St. Stanislaus baseball sending four to the next level

Back in March 2021, the St. Stanislaus baseball program retired Jacob Lindgren’s number 19 jersey, which now hangs on permanent display in left field. The next generation of Rock-A-Chaws see it everyday at practice and it makes those childhood dreams of playing Major League Baseball, or at the very least collegiate baseball, seem that much more possible. Today, four SSC…

Louis Elias announces run for Harrison County Sheriff

Louis Elias announced his run for Harrison County sheriff Wednesday at Centennial Plaza where members of the community gathered to support the candidate. For more than 25 years, Major Elias had worked in law enforcement, serving as a patrol officer, K9 handler investigator, and training academy coordinator. Major Elias tells News 25 he’s wanted to work in law enforcement since…

Coach Larry Calhoun visits Central Elementary School

Coach Larry Calhoun, the star of the ‘Move to Learn’ exercise break videos, visited Central Elementary School today. Calhoun’s videos teach simple movement exercises that can be done in a small place. Teachers at the school have noticed by having fitness breaks in the classroom, it increases students’ ability to learn and focus better. Instead of watching a video of…

Two veterans biking to raise awareness for Ronald McDonald House

Two veterans are bringing awareness to Ronald McDonald House Charities by riding bicycles for 600 miles. WXXV caught up with them as they were passing through Long Beach. They left Pensacola and are headed to Houston. Christopher Anderson and Dustin Littledale are retired Navy search and rescue swimmers who have dedicated their lives to helping others. With your help, you…

Morning Business Report: November 2nd, 2022

Seventy percent of Americans say the pandemic changed their target retirement age and job openings surged in September. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Bridge Backpack Buddy Program

The Bridge Backpack Buddy Program strives to make sure no child goes home hungry. They serve children at St. Martin North Elementary School. Right now they need some help preparing for the upcoming holidays. Here to explain are Caroline Huhn and Kim Reeder. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Bridge Backpack Buddy Program

USM going for first four-game winning streak since 2015

Southern Miss is just one win away from bowl eligibility and a big part of USM’s 5-3 start to the 2022 season is the super back. The Frank Gore Jr.- led offense came to life at the end of last season and it was quick to resurface in week one after the loss of Ty Keyes due to injury. But…

High School Girls Soccer: St. Patrick vs. West Harrison

High school soccer season is underway, St. Patrick girls without former News 25 Student Athlete of the Week Linda Mustered due to a back injury, but still dangerous. Lady Fighting Irish hosting West Harrison. St. Patrick holds it down at home, winning 2-1. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: high school girls soccer, soccer, sports

D’Iberville softball’s Karley Rouse signs with Copiah-Lincoln

D’Iberville softball standout Karley Rouse signed with Copiah Lincoln Community College, a place that she says feels like home. The two-way senior is coming off a very strong 2022 campaign in which she led the Lady Warriors with 21 RBI while batting .329 and was also the ace in the circle with a 2.11 ERA. “My wildest dream comes true….

D’Iberville baseball trio heading to the next level

The D’Iberville baseball program is sending three of its top seniors to the next level. This afternoon, Nicholas Hamby and Aiden Seymour both signed with Mississippi Gulf Coast and Colby Wilson put pen to paper with rival Pearl River. Wilson actually led the Warriors with a .462 batting average as a junior, also pacing the team in hits, RBI, doubles,…

11/1 – Brittany’s “Cool & Cloudy” Tuesday Night Forecast

Tonight we’ll see mostly cloudy skies with light to variable winds. We’ll also see a 20% chance that we could see a few light showers in the area as an upper level disturbance moves towards the NE through our area tonight. Behind the upper level disturbance, riding and high pressure will take firm control of the forecast through the rest…

City of Moss Point approves new fire chief

There’s a new fire chief in town! During Moss Point’s city council meeting tonight, the council unanimously approved Mayor Billy Knight’s recommendation to hire Danny Wade as fire chief for the city. Chief Wade has served in the fire service since 1998, putting out fires in Laurel and Hattiesburg. He’s worked his way up the ranks to assistant fire chief….

11/1 – Brittany’s “Well above Seasonal Conditions” Tuesday Evening Forecast

Upper level moisture/clouds continue to stream through the area in advance of a weak upper level disturbance moving NE. The disturbance will move northeastward and deamplify, with most of the moisture with this system above 10,000’. Thus, mainly mid and upper clouds expected tonight, with a few spotty showers possible through sunrise. Upper high pressure will gradually build over the north…

Registration open for ‘Heat for the Holidays’ contest

As we move into the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, a tradition of sorts here on the Coast is back! Today is the first day to register for our yearly ‘Heat for the Holidays’ giveaway in partnership with Geiger Heating and Air and Trane. Now in its eighth year, one lucky winner will receive a new indoor-outdoor HVAC system and Geiger…

Gulf Coast Veterans Parade rolls through Gulfport this Saturday

Kick off the weekend by showing appreciation to local veterans. The 2022 Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade will be held in Gulfport this Saturday at 11 a.m. The celebration of our nation’s veterans will take place in Downtown Gulfport beginning on 19th Street. Everyone at the parade will be given a flag to wave during the festivities. The parade will…

Pine Hills Nursey holds Toddler Tuesdays

Toddlers enjoyed the fresh air, interacted with animals, and got in touch with their green thumb at Pine Hills Nursery’s Toddler Tuesday event. The first Tuesday of each month, kids enjoy the outdoors while also learning something educational. This month is Native American Heritage Month and special guest Rolling Thunder stopped by to teach Native American traditions in a fun,…