News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days: St. Stanislaus Rock-a-Chaws

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) — The St. Stanislaus football program obviously doesn’t have any players left on the roster from the 2014 and ’15 South State champion teams, but the Rock-a-Chaws do have a new head coach from the glory days, first-time HC Tim Lala. “The things that you remember the most, for me, are one, just how special…

Walmart offering Wellness Day on Saturday

Families can get ahead of the flu season this year by visiting a Gulfport or Biloxi Walmart on Saturday. Starting at 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on August 19th, customers can receive free glucose, cholesterol, BMI, and blood pressure screenings to make sure their bodies are healthy. Plus, Walmart will be offering affordable vaccines including HPV, tetanus, hepatitis, and flu….

Walter Anderson Museum of Art after-school art program begins soon

Are your kids interested in art or simply have a craft at drawing or painting? Well, the Walter Anderson Museum of Art has open registration to sign them up for an after-school program. The Walter Anderson after-school program is for grades 2nd through 6th. The program will begin September 12th and ends in November. Each Tuesday students will have the…

Pascagoula River Audubon Center launches ambassadorship program

The Pascagoula River Audubon Center is recruiting students interested in volunteering. This volunteer program will allow students to play a more active role in the preservation of the local environment while earning service hours. Ambassadors will have the opportunity to volunteer in education, media, wildlife, or guest services. Ambassador responsibilities can include camp counseling, posting on social media, or even…

Gulfport PD participating in ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign

The Gulfport Police Department is cracking down this Labor Day on drunk drivers and releasing a campaign to help you understand your options if you find yourself in a difficult situation. There’s no doubt that some people love to celebrate Labor Day with friends and a few drinks. However, DUI related deaths have risen by 14 percent. Drunk driving accounts…

Burn ban in effect in Pearl River County

Pearl River County has implemented a burn ban. This burn ban is effective until further notice and comes just days after Hancock County implemented its own ban days ago in response to woods fires over the weekend. This ban means no outdoor burning of any kind will be allowed. Violating the ban may result in fines of up to $500….

8/16 – Chris’s “Manageable Temperatures” Wednesday Afternoon Forecast

This afternoon a disturbance extended from Lake Ontario to near Memphis, southwestward into east Texas. Showers and thunderstorms yesterday afternoon brought much needed rain to the area as the cool (Not Cold) front has slipped directly overhead this afternoon. Any precipitation today or tomorrow should be limited to the outer coastal and the open coastal waters. Fortunately, dew points are…

Lightning strike hits tree at Bayou Vista Golf Course

Here’s the aftermath of a tree struck by lightning Tuesday at Bayou Vista Golf Course. The strike hit around 5 yesterday evening when the severe thunderstorms rolled through the Coast. Gulfport fire crews responded to the scene. Jesse Vincent with Gulfport Fire Department said, “Three minutes away and lightning hit the pine tree. Came out earlier it was on fire…

Harrison County fire crews respond to minor storm damage

Harrison County fire crews were busy yesterday afternoon responding to calls as storms moved through South Mississippi. In addition to reports of trees and power lines down across some local roads, two homes were struck by lightning within minutes of each other. Firefighters were able to respond quickly and limit the damage to those homes to a minimum. However, one…

‘Friends of Court’ training underway for volunteers

Lending a helping hand is what Harrison County volunteers do as training begins for ‘Friends of Court.’ People who signed up with the Harrison County Advocacy Center have spent some time this week preparing to work alongside chancery court judges with family-related issues to assist those in need. The trainees have two more days of eight-hour training sessions left. Tuesday,…

8/16 – The Chief’s “Seasonal Temperatures Today” Wednesday Morning Forecast

Early this morning, a disturbance extended from Lake Ontario to near Memphis, southwestward into east Texas. Showers and thunderstorms yesterday afternoon brought much needed rain to the area as the cool (Not Cold) front has slipped directly overhead this morning. Quite a bit of upper level cloud coverage across the area has prevented temperatures from cooling as much as they…

Morning Business Report: August 16th, 2023

A new survey shows the top reason for divorce and Disney is accused of withholding profits from the group that financed ‘Avatar.’ Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report.

News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days: Bay High Tigers

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) — Motivation comes easy at Bay High, where the Tigers are coming off a not-so-good season in 2022, on the back of what was a really good season in 2021. “One thing that I had to do in this off-season is remember that progress is not necessarily a straight line, and sometimes there’s the old…

8/15 – Jeff’s “Cold Frontal Passage” Tuesday Night Forecast

Other than spotty showers, rain chances have exited the area for the most part and skies will clear out overnight. A front is moving through the area and some changes will occur. Winds will shift to a northerly direction which will usher in a less humid regime. Your Wednesday will start on a more refreshing note with some clouds, but…

Anti-human trafficking summit at USM Gulf Park Campus

The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park Campus is holding a training session to discuss anti-human trafficking. The goal of this three-day session is to collaborate with federal, state, and local organizations against human trafficking to create a game-plan that will strengthen how they help and identify victims. Various groups across the Coast joined, such as Jubilee Havens, Gulf Coast…

Columbine survivor challenges local students to spread acts of kindness

Instead of dwelling on the past, Columbine survivor Craig Scott chooses to turn his pain into purpose with presentations. Scott attended Harper McCaughan Elementary this afternoon and his goal was to challenge them. He challenged them to do many things which involves using kind words, accepting, and including others, choosing positive influences, and setting goals. The last challenge was to…

Catching up with Secretary of State Michael Watson

News 25’s Brooke Parker was able to catch up with Secretary of State Michael Watson about the latest in Jackson. 2023 has been a busy year for Secretary of State Michael Watson and we last caught up with him in February. The most important item for Watson: making people feel confident at the polls. “First and foremost, so very proud…

8/15 – Jeff Vorick’s “Thunderstorms Early” Tuesday Evening Forecast

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are in the area ahead of an approaching cold front. Some heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, and non-severe wind gusts of 30-40 MPH. Rain chances will fall off this evening as the front pushes through South Mississippi. Winds will shift to a northerly direction overnight and skies will begin to clear.   It will be refreshing out…

FEMA preps to setup headquarters in Moss Point

As President Biden appoints federal aid to Moss Point from the mid-June tornado, Mayor Billy Knight and his citizens prepare for the roll-out of resources. The government agency is beginning coordination to establish headquarters to closely assess and assist the devastation. FEMA assistance includes grants for temporary housing, home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and more. Business…

Ingalls launches destroyer named for Sen. Ted Stevens

Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula has successfully launched the Navy’s third flight III Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer ‘Ted Stevens.’ Ingalls Shipbuilding DDG Program Manager Ben Barnett says “the translation and launch are always important milestones for our shipbuilders and the life of a ship.” Prior to launch, the ship was moved from land to the dry dock, using translation…