At the beginning of October, family members and Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers raised the reward money for the case of 33-year-old Cameron Perryman from $2,500 to $5,000 in hopes of getting more information. Perryman, of Lucedale, was last seen alive in the late evening of December 31st, 2020. On January 1st, 2021, Perryman’s body was found seven miles south of…
Earlier this week, President Biden approved Governor Tate Reeves’ request for individual and public assistance for Mississippi counties affected by Hurricane Ida. Now, the Small Business Administration is opening up the loan application process for businesses and residents as the road to recovery continues. Low-interest disaster loans are now available from the SBA and people in a few South Mississippi…
Cigarette sales climbed for the first time in 20 years last year and younger kids are closer to being eligible for the COVID vaccine. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Market site with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
With Halloween just days away, it is important you are comfortable and knowledgeable about where your trick-or-treaters go door to door. Here to talk about keeping your family safe is Lori Massey from Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: halloween, Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers, safety tips
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Memorial has tips on how you can reduce your risk. The medical oncology group at Memorial recommends prioritizing diet and exercise. A BMI under 25 is recommended and then moderate exercise from 150 to 300 minutes a week. It’s also important to know your breasts and look for irregularities to report to your…
Vancleave High School has a lot to be proud of this week after sports teams and the band all received awards and honors. The Bulldog Pride Band scored all superior for the first time in over five years at South Alabama’s Marching Championship this weekend. The swim team featured several state competitors including swim captain Kaley Davis who won state…
A cold front will continue east with a line of convection ahead of it by early to mid-afternoon. While the very warm and moist airmass is expected to limit instability/buoyancy to some extent, forecast soundings still show the threat for SEVERITY. The main threat with the squall line will be straight line winds, but bowing segments could also produce brief…
Rapidly changing weather conditions will be the rule over the next 24 hours, with the threat of severe weather and heavy rainfall continuing to be a concern late afternoon/evening. Low level moist inflow will increase rapidly this morning with the front surging northward as a warm front. A cold front will follow later this evening. A line of convection over central…
Rapidly changing weather conditions will be the rule over the next 18 to 24 hours, with the threat of severe weather and heavy rainfall continuing to be a concern. Low level moisture inflow will increase rapidly this morning with the front surging northward as a warm front. We are still expecting dry conditions to continue over the area through noon…
A weak front brought some short-lived changes today, but it’s just the calm before tomorrow’s storms. 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…
Southern Miss to the Sun Belt is officially a done deal. The two sides announced USM’s addition to the league after a 26-year stay in Conference USA. “When you think about the process, it really did start when we all looked at our phones and saw that Texas and Oklahoma were going to the SEC.” Southern Miss AD Jeremy McClain…
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…