Over 300 eighth graders graduated from North Gulfport Middle School tonight. Their annual Next Step Ceremony was made extra special by the 1970s Wildcat alumni. North Gulfport’s Wildcat Alumni made history by sponsoring 20 eighth graders for various achievements and accomplishments. Students received awards for athletics, academics, citizenship, leadership, history, science, student of the year, and many more. The alumni…
As the end of the school year wraps up, yearbooks, class photos, and graduations are common memorable events and items students keep and remember forever. But as students bring their yearbooks home from Hancock Middle School, some parents are outraged. A ‘burn book’ is how parents are referring to the middle school yearbook. There are question and answer scenarios inside…
Pascagoula police found this guy last week, taking its stroll, or as the police confirmed, jaywalking along Louise Street. Categories: Jackson County, Local News, News Tags: alligator, Pascagoula
As blood supply remains low across the Gulf Coast, communities are holding emergency drives to increase the supply. Today, the City of Ocean Springs held an emergency blood drive at the YMCA. The event is hosted by the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau, the YMCA, the Blood Center, and Singing River Health System. With supplies this low, Blood…
It’s been two days since the body of a 20-year-old South Mississippi woman was recovered from a Gulfport bayou, but the community is already showing an outpouring of support for the family of Hadley Thomas. Thomas’ body was found in Brickyard Bayou on Saturday, one day after she was reported missing, last seen near the Sugar Mill Apartments in Gulfport,…
School is about to be out of session at many South Mississippi schools, but at least one parent in Hancock County is hoping transportation issues in her children’s school district will be addressed. Caroline Davis has four children in the Hancock County School District. She says two of her children were on a school bus last week that ended up…
May is National Bike Safety Month and Biloxi Main Street and Mercy Housing and Human Development teamed up to make sure everyone’s bikes are ready for the summer. The City of Biloxi, along with Gulf Coast Safe Kids, hosted a Bike Safety Rodeo on Saturday at the Biloxi Visitor Center Lighthouse Park. Riders were able to get maintenance done to…
Participants woke up early Saturday morning to participate in the Wreath Walk to help raise funds for Wreaths for Biloxi National Cemetery. They walked three miles from the Ken Combs Pier to the Armed Forces Retirement Home and back. The first 150 people to register for the event received a free t-shirt. Each December, volunteers clean and lay wreaths on…
Chandy Fest was canceled last year due to COVID-19, but on Saturday, many flocked to Chandeleur Island Brewing Company for the return of the popular event. The brewery debuted four new select brews just for the event. The festival featured food vendors, clothing vendors, craft vendors, and plenty of beer, along with live music and even costume contests for our…
People put on their best white attire for the Dinner under the Stars event put on Sunday evening to help raise money for American Cancer Society’s Shuck Cancer Gulf Coast Fundraiser. Guests were entertained by Jordan Chalden, enjoyed a Cajun meal catered by Liz and Nomie’s Gourmet Eats and decorations were provided by inspired designs. A portion of the proceeds…
Pass Road Elementary’s walking trail has some new hands-on education learning stations thanks to the Gulfport Kiwanis Club. The Kiwanis Club wanted to add the learning stations to give the kids of Pass Road Elementary and the people of the community something fun to do. The ten learning stations focuses on things such as storytelling, colors, and shapes. The station…
Long Beach residents gathered on the Town Green for the inaugural Ribbon Walk to help raise awareness for cancer and remember those who have passed away. The Memorial Foundation Oncology Fund and Pink Hearts Fund came together to raise money for those with cancer. A 5K walk and run took place to kick off the event. Winners from each age…
A group of 20 organizations are coming out Friday for the Senior Health and Safety Fair in Pascagoula. Pascagoula Fire Inspector Ryan Doswell is on set with more. The safety fair takes place this Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Pascagoula, senior health and safety fair
Today on Mom to Mom, we’ve got a fun and easy workout to do with your kids. Categories: Mom to Mom Tags: Mom to Mom
It’s Monday which means it is time for our Mayoral Monday segment. Joining us in studio today to talk more about the City of Waveland is Mayor Mike Smith. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Mayoral Monday, mike smith, waveland
On Mondays here at News 25 we feature children from Mississippi hoping to get adopted. Today, we’ll show you Alexus, who says she always tries to stay positive. If you’re interested in adopting Alexus, 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…
Tonight, the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art hosted a spring gala ‘Catwalk under the Oaks,’ a high-end fashion show where industrial chic meets contemporary art. The event featured elaborate headdresses from local florist the French Potager, based out of Bay St. Louis, and fashions from NYC designer Sariah Park. Projections from visual, indigenous Artist Mona Cliff were also featured with live…
Pascagoula’s Dorian McMillian has a bright future on the hardwood and it’s only getting brighter. Today, the rising sophomore, number 21, received his first offer from Mississippi State. McMillian was all over the stat sheet as a freshman, averaging more than 11 point, four rebounds, and two assists per game, good for second, third, and first on the team respectively….
For the past several days strong southeasterly winds have created sandstorms for drivers along Highway 90, causing hazardous conditions for drivers and headaches for MDOT crews, with some drivers even getting their vehicles stuck. Mayor Andrew FoFo Gilich announced Capitol Project 1036 with $2 million in funding from Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leases that will foresee a 10-foot…
Memorial held a luncheon today to award MGCCC scholarship recipients through the Memorial Hospital Scholarship Fund. The fund was designed to offer additional pathways to meet the need for trained healthcare professionals in the region. Ten scholarship recipients were recognized at the luncheon. Memorial Hospital in Gulfport is one of the first hospitals in Mississippi to receive approval from the…
Tonight, the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art is hosting a spring gala ‘Catwalk under the Oaks,’ a high-end fashion show where industrial chic meets contemporary art. The Catwalk under the Oak Fashion Show will take place at the IP Casino Resort and Spa. News 25’s Jeff Haeger has more. Categories: Harrison County, Local News, News Tags: Catwalk under the Oaks, Ohr-O’Keefe
The Biloxi Chamber of Commerce wanted to honor local law enforcement by hosting a shrimp and fish fry drive-thru. The drive-thru fry was created last year in place of the Biloxi Seafood Festival which was canceled due to the COVID-19. The event was such a success last year, the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce decided to host the event again this…
May is National Bike Safety Month and local groups in Biloxi are teaming up once again to make sure everyone’s bikes are ready for summer. Biloxi Main Street, along with Safe Kids Gulf Coast, are preparing for a bike safety rodeo coming up Saturday. The goal is for crews to inspect bikes and help inflate tires, as well as enjoy…
Today, for the first time since the pandemic began, preschoolers at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport were able to attend their transition ceremony in-person at the Seabee Base. Eleven students transitioned from preschool to kindergarten. Family and friends gathered to witness the students recite their colors, days of the week, months of the year, and continents. Each child…