On Friday, Southern Miss said it was leaving Conference USA. So did Marshall and Old Dominion. Today, C-USA released the composite 2022 football schedule which still includes USM, Marshall, and ODU. According to the release, the Golden Eagles are still in line to begin conference play on October 8th at home against Louisiana Tech. But remember, the university intends to…
With a potential Russian invasion on Ukraine set tomorrow, News 25 wanted to ask local experts about any potential impact it could have in South Mississippi. Associate Professor of political science at Southern Miss Dr. Joe Weinberg tells News 25 that the United States first response would most likely not be military, but in other ways such as trade embargos….
Each Tuesday in February, News 25 will feature a black musician making history in our Rhythm of the Coast segment. Tarik Fields saves lives for a living as a Gulfport and airport firefighter. He also heals others with his music, playing guitar at Grace Temple Baptist Church. “Sometimes I’m firefighter Tarik and sometimes I’m Tarik the musician.” A man wearing…
Roberts Place Café offers a new breakfast dine in option in Pass Christian. Dorothy Roberts opened the café next door to her gift shop, Robin’s Nest, in the Pass on Davis Avenue. The restaurant honors her family’s history and contains memorabilia from Dorothy’s sister, Robin Roberts, who is on Good Morning America, and from her parents’ careers in the military…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and Rolls Royce Marine North America signed an apprenticeship agreement today at the Rolls Royce Naval Marine in Pascagoula. The agreement will include three registered apprenticeship programs: finisher/welder, CNC machinist, and foundry worker. The CNC machinist apprentices began classes this spring on the Jackson County campus. The other apprentices will start this summer. The apprenticeship…
Students at St. Alphonsus Catholic School in Ocean Springs were so inspired after reading a book in class they decided to start a fundraiser to help communities in Africa in need of clean water. After reading ‘A Long Walk to Water,’ a book that showcases the struggles of Salva, a Sudanese lost boy who is separated from his family, and…
Used car buyers beware, the recent market for vehicles has been increasing due to ongoing supply chain problems. In the past year, used car market prices across the country have gone up an average of 40.5 percent. Customers are now owing an average monthly payment of about $500 for these vehicles. One inventory problem affecting this price increase is the…
More talks centered around bringing Amtrak passenger service back to the Gulf Coast. The U.S. Surface Transportation Board held a public hearing this morning, discussing some of the roadblocks preventing the project from moving forward. Amtrak would need access to tracks operated by CSX and Norfolk Southern Rails in order to run two daily Amtrak trains between New Orleans and…
A Pearl River County woman believed to be missing for 40 years was found alive in a Texas nursing home. After decades of no contact and years of searching, the family reported Janis Rose Bullock missing in 2017. There is no indication her personal information has been used in decades. In December 2021, investigators tracked her to Louisiana in the…
This week’s Hooked on Science experiment includes bubbles! Tags: Hooked on Science, science
Stock in the vaccine makers tumbled Monday and child care costs are outpacing inflation. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Marketsite with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
It’s Tuesday which means it is time for News 25’s Pet of the Week. Katie King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi is in studio with this week’s pet Noel. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
The Gulf Coast Winter Classics returns to Harrison County Fairgrounds starting tomorrow. Here to tell us more about the equestrian event and why it’s valuable to South Mississippi is Classic Company President Bob Bell and Gulf Coast Coordinator Janet McCarroll. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gulf Coast Winter Classics
Waveland Mayor Mike Smith’s plan to create a happy, healthier city got some help today. The city added outdoor fitness equipment to Gex Park. A pull-up bar, chest press, and cardio walkers are some of the equipment installed so adults can get a workout while the kids play. Mayor Smith hopes the addition of the equipment will also help grow…
Funeral services for local community leader Dick Wilson have been released. Visitation will take place Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Monday from 8:30 to 9 a.m. at Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi. The funeral service will follow Monday’s visitation at 9 a.m. with burial afterwards at Biloxi National Cemetery. Wilson died on February 6th…
High pressure will continue to shape the forecast today, however cloud coverage will start making its way into the area beginning tonight. Patchy fog will be in the area on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Stronger winds will begin to make their way into the area with breezy conditions starting tomorrow and lasting through Friday. The strongest winds will be on…
High pressure still shaping the forecast today, however cloud coverage will start making its way into the area beginning tonight. Wednesday and Thursday mornings will have areas of patchy fog. Stronger winds will also make their way into the area with breezy conditions beginning tomorrow and lasting through Friday. The strongest winds will be on Thursday as a cold front…
A late change to LSU’s vault line up Friday against Florida and it’s a win-win for the Tigers and for Ocean Springs alum Sarah Edwards. Full speed ahead for the former Greyhound and very near sticks the landing, scoring a season-high 9.875, helping fifth ranked LSU cut into fourth-ranked Florida’s lead. Gators win, but Edwards certainly a bright spot, smiles…
A very big congratulations in order for West Harrison High School and its varsity cheer program going back-to-back as national champions. This weekend, the Hurricanes placed first at the Universal Cheerleaders Association for the second year in a row. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: cheerleading, sports, West Harrison Hurricanes
Over in Moss Point, Lady Tigers hosting Lawrence County in the first round of the 4A playoffs. Lady Tigers take this one 54-29. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: basketball, High School Girls Basketball, sports
The last time the Gulfport girls basketball team took the court, the Lady Admirals left it all on the court in a hard-fought loss to rival Harrison Central. They had to sit on those feelings all weekend, ready to take it out on whoever they played next. Unfortunately for Ocean Springs, Lady Greyhounds getting a tough draw in the first…
Big Play Entertainment Center is adding a variety of new features including two roller coasters to its property. The ever-expanding Coast is to set to add more fun very soon. Big Play Entertainment Center is getting ready to add two rollercoasters and a bumper car attraction to its growing property and is hoping to become the next can’t miss spot…
Today is the first deadline for healthcare workers to prove they have at least one dose of the COVID vaccine. On January 13th, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court permitted the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, also known as CMS, to enforce its final rule, requiring many providers and suppliers to vaccinate their staff for COVID-19. All staff must receive…
Residents at the Summerfield Senior Living of Gulfport received lots of love on this Valentine’s Day thanks to health-science students at the Harrison County Career and Technical Center. Students stuffed around 80 hand made bags on Friday and delivered them to seniors today. Each goody bag was filled with blankets, puzzles, and books. One of the students reached out to…