Gautier wins explosive jamboree 20-17 over Biloxi

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Gautier comes out on the right side of an offensive explosion with a 20-17 win at Biloxi to kick off the 2023 season. Watch HIGHLIGHTS courtesy of WXXV News25 Sports Reporter Ansley Brent in the video above! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: biloxi, Friday Night Showcase, gators, Gautier, high school football, indians

St. Stanislaus completes comeback in 15-14 jamboree win over D’Iberville

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) — The St. Stanislaus football team struck first and last in its 15-14 jamboree win over D’Iberville to kick off the 2023 high school football season. Watch the HIGHLIGHTS courtesy of WXXV News25 Sports Director Jeff Haeger in the video above! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: d’iberville, Friday Night Showcase, high school…

8/18 – Jeff’s “Heat Advisory” Weekend Forecast

Skies remain clear overnight and it will be slightly warmer with more humidity as compared to last night. Tomorrow will again be hot, with a modest increase in humidity. A Heat Advisory will be in effect from 10 AM until 7 PM. Expect sunny skies with southerly winds developing by the afternoon. Sunday will also be very hot with heat…

New community center on Lee Street in Biloxi

Early renderings have been released of the East Biloxi Community Center. The community center will be on Lee Street next to the old Yankie Stadium. This area has been growing and Biloxi is happy to add this $3 million project. The funding is likely to come from various areas. The center will include a gym, meeting rooms, and restroom. There…

Mississippi Heroes launching new program to help others

Mississippi Heroes and local organizations are working together to provide resources to caretakers and taking extra steps to ease their stress. Once a month caregivers can come together to learn about their options and resources available to them. The best thing these organizations and Mississippi Heroes has given them is community. Mississippi Hero Cindy Lamb said, “So, a lot of…

Miracle Temple AOH Church in Biloxi resumes services after vandalism

A church in Biloxi is returning to normal worship after being vandalized twice in the last three weeks. Miracle Temple AOH Church of God is reopening this Sunday with a celebration honoring its pastor’s seventh anniversary at the church. In July, the vandals robbed the church, broke the locks on the doors, destroyed instruments, and trashed the inside of the…

Should you sign up for the ‘SAVE Plan’ for student loans

Graduates can already sign up for Biden’s new ‘Saving on A Valuable Education’ plan which offers payments as low as zero dollars based on your income. After 20 to 25 years of payment, even if your payments are low, your loans will be forgiven. There’s a catch for Mississippi residents, however. Mississippi is one of 13 states without a tax…

Breast Cancer Research Day at Memorial Health System

Today is National Breast Cancer Research Day. Memorial Health System and LSU are working to enroll more oncology patients into clinical trials. The health system is incorporating a virtual research nurse program to provide more care in rural communities. The VRN program works remotely to screen and enroll breast cancer patients in clinical trials. Dr. Hamza Minhas is an oncologist…

State leaders react to high marks on 2022-23 academic assessment

State leaders are reacting to the latest Mississippi Academic Assessment Program scores released earlier this week. The Mississippi Department of Education says the student achievement scores in the core subjects of math, English, U.S. history, and science are all-time highs. For the 2022-23 school year, 52.6 percent of Mississippi students scored proficient in math, 46.7 percent in ELA, 59.4 percent…

Run-off absentee voting begins tomorrow

The in-person absentee voting period of the upcoming primary run-off elections begins tomorrow morning. Circuit Clerk Offices across Mississippi will be open from 8 a.m. to noon for that reason. The last day to submit an in-person absentee ballot will be August 26th. Mail-in absentee ballots need to be postmarked by August 29th and received within five business days in…

8/18 – The Chiefs “Plenty of Heat” Friday Afternoon Forecast

This afternoon the main feature across the area continues to be the very dry air overhead. A stationary front is to the north of the area this afternoon along with a secondary cold front north along the MS/Tennessee border. As for today temperatures are warmer than yesterday and that will continue to be the trend throughout the day with high…

Rock and Roll Over 2023 benefiting Humane Society of South Mississippi

Grab your animal print and leather pants, it’s time to Rock and Roll Over. Last night at the event, the Humane Society of South Mississippi had ten pay it forward pets that were available at the Rock and Roll Over event. It’s HSSM’s largest annual fundraiser of the year and all the proceeds going to help care for both shelter…

The Greyhounds kick off football season with community pep rally

The Ocean Springs Greyhounds are kicking off football season and the new school year in style. The Ocean Springs School District held its first pep rally last night at Greyhound Stadium. The family friendly event was a time for the community to gather and celebrate students. The pep rally featured performances by the high school band, cheerleaders, and student athletes….

Morning Business Report: August 18th, 2023

Mortgage rates soar to their highest level in 21 years and child-care prices are rising at nearly twice the overall inflation rate. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

MGCCC hosts Congressman Mike Ezell

Congressman Mike Ezell made a special appearance at one south Mississippi event last night. MGCCC’s Harrison County Campus hosted Chamber after 5, along with the Gulf Coast Business Council at the iMPAC Center. Congressman Ezell and MGCCC President Dr. Mary Graham made remarks at the event. Congressman Ezell tells News 25 that he has big plans in place to expand…

Faery Door Scavenger Hunt across the Coast

We’re joined today by Suzanne Stafford to talk about the Faery Door Scavenger Hunt going along the Coast and their upcoming masquerade ball. The Faery Door Scavenger Door Hunt runs until September 12th, 2023. Faery Door Silent Auction takes place September 16th at the 4th annual Faery Court Masquerade Ball: Court of Atlantis. All proceeds benefit Whisper of Hope’s Wildlife….

News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days: Moss Point Tigers

MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) — Last season, John Feaster led the Stone football program to a place it hadn’t been in 31 years. Now, he’s trying to lead the Moss Point football program to a place it hasn’t been in 23 years. “Ever since he came, I knew he meant business from the first day I met him, so he…

8/17 – Jeff’s “Humidity Returns” Thursday Night Forecast

Clear skies and still-mild temperatures will be what you experience overnight. Humidity is gradually on the upswing. Friday will be dominated by sunshine and hotter temperatures. In some spots, heat index values will reach the low-to-mid 100s. Heat alerts will not be in place but still be sure to take care if you are outdoors for a prolonged period of…