Mom to Mom: Building Memories Jar
Today on Mom to Mom, we’re going to show you how to build some memories. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Mom to Mom
Grant me Hope: LaIsla hopes to be adopted
On Mondays here on News 25, we feature children from Mississippi hoping to get adopted. This morning, we’ll introduce LaIsla, a 16-year-old who hopes to one day become a military nurse so she can help others. If you’re interested in adopting LaIsla you can visit the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services website at mdcps.ms.gov and click on the Mississippi…
One injured in shooting at birthday party in Gulfport
One man was sent to the hospital early Sunday morning following a shooting at a party in Gulfport. At 2 a.m., Gulfport police responded to a shooting on Brentwood Boulevard. Officers were told there was a birthday party with about 70 people in attendance and as the party was ending a fight broke out and several guns went off. A…
Kemps ridley sea turtles to be released Thursday
Mississippi Aquarium will release seven endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles into the Gulf of Mexico at 5:30 p.m.on Thursday, June 24. The Aquarium staff will release the turtles near Ken Combs Pier at Courthouse Road and U.S. Highway 90. The release is open to the public. Several cold-stunned Kemp’s ridley sea turtles were taken in December to the Aquarium by…
2 more arrested in killing of Mississippi ATV buyer from Coast
LEXINGTON, Miss. (AP) — Two more young men have been charged with capital murder in the shooting death of an Ocean Springs man found dead on June 2 in central Mississippi. Holmes County Sheriff Willie March tells local news outlets that 15-year-old Akarion Johnson of Attala County and 18-year-old Brock Banks Jr. of Durant have been arrested and both charged…
Biloxi Shuckers vs. Rocket City Trash Pandas
Mississippi State alum Ethan Small hasn’t had a bad start with the Biloxi Shuckers, but the former Bulldog has taken it to another level in the month of June. He came into tonight’s game with a 0.52 ERA over his last three starts with 31 strikeouts in less than 18 innings. Shuckers on the road, taking on the Rocket City…
Severe weather on the Coast
Although the potential tropical cyclone has yet to advance to the stage at which it receives a name, several cities along the Coast have taken precautions. Pascagoula, Pass Christian, and Biloxi have all declared states of emergencies. These declarations are often part of standard operating plans when severe weather arises and gives the mayors the power to take all reasonable…
Live poker returns to Boomtown Casino
Boomtown Casino in Biloxi officially has live poker back on their property starting today. The poker room and the buffet closed due to COVID-19 and the casino felt it was time to open the poker room back up. The poker room has five playing tables and looks right over the Biloxi Back Bay. J.D. Hill, vice president of marketing at…
Choppin’ with Twelve at Southern Gents’ Men’s Hair Salon
Today the Southern Gents’ Men’s Hair Salon in Gulfport was more than just a place for a haircut. The Gulfport Police Department came by the salon for the Choppin’ with Twelve event. The event was from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sonic provided lunch and dessert was provided by Jelly Donuts and Kolaches. People were encouraged to come by and…
Sand bag locations are open in Jackson County
With the tropical system moving into our area, Jackson County is helping residents prepare for a wet weekend. Sand bag locations are popping up across the Gulf Coast and many took advantage. One Ocean Springs resident explains reasons why he’s preparing for the storm and how a family member told him about the sandbag location in Ocean Springs on Pine…
Conditions at Jones Park ahead of tropical system
Continuing to track the potential tropical cyclone in South Mississippi and current weather conditions, News 25’s Grace Boyles is in Gulfport for an update on the impact of the severe weather on the beach. Categories: Harrison County, Local News Tags: conditions, jones park, tropical system, Weather
Stormy weather on the Coast
Now let’s take a look at the scene down along the shoreline in Gulfport. These are the conditions down at Jones Park just over an hour ago. Steady wind and rain have driven away any potential beachgoers. Waves are battering the shoreline. However, most boats have remained in the harbor with owners securing their water craft with extra mooring lines….
Long Beach residents prepare for tropical activity
Today, residents in Long Beach were preparing for the wet weather as well. Residents in Long Beach know all too well about the severity of any tropical activity. Armed with shovels, home and business owners arrived at the sandbag site set up at Long Beach Harbor. Sand is available at the site 24/7 as well as bags for the sand…
Gulfport resident’s quest for the crown
By next Saturday, the Mississippi Gulf Coast could be home to state royalty. Twenty-three-year-old Gulfport resident Katelyn Perry traveled up to Vicksburg Thursday in the pursuit of becoming the newest Miss Mississippi. “The anticipation’s high. It’s been a really long two years. I’m so thankful to finally get to go and see all the hard work pay off a little…
Hancock County EMA discusses tropical weather
We’re talking to local emergency management and city leaders this morning to see how they’re preparing for this weekend’s weather. Now on the line we’ve got Brian Adam with Hancock County EMA. Categories: Hancock County, Local News, News Tags: Hancock County EMA, Tropical Weather
Harrison County EMA Director discusses tropical weather
We’re talking to local emergency management and city leaders this morning to see how they’re preparing for this weekend’s weather. Now on the line we’ve got Harrison County EMA Director Matt Stratton. Categories: Local News, News Tags: harrison county ema, Matt Stratton, Tropical Weather
New CEO of Goodwill Industries of South Mississippi in studio
It’s time to introduce you to the new CEO of Goodwill Industries of South Mississippi Tripp Harrison. He’s on set with more. Categories: Community Headlines
Mississippi Power preparing for storm
Mississippi Power is ready for whatever severe weather may come across the Coast. The storm center is activated and crews will be available 24/7 ready to assist customers in case of power outages. Their crews will be all hands-on deck and they’re bringing in 100 additional resources from Alabama, Tennessee, and Missouri. Mississippi Power would also like to remind residents…
Closures and cancellations around the Coast
Multiple events across the Gulf Coast have been canceled due to the incoming weather. Here is a list of closures and cancellations: The De Soto National Forest has closed all river landings on Black Creek as well as Big Biloxi Recreation near Saucier Beauvoir’s living history event this weekend in Biloxi has been canceled Woolmarket Duathlon has been rescheduled for…
South Mississippi feeling early effects of tropical cyclone
Storm expected to make landfall just after midnight
South Mississippians woke up to a rainy morning as a tropical system moves through the Gulf of Mexico and bears down on Gulf Coast. WXXV Chief Meteorologist Ron Knight said Tropical Cyclone 3 is moving north at 14 mph, heading for the Louisiana coastline. It is expected to make landfall about 1 a.m. Saturday near Thibodeaux, Louisiana, and drop lots…
Biloxi alum Colt Keith taking good cuts in minor leagues
Biloxi alum Colt Keith getting some good cuts in today as a part of a double header with the Lakeland Flying Tigers. The former Indian was promoted to the Detroit Tigers low-a affiliate on June 8th and is showing off his infield versatility with his first start at second base in the second leg of the twin bill. So far,…
Seniors setting the tone for Mississippi State in Omaha
Having already made back-to-back trips to the College World Series, the Mississippi State baseball program had every right to expect another. But the standard goes deeper than that, starting with players like Tanner Allen and Rowdey Jordan, seniors that didn’t have to come back, but they did and Head Coach Chris Lemonis is sure glad they did. “The expectation in…
Harrison Central alum Bobby Bradley homers for 4th time in 10 games with Cleveland Indians
At the age of 25, Harrison Central alum Bobby Bradley has a whopping 156 Minor League home runs to his name. Only 151 more to go to match that total in the majors. The former Red Rebel homered again this afternoon, his fourth long ball in just 10 games this year with the Cleveland Indians. Bradley was promoted from Triple…
Hurricane and emergency preparedness event in Gulfport
Coast residents are encouraged to have emergency kits prepared for the hurricane season. Molina Cares has teamed up with American Red Cross and Gulfport police and fire departments to help South Mississippians prepare their disaster kits. Two hundred free kits with essentials such as flashlights and band aids were distributed at Cypress Lanes in Gulfport. Additionally, the fire department is…