Family and friends gathered Saturday to lay 16-year-old Haeleigh Stamper to rest. She was one of two teens killed in Bay St. Louis during a post-prom party. Hundreds of photos of Haeleigh with those she loved lined the wall at Bayou Talla Fellowship in the Kiln, a sweet memory of the time they shared together. Friends traded bracelets and wore…
We’re nearing the end of the school year for students and teachers and they are eager to hop into summer break. For this month’s Class Act, Grant Chighizola takes us to the edge of Hancock County where one third grade teacher is making sure her students head into the fourth grade on the right note. Take one step into Lindsey…
A line of showers & t-storms moving across SW Mississippi should continue to slowly spread/work east-southeast through the pre-sunrise hours and slide east through 9 a.m. before likely slacking off…maybe even slightly earlier than that. Whatever cloud cover from this convection should start to burn off and thin out allowing for decent heating late morning and early afternoon. This activity will…
The weekend saw a tale of two days. Saturday brought a soggy scene while peeks of sunshine along with warm and humid conditions were around for your Sunday. For tonight, expect mild and muggy conditions with more in the way of cloud coverage. Patchy fog could develop in areas with light enough winds. Monday will feature shower and thunderstorm chances….
Hope Haven’s Children’s Advocacy Center had their second annual Taco Fiesta Cook-Off outside of Dan B’s Bar and Grill restaurant to help raise money for the center. This is Hope Haven’s largest fundraising event. Chicken, beef, fish, and dessert tacos were served among 15 teams that were competing for the title of ‘the best taco in town.’ This year, the…
This morning Gulfport powerlifter Kenneth Gordon put pen to paper with Blue Mountain College to continue his powerlifter career. Earlier this school year, Gordon told News 25 that powerlifting has made him more explosive, quicker, and stronger in ways he couldn’t even imagine. He also said that he thought it was just going to make him stronger, but overall, it…
Three Southern Miss football players are headed to the NFL. In the sixth round of the NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboy selected USM Defensive Back Eric Scott Jr as the overall 178th pick. Southern Miss receiver Jason Brownlee and offensive lineman Tykeem Doss didn’t hear their names called, but that definitely wasn’t going to stop them. Jason Brownlee signed a…
A whole lot of rain on the radar today, but that didn’t stop a Sun-Belt rivalry game in Base Burg! Southern Miss rolling out the welcome mat for South Alabama for game one of the weekend series. Golden Eagle Ace Tanner Hall on the mound. Southern Miss wins 6-4. Game two of the series tomorrow has been moved up to…
Much quieter conditions overnight as compared to the two rounds of thunderstorms our area received earlier. Warm and humid conditions will remain in the forecast for the foreseeable future. Saturday could be busy again with elevated rain chances. Cannot totally rule out a round of rain in the morning but it looks like the best rain chances will be for…
A candlelight vigil was held at the Diamondhead Community Hall to honor the families of the two teens who died in a shooting at a party in Bay St. Louis. Families and friends of 18-year-old De’Arreis Smith and 16-year-old Haeleigh Stamper gathered around together to pray and mourn among each other. A pastor and other speakers had a few encouraging…
The Salvation Army Kroc Center in Biloxi is setting up for Ties and Tiaras. Formally known as their daddy-daughter dance, Ties and Tiaras invites all grown-ups to spend the evening dancing away with their children. The theme this year is the ‘Oscars.’ Between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 6th, families will get to walk the red carpet…
Two Gulfport women are celebrating one year of business together! Salon 512 held its one year anniversary today with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Local businesses and clients came out in support of the salon, hosting pop-up shops, enjoying yummy food, and learning about the difference services 512 has to offer. Salon 512 is home to several stylists serving men and…
Young minds spent the day exploring the wonders of space at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center! The first Friday in May marks National Space Day, a day meant for inspiring children to learn more about space, travel, space exploration, and the study of space. Lynn Meadows celebrated National Space Day with arts and crafts activities in the art studio. Kids were…
Showers and thunderstorms are moving through the area. Some are capable of strong damaging wind gusts and very heavy rain. Once the complex of thunderstorms makes its way through South Mississippi, rain chances and the threat for severe thunderstorms will diminish quickly. Expect muggy conditions and mostly cloudy skies tonight. Tomorrow will be a warm and steamy day. Showers and…
Those interested in learning more about the history along the Coast headed to the annual Gulf Coast Historical and Cultural Exposition. Information booths were set up inside the Biloxi Visitor Center to give guests a chance to learn about the rich history and diverse cultural heritage of the area. George Yurchak with the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church said, “People…
In honor of Cinco De Mayo, News 25’s Jazell Ladner is at the second annual Hope Haven’s Taco Fiesta at Dan B’s Bar and Grill in Bay St. Louis. Categories: Local News, News Tags: hope haven, Taco Fiesta Cook Off
Community members in Hancock County are coming together to help the families of those injured in a shooting at an after-prom party last weekend. Carl Ivey grew up on the Coast and is a Bay High alum, so when he heard about this tragic event, he and his family knew they had to step up. Ivey planned a plate lunch…
Americans are losing confidence in their banks and Apple earnings top forecasts on surprise iPhone sales. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
You can be a hero this weekend! There are so many sweet animals in need of foster care at the Humane Society of South Mississippi right now. Here to tell us about the shelter’s open house even are Katie King and CeCe Collins. The open house takes place Saturday, May 6th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Categories: Community Headlines…
Hurricane season begins again officially in just one month yet many people on the Gulf Coast don’t understand how insurance works or how to get insured. Local insurance expert Jody Entrekin, owner and agent at Entrekin Insurance Services in D’Iberville, clears up the confusion on what “transfer of risk” means and why everyone needs insurance to be protected in this…
This weekend, a chance to tour some lovely historic homes in Pass Christian. The popular Pass Christian Tour of Homes is back after a three-year hiatus. Here to tell us more about what you’ll see this year are Gary Smith from the Pass Christian Historical Society and the one and only Vince Vance who will be performing. Categories: Community Headlines
This pattern will be in place today through Sunday. This onshore flow regime will advect in a substantially more humid airmass into the area today and tomorrow, and this higher humidity will persist through the remainder of the weekend. Temperatures will remain above normal through the period with highs in the mid to upper 80s largely due to the weak…
A very persistent pattern of weak upper level high pressure with passing disturbances will continue through the Lower Mississippi Valley. This pattern will be in place today through Sunday. This onshore flow regime will advect in a substantially more humid airmass into the area today and tomorrow, and this higher humidity will persist through the remainder of the weekend. Temperatures will…
Vancleave Baseball Bulldogs hosting South Jones in the second round, looking to finish off the sweep. South Jones wins 3-1, setting the stage for game three. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, High School Baseball, sports