MHP offers tips to keep drivers safe over Thanksgiving holiday

Travel experts are expecting 53.4 million vehicles on the road over the Thanksgiving holiday, the largest single year increase since 2005. That’s why Mississippi Highway Patrol is asking drivers to keep these tips in mind so everyone makes it to their destination safely. “We want people to make to home for the holidays,” said Cpt. Calvin Robinson with Troop K…

11/24 – Rob Knight’s “Thanksgiving Eve” Morning Forecast

Rapidly increasing temperatures today will jump by several degrees along with increasing cloudiness. Low level moisture will also begin to return as high-pressure continues east, a splitting trough will be racing east across the Rockies. The southern portion of this disturbance will hang up south of Arizona. The remainder will keep on trucking east through the midsection of the country…

Buying Christmas Trees From Local Farms

As many begin putting up their holiday decorations, the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is urging residents to buy locally grown Christmas trees. The Department of Agriculture has made finding a Christmas tree easy through mschristmastrees.com. Through the website you can find which of  the state’s 32 Christmas tree farms is closest to you. A&W Christmas Tree Farm in…

11/23 – Brantly’s “Cold” Tuesday Night Forecast

Clear skies and high pressure to the north will shape the forecast though Wednesday night. Colder and drier air will remain in place through Wednesday morning with overnight lows in the mid 40s along the coast and in the lower 40s for locations farther inland. The next cold front will move in from the northwest on Thanksgiving Day. Cloud coverage…

11/23 – Rob’s Sunny & Cool Tuesday Afternoon Forecast

Clear skies and high-pressure to the north will shape the forecast though Wednesday evening. Colder and drier air mass will begin to modify later today with the high-pressure beginning to move to the NE. The next front will move in from the NW Thanksgiving Day. Cloud coverage will increase with warmer temperatures back in the 70s Thursday. A late afternoon shower…

Grant Me Hope: Terrance is Looking for his Forever Family

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. Today, we’re introducing you to Terrance, who enjoys sports, fishing and hopes to join the military one day. If you’re interested in adopting Terrance, you can visit the Mississippi Department of Child…

11/23 – Rob Knight’s “Warming Trend” Morning Forecast

Clear skies and high-pressure to the north will shape the forecast though Wednesday evening. Colder and drier air mass will begin to modify later today with the high-pressure beginning to move to the NE. The next front will move in from the NW Thanksgiving Day. Cloud coverage will increase with warmer temperatures back in the 70s Thursday. A late afternoon…

11/22 – Brantly’s “Chilly” Monday Night Forecast

A cold front has moved through most of the forecast area, and will be well east of the area by late tonight. Post frontal low clouds are finally moving out. For tonight, we should be looking at mostly clear skies which will continue into Monday. Models indicate a tight surface pressure gradient across our area tonight in the wake of…

“Bailee One ‘Down’ Right Special Girl”

Ocean Springs author Joy  Gough launched her book ‘Bailee One ‘down’ right special girl’ just in time to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month. The book is about Bailee Edwards, who is now a Biloxi High tenth grader. She loves to dance and cheer. Bailee has Down Syndrome but hasn’t let that stop her from exceeding mile stones and blossom into…

Frank Gore, Jr. shines as Southern Miss quarterback

Southern Miss has used 10 different players at quarterback this season, creating a depth chart situation unlike anything most college football programs have ever seen. On Friday at Louisiana Tech, USM started running back Frank Gore, Jr. at quarterback, who filled in admirably going 4/8 for 75 yards and two touchdowns (both to Jason Brownlee) to just one interception. He…

Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway

200 Turkeys given to the Gulfport Community

A turkey giveaway is happening right now in Gulfport. It just started at 5pm– first come first serve until all the turkeys are gone. News 25’s Sabria Reid has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: giveaway, Gulfport, Singing River Health System, thanksgiving, Turkey, turkey giveaway

Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival Back This Week

Everything you need to know before Harbor Lights returns to Jones Park this holiday season.

The wait is almost over. There’s just four more days until Jones Park in Gulfport is transformed into a winter wonderland every night until the New Year for the 7th Annual Harbor Lights Winter Festival. The #1 Christmas Display in the State, according to Only In Your State, is back for the first time in two years after damage from…

11/22 – Brantly’s “Cooler” Monday Evening Forecast

A cold front has moved through most of the forecast area, and will be well east of the area by late tonight. Post frontal low clouds are finally moving out. For tonight, we should be looking at mostly clear skies which will continue into Monday. Models indicate a tight surface pressure gradient across our area tonight in the wake of…

Gulfport P.D. offers tips on staying safe during the holidays

We are quickly approaching the most wonderful time of the year, but with the holidays comes a yearly spike in crime. Gulfport Police has tips on how to keep you and your loved ones safe.

Holiday cheer is once again in the air. That means its the season of Christmas trees, family gatherings, holiday shopping and an increase in criminal activity. “Honestly, it’s a lot more the crime of opportunity. We need to make sure we’re keeping things out of view in our cars, parking in safe well lit areas and just being aware of…

‘Banner: A Sea Turtle Saga’ premieres today

One of the Mississippi Aquarium’s most beloved residents is now the inspiration for an original children’s musical. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf was live from the aquarium this morning and has more. Categories: Community Headlines, Featured, Harrison County, Local News, WXXV Team Tags: Banner, Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, Mississippi Aquarium, Mississippi State University, theatre