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…
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…
The forecast through the next day or so still remains wet and unsettled. Thursday is looking like it will be the start of a pattern change as we finally start to dry out some. There may not be a very obvious drop in rain chances on Thursday, but Friday should be more noticeable. And as those rain chances come down…
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…
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…
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…
Set your alarms for Saturday morning to get up and enjoy a fun clean-up day. Harrison County Beautification Commission is set to host a cleanup day at Point Cadet Plaza. Volunteers will meet up at the Point and disperse into different areas. Members of the Mississippi Coastal Cleanup Team will be there to provide supplies to the volunteers. Harrison County…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
Second year freshman running back Frank Gore Jr. is on the Maxwell Award watch list. Big time honor for USM’s leading rusher a year ago, having racked up more than 700 yards, the most for a Golden Eagle back since Ito Smith’s 1,400 plus in 2017. Gore did so at a clip of almost six yards per carry with three…
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…
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 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
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 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…
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…
Today on Mom to Mom, we’ve got a colorful snack that your kids are going to think is the coolest thing ever. Tags: Mom to Mom
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…
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…
At the Scarlet Pearl, odds, picks, and predictions are coming in hot as sports bets for the NBA Finals pile in. The well-anticipated NBA Finals game six is Tuesday and the Scarlet Pearl is open for game bets. They’re expecting a lot of action and excitement for the big game as it could be the first championship win for the…
An area of upper level weakness over New England will be in place through the early part of the week with a massive high-pressure system sitting over the western third of the country. A frontal boundary will continue to slowly sag south into northern Louisiana and northern Mississippi through today. The front will stall and remain over the forecast area…