Back Bay Mission sees increase in people at risk of homelessness

Back Bay Mission desperately needs volunteers to keep up with the need in the community. In just under a year, the number of people Back Bay Mission offers services to has doubled. “We were seeing about 300 individuals and families for the food pantry, and now it’s up to 550,” said Dhiana Skrmetti, director of development. “I think we’re going to get really close to 600 soon….

Chandyfest returns to Gulfport on May 4

News 25 is joined in studio by Gina Prater from Chandeleur Island Brewing to talk about this weekend’s Chandyfest. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Chandeleur Island, Chandeleur Island Brewing, Chandeleur Island Brewing Co., Chandyfest

4/30 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Locked In” Tuesday Night Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

The Mississippi Gulf Coast is officially locked in to the shifting weather patterns that will eventually start trend towards a more late spring and early summer feel. A series of weak and fast moving shortwave troughs will ride up and over the mid to upper level ridge axis from Thursday through Monday. Most of the strongest forcing associated with these…

Ocean Springs high school baseball defeats Petal 12-4 to advance the 2nd round against Brandon

Ocean Springs high school baseball was looking to advance to the second round of the playoffs in their game on Monday against Petal. With the series tied 1-1, the winner would advance to take on Brandon in round 2. The Greyhounds would go on to defeat Petal 12-4. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: baseball playoffs, Ocean Springs high…

4/30 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Quiet Calm” Tuesday Evening Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

A fairly strong mid to upper level ridge axis will remain in firm control of the area through Wednesday night. Ample subsidence in the mid-level will lead to warmer and drier conditions aloft, and this will help keep a mid-level capping inversion and weak mid- level lapse rates in place. The end result will be a proliferation of fair weather…

St. Martin – Vancleave Air Force JROTC Program set to compete for National Title

Cadets in the St. Martin-Vancleave Air Force Junior ROTC program are heading to compete nationally in Florida. The St. Martin Vancleave Warrior Fitness Team is all about hard work, grit, and above all, comradery and community. They take those sets of morals to nationals as one of the first-ever Mississippi JROTC programs to compete on the stage. “I was overjoyed….

MHP officer and group of Seabees help in single-car crash

A Mississippi Highway Patrol officer is receiving recognition for a heroic action on March 20th, with some help from a few Seabees. According to MHP Spokesperson Cal Robertson, Corporal Kevin Burnett was driving on I-10 in Hancock County near mile marker 3 when Burnett noticed heavy traffic and smoke. He found a single car crash that had not been reported…

Annual Officer Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood Drive

The 5th annual Officer Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood Drive takes place Wednesday, May 1st at the Biloxi Visitor Center. Our morning live shot reporter Everett Ganier Jr. will be live at the blood drive Wednesday in the morning newscasts. The blood drive takes place from noon to 6 p.m. You can give the gift of life in memory of a…

Singing River Health System opposes plans for surgery clinic in Gautier

The Jackson County Board of Supervisors and Singing River Health System have recently announced their opposition against a new healthcare facility coming to the City of Gautier. This facility will be partnering with Memorial and Merit Health.  The city has applied for Tax Increment Financing – also known as TIF bonds – to jumpstart development in the area around this new…

Wiggins volunteer firefighters become certified

Eleven volunteer firefighters have been certified! Over the past 16 weeks, the volunteers have dedicated time in a classroom and with hands-on skills. The 11 students and their instructors traveled to the Mississippi State Fire Academy on Sunday and all students passed! A huge congratulations to all of these volunteers. Categories: Local News, News Tags: City of Wiggins, firefighters, MISSISSIPPI…

Taste Rattle and Roll

Joining us in studio is Candace Ruland with the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce to tell us about the annual Taste, Rattle, and Roll coming up Thursday at Centennial Plaza. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Taste Rattle and Roll

St. Patrick basketball standout Matthew Krass signs to further his career at Tarleton State University

Monday was a day of celebration at St. Patrick Catholic High School as one of their outstanding athletes signed to further his academic and athletic career.  Fighting Irish standout and Mississippi all-star Matthew Krass has officially put pen to paper to pursue his basketball career at Tarleton State University. The 6 ‘4 combo guard is a force to be reckoned…

Tech Byte – Speech Pathology

Patrick Moates explores the technology that has shaped modern speech pathology since WWII with guest pathologist Daye Click. Brought to you by Rogers Technology Solutions Tags: byte, daye click, patrick moates, rogers technology solutions, speech pathology, TECH, techbyte

Mom to Mom – May Day Baskets

Mandy has a step-by-step tutorial on creating May Day flower baskets for friends and neighbors. Tags: crafts, DIY, flower, flowers, hacks, mandy williamson, may baskets, may day, Mom to Mom

4/29 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Rebuilding” Monday Night Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

Tuesday morning we will see a shift that should last until at least Wednesday morning. Westerly shifting to southerly winds will help to keep humidity a little lower for the morning hours, but reintroduce moisture for the afternoon and evening hours. High temperatures tomorrow will be in the low to mid 80s with lows in the mid 60s. After looking…