The Humane Society of South Mississippi hosted their annual Blessings of the Pets Ceremony to send well wishes to all the animals. Many of the dogs were brought outside to receive some play time and a blessing from Father Dominic Pham, a pastor at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in D’Iberville. Blessing of the Pets has been a tradition at the…
The Jackson County Annual Blue Ribbon Fair has been welcoming families for 100 years. To celebrate, city leaders, Jackson County Fair Association members, and the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce came together to cut the blue ribbon in celebration. After it’s one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the blue ribbon fair will operate under state and county safety protocols…
Today marks the first day of what Governor Tate Reeves has declared as Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week. The fall is considered Mississippi’s secondary severe weather season, typically running from November through December. Nearly 25 percent of all tornadoes recorded occur during those two months. Whether it’s tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, flooding, or winter weather, Hancock County Emergency Management Director Brian…
The body of Pascagoula Fire Captain Jacob Latch was brought back home today. Thirty-eight-year-old Captain Latch passed away last week after losing his battle to an aggressive form of cancer. Three weeks ago, he was diagnosed with EHE, a cancer that grows from the cells that make up the blood vessel, which rapidly spread throughout his body. Multiple law enforcement…
Fly Llama Brewing saw a sizeable turnout for its block party Saturday afternoon as beer lovers showed out for the first music-filled Llamapalooza. Artists local and from out of town took the stage outside the brew house as the street was closed for patrons to freely walk about. The brewery, which opened early this year, released several new beers for…
The air was ablaze with musket fire at Beauvoir Saturday during the 2021 Fall Muster Civil War Re-enactment. Wearing historically accurate uniforms, re-enactors from all over the Coast held a mock battle to the excitement of hundreds of onlookers that afternoon. For some, re-enacting these battles is not only a hobby, but a way to keep the memory of fallen…
A Saucier National Guardsman returns home after a year of deployment overseas. Specialist Dylan Rogers’ wife Olivia, daughter Amelia, and parents Scotty and Cheryl waited for him at their family home in Saucier over the weekend. When 21-year-old Specialist Rogers arrived, flags waved in the breeze along his driveway. Though he says nothing will replace the experience of deploying to…
The Gulf Coast dog breeding community and beyond got together for a 100-yard dash at the Harrison County Fairgrounds over the weekend. Bark’n Good Times at the fairgrounds lasted from Friday to Sunday. The timed dash, called a fast cat, gave competitors a shot at going to nationals in Orlando, Florida. Not all dogs in the competition Saturday were pedigree…
A community group in Biloxi organized a small anti-bullying rally held Saturday to raise awareness and halt the spread of hate in the hallways. Nonprofit ‘Let me be Great’ set up at John Henry Beck Park and invited guest speakers, parents, and kids for games, food, and activism. Bullying is known to heighten depression and anxiety and cause mental health…
The Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society celebrated its 21st Buddy Walk at the Gulfport Sportsplex this weekend, continuing its COVID-friendly drive-thru parade from last year. With more than a hundred cars participating, the Buddy Walk celebrates Down Syndrome Awareness Month by promoting inclusiveness and camaraderie. The event is the organization’s largest fundraiser all year, with proceeds going to scholarship opportunities….
Five straight losses and five quarterbacks that have seen the field for Southern Miss this season and yet the Golden Eagles continue to keep their heads held high. It’s been a while since the Golden Eagles felt quite like this, dropping a home game to UAB 34-0, the first shutout defeat in more than seven years since a rough night…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and as if you needed a reason to dress up in pink and run around town, we’re giving you one. Here to tell us about the Pink Dress 5K Run/Walk are Liz Gauke and Terry McCormack. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Pink Dress 5K Run
There’s a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn about our local history in Biloxi. If you’ve been around, you’ve likely heard of the Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour. This is the 15th year of the tour and here to tell us a little bit more about what makes it a special experience is Biloxi Historical Administrator Bill Raymond.
Pop It fidget toys are all the rage right now and today on Mom to Mom, we’re going to show you to put them to good use. Tags: Mom to Mom
Best Buy has started its holiday sales and a massive strike has been averted as Hollywood crews reach a new three-year deal with studios. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Market site with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
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 introduce you to Jarvis, a teenager who wants to be part of a family that can provide him with guidance and support to reach his goals. If you’re interested in…
Weak high-pressure will track across the Mississippi Valley today and Tuesday. This will be the start of moderating temperatures. Highs to remain below normal this afternoon, reaching climatological normal tomorrow. Dew-points will be back in the 60s by the end of the day Tuesday, leading to warmer overnight temperatures Wednesday morning. While this occurs, a few coastal showers may begin…
Fairly benign weather continues a couple more days with just temps and dew-points to consider. A fairly weak high-pressure system will be tracking across the Mississippi Valley today and Tuesday. This will be the start of some moderating temps. Highs to remain below normal today, reaching climo tomorrow. Dew-points could be back in the 60s by the end of the day…
Dry weather continues through the period as a weak area of high pressure builds into the region through Tuesday. A disturbance looks to pass over the area through Monday helping to bring some increased high clouds to the area during this time. At the surface, high pressure continues progressing east across the Tennessee River Valley with surface high pressure building…
Dry weather continues through the period as a weak area of high pressure builds into the region through Tuesday. A disturbance looks to pass over the area through Monday helping to bring some increased high clouds to the area during this time. At the surface, high pressure continues progressing east across the Tennessee River Valley with surface high pressure building…
It was hot and humid as we were going to get earlier today, but tonight’s cold front will send the temperature and humidity the other direction. Don’t expect too much to change tonight though, as the low will only fall to 68 degrees. We’ll see a 30% chance of rain from 2 AM – 6 AM, otherwise little active weather…
Gautier and Vancleave is just a few yards away from having the perfect week eight storyline. Gautier quarterback Kaden Irving is second in the state in passing yards while Vancleave running back Dayan Bilbo is first in the state in rushing yards per game. Gautier wins 45-28. Picayune-56 West Harrison-13 George County-41 PRC-7 East Central-41 Long Beach-7 St. Stanislaus-25 Seminary-18…
The other undefeated team in region 4 class 6A Ocean Springs paying a visit to Pascagoula. Ocean Springs wins 42-3. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night Showcase, high school football, sports
New 25 Game of the Week features Harrison Central hosting Gulfport, heated rivals from region 4 class 6A. Both coming in with perfect district marks of 3-0 which means someone has to take their first loss. Gulfport-13 Harrison Central-12 Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night Showcase, News 25 Game of the Week, sports