The axis of the shortwave trough that finally pushed Saturday’s cold front through the area, is just west of the Mississippi River and will be reaching the Appalachian Mountains by sunrise Monday. The rain is done and mostly sunny skies expected for all land areas before sunset. Post frontal high pressure will usher in cooler and drier air through Monday….
The Lady Pirates hit the road to open up their playoff push as they took on Richland. Pass Christian would go on to pick up the road win and start the playoffs on the right note, 7-0. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: High School Softball, Pass Christian lady pirates, Softball playoffs
Pass Christian high school baseball was looking to open up their postseason run with a win on the road, but ran into a good Richland team. It was a close game, always in striking distance, but the Pirates would fall 3-0. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: baseball playoffs, High School Baseball, Pass Christian Pirates
Poplarville was trying to make it 2-for-2 in Hornet wins against the McComb Tigers. Softball did their job and so did the baseball team as they walked away with a 15-0 win. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: baseball playoffs, High School Baseball, Poplarville Hornets
This wasn’t your average high school softball game as the Poplarville Lady Hornets opened up postseason play against the McComb Lady Tigers. This one got out of hand quick as the Lady Hornets would go on to win 38 (!!!) – 0 Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: High School Softball, Poplarville lady hornets, Softball playoffs
St. Patrick welcomed Hazlehurst for a double-header on Friday to open up playoff action here on the coast. The Lady Irish went on to win game one 21-0 and then followed that up with another dominant performance in game two, winning 20-0. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Softball playoffs, St. Patrick softball
South Mississippi Smiles Dentistry donated funds to three local non-profit organizations at Traintastic Museum. Annually, the dentistry presents three checks as part of its caring for community voting contest. South Mississippi Smiles says the program allows them to spread awareness of local charitable efforts across the Gulf Coast. Elijah’s Closet would receive $2500 for winning first place, second place was…
Some outstanding Harrison County middle school students were given a big applause from D’Iberville Police for making the right decisions. About 100 D’Iberville students graduated from the Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program, better known as D.A.R.E. With the help of D’Iberville Police, the 5th graders completed the 10 week program. They learned about signs of stress, bullying, risky situations, confident…
Keesler Air Force Base airmen wrapped up a two-day lead-a-thon Warrior Day, focusing on leadership and airmanship development. The lead-a-thon leadership development began Thursday, airmen students heard from guest speakers who provided insightful leadership tactics and training. Day two of the event led them to partake in physical activities training, such as agility, combat, and conditioning. The training was in…
Fishbone Alley is going to be jam-packed on Saturday as Gulfport Main Street hosts the inaugural Art and Antiques in the Alley. The event will host about 25 local and traveling artists and antique collectors. There will also be live music and food vendors. Fishbone Alley is in Downtown Gulfport and was opened in 2016. Prior to the pandemic, downtown hosted many…
News 25 is joined in studio by Chris Thomas King, a Blues musician who will be performing at Ground Zero Blues Club later tonight. King is a Grammy and Country Music Award winner, including a role in ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’ Categories: Local News, News Tags: Chris Thomas King, Ground Zero Blues Club
Joining News 25 in the studio this morning are Diana Major and Nicole Martz. They brought Thumper the African Penguin to talk about the Mississippi Aquarium’s Penguin House Party coming up on May 3rd. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: African Penguin, Mississippi Aquarium, Mississippi Aquarium’s Penguin House Party, Thumper
Cinema by the Shore will kick off today! The event will be held at Jones Park in Gulfport and offer a free showing of the movie “Migration.” Those attending are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. Local food trucks and activities will also be available starting at 6 PM. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Cinema by the Shore, Gulfport, jones…
Some outstanding Harrison County middle school students are getting a big applause from police this morning for making the right decisions. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. is LIVE at D’Iberville Middle School on the big celebration happening. Categories: Local News, News Tags: d’iberville middle school, DARE Program Graduation, harrison county
This Saturday, the Pass Christian high school track and field team will host the regional meet on their own track. It’s not just by chance that they’re able to do this, but because of the success their team has had in the district meet this past weekend. Get to know some really fast athletes out of Past Christian, who made…
As temperatures warm into the 80s, low level instability will increase and some cumulus development is expected to take hold by late morning. However, a strong mid to upper level high pressure will remain in control of the area today, and the subsidence associated with this will keep a strong mid- level capping in place. A cold front the NW…
Light showers slightly to our north should dissipate this evening and overnight with the loss of daytime heating. Clouds will hang around tonight, and areas of mostly light fog will be possible. The upper trough will continue east across the Great Lakes Friday and Saturday. The upper low aloft will still be fairly flat/zonal with possibly weak ridging in place….
The NAACP is a civil rights organization that works to ensure political, social, economic, and educational equity among minority citizens in the United States. A mission that the Jackson County branch celebrates with its yearly “Freedom Banquet.” “It’s an annual event, it allows us an opportunity to recognize some of the major contributors here in Jackson County that contribute towards…
George County was looking for the 7th straight victory of the season. They would have to do it on the road against the Hancock Hawks – and they would do just that. Picking up the win over the Hawks 4-2. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: George County Rebels high school, Hancock Hawks high school, High School Baseball
The Hancock Lady Hawks celebrated senior night on Thursday and wanted to add a win to the festivities. To do so they would have to beat the Picayune Maroon Tide at home – and they would go on to do just that by a final score of 9-1. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Hancock Lady Hawks, High School…
Employees of the Pass Christian School District and community members met at the Cat Island Event Space for the school district’s State of Education address. Superintendent Dr. Carla Evers shared ideals, strategic planning, and future projects being implemented into the district. The Pass Christian School District houses over 1,800 students and 300 staff and staff with a $28 million budget….
A fairly broad upper level trough pushing south out of Canada will continue to expand across the High Plains to upper Mississippi River Valley the rest of this afternoon and evening. A cold front associated with this trough is moving southeast through Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas. Southerly flow across the region has been slowly increasing moisture levels throughout the south,…
The Humane Society of South Mississippi spent the lunch hour thanking folks for their hard work. Celebrating Animal Control Officers Appreciation Week and Volunteers Week, which is next week, HSSM served hamburgers, hot dogs, and sweets to the volunteers and officers. HSSM officials talked about how much the volunteers do for the shelter and how much they appreciate the officers…
Last week, the D’Iberville High Archery Team became back-to-back-to-back state champions. Archery is a game of precision; one small sway of the bow can be the keen detail from a win or loss. And here at D’Iberville High, they’ve mastered this along with the consistency of striking the bullseye. “Amazing feeling, then second year we won again, that was amazing…