Gulfport dominates again with a final score of 51-14 over Vancleave

It took Gulfport more than six quarters to allow its first set of points in 2023, but the Admirals still cruised past Vancleave with a final score of 51-14. Watch the video for highlights of the week two match-up! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: ADMIRALS, bulldogs, football, Friday Night Showcase, Gulfport High School, high school football, vancleave…

Poplarville avenges playoff loss with 24-14 win over Stone, former coach

PERKINSTON, Miss (WXXV) — In a rematch of last year’s third round playoff game between Stone and visiting Poplarville, the Hornets came out on top with a 24-14 win in Jacob Aycock’s first game against his former team. Watch the HIGHLIGHTS courtesy of WXXV News25 Sports Reporter Austin Lindsey in the video above! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports…

Picayune win streak snapped at 27 with 36-35 OT loss vs. Catholic-B.R.

PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV) — The back-to-back state champion Maroon Tide suffered its first loss since 2021 following a 36-35 overtime loss to Catholic-B.R. from Louisiana. Watch the HIGHLIGHTS courtesy of the Talking Ball Y’all Picayune Podcast in the video above! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: baton rouge, Bears, Catholic, Chris Davis, Friday Night Showcase, high school football,…

Pass Christian beats Purvis for third straight year in 35-0 shutout

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) — Pass Christian stays unbeaten (2-0) under first-year head coach Jeff Stockstill with a 35-0 win over Purvis, the third straight win for the Pirates over the Tornadoes. Watch the HIGHLIGHTS courtesy of WXXV News25 Sports Director Jeff Haeger in the video above!

9/1 – Jeff’s “Unsettled At Times” Labor Day Weekend Forecast

Isolated to scattered thunderstorm activity will be around at some points overnight. There will also be the possibility for thunderstorms tomorrow morning until about 12 Noon. The unsettled pattern will stick around through the holiday weekend with the opportunity for windows of dry time. A stationary front will linger in the area until the early-to-middle portions of next week. That…

FEMA, SBA ready to help in Moss Point

FEMA officials are on the ground in Moss Point, ready to lend a hand to those affected by the tornado that hit June 19th. With a federal disaster declaration now made, FEMA and the Small Business Administration has people in Moss Point ready to help get repairs made, loans approved, and offer any other help needed. Nate Custer, media relations…

Gallery 782 hosting Coastal Life Exhibition all month

An art gallery in Gulfport is letting guests get a closer look at the Coast’s scenery. For the entire month of September, Gallery 782 ‘co-art’ will be hosting its ‘Coastal Life’ exhibition. Ukrainian artist Tetiana Muller and Photographer Jeff Baldock are the exhibit’s featured artists and their creations will be on full display during the art show. Guests will be…

Lyman Senior Center celebrates Labor Day

The Lyman Senior Center held their second annual Labor Day barbeque. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department was on grill duty, cooking hotdogs and hamburgers. Inside, Harrison Central’s JROTC presented the colors and Mayor Hewes and Mayor Gilich gave speeches alongside veterans. This is Sheriff-Elect Matt Haley’s first volunteer project since being elected. He’s always been involved with the department’s community…

Gulfport High School faculty learn fire safety

Gulfport High School is learning how to effectively put out a fire. The Gulfport Fire Department spent the day at the school teaching everyone from custodians to the principal how to use a fire extinguisher. Faculty learned the ‘PASS’ method, which stands for ‘pull, aim, squeeze, and sweep,’ while using props like refillable water fire extinguishers and fire props. This…

Mississippi Highway Patrol Labor Day Enforcement period begins

Expect extra police presence if you’re going to be out on the road this Labor Day Weekend. The Mississippi Highway Patrol’s Labor Day enforcement period started this morning at 6 and will be ending on September 4th at midnight. Drivers can expect an increase of state troopers on the highways, enforcing the speed limit, checking for seat belts, and also…

42nd annual Biloxi Seafood Festival returns September 9th

We are getting closer and closer to an event so many South Mississippians look forward to every year. In studio we have Chamber of Commerce Director Lawanda Jones and —- here to talk about this year’s Biloxi Seafood Festival. The festival takes place September 9th from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information about the Biloxi Seafood Festival, click…

Southern Miss football kicks off the 2023 season Saturday

We are just one day out from Southern Miss kicking off the 2023 college football season at home against Alcorn State. Third Year Head Coach Will Hall says the program is as deep as it has ever been under his watch, but with that depth comes some inexperience, at least when it comes to Sun Belt action. The Golden Eagles…

Booker Fest begins at 100 Men Hall

The biggest event of the year for 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis begins today. Booker Fest is now in its fourth year and is a celebration of legendary keyboardist and Bay St. Louis native James Booker. The three-day event will feature a line up of blues and gospel music along with other presentations. More information on tickets and…

Red Snapper season now open

Today’s the big day for anglers here in South Mississippi. Red Snapper season is now open in Mississippi waters. The season will be open seven days a week in both state and federal waters. It will close if the annual catch limit for recreational fisherman is projected to be reached at any point after the season opens. Gag grouper fishing…

9/1 – Chris’s “Rain Is Here” Friday Afternoon Forecast

An area of low pressure has formed along a stalled frontal boundary west of the area. We can expect much needed showers and thunderstorms, as activity will enhance this afternoon with daytime heating continually destabilizing the atmosphere. The area of low-pressure west will slowly retrograde to the west and NW but play a big factor in keeping wet conditions in…

Biloxi Lighthouse going gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness

The City of Biloxi is changing the color of its historic lighthouse to gold in solidarity with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, in partnership with the City of Biloxi, is going gold in the fight to end childhood cancer. Visitors showed their support by displaying gold ribbons. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation was designed to create funding and…

9/1 – The Chief’s “Wet Pattern/Scattered T-Storms” Friday Morning Forecast

An area of low pressure has formed along a stalled frontal boundary west of the area. We can expect much needed showers and thunderstorms this morning, as activity will enhance this afternoon with daytime heating continually destabilizing the atmosphere. The first line of showers and thunderstorms are moving toward shore this morning provided by a tropical wave located in the…

8/31 – Jeff’s “Rain Returns” Thursday Night Forecast

Cloud cover, humidity, and rain chances will increase overnight. Isolated rain chances, more favored along and south of the interstate, are in play after midnight up until daybreak. Friday will bring the potential for multiple rounds of rain in our area. The first round will be in the morning hours, especially closer to the beachfront. The second round of rain…

Comeback Coolers helping Idalia victims

Victims of Hurricane Idalia have a cool treat headed their way. Comeback Coolers is packing coolers full of sodas, snacks, and beer for rural areas in Georgia and Florida. Ninety-six cases of beer were donated by FEB Distributing and Coca-Cola dropped of plenty of sodas as well. Each cooler is decorated by locals with encouraging messages. The goal is to…