Another candidate has filed to run for governor in this year’s state election: Democrat Brandon Presley. Presley is the first prominent Democrat to announce a run against incumbent Republican Governor Tate Reeves. Presley is a former mayor of Nettleton and currently represents the Northern District on the Public Service Commission, the only Democrat to serve on that commission. In a…
Strong thunderstorms are making their way through the area. We are under a Level 2 of 5, or Slight Risk for severity across George and Stone County; that is also under a Tornado Watch until 5 PM. The rest of the Southern 6 Counties are under a Marginal (Level 1 of 5) threat. There is the potential for straight-line winds…
There is a Marginal (Level 1 of 5) Severity risk for the majority of our area, with portions of George and Stone County under a Slight (Level 2) risk due to thunderstorms that will impact our area. A cold front is situated to our northwest and it will make its way closer to South Mississippi later on today. A line…
Former George County football star Ty Fryfogle has a new NFL home with the Kansas City Chiefs on a reserve futures contract. A class of 2017 signee, Fryfogle starred at Indiana for five years before signing an undefeated free agent deal with the Dallas Cowboys in 2022, but was waived with an undisclosed injury in August. Once the new league…
Over at St. Stanislaus, junior Defensive lineman Jacob Bradford received his first Division I offer this week from Coach Prime and the University of Colorado. In 2022, Bradford broke the all-time SSC sacks record. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Jacob Bradford, sports, St. Stanislaus
Formerly the 2021 MaxPreps Player of the Year, former Picayune running back Dante Dowdell honored by the same publication once again in 2022. This year, Dowdell took home Second-Team All American honors after leading the Maroon Tide to the first perfect season and back-to-back state titles in program history. The Oregon signee also earned Mr. Football for Class 5A, rushing…
On the hardwood, Mississippi State at Georgia, Bulldogs vs. Bulldogs. UGA takes it 58-50 final. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Men’s Basketball, mississippi state, SEC, sports
A game changer on the collegiate diamond today, the Division I council approved a measure to turn all volunteer assistants in baseball and softball into full time coaches. First reported by Kendall Rogers of D1 Baseball, adding those positions will become official on July 1st. Recruiting limitations also lifted from that fourth coaching position, rounding out a staff that includes…
Avery Weed is a senior golfer for the Ocean Springs Lady Greyhounds and she is this week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week. “My grandfather played collegiate golf, so he kind of got me started when I was like eight. I had played a bunch of sports prior, so it was just kind of another sport for me to try,…
A cold front moves through Thursday and should enter the area around 9am and out of the area around 4pm. Instability and shear values are at the lower end of the scale for severe wx but dynamic forcing is lacking. There is also a 2C inversion ahead of the front locking any of those sfc parameters with any convection ahead…
Yesterday, the Jackson County School Board announced the decision to not renew the contract of Superintendent John Strycker following his current term. After serving as Jackson County superintendent for three years, John Strycker will not return to the position following the end of his current term. This decision came during the school board meeting on January 9th. News 25 spoke…
A cold front moves through Thursday and should enter the area around 9am and out of the area around 4pm. Instability and shear values are at the lower end of the scale for severe wx but dynamic forcing is lacking. There is also a 2C inversion ahead of the front locking any of those sfc parameters with any convection ahead…
Ocean Springs Health and Rehabilitation hosted a winter job fair to fill positions in several of their departments. To gauge interest, OSHR held a party-like job fair at the center. Guests were able to visit with vendors, sign up for door prizes, eat delicious soup from the kitchen, and put in a job application all in one place. OSHR’s biggest…
The schedule for the Pascagoula Gautier School District is going to look different going into the next school year. The district’s school board approved a flex calendar for the 2023-2024 school year at its meeting yesterday. That means school will start for students on July 20th with the last day of school being on May 30th, 2023. One of the…
Biloxi-Gulfport International Airport is running smoothly again after the FAA outage this morning. Early this morning, FAA’s notice to air mission alerts failed. This has since resulted in more than 7,000 domestic and international flights being delayed or canceled. Flights between 6:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. were grounded. Biloxi-Gulfport International Airport experienced some delays and cancelations early in the morning,…
A Mississippi lawmaker has drafted a bill to remove the celebration of Robert E. Lee on the same day the state honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Representative Kabir Karriem of Columbus says Dr. King and his work for Civil Rights and equality deserve to be celebrated without the history of the Confederate general. He says Mississippi should solely recognize…
Today was a special day for Mississippi Heroes as they recognize not one, but two caregivers working in Biloxi. Mississippi Heroes is back at it again, honoring caregivers who go above and beyond at Biloxi Community Homes that care for special needs adults. Jessica Hancock, who is a qualified intellectual disability professional, did not think she would be rewarded, especially…
The Mississippi State Department of Health is confirming its 14th pediatric COVID death and the first of this year. State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers says the latest death, a child under a year old, serves as a reminder of the importance of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and up to date on boosters, to protect vulnerable individuals who may not…
Forget working from home, eight in ten remote workers are ready to do their jobs from vacations. Used car prices just posted the biggest drop ever. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
The Hancock Tourism Bureau will highlight the best in culinary cuisine the county has to offer with its inaugural Taste of Hancock County coming up this month. Joining us today is Rachel Knight to tell us more about the event. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Taste of Hancock County
The Gulf Coast’s favorite family resort is growing! We’ve all watched with excitement as Margaritaville’s new observation wheel has taken shape on Biloxi’s beachfront. Paradise Pier is getting closer to opening which means the resort is looking to hire. The job fair takes place January 16th and 17th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and…
On Saturday, Pascagoula River Audubon Center will have an exhibit opening for artist Steve Shepard showcasing his Inspiration and Imagination Art. Shepard’s art showcases eclectic, colorful, and complex artwork that conveys a visionary language of deep ecology inspired by the natural history of the Gulf of Mexico. An exhibit of his work will be on display in the Moss Point…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has signed a memorandum of agreement with the University of South Alabama. Through this agreement, the two schools can better leverage resources and help more students seeking to further their educations. When these students graduate from MGCCC, the partnership will provide a smooth transition for them to continue their studies at USA. In 2016, Pathway…
Riemann Family Funeral Homes has seen more people attend its free grief counseling classes. The classes began last July, but organizers say they’ve seen an uptick in attendance over the holidays. Eight people attend each class and 20 people are enrolled. People who have lost loved ones are able to speak with a licensed therapist. Classes are offered twice a…