Pet of the Week: Mini is looking for a forever home!
Every other Wednesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us is CeCe Collins to tell us about News 25’s Pet of the Week, Mini.
2/28 – The Chief’s “Cold Frontal Passage” Wednesday Morning Forecast
With low level moisture continuing to advect into the region from the south a solid low stratus deck of low level clouds has developed across most of the area. As the front moves closer, the low level winds will decrease as pressure gradient begins to break down just prior to frontal passage. Today the cold front will move through the…
Southern Miss and Nicholls lead off the 2024 Hancock Whitney Classic at Biloxi Shuckers stadium
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles and the Nicholls Bison kicked off the 2024 Hancock Whitney Classic on Tuesday evening. This was a game that saw the Golden Eagles fight back from a three run deficit in the fourth inning, but eventually would fall in extra innings losing 6-5. This is the first of three games in the Hancock Whitney Classic…
Pascagoula Panthers, Hancock Lady Hawks, and St. Martin lady Yellow Jackets gear up for State Semi-finals in Jackson, MS
The Pascagoula Panthers, St. Martin lady Yellow Jackets, and Hancock lady Hawks all breezed through the State Quarter-final round last weekend and now have the opportunity to compete for a State Championship this week in Jackson, MS. Hancock kicks things off for the coast teams remaining as they will play the State Semi-final matchup on Wednesday at 5:30. They will…
2/27 – Trey’s “Rainy Outlook” Tuesday Night Forecast
Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
A largely zonal flow pattern will develop over the area on Friday and remain in place through next Monday. Embedded within this zonal flow regime, a series of fast moving shortwave troughs will sweep through the area. The first of these shortwave features will be moving through the area on Friday. Ample deep layer forcing will tap into a moderately…
2/27 – Trey’s “Above Average Temperatures” Tuesday Evening Forecast
Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
Currently the area is under upper level southern branch flow with Troughing over the central plains. As the trough moves east an Associated front drops into the area on Wednesday. This front Brings pops in the 30% range over the ne portion of the area but with Very little if any accumulation. The significant impact will be decreased winds ahead…
Memorial Health System celebrates Black History Month
Memorial Hospital hosted its annual Black History Month program Tuesday morning, celebrating African-American pioneers in medicine in hospitals around the country. This marked the hospitals third annual Black History Month program. The program’s focus was dedicated to African-Americans in the arts and provided local musicians and dancers in the community a chance to display their talents. Officials from around Harrison…
Army National Guard grounds helicopters following recent crashes
The U.S. Army National Guard has grounded all of its helicopters. The stand-down comes days after two Mississippi guardsmen were killed when their Apache helicopter crashed during a training flight. Earlier this month, an Apache helicopter also crashed in Utah, but both pilots survived. The National Guard has not said how long the helicopters will be grounded. The purpose is…
Harrison County Sheriff holds open forum at Lyman Senior Center
Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley made a stop at the Lyman Senior Center to talk to locals. Sheriff Haley discussed the transition and the first few months as acting sheriff and the implementation of protecting the local schools from harm. The sheriff also shared the need to raise pay for deputies and county law enforcement and specifications to training officers…
Presentation on the Civil Rights Movement being hosted in Moss Point
The Ina Thompson Moss Point Library will be hosting a presentation on the Civil Rights Movement. The presentation will be on the Civil Rights Movement and The Freedom Summer, being presented by Anne’ McMillion. The presentation will run for 4 to 6, a question and answer session will follow as well. If you can’t make it in person, the event…
HBCU College Fair being held
An HBCU College Fair will be held at the Knight Non-Profit’s Regions Room. That fair will be held from 6 to 8 PM. Over 100 colleges have been invited and gives youth the chance to explore the diverse educational possibilities available. The event is open to the public. Categories: Local News, News Tags: College, college fair, hbcu
2/27 – The Chief’s “Cloudy & Breezy” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast
Tonight, eyes begin to shift upstream as a cold front begins to move southeastward toward our region. Prior to the frontal passage, surface winds should begin to decrease just a bit. Timing Doesn’t look great for fog potential outside of potentially some “fuzzy stratus build down” with the wind field finally breaking down and enhanced moisture pooling will occur just after…
Celebrate Cities: Lucedale
WXXV Chief Meteorologist Rob Knight is joined by Grant Chighizola as we continue our Celebrate Cities series in Lucedale! This week they are celebrating all things Lucedale! In this series, we will be highlighting cities all across the Gulf Coast. Rob will be back in two weeks to celebrate another city on our beautiful Gulf Coast! History of all things…
Abandoned trailer fire being investigated as arson
Harrison County Fire Rescue and the Long Beach Fire Department responded to an abandoned trailer that burned Monday afternoon. This is the second structure to burn in the area in the last two weeks. The fire is being investigated as an arson fire. No injuries were reported. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Harrison County Fire Rescue, investigation, Long Beach Fire…
Signs a teenager is in an abusive relationship
February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. 1 in 3 young people will enter into an abusive or unhealthy romantic relationship, but how can guardians at home know if their child is one of them? First, we have to understand why teenagers find themselves in these relationships. The Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence tells us that as teenagers explore…
Chamber Spotlight – KOA Holiday Gulfport
The February Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber Member Spotlight winner was KOA Holiday Gulfport, a brand-new campground, RV Park and resort on Hwy 49 North! Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight
Chamber Member Spotlight – Summerfield Senior Living
The January 2024 Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber Member Spotlight is on Summerfield Senior Living in north Gulfport. Take a look at all the unique features Summerfield offers to its residents. Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight
Memorial Health System holding Black History Month Program
Memorial Health System in Gulfport is hosting its Black History Month program Tuesday morning at 8:30. Former Gulfport Chief Administrative Officer Dr. John Kelly will be the guest speaker. The event will also feature breakfast and a gospel performance by Lakeisha Cotton. The program begins at 8:30 Tuesday morning on the east side of the cafeteria at the hospital. Categories:…
2/26 – The Chief’s “Sunny & Wonderfully Warm” Monday Afternoon Forecast
High pressure to our east today will help low level dew points to begin to climb and a slight warming trend (overnight) is anticipated to develop with lows only dropping to near 60F area wide tonight. On Tuesday, the upper level pattern begins to transition to a more zonal or WSW direction. A gradual warming trend should continue with southerly winds…
Over 1000 members attend Delta Sigma Theta Statewide Cluster in Biloxi
This weekend, over a thousand members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated gathered for a statewide cluster at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center. The Mississippi Gulf Coast and Moss Point alumnae chapters hosted this year’s cluster. The theme was a throwback to the 80s and 90s. Collegiate and alumni members from many ages gathered for sisterhood, fellowship, and to discuss…
Meggan Monday: Home Under the Dome
This week on Meggan Monday, Meggan is introducing us to a ministry that lends a hand to those who are helping others. This week, we are introducing you to a wonderful program that’s been going on for about 18 months, hosted by United First Methodist Church in Gulfport. Home Under the Dome is a respite care program that allows care…
GivHer Circle: Empowered Women Empowering Change
Joining us in studio are Tiffany D. Bell and Christen Duhe to tell us about GivHer Circle, part of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. For more information click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: GivHer Circle, gulf coast community foundation
Two Mississippi National Guardsmen killed in helicopter crash identified
The identities of the two Mississippi National Guard soldiers killed in a helicopter crash Friday were revealed over the weekend. Chief Warrant Officer 4, 36-year-old Bryan Zemek, and Chief Warrant Officer 4, 42-year-old Derek Abbott, both served at the Mississippi National Guard Army Aviation support facility two located in Tupelo. Officer Zemek was in Alpha Company First Battalion 149th Aviation…
2/26 – The Chief’s “Dense Morning Fog” Monday Morning Forecast
The only story this morning will be fog developing along the MS Gulf Coast. Aloft, a dry northwesterly flow should persist through the near term period. Cannot rule out a very thin layer of cirrus developing today, however, this doesn’t look to limit insolation much and should allow high temps to warm well into the 70s especially across the northern and…