SHEA Community Baby Shower to help new and expecting mothers

South Mississippi moms received a wealth of knowledge after attending a local baby shower in Gulfport. The Mississippi Public Health Institute held a community baby shower on Saturday as part of its sharing health and awareness campaign. Attendees also had access to information and guidance on various topics, such as breastfeeding, performing CPR on infants, staying active, and the importance…

Grand opening for Unique Transition Beauty Supply Store in Waveland

That ‘rip me out the plastic I’ve been acting brand new’ feeling is now in Hancock County after a new beauty supply store opened up shop over the weekend. It was a milestone achievement for store owner Constance St. Julien-Mims as downtown Waveland helped celebrate the grand opening of Unique Transition Beauty Supply. Waveland Mayor Jay Trapani said, “It’s a…

Local Eats Killer Crab & Seafood

Allen Beverages presents: Local Eats, featuring Gautier's favorite family-owned seafood market, Killer Crab & Seafood

This month Allen Beverages’ spotlights one of their favorite “Local Eats” in Gautier. Killer Crab & Seafood is not only an old-fashioned seafood restaurant, but also a fresh seafood market and daquiri bar! Co-Owner Drake Killingsworth fills us in on what makes Killer Crab & Seafood unique and the place the locals like to eat. Categories: Local Eats

U.S.S. Ted Stevens Christening Ceremony at Ingalls Shipyard

Ingalls Shipbuilding held a christening ceremony for a vessel named after former Alaska Senator Ted Stevens. The late senator’s wife, Catherine Ann Stevens, and his daughters Susan Stevens Covich and Lily Irene Becker took part in the christening as sponsors of the ship. During his tenure, Senator Stevens was known for his advocacy for Alaska and his contributions to national…

Mississippi State basketball star visits local Boys and Girls Club

Mississippi State basketball stand-out Tolu Smith paid a visit to his old stomping grounds at a local Boys and Girls Club to pay it forward to his community. The 6’10” basketball player, who led the Mississippi State Bulldogs in scoring and rebounding this past season, presented a check of $2,500 to the Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast…

Wrestling comes to the Coast next month

Joining us today is Joe Mastainich, who is bringing professional wrestling to the Coast next month with the Terror on the Coast event. The event takes place September 9th at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. The event takes place at 320 Giles Road in Gulfport. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Terror on the Coast, wrestling

Morning Business Report: August 21st, 2023

Half of parents have ‘no idea’ how to raise kids without smartphone and U.S. malls aren’t dying after all. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business

8/21 – The Chief’s “Tracking The Tropics” Monday Morning Forecast

Upper high pressure centered near Kansas City this morning, with an easterly wave over the central Gulf of Mexico. Very isolated showers and a thunderstorm or two were noted over the coastal waters in association with this wave. The easterly wave is expected to continue to move west-northwest toward the Rio Grande Valley of south Texas by late tonight or…

8/20 Chris’s “HOT TEMPERATURES” Sunday Night Forecast

Man oh man was it a hot day for the the southern six counties some areas had high temperatures above the century mark .  Currently there is stationary front to the north of our area it will begin to weaken overnight into Monday morning. A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect from 10am to 8pm  Monday for heat indices from 105-110…

Ocean Springs defense dominant in 14-0 jamboree win at Pascagoula

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — The Ocean Springs defense was as good as advertised in a 14-0 shutout jamboree win at Pascagoula. Watch HIGHLIGHTS courtesy of WXXV News25 Sports Reporter Austin Lindsey in the video above! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night Showcase, Greyhounds, high school football, Ocean Springs, Panthers, Pascagoula

Hancock gets ahead and stays ahead in 29-7 jamboree win over Bay High

KILN, Miss. (WXXV) — Hancock appears to be in mid-season form, after cruising to a 29-7 jamboree win over Bay High to kick off the 2023 season. Watch HIGHLIGHTS courtesy of WXXV News25  Sports Director Jeff Haeger in the video above! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bay High, Friday Night Showcase, hancock, Hawks, high school football, tigers

Gautier wins explosive jamboree 20-17 over Biloxi

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Gautier comes out on the right side of an offensive explosion with a 20-17 win at Biloxi to kick off the 2023 season. Watch HIGHLIGHTS courtesy of WXXV News25 Sports Reporter Ansley Brent in the video above! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: biloxi, Friday Night Showcase, gators, Gautier, high school football, indians

St. Stanislaus completes comeback in 15-14 jamboree win over D’Iberville

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) — The St. Stanislaus football team struck first and last in its 15-14 jamboree win over D’Iberville to kick off the 2023 high school football season. Watch the HIGHLIGHTS courtesy of WXXV News25 Sports Director Jeff Haeger in the video above! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: d’iberville, Friday Night Showcase, high school…

8/18 – Jeff’s “Heat Advisory” Weekend Forecast

Skies remain clear overnight and it will be slightly warmer with more humidity as compared to last night. Tomorrow will again be hot, with a modest increase in humidity. A Heat Advisory will be in effect from 10 AM until 7 PM. Expect sunny skies with southerly winds developing by the afternoon. Sunday will also be very hot with heat…

New community center on Lee Street in Biloxi

Early renderings have been released of the East Biloxi Community Center. The community center will be on Lee Street next to the old Yankie Stadium. This area has been growing and Biloxi is happy to add this $3 million project. The funding is likely to come from various areas. The center will include a gym, meeting rooms, and restroom. There…

Mississippi Heroes launching new program to help others

Mississippi Heroes and local organizations are working together to provide resources to caretakers and taking extra steps to ease their stress. Once a month caregivers can come together to learn about their options and resources available to them. The best thing these organizations and Mississippi Heroes has given them is community. Mississippi Hero Cindy Lamb said, “So, a lot of…

Miracle Temple AOH Church in Biloxi resumes services after vandalism

A church in Biloxi is returning to normal worship after being vandalized twice in the last three weeks. Miracle Temple AOH Church of God is reopening this Sunday with a celebration honoring its pastor’s seventh anniversary at the church. In July, the vandals robbed the church, broke the locks on the doors, destroyed instruments, and trashed the inside of the…

Should you sign up for the ‘SAVE Plan’ for student loans

Graduates can already sign up for Biden’s new ‘Saving on A Valuable Education’ plan which offers payments as low as zero dollars based on your income. After 20 to 25 years of payment, even if your payments are low, your loans will be forgiven. There’s a catch for Mississippi residents, however. Mississippi is one of 13 states without a tax…

Breast Cancer Research Day at Memorial Health System

Today is National Breast Cancer Research Day. Memorial Health System and LSU are working to enroll more oncology patients into clinical trials. The health system is incorporating a virtual research nurse program to provide more care in rural communities. The VRN program works remotely to screen and enroll breast cancer patients in clinical trials. Dr. Hamza Minhas is an oncologist…