Feed my Sheep taking care of the community the week before Christmas

The team at Feed my Sheep is making sure their community is feeling the holiday spirit this week leading up to Christmas. Today, the organization, in partnership with the Coastal Family Health Center, gave away COVID-19 tests as well as tests for other diseases. The center also gave out free care packages filled with clothes to visitors to help them…

Local librarian puts twist on Christmas storytelling

One Biloxi Librarian had to adjust to a new way of telling stories in the age of COVID so she decided to put a South Mississippi twist on telling Christmas stories. Kelly Derouen has been a librarian for the past seven years. When COVID-19 hit in 2020, she couldn’t have her in-person story times so she decided to reach her…

Salvation Army wrapping up their 2021 Angel Tree program

Our local Salvation Army is wrapping up their Angel Tree program in Jackson County with their gift distribution. This year, they saw an increase in Angel Tree registration, but were able to provide gifts to all the families that registered. Volunteers directed traffic and delivered sacks of goodies to each vehicle driving through. Every year you’ll see some familiar volunteers…

Ice skating at the Coast Coliseum

Kids are out for school for Christmas break and the Coast Coliseum is providing the perfect ice breaking activity for the winter. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at the Coliseum with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Coast Coliseum, ice skating

Travel tips for busy holiday week

With an increase of passengers during the busy holiday season, the Transportation Security Administration and Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport share some tips on air travel safety and protocols. Wear a face mask everywhere in the airport and on the plane. Remember the 3-1-1- rule when it comes to liquids in your carry-on bag. Leave all prohibited items such as pocket knives…

Cold weather shelter opens in Hancock County

The Hancock County Emergency Management Agency, along with the Hancock Board of Supervisors, will open a cold weather shelter tonight. The shelter will be open from 6 tonight to 8 a.m. tomorrow. The location will be the storm prep building on Highway 603 in the Kiln. Rides to the shelter can be requested by contacting Hancock County Dispatch at 228-255-9191….

Morning Business Report: December 21st, 2021

Shoppers stayed away from stores during Super Saturday and gas prices have been falling this week, giving holiday travelers a break. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Marketsite with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport offering a new infant nursing room

It’s one of the busiest times of the year for airports. The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is no exception as they’re seeing sold out flights. To help ease travel for families, they’re now offering an infant nursing room. The room provides a private and quiet space for mothers with comfortable seating, outlets, counter space, sink, and a flight monitor. Director of…

Memorial hosting blood drive Wednesday

As a result of critical blood shortage, Memorial is stepping up and hosting a blood drive at the Memorial Medical Office Building atrium located on 13th Street in Gulfport. The blood drive takes place tomorrow from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. The American Red Cross, which provides 40 percent of the country’s blood, is facing historically low blood supply levels….

Jackson County Acadian Ambulance medics recognized

Two medics serving Jackson County have been recognized for going above and beyond in their duties. Acadian Ambulance employees Evan McGlothen and Bryan Flaxbeard were honored as the Jackson County Regional Medics at a virtual event last month. McGlothen is an associate quality improvement coordinator for Acadian’s Jackson County region and was also honored as a first responder of the…

12/21 – Rob’s “1st Afternoon of Winter” Forecast

Clouds will continue to break up and dissipate towards the southeast late this evening and overnight tonight, revealing mostly clear skies for all areas… but it`ll be cold. Next focus will be how soon surface winds can back off to allow maximized radiational cooling processes to take over. Still thinking winds should taper off later tonight/early Wednesday morning to get…

Gift giveaway puts a bow on Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program

The local Salvation Army is wrapped up its annual Angel Tree program Tuesday in Jackson County with their gift distribution at the Jackson County Civic Center. Organizers said they saw an increase in Angel Tree registrations, but were able to accommodate the larger numbers and provide gifts for all the families that signed up for the program. Volunteers directed traffic…

12/21 – Rob Knight’s “Winter Begins” Tuesday Morning Forecast

The area of low-pressure is now along the NE’tern GOM moving ENE. Rain is out of the area but clouds will longer today as low-level moisture flow continues. Clouds will continue to break up and dissipate towards the southeast late this evening and overnight tonight, revealing mostly clear skies for all areas… but it`ll be cold. Next focus will be how…

Saints Report: Saints stymie Super Bowl champs in week 15 slugfest

As much as the New Orleans Saints defense did on Sunday night, it’s more about what QB Tom Brady didn’t do for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brady’s streak of consecutive starts without being shutout ended at 225 games, previously the second-longest streak in NFL history. Saints legend Drew Brees ended his 304-game career without being shutout in a start ever….

Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival is the “Most Magical Show in Mississippi”

Known as the ‘Most Magical Show in Mississippi,’ the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival enters the final two weeks of operations as their closing day is December 31st. Indulge in the Christmas spirit with family and friends, gazing at a light show with around 3 million lights, Santa’s village, talking and singing reindeer, and dancing Christmas trees. With something for…

Cold-stunned turtles arrive on the Coast

Thirty-five new Gulf Coast residents arrived this afternoon at the Gulfport airport. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies and the Mississippi Aquarium have come to the rescue once again, taking in over 30 cold-stunned Kemps Ridley sea turtles and administering the necessary medical treatment to get these turtles back in warm waters. After being stranded in the frigid waters of…

Local businesses prepare for last minute holiday shopping

With Christmas just five days away, last minute gift shopping is revving up. If you have not completed your Christmas shopping yet, not to worry. There could be no better place to get your last-minute gifts than here on the Gulf Coast. Local store owners such as Mockingbird Lane’s Janice Conoway or Dorothy Roberts of Robin’s Nest in Pass Christian…

‘Jingle Crawl’ Pub Crawl in Downtown Pascagoula

The streets of Downtown Pascagoula will be flooded Wednesday night for the inaugural Jingle Crawl Pub Crawl. Those interested in participating in the pub crawl will check in at the courtyard downtown from 5 until 6 p.m. to receive their free beer and pub crawl card. Six bars are participating in the crawl and you will get your crawl card…