USDA providing free meals to local schools

Some schools in the Harrison County School District will be introducing universal free meals during the 2023 school year. Nine Harrison County schools are currently enrolled in the USDA’s community eligibility provision program. This special provision to the school’s breakfast and lunch program will be providing universal $16 million in free meals to all households of eligible schools. The provision…

Mega Millions now at $1.25 Billion

The Mega Millions jackpot is leaving a ‘lotto-money’ on the table for Friday’s drawing. No one matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball in Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing, meaning the jackpot keeps growing and growing. $1.25 billion is now up for grabs in this Friday’s drawing. Stop N’ Geaux Owner Jennifer Weems says she hopes they see a…

8/2 Chris’s “The Heat Continues” Wednesday Afternoon Forecast

This afternoon there is a weak stationary front to the north of our area. This front will begin to move closer to the area later this afternoon, before drifting to the N/NE later in the period. This feature along with other minor features and impulses moving through the region will be just enough to spark an afternoon shower or thunderstorm….

National Night Out at Moss Point Riverfront Park

South Mississippians were down at the Moss Point Riverfront Park for a night of family fun and a chance to learn more about crime prevention. The City of Moss Point hosted this year’s National Night Out against crime event in cooperation with District Attorney Angel Myers Mcilrath. First responders from across Jackson, George, and Greene counties joined together to spend…

Morning Business Report: August 2nd, 2023

Job openings fall as demand for workers slows down and the U.S. just had its credit rating downgraded. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report.

8/2 – The Chief’s “HEAT ADVISORY” Wednesday Morning Forecast

This morning there is a weak stationary front to the north of our area. This front will begin to move closer to the area this afternoon, before drifting to the N/NE later in the period. This feature along with other minor features and impulses moving through the region will be just enough to spark an afternoon shower or thunderstorm. A…

St. Martin 4-Star recruit Noreel White decommits from Arkansas

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Less than five months after giving his verbal pledge to Arkansas, St. Martin quarterback Noreel White has announced his decision to decommit from the Razorbacks and reopen his recruitment. The 4-Star senior says Arkansas is still one of his top choices, with other Power Five offers from Ole Miss, Mississippi State, LSU, Auburn and Florida…

News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days: Gulfport Admirals

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulfport football has been one of the most dominant regular season programs in the state for well over a decade now. But the Admirals don’t have much postseason success to show for it, and that’s what their new coaching staff is out to change in 2023. “The biggest thing is probably changing everybody’s mindset,” said Gulfport…

8/1 – Jeff Vorick’s “Hot/Clearing” Tuesday Evening Forecast

An Excessive Heat Warning remains in place for Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, and Pearl River County until 7 PM. Skies will clear from partly cloudy to mainly clear skies overnight. A stray shower cannot be ruled out before sunset but the hot conditions are the main issue. Not much relief will come overnight as it will be very warm and humid…

Local business owner Rob Stinson plans project on Debuys Road

Restauranteur Rob Stinson is launching a new venture that will bring some needed development to the Biloxi-Gulfport line. Stinson bought the property on the east side of Debuys Road where the Friendship House once stood and later Olive Garden restaurant. He’s going to build a convenience store. Site work has begun and Stinson says it will be open before the…

Things to know before primary election

Primary Election Day is exactly one week from today and we have information on things you need to know before going to vote. The party primaries are being held August 8th and voters will only be able to vote in one party’s primary. If a runoff in the primary is necessary, it will be held August 29th. It’s helpful to…

Tablet training for poll workers in preparation for primary elections

Harrison County poll workers are being trained to use tablets at their precincts next week. Leading up to the primary election on Tuesday, August 8th, more than 150 workers have attended training through Harrison County on how to use a tablet to check-in people voting on Election Day. The tablets are expected to be very user-friendly and will help speed…

Man convicted of assault and exploiting child gets life sentence

A man convicted of assaulting and exploiting a child has been sentenced to life without parole. Twenty-nine-year-old John McElhenney pleaded guilty to two of the eight counts he was indicted on. McElhenney was indicted in February on three counts of sexual battery, two counts of touching a child for lustful purpose, and three counts of child exploitation involving a 4-year-old…

National Night Out in Moss Point

The City of Moss Point is hosting National Night Out, a yearly celebration meant to create a relationship between first responders and their communities. News 25’s Brooke Parker is at the event with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: moss point, National Night Out

Today is Gold Star Children’s Day

Governor Reeves has issued a proclamation recognizing today as Gold Star Children’s Day in the state. He says it will be in recognition of those who lost fathers or mothers in service to the United States. The recognition of Gold Star Children Day’s is another way to honor the memory of lost American heroes in Mississippi and across the country….

4-Star QB Deuce Knight transfers from George County

LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV) — On Sunday, junior quarterback Deuce Knight announced his decision to leave George County High School with plans to transfer to Lipscomb Academy, a private school in Nashville, Tennessee. Knight is a 4-Star recruit, having just made visits to Notre Dame and Ole Miss over the weekend. According to 247Sports, he was the top-ranked QB in the…

Registration open for Southern Magnolia 100

Joining us in studio today are President and Vice President of the Gulf Coast Bicycling Club, Eddie Holmes and Laurie Snow. They’re hear to talk about the 15th annual Southern Magnolia 100 event coming up on September 10th. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gulf Coast Bicycling Club, southern magnolia 100

Law enforcement agencies hold Night out against Crime

A few South Mississippi law enforcement agencies are banding together tonight for a fun time and a chance to educate the public on crime prevention. Jackson, George, and Greene County District Attorney Angel Myers Mcilrath is holding an event from 4 to 7 today at Moss Point Riverfront Park with free food, activities, and door prizes for local families. Picayune…