The St. Patrick lady Irish saw their season come to an end on Thursday to Kemper County. 48-38. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: high school basketball, St. Patrick Girls Basketball
St. Stanislaus saw their season come to an end in the MHSAA quarterfinal round to McLaurin. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: high school basketball, st. stanislaus rock-a-chaws
It’s Quarter Final week for our high school basketball teams and one talented coast program is entering the court ranked number one. There’s more than one person that makes this Indian team special, but she’s the glue that keeps them together both on and off the hardwood. Introducing the tough and passionate guard, Biloxi’s Aubrey Hill! As a tri-sport athlete…
One cold day down and a few to go until we get back to warm weather next week. Today was our coolest afternoon at 45 but tomorrow will be the coldest morning down in the upper 20s. winds will be coming out of the north east. Cold weather advisories are back overnight with the wind chills expected to drop in…
A local Quest class is putting the final touches on their underwater robotics project! The 4th and 5th Quest Class from Central and Pass Road Elementary are taking part in their first Seaperch Competition this weekend. The contest is hosted by the Dauphin Island Sea Lab and will happen February 22nd at the UMS Wright Preparatory School in Mobile. The…
A few local students are getting ready for robotic competitions. The fourth and fifth grade quest classes are gearing up for the VEX IQ Elementary State Championship. The championship takes place on February 27th at the Mississippi Air National Guard Facility in Flowood. Bayou View Middle School’s robotics class also came to provide mentorship for these young students. Categories: Local…
NASA marking a milestone at Stennis Space Center. Teams installed new production RS-25 engines for upcoming hot fire tests. These engines will help power the space launch system on future Artemis missions to the moon. Hot fire tests will start next month with 24 tests preparing the engine for Artemis V. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: NASA, RS-25, Stennis…
A grand opening of a new Goodwill in Wiggins took place Thursday. This location is the first and only in Stone County and hopes to give back to the community. The grand opening was packed with shoppers looking for good deals on clothing, accessories, and home décor. Goodwill of South Mississippi says they are embracing the Stone County community and…
Stone County honors Black History Month with a luncheon held in Wiggins. In attendance is the town’s Mayor Darrell Berry. Elected in 2021, Darrell Berry made history as the first Black mayor of Wiggins. Today, Wiggins is approximately 30% African American, and Berry views his election as a testament of the progress the town has made in racial equality. Pastor…
South Mississippi seniors are in the carnival spirit after a fun event earlier today. It was Mambo time at the Lyman Community Center with lots of dancing, food, king cake, and networking opportunities with different senior resources. The event was organized in part by the City of Gulfport’s special events division. Here’s what some of the seniors had to say…
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is hosting a free vaccine clinic next week for Harrison County residents. The clinic takes place at the West Harrison Civic Center in Long Beach starting a 9 Monday morning. The last chance to get a vaccine is at noon. The DAPP and FVRCP vaccines will be available. All pets must be brought in…
Crusaders for Veterans is hosting two events on the Gulf Coast. First up is ‘Cuddles for Kids’ in February then a Vietnam Veterans Remembrance in March. Crusaders for Veterans President Kevin Cuttill joins us in studio with more. ‘Cuddles for Kids’ is a stuffed animal donation drive. Crusaders for Veterans is teaming up with Harison County Board of Supervisors to…
Susie Davis joins us in studio to talk about today’s episode of Living Local with Susie Davis. Living Local is a new half-hour show airing Thursdays at 12:30pm WXXV NBC 25 showcasing local shops, restaurants and hot spots along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Susie takes you inside our unique local businesses to find out what sets them apart and let…
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann returned to the Senate Floor this morning after collapsing at the podium Wednesday. Hosemann said his fall yesterday was due to being dehydrated. As he introduced the session, all senators on the floor welcomed him back with applause. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann
The Biloxi Lions Club awarded its Citizen of the Year award on Wednesday. Bishop Louis Kihneman is this year’s winner. He was presented the award by Mayor FoFo Gilich at the Biloxi Visitors Center. Each year the Biloxi Lions Club gives this award to an outstanding individual making an impact in their community, a tradition dating back all the way…
More than a dozen school groups in Jackson County are being recognized by state lawmakers for their important mission. Hope Squad students and members of the Singing River Health Foundation joined Senator Jeremy England and Representative Kevin Felsher at the state capitol this week. Both the State Senate and the House presented resolutions recognizing the 14 Hope Squads in Jackson…
Steve Barney is in studio to talk about the upcoming Souper Mudfest. Souper Mudfest takes place in Bay St. Louis on Saturday, March 8th from 2 to 5 p.m. in Old Town. From 4 to 7 p.m. there will be gallery openings. The event is part of the second Saturday Art Walk. The event includes live music as well as…
Regardless of where you stand on the political spectrum gun safety is something I think we can all agree we need more of. Last year in Harrison county alone violent crimes went up 17% with 38% of those violent crimes involving firearms. With a lack of proper gun training present on the coast Shooter Ready in Long Beach knew they…
The No. 22 ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs picked up a signature home win at Humphrey Coliseum on Tuesday, defeating the No. 7 ranked Texas A&M Aggies 70-57 Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: college basketball, Humphrey Colisem, mississippi state, Texas A&M
Mississippi is one of only three states that still prohibit direct wine shipments to residents. Many residents have been bypassing the restriction by traveling to neighboring states to receive shipped wine. After years of debate, the issue is now closer to resolution. If Governor Reeves signs the legislation into law, it will impose a 15.5% tax on direct wine shipments…
Freezing temperatures overnight as the cold comes down and wind chills makes you feel even colder. Last night we received our rain and over an inch across the board for all of the area. Today was cooler weather and windy afternoon which will continue but get even colder. Temperatures Wednesday night will go down to the upper 20s with winds…
Up in the Hub City, a beloved concert series and Southern Miss staple is making a comeback this year. Eaglepalooza is set to take over the streets of Downtown Hattiesburg on March 28th. The last celebration was held in 2019. The event has been on hiatus since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker and Southern Miss…
The actors over at the MGCCC Perkinston campus are presenting a musical extravaganza. A production of ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ kicks off with evening performances starting Thursday and Friday at 7. Matinee performances are happening Saturday and Sunday with those shows starting at 2. Student and kid tickets are $5 while adult tickets are $10. Categories: Local News, News…
Gulfport officials attended a ribbon cutting today. The Naval Construction Battalion Center saw the completion of a newly paved section of Pass Road near the base’s main gate. The project will improve access and infrastructure for both the base and surrounding community. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Naval Construction Battalion