Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson visited the Coast today to announce the opening of a new international trade office on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce will open the office in the Bolton Building in Biloxi. Enhancing the department international marketing efforts through the promotion of Mississippi’s supplies and goods. The International…
WIC participants statewide are now able to use E-WIC benefit cards to get healthy food more easily. E-WIC benefit cards work like debit cards. You simply swipe and enter your pin. The cards are accepted at 275 authorized locations including 160 grocery stores, 103 grocery stores with pharmacies and 12 independent pharmacies across Mississippi. Diane Hargrove, director of the WIC…
Blood donors get a free taco on Taco Tuesday tomorrow! The Blood Center partnered with Taco Sombrero Ocean Springs to host a blood drive on Taco Tuesday. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Taco Sombrero at 6835 Washington Avenue in Ocean Springs, donate blood and you can receive the free choice of one regular crispy beef taco or…
One man is dead following a shooting this morning outside of O’Reilly Auto Parts on Dedeaux Road in Gulfport. Gulfport police are investigating the scene. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf spoke with a couple of people that work in the area who say they are disturbed by the shooting in their city. “Kinda shocking to hear happen on a Monday morning…
Saturday in Biloxi was the 14th annual Grillin’ on the Green Festival and when you add live music to a cook off, only good things can come out of it. People gathered in Downtown Biloxi to shop with some of the many vendors. Despite not having the parade, there was still live music, a competitive BBQ cookoff, and some dancing….
Hundreds turned out for some family fun, turtles, and more for the 2021 Sand Jam in Ocean Springs. This included a family fun day that involved a sand sculpture competition, free kayaking, children’s activities, and much more. With 36 species of turtles found in Mississippi and 10 of them listed on the endangered or threatened list, the goal of the…
What better way to honor our first responders than with free crawfish? The men’s Sunday class as well as church members at Robinwood Baptist Church decided to get together and host a crawfish boil for first responders. First responders ate for free with ID and cold drinks were served as well. Others were also welcome to come and grab a…
One American flag is making its way across all 50 states as part of the annual Patriots Tour that benefits veterans and their families. The Patriot Tour is a passing of one American flag across the 50 states, lasting 14,500 miles and over 110 days. Traditionally the flag is transported on the back of a motorcycle. Saturday, the flag made…
Today is Flag Day, a perfect day to buy a shiny new star spangled banner! But what about your old one? Here to tell us about their new program to respectfully retire flags are Pastor Rick August and Laysha August with Infinity Funeral Homes. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: flags, retiring flags
Father’s Day is almost here. Today on Mom to Mom, we’re going to show you a fun and creative way to get something for dad that he’s going to love. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Mom to Mom
Third Friday is just around the corner in Pascagoula. This time, the city is marking the occasion with fire and water on the anniversary of the Downtown Fire 100 years ago. In studio to tell us more is Pascagoula Main Street Executive Director Rebecca Davis. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Pascagoula, Third Friday
On Mondays here on News 25 we feature children from Mississippi hoping to get adopted. Antonio is a 14-year-old with a passion for sports. If you’re interested in adopting Antonio, you can visit the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services website at mdcps.ms.gov and click on the Mississippi Heart Gallery for more information. To learn more about all the children…
In the state of Mississippi, Ethan Small is a big deal. Hailing from Hail State, he was a part of two College World Series runs with the Bulldogs. But Small won’t be pitching for MSU, instead taking the ball for the Biloxi Shuckers in his not so small quest to the Big Leagues. “It’s just a special thing, man. Cause…
Monday, June 14 is Flag Day — a perfect day to buy a shiny new star spangled banner! But what about your old one? Pastor Rick August and Laysha August with Infinity Funeral Homes stopped by “News 25 Today” to tell us about their new program to respectfully reti e flags. Categories: Community Headlines
The Mississippi Aquarium has a new weekly program that will connect guests to habitats that require conservation. Starting today, guests can climb aboard the Clipper, a 75-passenger boat at Ship Island Excursions in Gulfport and enjoy a 90-minute cruise with Mississippi Aquarium to learn about the wildlife and unique ecology of the Gulf of Mexico and the conservation work being…
Calling all first responders! Are you craving crawfish? If so, you’re in luck. Robinwood Baptist Church in Saucier is holding a crawfish boil Saturday, celebrating first responders and they’ll eat free! If you’re not a first responder, don’t worry, you’re still invited. The church is asking for $5 donations per plate. All proceeds will go to families of fallen first…
Biloxi Main Street District will host their 14th annual Grillin’ on the Green Festival tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will feature live entertainment, games, shopping, and barbeque. More than 100 arts and crafts vendors will be at the event. There will be a variety of barbeque for event patrons to choose from. With everything from chicken,…
A new program geared toward children and families is set to debut tomorrow in Gulfport, with the goal of promoting financial literacy among younger children and even teens. The Family Financial Fun Day is a program of the Mississippi Council of Economic Education and will be held at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center from 9 to 11 a.m. Kids and their…
Saturday morning on Front Beach in Ocean Springs, the Jackson County Board of Supervisors and Jackson County Recreation Department will host Sand Jam 2021 ‘Turtle Up Mississippi.’ The theme ‘Turtle Up Mississippi’ is in celebration of Mississippi’s native turtles. The event will feature a team sand sculpting competition, informational booths, beach and water activities, as well as food vendors. The…
Today, former Saints star running back Deuce McAllister attended the Magnolia Health Drive-Thru Baby Shower in Gulfport. After making his name on the football field at Ole Miss and with the Saints, Deuce McAllister is making an impact off the field by encouraging people to receive their free vaccine. “So, you’re supporting, obviously, the young parents or expecting parents as…
Singing River Health System has been taking COVID-19 vaccinations on the road this summer to help increase the community’s vaccination rates and stop COVID-19 from claiming more lives. Today, Singing River Health System set up at Christus Victor Lutheran Church in Ocean Springs to administer the one-shot J&J vaccine and the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. It was a…
The Mississippi State Department of Health is in the beginning stages of getting COVID vaccines into schools for students and teachers. The determination of if students and teachers have to wear masks in the classroom for the upcoming fall depends on the number of vaccinated children and staff in the school district. MSDH encourages parents not to wait to get…
A new program geared towards children is set to debut tomorrow in Gulfport with the goal of promoting financial literacy among kids and teenagers and their families. Joining us in studio to tell us more about the Family Financial Fun Day is Selena Swartzfager with the Mississippi Council on Economic Education. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Family Financial Fun Day
The Mississippi Aquarium is welcoming guests aboard a new 90-minute cruise. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is at the aquarium with details on their eco tours. Categories: Local News, News Tags: eco tours, Mississippi Aquarium