Southern Miss Baseball’s Tanner Hall named Sun Belt Pitcher of the Year

USM also landing three all-conference selections today, starting with first-team pitcher Tanner Hall plus first-team shortstop Dustin Dickerson as well as Danny Lynch named second-team third baseman. If Friday was Scott Berry Day and Saturday was Danny Lynch Day then today must be Tanner Hall Day, starting with his selection as Sun Belt Pitcher of the Year. The Friday Night…

Christian Ostrander named next USM head baseball coach

When Scott Berry’s retirement was announced last week, there was only one real option that made sense as a replacement for a Southern Miss baseball program that’s only had four head coaches since 1959. Yesterday USM tabbing Christian Ostrander as the next skipper of the black and gold, making him the 14th head coach all-time. Ostrander has already been the…

St. Martin High School Class of 2023 walks across the stage

It was a day of celebration and achievement as the graduating class of St. Martin High School gathered at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. The coliseum was filled with anticipation as families eagerly awaited the arrival of their loved ones. This year marked the first time in a decade that the graduating class had fewer than 300 students, with a total…

Double drowning in Greene County

Over the weekend, agencies on the Coast responded to a double drowning on the Chickasawhay River in Greene County. According to Harrison County Fire Rescue’s Facebook page, the teens involved have not been located yet. Harrison County Fire Rescue and Gulfport Fire Department assisted the Greene County EMA in response to the incident. News 25 will have more information as…

Singing River Hospital recognize CTE Program students at graduation ceremony

High school students from Gautier and Pascagoula who completed the nursing career technical program were recognized at their own graduation. Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula held a graduation ceremony for the seniors from the Pascagoula-Gautier School District who completed the allied health career and technical education program. By their senior year, these students have already earned the credentials to become…

Military training continues tonight in Moss Point

For those who live in Moss Point, military training will once again be taking place in part of the city tonight. From 6 to 11 p.m., the Marine Forces Special Operations Command will run drills in the area of Elder Ferry Road and Highway 63. They’ve been doing these exercises since Saturday night and the training will run through Tuesday…

5/22 – Jeff Vorick’s “Clearing” Monday Evening Forecast

Clouds gave way to more sunshine this afternoon across South Mississippi. Clouds will continue to clear out into tonight. Northerly winds on the western side of low pressure to our east will continue for the next several days. With afternoon heating, a window of time where winds will become sea breeze dominant is there. Expect mild temperatures and decreasing cloud…

Moss Point mayor warns against toy weapons

Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight took to Facebook to remind parents to keep track of where their kids are and what they’re playing with. This comes after the Moss Point Police Department received multiple calls from a neighborhood claiming that boys were shooting at each other with guns. Upon arriving on the scene, the police learned that it was a…

‘Beauty and the Beast’ characters meet and greet at the Mississippi Aquarium

The Mississippi Aquarium also hosted some distinguished guests over the weekend. Belle and Gaston wanted to meet other people from Mississippi and thought what better place than the aquarium? This comes as Festival South is openings its 14th season with a Broadway production of the classic tale ‘Beauty and Beast’ from May 30th through June 3rd. Little princesses came dressed…

Mystic Krewe of Seahorse hosted Pirate Day in the Bay

  The Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse hosted its eighth annual Pirate Day in the Bay festival featuring several events for guests to participate in. The festival included a pirate-themed play area and scavenger hunt, costume contests for the little buccaneers and adults, the Pirate Invasion Golf Cart Parade, and more. Several vendors were seen around Pirate Central selling eye…

Guests celebrate at Lynn Meadow’s 25th birthday bash

The first children’s museum in Mississippi is celebrating 25 years of inspiring youth to dream big! Lynn Meadows Discovery Center opened its big blue doors to the public in 1998 and has since inspired the next generation of engineers, doctors, and many other professions. Saturday’s birthday party kicked off with a ribbon cutting commemorating 25 years of shaping minds through…

Local Eats: Empanola Biloxi

Allen Beverages and WXXV have teamed up to showcase unique, local restaurants on the Coast. In this week’s “Local Eats” we feature Empanola Biloxi. Located at 310 Popps Ferry Road, the newly expanded New Orleans treat will have your taste buds tangoing for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Categories: Local Eats Tags: local eats

Downtown Dale Brown presents Royal Blue Party

Dale Brown hosts a popular basketball camp each summer here on the Coast, but before the fun can happen, he’s hosting a huge fundraiser this weekend. Dale Brown is in studio with more about the upcoming Royal Blue Party! The party takes place at the Ocean Springs Civic Center on May 27th. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Dale Brown, Royal Blue…

Morning Business Report: May 22nd, 2023

The U.S. is at risk of blackouts this summer and debt ceiling talks resume today in Washington. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

5/21 – Jeff’s “Changing Pattern” Sunday Night Forecast

Winds have shifted behind a cold front that moved through the area this weekend. With that, there is some relief from the heat due to increased cloud coverage. The front has stalled south of our area. Clouds will gradually clear overnight into Monday. Partly cloudy skies can be expected for the start of the week with very isolated thunderstorm chances…

Southern Miss bids emotional farewell to “40” on Scott Berry Day

HATTIESBURG, Miss. — When Scott Berry’s end-of-season retirement was made official on Tuesday, he issued a farewell statement that included a personal anecdote. When he was working on the field during his earlier days with the program, his daughter asked if Pete Taylor Park was his garden, which he now says that it has been for the last 14 years…

Pirates take over Bay St. Louis!

Arrrg you ready for a weekend full of fun? The 8th Annual Pirate Day in the Bay is happening this weekend in Old Town Bay St. Louis! The streets if the bay were filled with leather, eye patches, and even a few parrots. After all the pirates were greeted with a mighty welcome, they were invited to take part in…