Jackson County Shelters opening August 28th

Due to the storm, Jackson County plans to open two emergency shelters on Saturday, August 28th at 6 p.m. The shelters are located at East Jackson County on 18413 Highway 613 in Hurley and West Jackson County at 130000 Walker Road in Ocean Springs. For OCEAN SPRINGS RESIDENTS ONLY – in need of transportation to and from the emergency shelters…

8/27 – Rob’s “Tracking The Tropics/Ida” Weekend Forecast

Guidance is relatively tight in terms of Louisiana as the most likely to be impacted. The timing and the intensity of Ida is the main forecast concerns. Ia could potentially become a MAJOR HURRICANE prior to making landfall in SE Louisiana. HURRICANE WATCHES have been issued for coastal Mississippi, with a TROPICAL STORM WATCH inland and to the east. Now…

8/27 – Rob Knight’s “Hurricane Watch” Friday Morning Forecast

HURRICANE WATCHES have been issued for coastal Mississippi, with a TROPICAL STORM WATCH inland and to the east. Guidance is relatively tight in terms of Louisiana as the most likely to be impacted. The timing and the intensity of Ida is the main forecast concerns. Models  are pegging the intensity on the higher end, and the Gulf is currently very…

08/26 Ryan’s “Hurricane Watch” Thursday Night Forecast

Ida's projected path remains close enough for a hurricane watch to be issued for South MS, but there's still a lot up in the air.

The disturbance we’ve been watching in the Caribbean has became Tropical Storm Ida today, and now a hurricane watch has been issued for South MS. It’s still too early for any responsible determination of landfall location, but models are trending too close for comfort. This afternoon’s center path was in Central Louisiana, though it shifted slightly east throughout the day….

High School Football: Ocean Springs vs. Clinton

Who said high school football had to be played on a Friday? Some Thursday Night Lights to kick off an exciting week one here on the Gulf Coast courtesy of Ocean Springs. How about a top ten match-up right out of the gates between the seventh ranked Greyhounds and sixth ranked Clinton according to Capital Sports. Ocean Springs coming off…

Reveal for the 2021 Real Men Wear Pink Ambassadors

Fifteen men from across the Coast are the newest ambassadors for the Real Men Wear Pink 2021 campaign. Tonight was the kick off reveal at Centennial Plaza. The class of 2021 will host fundraising efforts for the American Cancer Society. The campaign gets men in the community to help join the fight against breast cancer. Breast cancer affects everyone, women…

08/26 Ryan’s “Update: Tropical Storm Ida” Thursday Evening Forecast

The local weather has gotten wetter, and tropical storm Ida is moving into the Gulf this weekend.

  The disturbance we’ve been watching in the Caribbean  has now become Tropical Storm Ida. It’s still too early for any responsible determination of landfall location, but models are trending too close for comfort. This afternoon’s center path was in Central Louisiana, though the 4 PM update pulled it more towards Houma. The biggest concern with this particular system is…

Ocean Springs aquaculture students release fish in the wild

Students in the aquaculture program at Ocean Springs High School gathered at the Shed BBQ & Blues Joint to release 900 fish back into the wild. The students started raising their striped bass fish last school year and due to the pandemic, the students had to hold on to the fish over the summer months. Out of the 900 striped…

Second Amendment Tax Free Holiday begins Friday

Outdoor enthusiasts can begin taking advantage of Mississippi’s Second Amendment Tax Free Weekend starting tomorrow. This tax-free benefit allows for customers to stock up on everything they need to be field ready such as archery equipment, firearm and archery cases, firearm and archery accessories, hearing protection, holsters, belts, and slings. The sale of general hunting supplies is not exempt. Academy…

Local business owner making gift baskets for nurses

Our hospitals have been battling what seems like a never-ending fight with COVID-19 and a local boutique owner wants to make sure nurses know they are appreciated. Brandin Brosch, owner of Charisma Boutique in Ocean Springs, is collecting donations for gift baskets that will be delivered to ICU nurses. The idea first started last year as a way to help…

Ocean Springs kicks off 2021 season vs. Clinton

Who said high school football had to be played on a Friday? Some Thursday Night Lights to kick off an exciting week one here on the Gulf Coast, courtesy of Ocean Springs. How about a top ten match-up right out of the gates between seventh ranked Greyhounds and sixth ranked Clinton, according to Capital Sports. News 25’s Jeff Haeger has…

Local emergency proclamations issued in Jackson County

Ahead of this potential tropical activity, the Cities of Pascagoula and Ocean Springs have issued a proclamation of local emergency as a precaution along with the Jackson County government. The city also announced that Jackson County is expected to open a sandbag location at the Jackson County Fairgrounds by noon tomorrow. Categories: Jackson County, Local News, News

Interview with SHEA Program Manager

SHEA, which stands for sharing health education and awareness, is a targeted, community-centered approach focused on reducing health disparities and rates of chronic disease among black women in Jackson, Hancock, and Harrison counties. Here to tell us more is Kezi Jones. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: SHEA

Wiggins man competing in Hot Wheels car competition

Today is a big day for one local Wiggins man. Bobby Arkwright is a finalist for a virtual Hot Wheels Legend Tour Stop where the winning car will compete later this year to be in a final competition for the chance to immortalize their car into an iconic Hot Wheels die cast car to be sold at Walmarts worldwide. The…

Sand bag locations open for the three Coastal counties

Self- serve sandbag locations are opening throughout the three Coastal counties.  News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is at a sandbag location as families are getting ready for the storm. Biloxi District 5 Woolmarket Work Center, 16395 Old Woolmarket Rd. Henry Beck Park, 671 Division St. Todd Migues Park, 425 Parker St. Cavalier Park, 2059 Lawrence St. AJ Holloway Sports Complex, 765…

08/26 – Brantly’s “Tracking the Tropics” Thursday Afternoon Forecast

 Winds from the east and southeast will continue to bring moisture from the Gulf — a primary ingredient for increased rainfall across the area today. A strong tropical wave will move right across the area today and tomorrow bringing pretty adequate moisture to the area to assist in the increased rainfall potential. There are already showers and thunderstorms beginning to…

8/26 – Rob’s “Elevating Rain Potential” Thursday morning Forecast

Easterly flow will continue to be a primary ingredient for increased rainfall across the area today. A strong tropical wave will move right across the area today and tomorrow bringing pretty adequate moisture to the area to assist in the increased rainfall potential. The main threat today will be some gusty winds and heavy rainfall (1-3 inches per hour) capable…

08/25 Ryan’s “Tropical Activity” Wednesday Night Forecast

We're almost to the statistical peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, and at least one area of interest is likely to move into the Gulf this weekend.

Starting off with the Mississippi Power tropical update today since a developing system has a chance to impact the Gulf Coast. Statistically it’s on the lower end in terms of probability, but close enough to be concerned. I’d like to be clear though there is no confirmed storm impacting South MS. This is not about hype, that’s not my thing,…

News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days: Moss Point Tigers

Back in February, the Moss Point football program hosted its biggest signing day ceremony in at least ten years, compromised of what came to be known as the core four. But the Tigers bring back almost everybody else for the 2021 campaign which means the expectations haven’t changed a bit at stop number 24 on News 25’s 25 Teams in…

Harrison County Utility Authority earns perfect scores for clean water quality

In their annual review of water systems around the state, the Mississippi State Department of Health gave all four public water systems operated by the Harrison County Utility Authority perfect scores. They received these scores for providing clean and high-quality drinking water to its cities and their residents. The three categories of the MSDH inspection include technical capacity, managerial capacity,…