6/13 – The Chief’s “HOT and HUMID” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast

A secondary disturbance has settled into SE LA coastal areas. This is bringing a highly unstable marine airmass to the There will be a brief, disorganized line of thunderstorms racing ESE into northern LA/and central southern MS may need to be monitored for the southern six counties yet again. However, we will not see as much as we saw yesterday….

6/13 – The Chief’s “Summertime HOT” Tuesday Morning Forecast

Starting out this Tuesday morning on the calm side after a rather active late afternoon/evening yesterday. Upper-level clouds are spreading east across the area from earlier thunderstorm activity across Texas. These upper-level clouds will not stick around long exiting to the outer coast by mid-morning. A secondary disturbance has settled into SE LA coastal areas. This is bringing a highly…

Scott Berry receives hero’s farewell amidst Super Regional defeat

The following press release is courtesy of Southern Miss Sports Information Director Jack Duggan. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2023 Tennessee Homers Past Southern Miss to Advance to College World Series HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Zane Denton belted a three-run, fifth-inning home run and three Tennessee pitchers limited Southern Miss to seven singles as they blanked the Golden Eagles 5-0 in…

Southern Miss takes on Tennessee

Southern Miss and Tennessee are going head-to-head. A win could send the Golden Eagles to Omaha for the first time since 2009. News 25’s Sports Director Jeff Haeger is at Pete Taylor Park with more. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Southern Miss, sports

Southern Miss facing off against Tennessee

Southern Miss and Tennessee are going head-to-head. A win could send the Golden Eagles to Omaha for the first time since 2009. News 25’s Sports Director Jeff Haeger is at Pete Taylor Park with more. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Southern Miss, sports

6/12 – Jeff’s “Very HOT Week Ahead” Monday Night Forecast

Other than very isolated shower/thunderstorm chances, the threat for severe weather has ended. Temperatures will remain warm overnight as humidity won’t allow for much cooling off. This very hot pattern has the potential to bring very dangerous heat this week. As far as the storm track goes, points north of Hattiesburg will see the most rain potential through midweek. The…

MS Rising Coalition asking Harrison County School District for change in graduation dress code

The Mississippi Rising Coalition confronted the Harrison County School District at the school board meeting. “I know a man that never wore pants… and he wore sandals… would you keep him from graduating? His name was Christ Jesus.” An outcry from LGBTQ+ people and allies at the Harrison County School Board meeting Monday asking for a change in policy after…

Man wanted for multiple armed robberies

The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a man wanted for multiple armed robberies that happened yesterday. The suspect is Anthony Kirkland. Investigators say the robberies happened in Harrison County, Mendenhall, and Hattiesburg. Kirkland is driving a maroon Jeep Compass with a paper or dealer tag. If you think you have seen him, call Crime Stoppers at…

Two local baseball players named NJCAA All-Americans

The accolades are rolling in for local junior college baseball players. For the fifth consecutive season, Pearl River Community College has a student-athlete named to the National Junior College Athletic Association All-American team in the form of Wildcat pitcher Cooper Cooksey. Named a second-team All American, the right-handed pitcher tossed a team-high 68-and-a-third innings and pitched his way to an…

Crosspoint Church in Gulfport hosts Camp Create

More than 200 kids packed into Crosspoint Church to begin Camp Create. The week-long festivities teach first through sixth graders about God while fostering a fun environment. This year’s theme for the camp is a sports theme called ‘Game Plan.’ To begin, the camp instructors got students on their feet, getting pumped up as kids prepare for art-based activities. For…

F.A.N.S summer sports camp coming to Gulfport

A sports camp in Gulfport is changing the way kids spend their summer vacation. F.A.N.S., also known as ‘Fitness, Agility, Nutrition, and Strength’ is providing an exciting summer experience combing physical training and leisure activities. Children gain knowledge and understanding of physical fitness and fun. The camp consists of sprints, strength, and speed combined into P.E. games. The children’s favorite…

U.S. Bicycle Route 90 approved in Harrison County

Harrison County is headed down a path to opening up cycling on the Coast. The U.S. Bicycle Route System is a developing national network of bicycle routes, connecting urban and rural communities via signed roads and trails conducted by the Adventure Cycling Association. An Adventure Cycling Association representative, along with four members of the Harrison County Active Living Initiative, introduced…

Feral cats an issue in Harrison County

Feral cats are continuing to be a problem in Harrison County. During the Harrison County Board of Supervisors meeting this morning, a citizen took time to tell the board that his yard, as well as his neighbor’s yard, has turned into a litter box due to about 30 feral cats wandering in the area. Due to the uncontrollable amount of…

Harrison County Circuit Clerk Connie Ladner announces retirement

Harrison County Circuit Clerk Connie Ladner announced her retirement today. Ladner announced in a letter she is retiring December 29th to spend more time with her family. She celebrated her 39th anniversary at the Circuit Clerk Office this year, working as the circuit clerk for the last seven-and-a-half-years. Ladner previously served as deputy clerk and chief deputy clerk. Categories: Local…

Woman pleads guilty to child abuse

A woman has pleaded guilty to child abuse after a five-month-old infant was found with multiple brain bleeds and skull fractures. Rosa Robicheaux went to the hospital with the child and his mother, but ran away to Alabama. She was arrested by Mobile Police Department while on a bus to Iowa and admitted to abusing the infant. Robicheaux was sentenced…

YMCA partners with Shuckers to host MLB Pitch, Hit, and Run at MGM Park

MGM Park was filled with young baseball talent in celebration of Play Ball Weekend. The YMCA, in partnership with the Biloxi Shuckers, came together to host an MLB Pitch, Hit, and Run competition for local youth. Those competing tested their skills in hitting distance, pitching accuracy, and running the bases. Each athlete was given a scorecard as they traveled between…

76th annual Dedeaux Bazaar

Since 1945, the Dedeaux Bazaar has become a staple in Hancock County. The bazaar is a festival that has a little something for everyone to enjoy. The bazaar is home to a weekend long slow-pitch softball tournament, carnival rides, all kinds of food from seafood to gumbo, and a chance to get up close and personal with local politicians running…

Jackson County celebrates nature at Sand Jam ‘23

Jackson County’s annual celebration of nature made its return to the Coast. Saturday was a day of family fun at Sand Jam ’23 in Pascagoula. Guests were able to explore the many habitats and wildlife our Coast has to offer. The free event had several activities to choose from such as button making, block printing, and interacting with animals. Those…

Car slams into drugstore in Gulfport

A long-time pharmacy in Gulfport spent a big part of the weekend picking up the pieces after a car smashed through the front of the building in the early morning hours Saturday. You can see that car and the damage done to French Drug Company at the corner of Pass Road and Courthouse Road. It’s unclear why the car slammed…

Missing boater found dead after search in George County

A missing boater was found dead in George County over the weekend after a search that involved multiple agencies. The George County Sheriff’s Office received a call around 7 a.m. Saturday morning about an unattended vehicle and boat at a boat ramp in the Buzzard Roost community. Deputies found personal items in the vicinity of the boat launch at which…

Former Ocean Springs Alderman Robert Cox Sr. passes away

The Ocean Springs community is mourning the loss of a longtime city leader and local business owner. Former two-term Alderman Robert Cox Sr. died Saturday at the age of 90. Cox served as alderman for two terms and as alderman-at-large while also owning Cox’s Barbershop. Before any of that, though, he served our country in the Air Force. Visitation for…