatures today across most areas compared to yesterday and Monday, with most locations sitting in the mid 60s to low 70s. We will likely stay dry for the rest of this evening as overnight lows drop into the low to mid 50s for most of the area. On Thursday, high pressure will be pushed eastward as a…
In week 16, the New Orleans Saints had the indistinct pleasure of setting a new NFL record by starting 57 players in a game this season, more than any other team in league history. On top of that, the Saints are having their worst Superdome showing in 25 years. All that and they’re alive in the NFC Wildcard playoff hunt…
The omicron variant of COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on college athletics, having forced the cancelation of six bowl games and more than 200 men’s and women’s college basketball games. As a result, the NCAA medical advisory group is changing its definition of a fully vaccinated individual as someone who has received the COVID-19 booster shot, if eligible, as first reported…
After posting a perfect 14-0 regular season mark, falling to Brandon in the first round of the playoffs wasn’t exactly what the Ocean Springs girls soccer team had in mind. However, those highs and lows were defining moments for then-freshman phenom Parker St. Amant who was getting her first real taste of varsity soccer at the end of the year,…
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, so do telehealth appointments for Memorial. Telehealth is a service provided by Memorial that allows patients to talk to providers over the phone at any time about symptoms rather than in-person. With COVID-19 numbers increasing, telehealth providers are now seeing a slight increase in online appointments. Memorial is currently seeing around 15-20 patients through…
Ringing in carnival season, the City of Biloxi celebrates the Twelfth Night. With a three-part event, carnival season has officially started on the Coast. Meeting at the Biloxi Visitors Center, the reigning royal court of the Gulf Coast Carnival Association gathered at the Biloxi Lighthouse to turn off the Christmas lights. Then the entourage paraded to Biloxi City Hall where…
The Kroc Center will host their annual Frosty Kroc Run on Saturday. There will be races for all levels and ages including a one-mile fun run, 5K, and 10K. The race will start and end at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino. The one-mile and 5K will turn around on the bridge, back to the Golden Nugget, while the 10K…
Today, the IP Hotel and Casino awarded the winners for their second annual Wreaths of Hope competition. Eighteen South Mississippi charities decorated wreaths representing their organization that hung along the halls of the casino. After weeks of voting online for the best decorated wreath, cash rewards went to participants. Thirteen runners-up won $115 each. The top five charities with the…
One local animal rescue shelter opened its first facility in 2021 and made tremendous strides in aiding local critters. Staff at the shelter took a look back at their eventful year. For Pet’s Sake, the Long Beach animal rescue, houses somewhere around 100 cats. Some of those were retrieved from a hoarding situation inside an abandoned RV. Spearheading mass rescues…
The Chandeleur King Cake Ale is back this Friday, but this year they are doing things a bit bigger. They will release the beer in cans this weekend. The sweet beer started as a collaboration with Le Bakery helping combine their king cakes with Chandeleur Island Brewing Company’s golden ale. Chandeleur Island Brewing Company Sales Manager Gina Prater says they…
Mardi Gras season is around the corner and three Ocean Springs parades are nearing the time to roll. The Ocean Springs Elks Parade is set for Saturday, February 12th beginning at 1 p.m. with their float theme being ‘just for laughs.’ Krewe Unique will follow the Elks on the same day at 1:30 with a theme of ‘Motown: Get Ready…
A funeral was held today for former Biloxi Police investigator and Chaplain Robert Burriss. Burriss died last week after battling cancer. Burriss joined the Biloxi Police Department in March 1978 as a patrolman and retired in April 2006 as an investigator. He then continued to serve with the department as chaplain until his death on December 29th. Burriss also served…