Ole Miss baseball season comes to an end in the desert

Since the inception of the current NCAA Tournament format in 1999, the Ole Miss baseball program has won seven regional championships, but just once have the Rebels been able to win a Super Regional and that one time wasn’t this year. Late Sunday night, Ole Miss lost game three of the Tucson Super Regional 16-3 to the Arizona Wildcats and…

Shaggy’s Angler Camp at USM Marine Education Center

Summer camps are back this year and Shaggy’s Angler Camp is hosting their week-long camp at University of Southern Miss Marine Education Center. During the summer camp, students in grades 6-12 fish every day with an expert saltwater fishing educational team. Students interact with marine educators and learn saltwater fishing techniques. Campers also learn fishing basics including cast throwing, pier…

Registration open for low-speed vehicles in Biloxi

After the Biloxi City Council voted to give a green light to allowing golf cart like vehicles on the streets of Biloxi back in April, registration for low-speed vehicles is officially open starting today. Before being able to register, all low-speed vehicles must have rearview mirrors, safety lights, front headlights, brake lights, a horn, and a proper windshield. Additionally, only…

Opening of new International Trade Office in Biloxi

Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson visited the Coast today to announce the opening of a new international trade office on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce will open the office in the Bolton Building in Biloxi. Enhancing the department international marketing efforts through the promotion of Mississippi’s supplies and goods. The International…

E-WIC benefit cards now available statewide

WIC participants statewide are now able to use E-WIC benefit cards to get healthy food more easily. E-WIC benefit cards work like debit cards. You simply swipe and enter your pin. The cards are accepted at 275 authorized locations including 160 grocery stores, 103 grocery stores with pharmacies and 12 independent pharmacies across Mississippi. Diane Hargrove, director of the WIC…

14th annual Grillin’ on the Green Festival in Biloxi

Saturday in Biloxi was the 14th annual Grillin’ on the Green Festival and when you add live music to a cook off, only good things can come out of it. People gathered in Downtown Biloxi to shop with some of the many vendors. Despite not having the parade, there was still live music, a competitive BBQ cookoff, and some dancing….

Jackson County Sand Jam 2021

Hundreds turned out for some family fun, turtles, and more for the 2021 Sand Jam in Ocean Springs. This included a family fun day that involved a sand sculpture competition, free kayaking, children’s activities, and much more. With 36 species of turtles found in Mississippi and 10 of them listed on the endangered or threatened list, the goal of the…

Robinwood Baptist Church held crawfish boil honoring first responders

What better way to honor our first responders than with free crawfish? The men’s Sunday class as well as church members at Robinwood Baptist Church decided to get together and host a crawfish boil for first responders. First responders ate for free with ID and cold drinks were served as well. Others were also welcome to come and grab a…

Nation of Patriots annual tour stops on the Coast

One American flag is making its way across all 50 states as part of the annual Patriots Tour that benefits veterans and their families. The Patriot Tour is a passing of one American flag across the 50 states, lasting 14,500 miles and over 110 days. Traditionally the flag is transported on the back of a motorcycle. Saturday, the flag made…

Retire your Flag with honor

Today is Flag Day, a perfect day to buy a shiny new star spangled banner! But what about your old one? Here to tell us about their new program to respectfully retire flags are Pastor Rick August and Laysha August with Infinity Funeral Homes. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: flags, retiring flags

Third Friday in Pascagoula

Third Friday is just around the corner in Pascagoula. This time, the city is marking the occasion with fire and water on the anniversary of the Downtown Fire 100 years ago. In studio to tell us more is Pascagoula Main Street Executive Director Rebecca Davis. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Pascagoula, Third Friday

Grant me Hope: Antonio is hoping to get adopted

On Mondays here on News 25 we feature children from Mississippi hoping to get adopted. Antonio is a 14-year-old with a passion for sports. If you’re interested in adopting Antonio, you can visit the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services website at mdcps.ms.gov and click on the Mississippi Heart Gallery for more information. To learn more about all the children…

New program to respectfully retire U.S. flags

Monday, June 14 is Flag Day — a perfect day to buy a shiny new star spangled banner! But what about your old one? Pastor Rick August and Laysha August with Infinity Funeral Homes stopped by “News 25 Today” to tell us about their new program to respectfully reti e flags. Categories: Community Headlines

All aboard Mississippi Aquarium’s eco tours

The Mississippi Aquarium has a new weekly program that will connect guests to habitats that require conservation. Starting today, guests can climb aboard the Clipper, a 75-passenger boat at Ship Island Excursions in Gulfport and enjoy a 90-minute cruise with Mississippi Aquarium to learn about the wildlife and unique ecology of the Gulf of Mexico and the conservation work being…

Robinwood Baptist Church holding crawfish boil in honor first responders

Calling all first responders! Are you craving crawfish? If so, you’re in luck. Robinwood Baptist Church in Saucier is holding a crawfish boil Saturday, celebrating first responders and they’ll eat free! If you’re not a first responder, don’t worry, you’re still invited. The church is asking for $5 donations per plate. All proceeds will go to families of fallen first…

Grillin’ on the Green Saturday in Biloxi

Biloxi Main Street District will host their 14th annual Grillin’ on the Green Festival tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will feature live entertainment, games, shopping, and barbeque. More than 100 arts and crafts vendors will be at the event. There will be a variety of barbeque for event patrons to choose from. With everything from chicken,…

Family Financial Fun Day debuts Saturday

A new program geared toward children and families is set to debut tomorrow in Gulfport, with the goal of promoting financial literacy among younger children and even teens. The Family Financial Fun Day is a program of the Mississippi Council of Economic Education and will be held at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center from 9 to 11 a.m. Kids and their…

Sand Jam 2021 at Ocean Springs Front Beach

Saturday morning on Front Beach in Ocean Springs, the Jackson County Board of Supervisors and Jackson County Recreation Department will host Sand Jam 2021 ‘Turtle Up Mississippi.’ The theme ‘Turtle Up Mississippi’ is in celebration of Mississippi’s native turtles. The event will feature a team sand sculpting competition, informational booths, beach and water activities, as well as food vendors. The…