Ole Miss baseball’s Calvin Harris hitting not one, not two, not three, but four, four home runs with 10 RBI in a single game, a 20-14 win over Missouri on Saturday. Harris got the party going with a two-run jack in the third inning, followed by a grand slam in the fourth and then another two-run tater in the sixth…
Over in Bay St. Louis, St. Stanislaus freshman Jack Lawson winning last week’s 3A state championship for golf as a part of SSC runner up finish as a team at Sunkist Country Club in Biloxi. Lawson shot a 75 and a 71 for a two-day total of 146 and was also named the Coast Player of the Year determined by…
GULFPORT, Miss. — The Gulfport baseball team had the chance to put away Warren Central at home Monday night, and that’s exactly what the Admirals did. They unleashed a nine-run bottom of the second inning en route to a nail-biter 10-9 triumph, securing their place in the third round of the 6A playoffs where Brandon awaits on the other side…
Warm and humid conditions will continue for South Mississippi. For tonight, light fog could set up in some spots. Along with that, isolated rain chances of around 20% are in the picture thanks to the active pattern in the South. For your Tuesday, expect scattered showers and thunderstorms with a couple of rounds of rain possible for some. An area…
Ocean Springs Police Captain Ryan Lemaire spoke with News 25 today to provide an update on the shooting at Scratch Kitchen this past Friday. Captain Lemaire says the department is not yet releasing the name of the suspect due to the ongoing investigation, but was able to confirm the suspect as a 22-year-old old male. Captain Lemaire says he spoke…
NASA has launched a new mission aimed at improving hurricane forecasting. The first two CubeSats, nicknamed ‘Rocket like a Hurricane,’ lifted off from New Zealand Sunday evening. They are about the size of a loaf of bread and weigh about 12 pounds each. In about two weeks, two additional CubeSats are set to launch. Together, the four satellites will orbit…
A Biloxi chef recently won his battle on Food Network’s ‘Alex vs. America’ against three other chefs. Austin Sumrall, chef and owner of White Pillar restaurant and lounge in Biloxi, was invited to compete against Food Network’s Alex Guarnaschelli and three other chefs in a southern comfort cookoff. Despite owning a restaurant in the south, Sumrall told News 25 this…
Shower and thunderstorm activity will become less widespread over the next few hours. Isolated rain chances cannot be ruled out overnight while patches of light fog are possible. It will be warm and muggy out the door for your Tuesday. Tomorrow looks to be much like today with scattered thunderstorms in the picture. Batches of rain are possible tomorrow, especially…
The Alzheimer Association is teaching people how to have difficult conversations at the Homestead Assisted Living Community. They hosted a lunch and learn for people to attend who are looking to learn more about caring for someone who has Alzheimer disease. The main focus is how to have difficult conversations about doctor appointments, driving, and finances. Being a caregiver can…
Friday night there was a mass shooting at the Scratch Kitchen in Downtown Ocean Springs that left one dead and six injured. This is the second shooting to happen in Downtown Ocean Springs this month and it’s clear the toll this violence is beginning to take on residents. Many downtown businesses have since expressed their displeasure as they search for…
A head’s up for Moss Point residents, you may hear some loud noises the next few nights as a result of training exercises. The Marine Forces Special Operations Command will be doing those exercises in the area of Elder Ferry Road and Highway 63 starting tonight and running through Wednesday night. The training will be between the hours of 6…
It’s coming down to the wire and a pair of contestants from Mississippi are in the thick of things in American Idol. Two singers from Amory, Mississippi, Colin Stough and Zachariah Smith, made it into the top five last night with their performances of Alanis Morrisette songs. Stough offered a country version of ‘Hand in my Pocket,’ while Smith belted…
A new study finds grocery costs eat up a majority of American’s monthly budget and U.S. airlines makes $7 billion a year from checked bags. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
A local filmmaker is in studio to talk about his latest movie, ‘Binded by Tragedy,’ which is now available to watch. Jackson County native Creighton Hobbs has more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Binded by Tragedy, Creighton Hobbs
After a three-year COVID-induced hiatus, the Pass Christian Historical Society is thrilled to announce the Tour of Homes made its return on Sunday. This year’s tour featured four historic homes on East Scenic Drive. After taking a look inside each of those beautiful homes, guests were invited to a reception. Vince Vance was the highlight of the show. All proceeds…
The rain Saturday did not stop people from having a good time at Chandyfest in Gulfport. Some events and performances were moved inside during the worst of the rain. Children were outside splashing in puddles and playing games while adults relaxed and listened to Grits and Greens. This is Chandeleur Island Brewing Company’s eighth year holding this event. For them,…
As summer quickly approaches, the Humane Society of South Mississippi is looking for heroes! The Gulfport shelter hosted its Hero Open House Saturday. They are currently taking applications for fosters and volunteers. During the summer, there is usually a surplus of kittens and puppies who need time to grow a little before getting into a shelter or adoption. Volunteers help…
Family and friends gathered Saturday to lay 16-year-old Haeleigh Stamper to rest. She was one of two teens killed in Bay St. Louis during a post-prom party. Hundreds of photos of Haeleigh with those she loved lined the wall at Bayou Talla Fellowship in the Kiln, a sweet memory of the time they shared together. Friends traded bracelets and wore…
We’re nearing the end of the school year for students and teachers and they are eager to hop into summer break. For this month’s Class Act, Grant Chighizola takes us to the edge of Hancock County where one third grade teacher is making sure her students head into the fourth grade on the right note. Take one step into Lindsey…
A line of showers & t-storms moving across SW Mississippi should continue to slowly spread/work east-southeast through the pre-sunrise hours and slide east through 9 a.m. before likely slacking off…maybe even slightly earlier than that. Whatever cloud cover from this convection should start to burn off and thin out allowing for decent heating late morning and early afternoon. This activity will…
The weekend saw a tale of two days. Saturday brought a soggy scene while peeks of sunshine along with warm and humid conditions were around for your Sunday. For tonight, expect mild and muggy conditions with more in the way of cloud coverage. Patchy fog could develop in areas with light enough winds. Monday will feature shower and thunderstorm chances….
Hope Haven’s Children’s Advocacy Center had their second annual Taco Fiesta Cook-Off outside of Dan B’s Bar and Grill restaurant to help raise money for the center. This is Hope Haven’s largest fundraising event. Chicken, beef, fish, and dessert tacos were served among 15 teams that were competing for the title of ‘the best taco in town.’ This year, the…
This morning Gulfport powerlifter Kenneth Gordon put pen to paper with Blue Mountain College to continue his powerlifter career. Earlier this school year, Gordon told News 25 that powerlifting has made him more explosive, quicker, and stronger in ways he couldn’t even imagine. He also said that he thought it was just going to make him stronger, but overall, it…
Three Southern Miss football players are headed to the NFL. In the sixth round of the NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboy selected USM Defensive Back Eric Scott Jr as the overall 178th pick. Southern Miss receiver Jason Brownlee and offensive lineman Tykeem Doss didn’t hear their names called, but that definitely wasn’t going to stop them. Jason Brownlee signed a…