Stennis Space Center employees hosted a prayer rally against the federal vaccine mandate. All Stennis employees have a COVID vaccination mandate deadline of November 22nd or face possible job loss or disciplinary action. Over 100 supporters of vaccine choice came out holding signs, praying every 15 to 20 minutes, and rallying around those fighting to keep their job. Stennis third…
A weak front brought some short-lived changes today, but much more significant changes begin tomorrow. That’s all going to be due to a much stronger front, which will bring active weather…including potentially severe thunderstorms. That won’t be until tomorrow evening though, so tonight we’ll only get a slightly warmer low near 62 and increasing clouds. By the afternoon tomorrow we…
Halloween is this Sunday and the last thing on your mind is probably Christmas shopping. Yet, retail experts are encouraging you to get started on your Christmas list early this year if you want to be able to cross items off. This warning comes as supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic are driving up prices and leading to a…
The Vancleave community is gathering this evening to recognize some Bulldogs that had exceptional performances over the weekend in state competitions. News 25’s Grace Boyles is at Vancleave High ahead of the festivities during which the Bulldog Pride Band, swim team, and volleyball team will be honored for their recent accomplishments. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: sports, Vancleave
The National Park Service has designated Downtown Pascagoula as a historic district. The Downtown Pascagoula District, historically known as the Scranton Historic District, is roughly bounded by Krebs Avenue, Pascagoula Street, Convent Avenue, and Frederic Street. This month, the National Park Service designated the area as a historic district. Pascagoula City Manager Michael Silverman said, “There is so much rich…
In response to the federal vaccine mandate, the group ‘Stennis employees for Medical Freedom’ is holding a prayer rally at the intersection of Hwy 106 and Texas Flat Road. News 25’s Sabria Reid has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Stennis employees for Medical Freedom, Stennis Space Center, vaccine mandates
If you are looking for something spooky this season, head over to Center Stage Biloxi as they present the classic ‘Dracula.’ ‘Dracula’ was originally written by Bram Stroker in 1897. In the original book, a young lawyer escapes a castle after discovering that Dracula is a vampire and the count moves to England and plagues the seaside town of Whitby….
Halloween is only days away and it’s important to have fun, but also exercise caution while out trick-or-treating. According to safekids.org more than twice as many children are killed in pedestrian/vehicle incidents on Halloween between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. as compared to the same hours on other days throughout the year. Gulfport Police shared some tips to make sure…
Despite ongoing appeals to donors and the public, the American Red Cross emergency blood and platelet shortage continues. Red Cross is asking donors of all blood types, especially type O, and platelet donors to donate. To encourage more donors, Red Cross is offering $5 Zaxby’s gift cards as well as $5 gift cards to one of many locations available on…
You’re not going to believe the spooky science experiment you can do by just using a few ingredients from the kitchen! Tags: Hooked on Science
Shipping problems could be with us for months more and Facebook is being retooled toward younger users and away from older ones. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Market site with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
It’s Tuesday which means it is time for our News 25 Pet of the Week. Joining us on set is Katie King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi and Carlisle. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
Construction work is moving fast on the new boardwalk set to line Bayview Avenue on Biloxi’s Back Bay. Workers are busy building the infrastructure and framework of the boardwalk which will stretch from Forest Avenue to Kensington Drive once complete. As work continues, a pavilion and benches will be added for local residents to enjoy. The total cost for the…
In each of the last four seasons, the New Orleans Saints have ripped off at least six wins in a row, always starting week four or later. The Saints still have a long way to go to get on that level, but winning back-to-back games for the first time all year is a good place to start with a 13-10…
Gulfport police are investigating a fatal train accident involving a male pedestrian on Highway 605 that occurred early this morning. The preliminary investigation suggested that the man had been sleeping on the train tracks. Northbound and southbound lanes near Collins Boulevard were closed for a couple of hours, but have since been reopened. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: fatal…
We continue to see a severe weather/heavy rain threat Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday night with much cooler weather to follow. An approaching cold front Wednesday will bring the threat for SEVERE WEATHER. The main threats would be straight line wind damage with brief spin up tornadoes and heavy rain, with widespread 1-2 inch totals expected, which could fall in a…
A lovely day today post dry frontal passage last night. We continue to see a severe weather/heavy rain threat Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday night with much cooler weather to follow. An approaching cold front Wednesday will bring the threat for SEVERE WEATHER. The main threats would be straight line wind damage with brief spin up tornadoes and heavy rain, with…
A backdoor cold front was sinking southwestward passed southwest of Baton Rouge and New Orleans since midnight. Backdoor front will gradually slip off the coast today, and should produce a fairly nice day. We continue to see a severe weather and heavy rain threat Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday night with much cooler weather to follow. The line of storms will…
A cold front is right on top of us and will bring a sunny, drier day tomorrow, but we’ll see a quick turnaround ahead of a stronger front. Tonight’s will move through with almost no fanfare other than a pop of cloud cover and falling humidity. That’ll bring us a cooler low tonight near 60 degrees with light northerly winds…
‘Give me five’ has a whole new meaning at Vancleave High School where the Lady Bulldogs now have a ring for every finger as MHSAA state champions for the fifth year in a row. Never underestimate the heart of a champion with the Lady Bulldogs having to battle back from two sets down to win the last three in a…
Mississippi State back on track in SEC play with a 45-6 win at Vanderbilt following a blowout loss to Alabama in week seven. The Bulldogs outgained the Commodores by well over 300 yards and picked up 29 first downs to their five. MSU’s leading receiver was D’Iberville alum Jaden Walley who had five catches for 72 yards while Ocean Springs…
Southern Miss is reportedly leaving Conference USA for greener pastures in the Sun Belt Conference. USM and the Sun Belt are expected to announce the move at a joint press conference tomorrow afternoon featuring League Commissioner Keith Gill and USM President Dr. Rodney Bennett and AD Jeremy McClain. As first reported by the Action Network, Southern Miss accepted its invitation…
With Halloween less than a week away, double checking your trick-or-treating route and identifying sex offenders in your community may be something on your to-do list. Today, Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers released a new Halloween themed poster featuring mugshots of nine sex offenders in Harrison and Jackson counties who are wanted for failing to register. The ‘Boo on You’ poster…
Republican State Senator Brice Wiggins announced his campaign for U.S. Congress to represent Mississippi’s Fourth Congressional district. Wiggins currently represents District 52 in the State Senate, which encompasses parts of south Jackson County. He’s also the current chairman of the Senate Judiciary A Committee and a member of the appropriations committee. At his campaign launch party, Wiggins was surrounded by…