Homecoming as a senior in high school can be bittersweet, but for one Biloxi high cheerleader, it’s the memory making moment of a lifetime. There’s nothing like football games under those Friday night lights, but for some seniors, it is the final opportunity to make everlasting memories. There was a lot to celebrate tonight, but for two childhood best friends,…
We’re joined this morning by Mary Nelson who is here to tell us all about the upcoming Walk-A-Thon at the Biloxi VA. The walk-a-thon takes place October 19th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Biloxi VA, Walk-A-Thon
Clouds really hung around yesterday and definitely had an impact on the highs and then winds have held on for much of the evening and even a few hours after midnight which has had as much of an impact on temps overnight. The next 2 days have the best chance of seeing widespread 40s for lows with tonight likely the…
It’s the class 3A battle on the gulf coast as St. Patrick hosts St. Stanislaus for week eight of high school football. St. Stanislaus is led by former WXXV Student-Athlete of the week Ian Gael Gonzalez Rioz. The Rock-a-chaws making a lot of noise under the Friday Night Lights with a final score of 42-7 over the Irish. Categories: Friday…
Harrison Central hosting the Ocean Springs Greyhounds for game two of district play. Both teams are going into this match with a 1-0 district record. The Greyhounds put up over 40 points against the Red Rebels with a final score of 49-13. Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: FNL, friday night showcae, gulf coast football, Harrison Central, high…
The undefeated Hancock Hawks hosting a star-filled George County program for week eight of high school football. Rebels were up 21-0 with 15 seconds left in the third, but the Hawks attempting to close that gap by adding 26 points on the board. The George County Rebels end the night on top with a final score of 28-26 over…
Skies will clear out for the first portion of the evening and overnight hours but temperatures will remain mild ahead of a cold front. It will not provide for any rainfall during its passage however clouds will be around at points during the first part of your Saturday. Expect clearing and winds to pick up out of the northwest tomorrow….
The Port of Gulfport unveiled the new Roger F. Wicker Center for Ocean Enterprise Building today, alongside the governor and senators. This building was a development partnership with the University of Southern Mississippi, giving researchers the ability to collaborate with Coastal organizations right by the Gulf of Mexico. The facility will serve as a place for ocean exploration, forecasting, and…
The weather pattern across the Gulf Coast shifted multiple times throughout the past week. Most notably, heavy rain and strong winds were the focus of the forecast on Wednesday. The disturbance which arrived out of the Gulf Of Mexico, pushed out of the area to the northeast on Thursday, bringing an end to the precipitation that began Wednesday. As the…
East Biloxi Senior Center held their annual Fall Craft Fair today. Earrings, paintings, pottery, and witch hats were just a few of the many unique crafts for sale at the Senior Center today. The seniors sold the crafts they made throughout the year to raise funds for their craft supplies. The center is funded by grants, but the money raised…
A developer has proposed an RV park in Ocean Springs, located at the abandoned Pine Island Golf Course. This plot of land is one of the city’s biggest residential neighborhoods, Gulf Park Estates. Some residents of Gulf Park Estates are not happy about this upcoming RV park, so unhappy that they are challenging the board. Hundreds are vetoing the RV…
Members of the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus announced today that they will introduce the Right to Contraception Act in the next legislative session. Caucus Chairman Chris Bell cited remarks concerning contraception by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas in the Dobbs Decision that overturned Roe v. Wade as a reason to put the right to contraception into law. Representative Zakiya Summers…
America’s newest headquarters for manufacturer of autonomous ocean drones is now officially open for business in Gulfport. From San Diego all the way to South Mississippi, Ocean Aero is finally having their grand opening, bring their unmanned systems to our ever-thriving blue economy. The 67,000 square foot facility is home to the world’s first and only autonomous underwater and surface…
Insurance expert, Jody Entrekin with Entrekin Insurance Services dishes real talk with Lori about why insurance rates are on the rise and why providers are deciding to leave the area completely. Categories: Expert Talk
Last night was a night of learning and fun in Hancock County as Diamondhead celebrated National Night Out. Citizens of Hancock County were getting a little more familiar with their first responders last night. Emergency response vehicles, games, and education were some of the many highlights of this free family fun event. Demonstration stations were set up throughout the parking…
Many Americans say they could only live on their savings for about four months and talks have broken down between the actors’ union and studios. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
We’re joined this morning by Jack Thompson and J. Wiltz from St. James Catholic School in Gulfport to tell us what’s in store tomorrow at the fall festival. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Fall Festival, St. James Catholic Church
It’s a bit on the warm side across the region this morning. A low level thin stratus deck has developed, which is keeping most of the area from radiating out. I will keep temperatures nearly steady through the early morning hours. A very dry column exists above the moist layer. Any insolation after sunrise will help mix out this layer, so clouds…
A chapter of Biloxi history hits movie screens tomorrow night when ‘The Burial’ premieres on Amazon Prime. The movie is based on the true story of Jerry O’Keefe’s lawsuit against a company trying to take over the family funeral business. The O’Keefe family was a Premier Cinema in Biloxi on Tuesday for a screening in advance of tomorrow’s release. The…
One person is dead in a single car accident in Harrison County. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said 42-year-old Ann Spiers of Dedeaux Community in Hancock County died of blunt force trauma. She was not wearing her seatbelt. Sheriff Troy Peterson said deputies and firefighters responded to the scene at Vidalia Road near Sundance Road in Pass Christian about 7…
Here at News 25, we take great pride in all the athletic accomplishments our coast athletes produce day in and day out, but what makes us even more proud is getting to know them, knowing they have a good head on their shoulders and an incredibly bright future ahead of them in the years to come. That’s exactly why we’re…
Clouds will thin somewhat overnight but the same cool conditions will linger into early tomorrow. Your Friday will start off with mostly cloudy skies and seasonal temperatures. As we work though the day, skies will clear out and a lot more sunshine will be present for the afternoon. Temperatures will respond accordingly in some spots. A cold front will make…
Thursday has been a much quieter day, and will remain generally quiet through the evening. Even with a cold front expected Friday night and Saturday it will likely remain dry with the forecast being mostly a temperature focused forecast. These low clouds have been stubborn and will probably continue to hang around through sunset and possibly most of the night…
The City of Ocean Springs will be hosting their Fall Festival next Friday on October 20th. The Fall Festival will run from 11 to 2 and hamburger plates will be sold to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association. Those plates also offer a hot dog, potato salad, baked beans, and a slice of pound cake. There will also be live…