Good weekend for Ole Miss on the field, not so much in recruiting, as the Rebels lose two commitments from the Coast on the same Sunday. Starting with George County’s Marquez ‘MoJo’ Dortch, who already found a new home this evening, having committed to Mississippi State where he still gets to wear the Maroon and White. A four-star recruit according…
This afternoon, Ocean Springs quarterback Bray Hubbard was named Mississippi Mr. Football for class 6A, in conjunction with the New Orleans Saints, the MHSAA, and the MAC. A dual-threat quarterback and a dual-sport star committed to Southern Miss baseball, Hubbard is a home run selection starting with his team’s perfect 10-0 record on the back of the first OS playoff…
Last week, Governor Tate Reeves announced the distribution of more than $62 million in Restore Act Funds to 16 projects here on the Coast. The Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center is one of the recipients of a portion of those funds. After being selected as part of the latest round of Restore Act Fund distributions, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum…
It’s been two months since the passing of firefighter Mark Hilley. However, in his memory, his family accepts the First Responder of the Year Award from Keesler Federal. At the Harrison County Fire Rescue Station 3, Keesler Federal representatives, firemen, and Mark Hilley’s wife and daughter honored him as First Responder of the Year. Words of encouragement, remembrance, and long-lasting…
Surface high pressure will continue to slide to the east, turning our wind flow to the south/southeast for the next couple days. This will gradually increase moisture during this time. With this added moisture and the possibility of efficient cooling tonight, patchy fog is likely, primarily along the coast. High temperatures for Tuesday continue to be on the warm side,…
Starting today, West Elementary and Gulfport First United Methodist Church are partnering together for a sock drive to help those in need. With temperatures dropping and the holiday season approaching, students and teachers at the school have been asked to donate one dollar or a pair of socks for the clothes closet. The class with the most donations K through…
Pack your patience as holiday travel is expected to rebound this year. According to AAA, about 53.4 million people will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 13% from 2020. With more people traveling this holiday season, it is important to be patient, plan ahead, and pack properly to facilitate the screening process and ease your travel experience. Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport…
MDE recently released the 2020-2021 ACT results for the 11th grade state assessment and make-up assessment for the class of 2021 who missed their testing date due to school closures in the spring of 2020. Jackson County School District, as a district, has improved from sixth on the Coast in the 2018-2019 school year to third in the 2020-2021 school…
Death penalty opponents will address the planned resumption of executions in Mississippi this week. A press conference is scheduled for tomorrow on the south steps of the Mississippi capitol. A prayerful protest vigil will be tomorrow evening at Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman. David Cox, who is in prison for murdering his wife, is scheduled to be executed at Parchman…
Governor Tate Reeves unveiled his 2023 executive budget recommendation today. Reeves says he wants to increase skills training, invest in infrastructure, and raise teacher pay. The next state budget year begins on July 1st. Mississippi leaders will be in charge with deciding what to do with $1.8 billion coming to the state in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan….
The Pass Christian Fire Department received a call this morning about a large house fire on Terrace Drive. The call came in at 8:20 this morning and units dispatched. A man and his dog were inside the house at the time of the fire, but were able to escape by jumping out a window. When dispatch arrived on the scene,…
The Gulf Coast Sharks, an international year-round football team for kids, held tryouts over the weekend in Biloxi. The Sharks are set to be the first of such a program on the Coast, drawing a crowd of young candidates to Popp’s Ferry Park Saturday morning. Director Joel Fields tells News 25 he and his team of coaches want to give…
Officers from the Gulfport Police Department invited area kids to the Gaston Hewes Recreation Center for Police in the Park Saturday. It was a perfectly mild morning when the officers showed up at 11 Saturday morning. Police and community groups like Extend a Hand, Help a Friend grilled hamburgers and hotdogs, made art, and played on the playground. Sgt. Jason…
Some Bay St. Louis residents got an early start on their Christmas shopping this weekend at the Mermaids Arts and Crafts Show. Set up at the historic train depot, the show hosted vendors from across the region showing off their handmade goods. With the forecast mild for both Saturday and Sunday, the shaded area gave visitors plenty of space to…
With Christmas just around the corner, the United States Marine Corps and Captain Al’s in Gulfport teamed up for their yearly Toys for Tots car show. Though Cruisin’ the Coast is now in the rear-view mirror, local cruisers gathered in the Captain Al’s parking lot to give people another taste of the Gulf’s favorite car show. The show raised money…
The holiday season begins with a rush to local Christmas tree farms as the firs are in high demand due to shortages. This week, the Saucier community came out to Holly Berry Hills in droves to tag trees to pick up later. Owner Larry Haley told News 25 he expected to sell around 200 trees in one day. Tree farms…
The holidays are about spreading joy, not only to family and friends, but also to others in need around you. You can help the hungry enjoy a warm meal at Feed my Sheep in Gulfport. “When somebody is hungry, feeding them gives them joy and that’s what I get out of doing this is the joy of getting to share…
A Coast concert announcement is all the buzz this morning. Country singer Morgan Wallen will be performing in Biloxi on March 3rd. The Coast Coliseum just made the announcement this morning. Wallen faced a lot of controversy last year after he was caught on camera using a racial slur. He later apologized. Wallen’s ‘Dangerous Tour’ brings him to the Biloxi…
Today on Mom to Mom, we’re taking those prepackaged snacks and decorating them for the holidays.
Mall Santas will be pretty much back to normal this year. Early next year, wireless companies will begin shutting down 3G service. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Marketsite with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
This week is Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. This morning, Back Bay Mission Executive Director James Pennington is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Walk
This Friday you may want to help yourself to a fresh plate of boiled shrimp and feel good knowing you’re helping children in need. Here with more about this week’s shrimp boil will benefit this year’s Christmas for Kids on the Bayou is Mark Crowson from St. Joseph Hospice. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Christmas for Kids on the Bayou, Christmas…
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 Dylan, who describes himself as kind and loving. If you’re interested in adopting Dylan, you can visit the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services website at mdcps.ms.gov…
Today and Tuesday will bring sunny skies and light winds as highs/lows each day becoming a few degrees warmer than previous days. Thursday, an upper level disturbance is expected to move through the northeast coast of the US, which will help enhance some rain chances for our area. Easterly to southeasterly surface winds will help to enhance moisture and warm…