Biloxi Shuckers vs. Birmingham Barons
Biloxi Shuckers pitcher Jacob Misiorowksi making his home debut against the Birmingham Barons. Shuckers win 9-5. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports
George Co. alum Justin Steele joins rare air in win for Cubs
George County alum Justin Steele hurling yet another quality start yesterday, his 13th of the season, going six innings, allowing just one run with four strikeouts, making him the first Cubs pitcher to go 4-0 or better against the Cardinals since Greg Maddux 21 years ago. Cubs win 10-3. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Chicago Cubs, Justin Steele, sports
USM home run king Matt Wallner mashing for Twins
Southern Miss alum Matt Wallner would like to see more of the Mariners on the schedule. The Minnesota Twins outfielder mashing three home runs over his last two games, giving him four in 21 games this season. Wallner is certainly making his case to stay in the Majors for good after hitting .291 with 11 big flies and 20 doubles…
Southern Miss fan base impressing Sun Belt peers at Media Days
The Southern Miss baseball program continues to raise the bar, not only on the field, but in the stands, having set a new school record for attendance in 2023 on its way to host a second straight Super Regional. USM is tenth in the country in average attendance, but it’s not just baseball. According to Athletic Director Jeremy McClain, the…
New Cat Café coming to Hattiesburg
A new cat café is being opened in Hattiesburg! It’s called ‘Cattiesburg Café’ and will give guests the chance to enjoy food while playing with cats. Brenda Sumrall is joining us to discuss the business and how the idea came to be. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Cattiesburg Café
Watching for burnout in students
School has started for some Coast districts as many others will start next week. Therapists are advising teachers and parents alike of the burnout students may face throughout the academic year. With every school year, there is a lot of uncertainty and readjustments from the summer months for students and teachers. These adjustments and promotions for many students can often…
7/28 – Jeff’s “Very HOT, Unsettled At Times” Weekend Forecast
Any isolated thunderstorms this evening will be out of the picture by around sunset. Skies will clear out overnight leaving us with sunny skies to start the weekend. It will become very hot tomorrow with humid conditions building back in. Your Saturday will feature hot conditions in quick order. A Heat Advisory will be in effect from 11 AM until…
Meet and Greet with penguins at the Mississippi Aquarium
Penguin Meet and Greet Weekend is just around the corner. On Saturday and Sunday, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., African penguins will make a public appearance inside the ‘Changing Tides’ exhibit at the Mississippi Aquarium. An animal care specialist will be available to answer any questions and those attending the meet and greet will have the opportunity to take…
Tax Free sales at Academy Sports and Outdoors
Tax Free Weekend is here and shoppers are anxious to shop and save. Customers flooded Gulfport’s Academy store, eager to take advantage of the savings and purchase items without the burden of sales tax. The tax-free weekend offers savings on a wide selection of clothing, footwear, and accessories. Items that are under $100 are eligible for tax-free purchase. This applies…
Officials cut the ribbon on new Goodwill Career Connection Center at MGCCC
A momentous occasion unfolded at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Jackson County campus as students, faculty, and local notables gathered for the ribbon cutting for the new Goodwill Career Connection Center. MGCCC Vice President Tammy Franks welcomed everyone and expressed heartfelt gratitude to Goodwill and everyone else who contributed to the project. The Goodwill Career Center will offer many resources…
Biloxi PD hosting third annual Citizen’s Police Academy
The Biloxi Police Department is hosting its annual Citizen’s Police Academy for Harrison County residents free of charge. The academy is a multi-week class taught at the Lopez Quave Public Safety Center starting August 23rd. Classes are two hours with sessions once a week on Wednesday evenings. A class limited to 25 people will have classroom-based teaching, offer ride alongs…
Local church vandalized twice this week
A church in Biloxi has been vandalized not one, but twice in the span of three days. On Tuesday, Miracle Temple AOH Church of God was robbed and vandalized. The inside of the church was trashed, the locks on the door were busted, and the instruments were destroyed. Just two days later, Pastor Gary Johnson entered the sanctuary and found…
Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast Great Futures Gala
The Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast will be hosting a gala next week to bring in funds to sponsor children into the program. With us to talk about the Great Futures Gala are ambassadors Crosby Parker and Kevin Felsher. The gala takes place August 4th at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi. Doors open at 6:30…
Black Tie and Blue Jeans at the IP Casino Resort
The Coast Young Professionals are getting ready to host their annual Black Tie and Blue Jeans event coming up at the IP Casino Resort. Anna Claire Perroine is in studio with more. The event takes place August 3rd at the IP Casino Resort. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door.
In-person absentee voting begins Saturday across the state
In-person absentee voting begins Saturday in Mississippi as we count down the days to the August 8th primary elections. That means Circuit Clerk Offices will be open from 8 a.m. to noon to allow people to cast their ballot. The last day to vote absentee in-person will be Saturday, August 5th, three days before Election Day. If you mail in…
7/28 Chris’s “HOT” Friday Afternoon Forecast
High Pressure is to our south in the gulf and is the most dominate feature today into the weekend. Today and Saturday will be hot with the chance of an isolated afternoon shower and a few thunderstorms. Starting on Saturday dew-points will be on the increase which will cause heat index values to rise as well. Saturday could be the…
Chamber Spotlight – Chateau Soleil Boutique
Take a peek inside this unique Gulfport boutique!
Our July Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber Member Spotlight shines on a hidden jewel in downtown Gulfport. For the perfect outfit for a wedding, derby party, picnic or more, Chateau Soleil Boutique and its owner Jane Pettey can help find the perfect style for you! Unique clothing, jewelry, hats and accessories are hidden around every corner of this architecturally inspiring shop….
Expert Talk with Lori Buhring – Dr. Karen Slater, Coastal Hearing Center
Special Newborn Testing Only Available Locally at Coastal Hearing Center
Dr. Karen Slater with Coastal Hearing Center explains the special auditory tests available for newborn babies only at Coastal Hearing Center and tells us about her qualified staff and locations. Categories: Expert Talk
7/28 – The Chief’s “Isolated Afternoon T-Storms” Friday Morning Forecast
Starting the last Friday morning of July with cloud coverage in the area, due to a disturbance over the eastern portions of Florida off the coast. High Pressure is to our south in the gulf and is the most dominate feature today into the weekend. Today and Saturday will be hot with the chance of an isolated afternoon shower and…
Jackson County Fire Vancleave Station receives updates
The Jackson County Fire Vancleave Station has finally unveiled their new updated station. The new and improved station has updated living quarter space for firemen, updated living food and kitchen, and exterior façade improvements. They were also able to add new additions to the facility to better store what they have and to continue to grow as a station. A…
Ocean Springs alum Avery Weed wins Mississippi Women’s State Amateur title
Congratulations to Ocean Springs alum Avery Weed, soon to be Mississippi State freshman, who just won the Mississippi Women’s State Amateur Championship. Weed, a former News 25 Student Athlete of the Week, shooting 11-under par, also taking home low round medalist and junior medalist trophy. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Avery Weed, golf, Mississippi Women’s State Amateur Championship, sports
News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days: Stone Tomcats
The Stone football team made all kinds of history in 2022, but a lot has changed over the course of just one off-season, starting with a new head coach, but that doesn’t mean the expectations have changed for the Tomcats at stop number seven on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days. “When we first met him that day, people…
7/27 – Jeff Vorick’s “Hotter & Humid Pattern Builds In” Thursday Night Forecast
Skies will be mainly clear the rest of tonight with warmer temperatures as compared to last night. Tomorrow will become hot and humid again with cloud coverage thickening up through the morning. Partly cloudy skies and a 30% chance of thunderstorms will be the case for tomorrow afternoon. Heat and humidity will continue to build this weekend into next week….
Walter Anderson Museum of Art hosts Public Enterprise Summer Camp
The Walter Anderson Museum of Art is dedicated to empowering lifelong curiosity and connection to the natural world through art. One way they do that is by pouring into the younger generations. There’s a little time to create and a time to remember the past, but with the Public Art Enterprise Summer Camp, students get to do both at the…