Hooked on Science: October 26th, 2021
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
Morning Business Report: October 26th, 2021
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
News 25 Pet of the Week: Carlisle is looking for a forever home!
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 continues on Bayview Boardwalk in Biloxi
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…
Saints Report: Saints stymie Seahawks on Monday Night Football
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…
Pedestrian killed in accident involving train near Collins Boulevard in Gulfport
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…
10/26 – Rob’s “Big Changes Ahead” Afternoon Forecast
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…
10/26 – Rob Knight’s “Beautiful Start” Morning Forecast
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…
10/26 – Brantly’s “Sunny Today, Stormy Tomorrow” Tuesday Morning Forecast
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…
10/25 Ryan’s “Weak Front” Monday Night Forecast
A weak front is moving through tonight, the first of two we'll see this week though the second will be much stronger....
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…
Vancleave volleyball wins 5A state championship
‘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 after Bulldogs take down Vanderbilt
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 to join Sun Belt Conference
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…
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers campaign to identify unregistered sex offenders
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…
State Senator Brice Wiggins announces run for state’s Fourth Congressional District
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…
10/25 Ryan’s “Quick Turnaround” Monday Evening Forecast
A front is bringing some drier air, but we'll see a quick turnaround as moisture surges back ahead of a stronger front.
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…
Harper McCaughan teacher wins $1,000 grant for project
A gifted education teacher at Harper McCaughan Elementary in Long Beach School District has been named a 2021 Mississippi Professional Educator Classroom Grant Award winner. Carly Parker won the $1,000 grant for her project entitled ‘workshop wonders.’ The project consists of four different workshops. Workshop ‘CSI Time Traveler’ teaches students about the evolution of forensics. ‘Chocolate, Chocolate, and more Chocolate’…
Halloween sales soaring up to the big day
Last year, many Halloween events were canceled due to COVID-19, but this year people are gearing up for some fun. Sales are soaring this year at Spirit Halloween in Ocean Springs after being hit hard last year by the COVID-19 pandemic. Store Manager Hannah Reed hasn’t seen sales booming like this in a long time. “It’s one of the best…
Lapointe-Krebs House and Museum hosting annual cemetery tour
Get ready to travel back in history as Lapointe-Krebs House and Museum in Pascagoula hosts their 15th annual historic cemetery tour. This year’s program theme will be World War II. The tour will give visitors a chance to enjoy a USO show filled with jazz music, singing, and dancing. Visitors can hear stories of life on the Coast during the…
Federal assistance approved for counties affected by Ida
Governor Tate Reeves’ request for individual and public assistance for counties affected by Hurricane Ida has been approved by President Biden. Public assistance for local governments and non-profits was approved for 19 counties including George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, and Pearl River counties locally. Also, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, and Pearl River residents have been approved for individual assistance which can include…
Local animal rescue begins constructing dog paradise
A local animal rescue organization is turning an old farm ground into an animal sanctuary in Harrison County. Turning a 20-acre parcel of land into the ideal pet paradise could be rough, but the team at Animal A.I.D. of Mississippi is attempting to do the impossible. Animal A.I.D is a non-profit 501 rescue for neglected and abused dogs and cats…
MSDH reports 555 COVID-19 cases and 34 deaths for the three-day period
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 555 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 34 deaths for the three-day period October 22 through October 24. Mississippi’s total of COVID-19 cases is now 501,652, with 10,024 deaths. Around 70 percent of people who have died were at least 65-years-old. Nine of those killed by the virus were children and 15 were pregnant…
Williams Family Farm in Wiggins offering fall festivities
As Halloween approaches the clock is ticking on your time to partake in spooky season activities. The Williams Family Farm is family owned and operated by Neal Williams and his wife Amber. The farm is located at 98 B and W Road in Wiggins. “We were trying to figure something to do to leave our kids, something that could help…
Gulf Coast Buddy Sports branches into fishing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Buddy Sports helped enrich the lives of special needs youths and adults with a fishing trip on the Gulf. Charter boats were seen coming in at about 11 a.m. Saturday as these buddies brought in their hauls. Ten boats chartered 20 anglers into the Gulf early that morning, bringing back about 50 caught fish. The public charity…