Volunteers along multiple U.S. coasts, including Mississippi, are raising oysters to help restore reefs. Oyster reefs are critical for coastal ecosystems, like ours here on the Coast. Each oyster filters 25 to 50 gallons of water a day and spat glue themselves to larger oysters and grow. The reefs provide habitat for shrimp, crabs, and many kinds of fish and…
Every year the Heat for the Holidays giveaway sponsored by WXXV, Geiger Heating and Air, and Rheem gives a completely new heating and air system to one lucky family on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Wednesday morning, News 25 knocked on Susan Griswold’s door in Gulfport to let her know she was getting a brand-new heating and air system. She bought…
Local organization Comeback Coolers is in Bowling Green, Kentucky delivering their famous coolers covered in well-wishes and filled with refreshments. A small, but priceless gesture to lift spirits in a community that’s seen so much devastation just before the holidays. Categories: Local News, National News Tags: Comeback Coolers, kentucky, storm relief
Two women are behind bars today, charged with armed robbery in Pascagoula. According to Jackson County’s online inmate docket, Elexis Jones and Jamesha Golson were arrested last night. Before their arrest, Pascagoula police had made a post on Facebook naming the 23-year-olds as suspects in an armed robbery that happened Tuesday on 14th Street. One person was injured in that…
This afternoon will be fairly quiet as high pressure remains the dominant feature of the short term forecast for the next couple days. High temperatures today warm back up into the low/mid 70s with dew points in the mid-60s, making for some muggy conditions. An upper level disturbance will begin to lift northeast towards the Great Lakes region with an…
Today will be fairly quiet as high pressure remains the dominant feature of the short term forecast for the next couple days. High temperatures today warm back up into the low/mid 70s with dew points in the mid-60s, making for some muggy conditions. An upper level disturbance will begin to lift northeast towards the Great Lakes region with an associated…
Coach Eddie Wayne Whitehead is retiring after 11 years as the head coach of the St. Martin Yellowjackets. His teams were .500 or better for seven straight years from 2013 to 2019 including consecutive playoff appearances in 2017 and 2018. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Eddie Wayne Whitehead, high school football, sports, st. martin
Not the best showing for Mississippi in Saturday’s Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Classic as they got shut out by Alabama 20-0. The Coast was well represented by Biloxi’s R.J. Moss, D’Iberville’s Colton Deshazo, Gautier’s Bryson Hurst, George County’s Marquez ‘MoJo’ Dortch, Moss Point’s Larry Simmons, Poplarville’s Khalid Moore, and St. Martin’s Gabriel Showalter. Most of these players will be signing tomorrow. Categories:…
Really good girls basketball match up between Gulfport and Pass Christian. Lady Admirals coming in with a mark of 8-3, Lady Pirates with a mark of 7-2. Gulfport wins 49-42. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: basketball, High School Girls Basketball, sports
On Friday, the Gulfport girls soccer team was missing four starters in a district game and still won 7-0. Well, now those starters are back and the Lady Admirals are looking even more like their state championship selves. Gulfport hosting Biloxi in a crucial region 8 class 6A matchup. Gulfport wins this one 4-0. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: high…
The Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce was playing reindeer games tonight as they hosted their annual Christmas party. Making its return since COVID, members of the BBACC got together to play games, win door prizes, enjoy a spread of delicious food and celebrate the holidays. Hosted at the Biloxi Visitors Center, the event was free for members, but donations…
It’s not every day you get to go shopping with an MLB star, however, some lucky kids on the Gulf Coast did today. Cleveland Guardians first baseman Bobby Bradley teamed up with GameCoin to bring a little extra Christmas joy to the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast. The Gulfport native resembled Santa Claus as he walked the…
Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith welcome a $70.8 million Navy contract to Ingalls. The contract is the latest installment towards acquiring long lead-time materials for a new America-class amphibious assault ship. This is the seventh contract towards the construction of this type of ship at Ingalls. Work associated with this contract is expected to be completed by April 2024….
Keeping our roads safe this holiday season, the Long Beach Police Department is gearing up for their ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Christmas and New Year’s campaign. Starting on Friday, December 17th through January 1st, 2022, extra officers will be assigned at various times and locations to patrol different checkpoints looking for impaired drivers and seat belt violations. Long…
The Biloxi Police Department is accepting applications for its inaugural citizen’s police academy. The academy is designed to give citizens insight into how the police department serves the community. Citizens will get classroom-based teaching, a ride-a-long, department tour, and hands-on demonstrations with some police equipment. Biloxi PD Captain Thomas Goldworthy said, “We wanted to start connecting with the community and…
The City of Waveland is starting the process of revamping the Highway 90 corridor. The City of Waveland is directing its focus on revitalizing and redeveloping the Highway 90 corridor. Mayor Mike Smith said, “We want you to slow down. Maybe you see something you want; you stop and you shop locally. That’s what we want. So, it’s really important…
Coast Electric is celebrating all of the charitable organizations that the company’s members have generously donated to over the past year by rounding up their bills. Members have their bills rounded up to the next dollar each month and of that money, 65 percent goes into a fund for charitable organizations that serve the three-county service areas of Harrison, Hancock,…
Pillars of Biloxi is connecting seniors with children this holiday season by hosting their Christmas Connects event. The Distinguished Gentlemen and the Boys and Girls Club of Ocean Springs sent residents at the Pillars of Biloxi their Christmas wish list and the residents and caregivers went out and bought gifts. Tomorrow, the students will be able to receive their gifts…
Kids across the Coast will be out of school next week for the holidays and its important for kids to continue being active and healthy. ‘Let’s Go Gulf Coast’ shares tips with News 25 on ways to keep practicing healthy eating habits while home for the holidays. It is important to eat five or more fruits and vegetables every day….
MSDH reports the first confirmed pediatric flu death in the state for the 2021-2022 season. Pediatric deaths are defined as deaths of individuals under 18 years of age. Including this reported death, there have been a total of 23 pediatric flu deaths reported in Mississippi since pediatric flu deaths became reportable in the 2008-2009 season. Dr. Mitchell Sanford with Memorial…
It’s a mind-blowing science experiment only Mr. Science can do! Tags: education, Hooked on Science, science
Target recalls a popular Christmas decoration after reports of injuries and so far, this holiday season, more packages are getting to their destination on time. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Marketsite with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
The Pillars of Biloxi has partnered with the Distinguished Gentlemen of Ocean Springs and the Boys and Girls Club of Ocean Springs for Christmas. Here to tell us what’s happening are Joshua Purvines and Courtney Williams. Tags: Boys and Girls Club, Pillars of Biloxi, the Distinguished Gentlemen of Ocean Springs
It’s Tuesday which means it is time for our Pet of the Week. Our feline friend Forest has made the trip over from the Jackson County Animal Shelter along with Adoption Coordinator Maridee Mallette. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week