The day for Gulf Grove apartment residents to vacate has come and gone, but some have nowhere to go. Now, the Hancock Resource Center is reminding people that there are still opt ions available. “So, if you take a family and all of the sudden you’re going to move them… you’re talking about they’ve paid their rent that month,” said…
After a historic 2024 baseball season, the William Carey Crusaders fell just short in their pursuit of the NAIA Avista World Series. Making it to the big stage is no small task, and they have nothing to hang their heads about after their dominating run through in the NAIA National Tournament Opening Round and ending the season with an overall…
Cue Queen’s hit, “We Are the Champions,” the Division II Men’s Golf Championship is back in the state of Mississippi! After their first national title in 2018, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College brought home their second national title after claiming the 2024 NJCAA Division II Men’s Golf Championship in Joplin, Missouri. The outstanding Bulldog team totaled a team score of…
Postseason baseball accolades are rolling in like a river… a maroon and gold river, to be exact! If you can’t tell from that intro, this is about the prestigious Pearl River Community College baseball team. Most recently received, the 2024 Wildcat program has taken home five Region 23 awards. We’re starting the honors off with our hometown hero that is…
The City of Gulfport will be hosting a lighthouse dedication ceremony to honor George Schloegel next month. That event takes place June 17th at the Gulfport Municipal Marina near the Ship Island Lighthouse at 8:30 a.m. Mr. Schloegel was a former mayor of the city and a distinguished business leader. Highlights include the dedication of the lighthouse, but there will…
We are joined by Laura Barton and Allison Klinshaw from the Vancleave Public Library to tell us about a chili cookoff as well as a block party. The Chili Cookoff and Block Party is happening on June 1st at the Vancleave Public Library. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Chili Cookoff and Block Party, vancleave public library
One Coastal teen was a recipient of the 2024 Significant Achievement Award, a National Geographic Challenge to address environmental challenges. Demi Johnson is a student at Bayou View Middle School in Gulfport. Her submission plans to restore the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s threatened oyster reef population. Her plan is to create community oyster gardens as a way to revive the population….
Looking for a place where you can pick and buy your own fresh fruits and vegetables at reasonable prices? Charlie’s U-Pik could be that place for you! WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was LIVE in Wiggins to tell you all about the fun at the farm. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Charlie’s U-Pik, fruit and vegetable farm, Lucedale and…
The Gautier Police Department is holding an open house this evening. This is an opportunity for the public to meet officers, interact with the staff, tour the station, and take pictures. There will also be music and giveaways during the event. It all begins at 6 p.m. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Gautier Police Department
Over in Pearl River County this afternoon, the ‘Live Here, Give Here’ Blood Drive begins at 1 p.m. and goes until 5 p.m. Come out and support the local blood supply and receive a free shirt. You can scan the QR code on the screen to register or just show up, walk ins are welcome. The drive takes place at…
Just because the high school baseball season is over doesn’t mean the celebrations and honors have to stop! We’ve already introduced you to the 7A through 5A All-State selection, and now it’s time to highlight our incredible athletes in classes 4A through 1A! Second team 4A: Brendan Necaise – Pass Christian Junior (Pearl River CC) Walker Seymour – Bay High…
Dr. Alesia Haynes is in studio to discuss the Pink Pop Up Shop and Expo. The Pink Pop Up Shop and Expo takes place Saturday, June 1st at the Orange Grove Community Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is free to the public. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Pink Pop Up Shop and Expo
Jeepin the Coast hosted their kickoff party at the Pass Christian Harbor on Wednesday, marking the start of their seventh year. Crowds packed out the harbor to register their Jeeps, enjoy local vendors, and live entertainment. In seven short years, the event has grown immensely, garnering attention from across the United States. Droves of people come to the Coast for…
The old front has backed off into central Mississippi which is where showers/t-storms are developing this morning. A few storms are moving NE as they follow this boundary north of Natchez and this area through central Miss should continue to fester until after sunrise. This gradient will hang around today and will set up from south of New Orleans to…
A series of fast moving and weak southern stream shortwave troughs embedded within a largely zonal flow regime aloft will slide through the Lower Mississippi Valley over the course of the short term period. As these shortwave features move through the area, the increased forcing aloft will support the development of convective activity each afternoon. The convection is expected to…
The NCAA baseball tournament is set to start on Friday. One of, if not the best, parts about these national tournaments is the spotlight it puts on student-athletes. Nicholls baseball hit the road bright and early on Wednesday as they are set to play in the Oregon State regional this Friday. Two of the many players on their team bus…
Now that the dogs have piled, the banners have been raised, and the trophies have been hoisted, postseason honors are now rolling in for our local baseball players. Below are our local athletes who were named to the 7A through 5A All-State roster: First team 7A: Ethan Surowiec – Gulfport Senior (Ole Miss signee) Chris Fox – Ocean Springs Senior…
The Gulf Coast Woman’s 2024 Class of 100 Successful Women to Know was announced! The ceremony was held at the Biloxi Civic Center, doors opened at 11 and the awards program kicked off at 11:30. The initiative celebrates female leaders in areas such as nonprofits to local media. News 25’s very own Ansley Brent was selected as one of the…
Today is National Senior Health and Fitness Day! News 25’s Austin Lindsey has more on how a local wellness studio makes sure its seniors stay fit. “I was walking with a walker last year in a lot of knee pain, ankle pain, and it was very depressing because I couldn’t get up the curb.” “I never dreamed that I would…
Shrimp season has officially kicked off. Any and all shrimpers are able to take to the Mississippi waters, provided they have the permitting and licenses. Shrimp season north of the intracoastal waterways run until just after midnight on New Years Day while south of those waterways and west of the Gulfport shipping channel close just after midnight on May 1st,…
Jeepin the Coast is set to kick off tonight at 6! News 25’s Brooke Parker is at the scene with the party. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Jeepin’ the Coast
We are joined by Elaine Kulick with the Gulf Coast School of Performing Arts to discuss a summer arts program set to start in June. The Summer Arts program is coming in the month of June! Students participate in Art, Tumbling, Acting, Hip-hop, Jazz, Contemporary and Ballroom. Camp runs Monday – Friday from 9:00-5:00. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gulf Coast…
The official opening of shrimp season kicked off 6AM Wednesday morning. All regulations of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources will be in full force and effect, and all boats engaged in catching or transporting shrimp from Mississippi waters must be licensed or permitted by MDMR before beginning operations. 254 boats are licensed in Mississippi, 179 of those boats are…
Joining us in studio is Windance Golf Pro Rory Nelson, who is here to tell us about the Coastal Junior Tour that coming up this summer. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Coastal Junior Tour, registration