7/21 – Jeff’s “Hot, Turning Unsettled” Weekend Forecast

Hot and humid conditions continue into the first part of the weekend. Heat alerts will be in effect for some of tomorrow due to sunshine and the hot pattern. Overnight, clouds will clear and temperatures will remain uncomfortable. The first part of your Saturday will be uneventful and just plain hot. Thunderstorm chances begin to increase in the afternoon. A…

YMCA holds back-to-school foam party

Summer campers spent their day soaking up the sun and getting foamed in Ocean Springs today. YMCA held their second annual Back-to-School Foam Party at Freedom Field. Children gathered from four different summer camps in Taconi, Vancleave, North Bay, and Back Bay to enjoy a day of getting foamed, jumping in bouncy houses, and playing yard games. Gulf Coast Foam…

Hancock County Library hosting three-day book sale

Books were flying off the shelves at the library in Bay St. Louis. It was a big first day turnout for the Hancock County Library System’s Books and More sale. The three-day event is sponsored by the Library Foundation of Hancock County. All funds raised will be going towards supporting the many family and educational programs throughout the Hancock County…

Belly Dancing Ladies Night event

A belly dancing class aims to unite and empower women on the Gulf Coast. Ladies on the lookout for the ultimate addition to their night out need look no further. The Gulf Coast School of Performing Arts will play host to a one-of-a-kind event, offering cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and an immersive lesson in traditional Raqs Sharqi, better known as belly…

Jackson County shooting suspect now charged with murder

The victim in a Thursday shooting at a Jackson County hotel has died and the suspected shooter is now charged with murder. The suspect is 20-year-old Quinton Biggs and he’s being held with no bond. Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter says the shooting at the Red Roof Inn exit 50, happened just before 4 yesterday afternoon. Jackson County coroner said…

7/21 – The Chief’s “Changes Ahead” Friday Afternoon/Weekend Forecast

A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect once again this afternoon with heat indices between 106-112 degrees expected. Synoptically, the region remains under the influence of a large dome of high pressure stretching from California all the way to the Big Bend of Florida. Dry air from subsidence is keeping even most cloud cover development limited much less allowing enough vertical…

7/21 – The Chief’s “Hot & Humid” Friday Morning Forecast

The short term is practically a rinse and repeat of the last day or two, with continued hot conditions expected. A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect once again this afternoon with heat indices between 106-112 degrees expected. Synoptically, the region remains under the influence of a large dome of high pressure stretching from California all the way to the Big…

Moss Point continuing to rebuild one month after the tornado

The City of Moss Point continues to rebuild a month after that tornado ripped through the city, but citizens are feeling the growing pains of the process. Gladys Douglas says she’s anxious and hopeful to be back in her home soon, a month after an EF-2 tornado caused damage to her roof, leaving mildew and mold. Douglas, a renter in…

News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days: Biloxi Indians

WXXV Sports Director Jeff Haeger had so much fun at the beach on day one of News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days, he went back on day two. Between the Hard Rock and Golden Nugget is where we find Biloxi High School, fresh off its best district finish in more than a decade. “It brings out the kid in…

7/20 – Jeff’s “Changing Pattern Ahead” Thursday Night Forecast

It will remain very warm and humid overnight with temperatures in the 80s for some. A very muggy start tomorrow will become dangerously hot again. Partly cloudy skies and temperatures well into the 90s, feeling like over 110 degrees at times will be in store for Friday. Strong high pressure will break down this weekend and allow the storm track…

Coach Kiffin talks impact of Ole Miss freshmen at SEC Media Days

The Ole Miss football program is fresh off a top 25 recruiting class, featuring some of the best of the best from the Magnolia State and beyond. Two of those top flight freshmen have already played on the same team. Not the same high school team, but on the same all-star team as a part of the Mississippi-Alabama Classic in…

Gulfport Arts Center showcasing ‘The Barbie Show’

Get ready to step into a world of glamour fashion and history, as the much-anticipated Barbie Show makes it way to the Gulfport Arts Center. ‘The Barbie Show’ will make its debut July 22nd through the 24th. Visitors can expect to witness an impressive collection of Barbie dolls. The show will kick off Saturday with a reception party from 2:30…

Gulf Coast Community Ministries celebrates 20 years on the Coast

Gulf Coast Community Ministries is celebrating 20 years of serving the Gulf Coast. The faith-based organization is a non-profit dedicated to serving those on the Gulf Coast by providing medical care, food, and clothing. GCCM feeds around 500 families each month and provides food and clothing to the homeless on a daily basis. On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m….

Hometown Hero: Jan Shook delivers meals to those in need

Jan Shook has spent the last eleven years of her life making sure her neighbors had enough to eat. She is the director of Outreach Ministers at St. Peters by the Sea and has been on the board for five years at Feed my Sheep. News 25’s Brooke Parker spent the day with her as she made her rounds delivering…

Change of Command Ceremony at NCBC

With us today is Captain Jeffrey Powell, the outgoing commanding officer of the Naval Construction Battalion Center. The battalion will see a change of command next Friday. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: change of command ceremony, naval construction battalion center

Harrison Central Elementary welcomes new principal

Harrison Central Elementary is welcoming a new face for the 2023-2024 school year. Ms. Ida West is now the principal at Harrison Central Elementary. Prior to accepting her new position, West spent six of the last 10 years as the Bel-Aire Elementary assistant principal. During her tenure at Bel-Aire, West was also a fifth-grade teacher, an instructional literacy coach, and…

Moss Point students return to school

The EF-2 tornado that hit Moss Point just one month ago caused significant damage to the Moss Point High gymnasium. However, despite the challenges, the Moss Point School District has shown resilience and determination, adopting a new flexible schedule as they prepare to welcome back students on July 20th. Moss Point High’s gym was severely damaged by the tornado, but…

Ocean Springs officers receive pay raise

The City of Ocean Springs has raised the pay for public safety officers. The Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen approved budget amendments to increase the salary scale and to give mid-year raises to sworn officers and firefighters. The budget amendment included an increase to starting pay for patrol officers from $41,900 to $45,700 with an annual increase. The amendment also…