As the sun went down this evening, the Mississippi Aquarium got into the carnival spirit. For the second year in a row, the Mississippi Aquarium illuminated its sails in the traditional Mardi Gras colors to help usher in the carnival season. Aquarium visitors and all those driving along Highway 90 can now check out the giant purple, green, and gold…
The Gaston Point community is calling a ‘saving our community’ forum. The Gulfport NAACP is creating a space to discuss the next steps in moving a community forward after the deadly New Year’s Eve party that left four people dead and others injured. Gulfport Police Chief Chris Ryle, Councilman Kenneth ‘Truck’ Casey, and other community leaders are setting up a…
Harrison County Fire Rescue, CRTC, AMR, and Harrison County Sheriff’s Dept. were called to Canal Road when an 18 wheeler left the road and rolled onto its side Monday afternoon. The driver had minor injuries. The truck was carrying non-hazardous cargo. Canal Road traffic had to be shut down for about an hour while the truck was removed. Categories: Local…
As the sun went down this evening, the Mississippi Aquarium got into the carnival spirit. News 25’s Grace Boyles has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: mardi gras, Mississippi Aquarium
A portion of Front Beach Drive in Ocean Springs is closed right now for repairs. Ocean Springs resident Zach Schenk said, “Looking at the water and enjoying walking here, it’s pretty peaceful and everything.” Monday morning, Zach and his dog Zay enjoyed a stroll along Front Beach in Ocean Springs. The pedestrian path and drive are used heavily by residents…
Phase III of the Biloxi Arbor Landing Construction Project has been approved. The good news about the $28 million project, located off Popp’s Ferry Road on Ellzey Drive, comes as phase II of construction is moving right along. The completed project will include 16 different buildings consisting of 174 apartment units, making it the largest active construction site in the…
Two events for MLK Day have been postponed in Biloxi. A spike in the number of COVID cases has caused organizers of the Coastwide MLK Celebration to postpone events to February 3rd through the 6th. The MLK Parade and Battle of the Bands will now take place on February 6th. Mayor FoFo Gilich also announced the state of the city…
Memorial will be hosting another COVID-19 vaccine event to help lower the spike. This event will take place this Friday, January 14th at Youther Lee Keyes Park in Harrison County. The event runs from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. All doses of Pfizer and Moderna will be offered. Walk-ups are welcome, but appointments are preferred. You can schedule an appointment…
The NCAA Football National Championship game between Alabama and Georgia is on tonight and that means sports books are hot. Bets for the game have been coming in hot, especially in the south with the game being an SEC match-up and rematch. Casinos like Golden Nugget in Biloxi will be offering over 100 different ways to make bets. Some popular…
Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan reminds us of the proper ways to stay safe while using heating devices. Chief Sullivan says that while devices such as space heaters are relatively safe, it is always important to take proper precaution when using them. When turning on a space heater, make sure there is no flammable material within reach. The heat…
Every year, more than 4 million reports of child abuse are made in the United States. In Mississippi, around 36 children die each year from neglect and abuse. Last week, 38-year-old Joseph Heard and 21-year-old Hailey Heard were charged with capital murder in the death of their two-year-old. News 25 spoke to Biloxi PD and Child Advocacy Center about recognizing…
Mississippi Highway Patrol is now recruiting for Cadet Class 66. The class is the first of its kind. Joining us in studio with details is Trooper Cal Robertson. Tags: Cadet Class 66, mississippi highway patrol
Cruise lines are canceling sailings though March and earnings season kicks off this week, the next test for the Stock Market. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Today on Mom to Mom, if you’re feeling a little stuffed up, we have a great homemade shower remedy. Tags: Mom to Mom
A new local business partnered with a nonprofit to supply local hospitals with blood. A blood donation truck courtesy of Vitalant pulled up to Intriguing Beauty in Biloxi Saturday to collect blood donations. Representatives said hospitals are in dire need right now. Across the U.S., facilities are dangerously low in the aftermath of another COVID wave. The American Red Cross…
Men and women in our local police agencies got a treat Sunday as part of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Places like Shaggy’s Restaurant and the Rack House offered free items to those carrying a badge, including those off-duty. Visitors at Shaggy’s got a free beer and a free appetizer at any of its five locations. The Rack House is offering…
A Biloxi church-goer celebrated her centennial birthday over the weekend. Bobbie Barbee turned 100-years-old Saturday and had a party at Parkway Baptist Church. Bobbie and Pastor Argile Smith invited News 25 out to celebrate with her. Though she can’t see and has a hard time hearing, her mind is still razor sharp. She was born January 8th, 1922. To put…
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 we’re introducing you to Damian, who says ‘family means everything.’ If you’re interested in adopting Damian, you can visit the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services website at mdcps.ms.gov and…
The Ocean Springs School District is making some changes to its COVID-19 policy as cases continue to rise. Starting today, visitor access will be restricted on all Ocean Springs school campuses as a precaution to protect students and staff. Also, meetings and conferences within the district will be held virtually over Zoom or by telephone. The district, however, says athletic…
High-pressure and strong cold air advection will result in temps struggling to reach mid/upper 50s this afternoon. This colder trend will continue tonight into Tuesday with temperatures running 5 to 10 degrees below normal. Those forecast temps are pretty much the same the next 2 days. An upper level weak shortwave trough will move through the mid-south US Wednesday, but…
The family of a Biloxi 2-year-old who allegedly was murdered released balloons into the sky above the Mississippi Sound on Saturday to honor the child. A family came together to release balloons three days after the parents of a 2-year-old boy were charged with the child’s murder. The balloons seemed to represent a young soul leaving his loved ones too…
A piece of local art history has been sold in a Gloster, Mississippi, auction for $4,000. Joaunna Coon discovered several pottery pieces made by the Mad Potter of Biloxi, George Ohr, at a storage unit auction. Coon, an auctioneer who owns Gavel & Roux auction house, said Ohr’s pieces can range from $3,000 to $5,000. Though several out-of-town bidders were…
Last night’s cold front continues to move east away from the area. High-pressure and strong cold air advection will result in temps struggling to reach mid/upper 50s. This colder trend will continue tonight into Tuesday with temperatures running 5 to 10 degrees below normal. Those forecast temps are pretty much the same the next 2 days. An upper level weak…
After the cold front passes, cooler air takes over and pushes in a much drier air mass. Any lingering shower and thunderstorm activity will quickly taper off by midnight. Tonight’s lows will range from the mid to upper 30s in the far inland counties to upper 40s to lower 50s for the coastal counties. Monday’s highs will mainly be in…