Finalists announced for 2023 Boo Ferris Trophy

Each year, the Boo Ferriss Trophy goes to the most outstanding college baseball player in the state of Mississippi. This year, two of the five finalists hail from Southern Miss. Starting with Friday night ace of the staff Tanner Hall, who’s picked up right where he left off from his consensus All-American sophomore season. The right-handed junior leads the team…

5/12 – Jeff’s “Mother’s Day Weekend” Friday Night Forecast

Warm and humid conditions will continue into this weekend. Light fog could set up in spots towards daybreak but it will quickly dissipate. Very warm temperatures are on tap tomorrow with heat index values approaching the low-90s. Partly cloudy skies can be expected but rain chances will not. More widespread fog development could occur for Sunday morning. For Mother’s Day,…

61st annual Coin and Currency Show in Biloxi

Coin collectors from all across the Coast headed to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center for the 61st annual Coin and Currency Show. Guests were able to buy and sell different coins and currency from about 35 dealers. Collectibles ranging from a couple bucks to hundreds of dollars were on sale at the event. Show Chairman Normal Carnovale says…

A Jolly Candyland Celebration

Hundreds of folks from across the Coast gathered at the IP Resort to take part in this year’s annual Bacot McCarty Jolly Reception and Auction. This year’s theme for the event was a Jolly Candyland with the event room decked out in sweet decorations. At the reception, guests are able to participate in a silent auction with funds going towards…

Eight teachers receive 2023 Leo Seal Teacher Grants

Teachers from across the state met at Hancock Whitney in Gulfport for the 2023 Leo W. Seal Teacher Grant Awards. Eight of South Mississippi’s most accomplished and creative teachers earned 2023 Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher grants to pay for original teaching projects designed to enrich students’ education with hands-on learning opportunities. Brandy Kopszywa from D’Iberville High School started Project…

5/12 – Jeff Vorick’s “Warm” Friday Evening Forecast

Today was a lot quieter than yesterday. Much more sunshine was seen and temperatures became quite warm. The humid pattern will remain in place for much of the next week. Expect mild temperatures overnight with the potential for light fog to develop. Any shower chances will go away after sunset. Saturday will be a very warm day with temperatures in…

Two Men and A Truck gather donations collected for Movers for Moms

Two Men and a Truck gather donations, with the help from the community, every year around Mother’s Day called ‘Movers for Moms’ to help provide items for the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence. The center’s domestic violence program provides 24-hour, seven day a week crisis intervention services to women and children who are victims of domestic violence. The center assists…

The Jolly kickoff at the IP

The IP is hosting the kickoff to the Jolly Golf Tournament that is benefiting the Bacot McCarty Foundation. News 25’s Rick Gogreve is at the kickoff with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: bacot mccarty foundation, the jolly

100 Women DBA awards five local students scholarships

Five graduating seniors from Hancock County were awarded scholarships by the 100 Women DBA. The 100 Men Hall’s membership organization, 100 Women DBA, awards scholarships annually to three young women of color. In addition, in memory of Elena Maria Lorenza Lucore, two additional memorial scholarships were awarded. Here are this year’s recipients of the 100 Women DBA College Scholarships. They…

Southern Miss commencement ceremonies begin

The University of Southern Mississippi kicked off the first of three graduation ceremonies this morning. Students listened to remarks from President Joe Paul as they embark on a new post-college journey. Another ceremony was held in Hattiesburg this afternoon for students in the college of arts and sciences and nursing and health professions. Here on the Coast, graduates from the…

4,100 students graduate from Mississippi State University

More than 4,100 students graduated from Mississippi State University today in Starkville. The ceremonies were held at Davis Wade Stadium on campus. It marked the first commencement held in the stadium since 1998.  Graduation was also held at the stadium in 1989 when President George H.W. Bush served as commencement speaker. MSU President Mark E. Keenum reminded students that with…

Morning Business Report: May 12th, 2023

A new poll finds who America’s favorite moms are and Twitter has a new CEO. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

22nd Street closure extended in Pascagoula

A traffic note for Pascagoula drivers, work on a major residential road has been extended after recent bad weather forced multiple delays. 22nd Street between Ingalls and Washington Avenue has been closed since April 24th as part of the Boxwood drainage improvements project. Now the city says the road will be closed for three more weeks so crews can finish…

Expert Talk with Lori Burhing – Dr. George Loukatos, AlphaCare Urgent Care

Dr. George Loukatos with AlphaCare Urgent Care Talks ER vs. Urgent Care

Urgent cares have been a vital medical resource on the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 2018, yet many people still don’t understand what ailments they should go to the urgent care to be treated for and which ones require an emergency room visit. Local urgent care expert, Dr. George Loukatos, owner and physician at AlphaCare Urgent Care, lays out the benefits…

8/12 – The Chief’s “Hot & Humid” Friday Morning Forecast

Another hot and muggy day is in store today with highs in the mid to upper 80s, some areas reaching 90F as morning clouds clear out and give way to towering cumulus clouds this afternoon…which could lead to a brief showers. While forcing will be weak in the wake of the last night’s disturbance, pop up thunderstorms will also be…

East Central senior T.J. Dunsford wins 5A Mr. Baseball

The East Central baseball team is just one win away from punching its return ticket to South State and a big reason why is senior standout T.J. Dunsford. Today, Dunsford took home the inaugural 5A Mr. Baseball Award, going to the top player in Mississippi. The Southern Miss signee is more than deserving, leading the Hornets as both a hitter…

5/11 – Jeff’s “Thunderstorms” Thursday Night Forecast

Showers and thunderstorms will come to an end over the next couple of hours as the cluster will eventually weaken. Expect clearer skies and only isolated chances of showers and thunderstorms for your Friday. More sunshine will peek out and temperatures will warm up quite well. Breezy conditions at times can be anticipated for the afternoon. Into this weekend, expect…

MGCCC holds spring commencement ceremony

This evening, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College hosted its spring commencement ceremony at the Coliseum in Biloxi. More than 2,000 individuals received over 3,000 credentials and degrees with over 484 students projected to graduate with honors distinction. Guest Speaker State Auditor Shad White gave an encouraging speech before the ceremony. Organizers from MGCCC start planning for the next graduation right…