SEC Media Days: Ole Miss Head Coach Lane Kiffin reacts to NIL impact on recruiting

Ole Miss Head Football Coach Lane Kiffin is no stranger to signing multi-million-dollar contracts, but there’s not a college coach in America that’s used to sharing a locker with other millionaires. Name, Image, Likeness discussions a hot topic at this week’s SEC Media Days after learning Alabama quarterback Bryce Young has already made close to seven figures in NIL deals…

South Central Motorcoach Association Regional Meeting

In an effort to increase tourism in South Mississippi, Coastal Mississippi and the IP Casino Resort are hosting a three-day motorcoach meeting. The South Central Motorcoach Association began its regional meeting Monday. This evening, Coastal Mississippi hosted a reception at the Aquarium for conference attendees. In 2019, there were 120 motorcoach tours that came to the Coast, bringing $3.3 million…

City of Biloxi votes to not rehire Fire Chief Boney

The City of Biloxi has voted not to rehire Fire Chief Joe Boney who has been fire chief the past eight years. Biloxi City Council members voted 4-3 Tuesday against keeping Joe Boney on the job. He has worked 37 years for the Biloxi Fire Department. Boney announced July 6th that he intended to resign at the end of the…

New sand sculpture in Edgewater Mall honors military heroes

Seventy-five tons of sand is being molded to the likeness of local military heroes. For over 25 years, the Edgewater Mall in Biloxi has brought in sand sculptors from Florida to create rather massive works of art inside the mall. They’re working on the ‘Salute to the Armed Forces Sculpture’ which pays tribute to local military. Our local Navy is…

‘Backpacks for a Bright Future’ event set for tomorrow

With the start of school just around the corner, Keesler Federal Credit Union is doing what they can to get students ready for the first day. For the third year, Keesler Federal Credit Union is preparing to hold Backpacks for a Bright Future where they provide backpacks and school supplies to more than 6,100 kindergarteners in 16 school districts across…

Three-day teachers conservation education workshop

The teachers within Harrison County gathered to kick-off a three-day teachers conservation education workshop. The workshop allows teachers to learn different hands-on teaching activities to incorporate for the upcoming school year. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality provided education grants to teachers. The conservation workshop is a way to expose teachers to the natural resources here along the Coast. Teachers…

Kemps Ridley Sea Turtle release in Pass Christian

After a seven-month journey, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies helped several Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles make their way back to their natural habitat. News 25’s Grace Boyles is in Pass Christian with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles, release

Gulfport company launches incentive program

With the continued demand for labor in Gulfport and across the country, hiring incentives have more than doubled and people searching for jobs offering incentives has jumped as well since the beginning of the year. Spherion Staffing Gulfport, a local business on the Coast, has launched a two-month incentive program to help businesses fill jobs along the Coast. From July…

Immunization fair for school-aged children

With some schools starting this week and many others starting the first week of August now is the time to make sure your child is up-to-date on their shots. The sixth annual Immunization Fair starts today.  The fair took place today and will also be Wednesday and Thursday at the Lopez Elementary School on St. John Street in Biloxi. The…

Jackson County School District needs funds for repairs

Leaders of the Jackson County School District are trying to figure out how to pay for repairs on buildings. Two months ago, local voters rejected borrowing $67 million for projects in the Jackson County School District. Superintendent John Strycker says about $40 million is needed for roofing, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical repairs. He says those are ‘nothing exciting,’ but are…

Russ Anderson named to Conference USA Hall of Fame

Conference USA still reeling from the sudden passing of longtime assistant commissioner Russel D. Anderson and giving the ultimate tribute just three months later. Having served as a dedicated staff member to the league for more than 25 years, Anderson has been named to the C-USA Hall of Fame as a posthumous inductee. But here’s the thing, Anderson is the…

Southern Miss Unmasked: Will Hall Introductory Tour

Monday evening, the Southern Miss Unmasked Will Hall Introductory Tour stopped through Long Beach at the USM Gulf Park Campus. Mask or no mask, Coach Hall has been an open book ever since his arrival back in December, quickly becoming a high-energy fan favorite to those in attendance. Especially after last year’s coaching carousel, Hall’s goal of “playing 12 games…

Gulfport Police hold scouting combine

  Those vying for a spot to protect and serve were put to work this weekend in Gulfport. They performed breech drills during their ‘scouting combine’ on Saturday. The event allowed them to show off their department, staff, and equipment to potential applicants. Attendees were also able to speak with staff, tour the police station, and get a better understanding…

Ocean Springs July Sidewalk Sale

Ocean Springs businesses are preparing for a big sidewalk sale this weekend with lots of participating businesses and restaurants as well as great specials. Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Director Cynthia Sutton is in studio with more. Tags: Ocean Springs July Sidewalk Sale

Pet of the Week

It’s Tuesday which means it is time for our Pet of the Week. Katie King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi is on set with more. Categories: Community Headlines, Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week

Kiwanis Club of St. Martin hosting inaugural car show

Kiwanis Club of St. Martin is hosting their inaugural Diners, Drive-Ins, and Hives: Kruisin’ with the Kiwanis Car Show to benefit students of St. Martin schools. The inaugural car show will feature food trucks, arts, crafts, and music. Awards will be broken down into categories for best pre-70s car, best 1971 to 1995 car, post 1996 cars, rat rods, and…

Gulfport schools preparing to head back to class

Schools in the Gulfport School District are preparing to head back to class earlier than usual due to their new flexible schedule. The new schedule will take the traditional school schedule and restructure it. Students will still attend school for 180 days. They’ll still have four quarters that are 45 days each, but they will have breaks in between. Last…

Grant me Hope: Zander is hoping to be adopted

At News 25 we feature children from Mississippi hoping to get adopted in our Grant me Hope segment, made possible by Caring Hearts Counseling Services. We’re introducing you to Zander, a 12-year-old who says he’d like a loving family able to help him reach his full potential. If you’re interested in adopting Zander, you can visit the Mississippi Department of…

Remembering Officer Katie Cash

Just one day after graduating from the Harrison County Law Enforcement Training Academy, Officer Katie Cash was involved in a car accident in Waveland on Highway 603 and died from her injuries. Captain Shane Ogburn, who was one of the over 80 trainer officers Cash took instruction from while at the academy, was left heartbroken over the tragic news. Captain…