A historical downtown landmark is getting a facelift and will be ready by 2023. The Markham Hotel, built in 1927, is set to become a 123-room boutique hotel. The building sadly has a history of being vandalized, such as broken windows, which lodging and leisure investments contracted to be replaced. About 90 percent of the exterior work is finished. The…
Home prices rose faster than ever in 2021. The typical home gained $50,000 in value. A record nine million Americans are out sick as COVID surges. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
“The History that Haunts Us’ is a new feature film that’s now available on Amazon Prime worldwide. The best part is it was directed by South Mississippi’s own Creighton Hobbs. Hobbs is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: The History that Haunts Us
The Winter Weather Advisory is expiring for South Mississippi, but we’re still looking at a hard freeze tonight. News 25 spoke with Harrison County EMA Director Matt Stratton today about what you need to know to stay safe. Stratton says the threat on our roads isn’t bad right now. Instead, he’s turning his focus to the temperatures which are expected…
Now is a good time to remind you about the cold weather shelters in Harrison and Hancock counties. More than 40 people made their way to the Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center in D’Iberville Thursday night to escape the frigid temperatures. Individuals are provided a cot, blanket, and a hot meal cooked and served by the Coastal Block Captains Group. While…
A Florida man fought off a black bear and managed to save his dogs. The video was shot by a doorbell camera at a home in Daytona Beach. It shows the dogs rushing to confront a bear that began to enter what appears to be a screened porch. The man appears to pull one of the small dogs away from…
A HARD FREEZE WARNING in effect TONIGHT and SATURDAY NIGHT A deep layer northwest flow pattern will persist through Sunday, this will allow for continued cold air advection into the region. The wind field will weaken as surface ridging becomes more centered over the area, and a couple of nights of strong radiational cooling are expected both Friday and Saturday…
Light freezing rain/drizzle this morning will move east and transition back to liquid by mid-morning. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is in effect through noon. A deep layer northwest flow pattern will persist through Sunday, this will allow for continued cold air advection into the region. The wind field will also weaken as surface ridging becomes more centered over the area,…
Less than a week removed from winning its first ever national title, the Pearl River Community College cheer team is back home in Poplarville with plenty of hardware to show for it. The Lady Wildcats feeling a lot less stressed in their first public appearance since returning from Orlando at tonight’s women’s basketball game against Southwest. On Saturday, PRCC placed…
It’s been almost three months since Southern Miss announced its move to the Sun Belt Conference and apparently time isn’t moving fast enough. USM reportedly among four schools seeking early admission into the Sun Belt Conference on July 1st alongside Marshall and Old Dominion from Conference USA as well as FCS James Madison. However, that early exit out of C-USA…
PRCC hosting Southwest and the Lady Wildcats with a chance to knock off one of the three unbeaten teams in MACCC Conference Play. PRCC wins 62-42. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: MACCC Women’s Basketball, Pearl River Community College, sports
A new restaurant in downtown Gulfport held their grand opening tonight. Sully’s Legendary Food and Drink opened to the public tonight. With two other locations in Hattiesburg and Petal, the Gulfport restaurant and event space brings a unique experience. At just under 30,000 square feet, the space offers a bar, patio, dining room, event space with an event planner available…
As the temps drop, Harrison and Hancock counties are opening cold weather shelters for the next few nights. By 5 this evening more than 40 people had made their way to the Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center in D’Iberville to escape the dropping temps and frigid wind. Individuals are provided a cot, blanket, and a hot meal, cooked and served by…
To help get the community informed about health and wellness, Singing River hosted their new health education series called ‘Singing River Community Lunch and Learn.’ The goal of the community lunch and learn is to provide community members the opportunity to have real conversations about their health with experts from Singing River’s award-winning team. This month’s topic was on ‘weight…
The Mississippi House Drug Policy Committee amended the state’s medical marijuana bill, removing the Department of Agriculture from the program. Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson says this is a win. He was in Biloxi today speaking at Mary Mahoney’s and gave News 25 the update. Gipson previously penned a letter to the state attorney general opposing the department’s involvement….
Judy Young is the new executive director for the Coastal tri-county destination marketing organization Coastal Mississippi. Young brings over 20 years of experience in tourism program design, marketing, sales, and supplier management. She leaves her vice president convention and visitors bureau position in New Braunfels, Texas to make new memories on the Mississippi Coast. In her new role as executive…
The Mississippi State Board of Education voted today to allow school districts to use hybrid scheduling if needed to minimize the current spread of COVID. The hybrid scheduling option is available from today and will extend through March 11th. Hybrid scheduling can only be used to mitigate the spread of COVID through schools. The state board of education based its…
With freezing temperatures entering our area, it is important to take action ahead of time to ensure you and your family are safe. Mississippi Power is offering tips to keep you warm during the cold weather. It is important to remember the four Ps: people, pets, pipes, and plants. Make sure to check on your neighbors, family, friends and pets….
This is your reminder to bring those pets inside. If you can’t, the Humane Society has some quick tips to make sure your animals are safe. With cold weather approaching, professionals at the Humane Society in Gulfport recommend setting up outdoor pets with shelter – if you can’t bring them inside. Development Director Katie King tells News 25 that if…
Harrison County EMA held a meeting this morning to prepare for the winter weather. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors enacted a local state of emergency in preparation for potential hazardous winter weather. Due to possible unsafe road conditions, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors delayed report-to-work time for non-essential county employees until 10 a.m. tomorrow. Harrison County Emergency Management…
P&G warns that price hikes for everyday products aren’t over yet. Some homeowners are lying about where they live to buy homes cheaper and take advantage of remote work. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Mississippi Department of Transportation is busy prepping for the winter weather advisory. MDOT’s Kelly Castleberry tells News 25 that crews are out today salting area bridges to help alleviate the ice threat. They’ll continue to monitor the situation through the night. He reminds drivers that bridges will be the first to ice over as temperatures drop. Working alongside MDOT to…
St. James Catholic School fifth and sixth graders competed in the Block Kids Building Competition this morning. The competition originated in the 80s on the Gulf Coast, introducing children to the construction industry by creating awareness and promoting future careers. Each student was given a build kit, including a rock, blocks, string, and aluminum foil to construct their own project….
Counties here in South Mississippi are starting to announce the opening of cold weather shelters ahead of potential freezing rain. Two cold weather shelters will open tonight in Harrison County. Those locations are Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center on Auto Mall Parkway in D’Iberville. That location will open at 4:30. St. Peter’s by the Sea Episcopal Church on 15th Street in…