Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is mourning the loss of a beloved professor. Charles Sullivan died Saturday at the age of 80. Sullivan was one of the institution’s longest-tenured faculty members, spending more than 50 years at MGCCC. In his time there he become a renowned author and historian, writing numerous books on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Over the last…
Looking ahead to this afternoon, Congressman Mike Ezell will make a stop in Lucedale to speak with constituents. The congressman will be at the Lucedale Public Library at 2 p.m., answering questions from attendees on a wide range of topics. Staff members from the congressman’s office will also be on hand to help with case work issues, including social security…
As we head toward the equinox, the upper pattern is becoming more active across the northern half of the US. Upper level high pressure was noted over West Virginia and over northern Mexico. The upper weakness that produced the localized very heavy rain near Lake Pontchartrain yesterday was centered from Missouri into Mississippi early this morning. Southeasterly onshore flow is producing…
This afternoon brought very beneficial rainfall across Hancock and Pearl River counties. Well over 5 inches of rainfall has fallen is some spots close to the the Mississippi/Louisiana border. This was due to a weakness in the overall pattern that’s also caused an abundance of cloud coverage across the southern six counties. Temperature today have even been in the low…
On Saturday, Chapel Hart rang in the college football season in Hattiesburg. The trio played at Spirit Park at the University of Southern Mississippi. News 25’s Ansley Brent say down with the talented trio to learn what this full circle moment means to them. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Chapel Hart, entertainment, football, Southern Miss
Jimmy Buffet died on Saturday. Today, friends of his are tipping their glasses in remembrance. In Pascagoula — where Buffett was born and spent many days on the beach — his impact is clear. Scranton’s Restaurant in Pascagoula is frying up cheeseburgers on their day off, reminiscing on times with Jimmy Buffett. “I had this picture for a long time…
The Shed Barbecue and Blues Joint gave away free pulled pork sandwiches on Labor Day for the 12th year. Over the last 11 years — The Shed has given away more than 7,000 pulled pork sandwiches for completely free. The staff wakes up at 2 A.M. to smoke the pork and get everything ready for the day. They started handing…
This afternoon we have seen very beneficial rain fall across Hancock and Pearl River counties. Well over 5 inches of rainfall has fallen is some spots close to the the Mississippi/Louisiana border. This was due to a weakness in the overall pattern that’s also caused an abundance of cloud coverage across the southern six counties. Temperature today have even been…
A Moss Point man, famous for claiming to have been abducted by aliens in South Mississippi, has died. Calvin Parker passed away August 24 after a long battle with Kidney Cancer. Parker gained notoriety after claiming he and his co-worker, Charles Hickson, were abducted by aliens while fishing on a pier near what is now Ingalls Shipyard. In both of…
On September 3, coastal residents rallied in support to hear from gubernatorial Democratic candidate Brandon Presley ahead of the November elections. The rally, hosted by the Hancock County’s Federation of Democratic Women, saw candidate Presley and other local Democratic candidates speak. Presley spoke on pressing matters, like the failing of the state’s healthcare and Medicaid system He also shared his…
Today most things point to a favorable day for scattered to numerous storms but again obviously current events are highly impacting the thought process. This should lead to much greater coverage of t-storms to our northwest. Then we have our current weak inverted disturbance that will continue to work east but between these two features western portions of our area…
Confidence in the forecast/conditions continues to take hits as convection is just not developing like initially anticipated. Even with the arrival of rich low-level moisture and deep moisture already in place, a weak disturbance with even better surface convergence, and diffluence aloft the best we have seen is isolated to scattered with this feature as it moves into SELA. Models continue…
Long Beach hosting Forrest County Agricultural High school for their first home stand of the year. The Bearcats fall short with a final score of 28 to 17. Watch the highlights below! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Forrest County AHS, Friday Night Showcase, high school football, Long Beach
It took Gulfport more than six quarters to allow its first set of points in 2023, but the Admirals still cruised past Vancleave with a final score of 51-14. Watch the video for highlights of the week two match-up! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: ADMIRALS, bulldogs, football, Friday Night Showcase, Gulfport High School, high school football, vancleave…
PERKINSTON, Miss (WXXV) — In a rematch of last year’s third round playoff game between Stone and visiting Poplarville, the Hornets came out on top with a 24-14 win in Jacob Aycock’s first game against his former team. Watch the HIGHLIGHTS courtesy of WXXV News25 Sports Reporter Austin Lindsey in the video above! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports…
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV) — The back-to-back state champion Maroon Tide suffered its first loss since 2021 following a 36-35 overtime loss to Catholic-B.R. from Louisiana. Watch the HIGHLIGHTS courtesy of the Talking Ball Y’all Picayune Podcast in the video above! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: baton rouge, Bears, Catholic, Chris Davis, Friday Night Showcase, high school football,…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) — Pass Christian stays unbeaten (2-0) under first-year head coach Jeff Stockstill with a 35-0 win over Purvis, the third straight win for the Pirates over the Tornadoes. Watch the HIGHLIGHTS courtesy of WXXV News25 Sports Director Jeff Haeger in the video above!
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) — For the 10th time in 11 years, the St. Stanislaus football program is keeping the Crab Trap in its field house off Bookter Street following Friday’s 51-21 win over rival Bay High. The Rock-a-Chaws improve to 2-0, while the Tigers fall to 0-2. Watch the HIGHLIGHTS courtesy of WXXV News25 Sports Director Jeff Haeger…
Isolated to scattered thunderstorm activity will be around at some points overnight. There will also be the possibility for thunderstorms tomorrow morning until about 12 Noon. The unsettled pattern will stick around through the holiday weekend with the opportunity for windows of dry time. A stationary front will linger in the area until the early-to-middle portions of next week. That…
FEMA officials are on the ground in Moss Point, ready to lend a hand to those affected by the tornado that hit June 19th. With a federal disaster declaration now made, FEMA and the Small Business Administration has people in Moss Point ready to help get repairs made, loans approved, and offer any other help needed. Nate Custer, media relations…
An art gallery in Gulfport is letting guests get a closer look at the Coast’s scenery. For the entire month of September, Gallery 782 ‘co-art’ will be hosting its ‘Coastal Life’ exhibition. Ukrainian artist Tetiana Muller and Photographer Jeff Baldock are the exhibit’s featured artists and their creations will be on full display during the art show. Guests will be…
The Lyman Senior Center held their second annual Labor Day barbeque. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department was on grill duty, cooking hotdogs and hamburgers. Inside, Harrison Central’s JROTC presented the colors and Mayor Hewes and Mayor Gilich gave speeches alongside veterans. This is Sheriff-Elect Matt Haley’s first volunteer project since being elected. He’s always been involved with the department’s community…
Isolated showers and thunderstorms will be around at times this weekend. Generally speaking, activity will come in waves/rounds for the next several days. Cloud cover and a humid flow will remain in place for the extended period. Overnight, there will be a 40% chance of rain for our area. The weekend has the potential to be soggy at times. That…
Gulfport High School is learning how to effectively put out a fire. The Gulfport Fire Department spent the day at the school teaching everyone from custodians to the principal how to use a fire extinguisher. Faculty learned the ‘PASS’ method, which stands for ‘pull, aim, squeeze, and sweep,’ while using props like refillable water fire extinguishers and fire props. This…