Gulfport High’s Theatre Department is in its final weeks of rehearsal for the upcoming production of the classic musical ‘Grease.’ ‘Grease’ was a musical play turned movie, set in the 1950s, that follows the life of middle class teenagers as they navigate the complexities of peer pressure, core values, and love. The theatre department at Gulfport will have multiple chances…
The Kroc Center in Biloxi started a pretty sweet candy cart business with a couple of children in its after-school program. Kroc Center Director Danielle Emery says she got the idea for the cart when she was helping two students in her after-school program with math homework. She thought the idea of the cart would help teach them math skills…
On Saturday, February 5th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gulfport Sportsplex Turf Fields, Gulfport Leisure Services will host a free Big League Youth Baseball Fundamentals Baseball Camp instructed by Major League stars Fred Lewis, Matthew Lawton, and Jonathan Holder. This camp is for ages five through 12 and those attending will need to bring their own bat…
As the omicron variant continues to spread rapidly, health professionals say getting the booster shot is more important than ever. Last Tuesday, Americans were able to start placing orders for their free COVID tests promised by the Biden Administration. Every household, based on residential address, is limited to four tests. The White House reported last week it capped the number…
Jackson County held its third annual State of the Economy Address this morning. Attendees at the event discussed the movements made in both economy development and community development across the county as well as the plans for moving forward into the next year. One major topic discussed at the event was the expansion and revitalization of the county. Ocean Springs…
Starting today, the Internal Revenue Service will begin accepting individual income tax returns, but the IRS is still facing a significant backlog from last year due to the ongoing pandemic. The agency said it’s also trying to catch up after being forced to close offices and adjust to staffing shortages. Regardless, taxes are due on April 18th and treasury officials…
This Saturday and Sunday, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center will host the Biloxi Gun Show. The merchandise available won’t be limited to guns. This morning, we have Ben and Sondra Hewitt with Classic Arms Production in studio with details. Tags: Biloxi Gun Show
Spider-Man is now the sixth highest grossing movie of all time and stocks are closely watching an escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
On this week’s Mom to Mom, Mandy Williamson shows us how you can make a fun Valentine’s Day treat your kids can enjoy. Tags: Mom to Mom
The Southern Who Street Rod Association brought the Winter Rod Run back to the Magnolia State this weekend. It was brought back just in time for the show’s 30th anniversary. The family-run car club organizes the Winter Rod Run the third week of every January, and held it in Covington, Louisiana the last few years. This time though, the show…
Grease is the word at Gulfport High right now. The school’s theatre department is in its final weeks of rehearsal of its upcoming production of the classic musical ‘Grease.’ Two of the performers, Olivia Kidd and Ava Suit, are in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Grease, Gulfport High School, theatre
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 Aeron. If you are interested in adopting Aeron, you can visit the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services website at mdcps.ms.gov and click on the Mississippi Heart…
Starting today, CSX will be closing several rail crossings in Jackson County for maintenance. The crossings at 14th Street, Magnolia Street, Fredereic Street, and Port Road will close one at a time while crews work in the area. Tomorrow in Gautier, the Graveline and Dolphin Road crossings will be closed for maintenance. One more closing in Gautier to tell you…
Here’s a notice for people who like to walk or run on the Biloxi Ocean Springs Bridge. The pedestrian pathway along Highway 90 is closed right now. According to an MDOT alert, it will be closed to pedestrians through Thursday for maintenance. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge, closure, maintenance, pedestrian pathway
Jeep junkies on the Coast got a taste of what’s to come from the Carnival Association’s inaugural Jeep-A-Gras in Long Beach. CALB partnered with the city to register about 135 Jeeps from in and out of state for the Jeeps-only parade. The parade rolled at 6 p.m. Saturday night, starting in the Long Beach High School parking lot and ending…
A surface high-pressure has given us the coldest temps so far this season and year will quickly shift east today and clouds will begin to invade from the west bringing cloudy skies back to the area through the day today. Strong return flow over the western gulf of Mexico will move back into the area. An area of low-pressure will…
The Gulf Coast Monarchy women’s football team is set to make a comeback this spring. As the team heads into the new season, starting in April, it’s motley cast of players and coaches are excited for what the year has in store. Head Coach Rickey Toles said explains this year’s theme is “family.” It was illustrated in their family day…
This weekend was the 49th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade that allowed abortions across the United States. Every year in January, the March for Life is held in Washington, D.C. with thousands taking to the nation’s capital to protest the decision made 49 years ago. While demonstrations were held across the U.S. this weekend, on…
Over at Gautier, important region 8 class 5A battle as the Gators play host to an impressive Vancleave squad. Gators leading 16-7 after one, but what a game this would turn out to be, 32 minutes not enough as Gautier staves off Vancleave 63-57 in OT. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: basketball, high school basketball, sports
Ocean Springs boys basketball team hosting St. Martin in a region 7 class 6A affair. Ocean Springs down by four with 16 seconds to go, somehow finding a way to win 47-45 over St. Martin. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: basketball, High School Boys Basketball, sports
If you build it, they will come is a concept that certainly worked in the Field of Dreams and it’s also working out pretty well for Biloxi Pro Hockey and the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. At this point, the return of the Mississippi Seawolves appears to be imminent and it has everything to do with the fans. Last month, two of…
As it pertains to Minor League Baseball and the MLB Lockout, it’s still business as usual, according to officials with the Biloxi Shuckers. Opening day is on target for April 8th, regardless of whether or not the majors lose spring training or regular season games. The only players currently locked out are the ones on big league contracts on the…
Fifty-one days and counting since Major League Baseball owners locked out their players over disputes for the new collective bargaining agreement. On Monday, the MLB Players Association will present a counter-offer to the owners during an in-person bargaining session. Until then, big leaguers like Harrison Central alum Bobby Bradley, now first baseman for the Cleveland Guardians, are stuck playing the…
Friends and family of a man whose body was found in Moss Point gathered for a candlelight vigil in Pascagoula. Corri Howard was found January 13th after he ran from police during a chase. The man’s death has been a point of contention among community members, some of whom believe Howard’s death is suspicious. An autopsy completed this week ruled…