Ole Miss losing the state’s top basketball recruit for good with Josh Hubbard declaring his commitment to Mississippi State. A class of 2023 four-star guard out of Madison Ridgeland Academy, Hubbard was released from his national letter of intent following the firing of Kermit Davis. Hubbard recently became the all-time leading scorer in Mississippi with more than 4,200 career points….
Less than three weeks after parting ways with Kermit Davis, the Ole Miss men’s basketball program has a new head coach in the form of Chris Beard. As first reported by CBS Sports and Stadium and later announced by the school, the Rebels hire Beard to take over a team that went just 12-21 this season. Beard is just over…
It’s not everyday that athletes get to sign on their senior night, which gives these two Gulfport Admirals double the reason to celebrate. Gulfport tennis players Smith Walker and Laurel Dennis celebrated the end of their high school careers at senior night before hosting their matches against D’Iberville. Once the matches were complete, the festivities were still in full swing….
Residents met with MGCCC officials to discuss a proposed plan for a new entrance road to the Harrison County campus. Residents living within Ward 5 attended the neighborhood meeting inside the school’s performing arts center on Debuys Road. The new proposed entrance comes from Pass Road to Eula Street and will utilize a roundabout. Since it will be built on…
The nonprofit Feed my Sheep is celebrating 40 years of serving the community along South Mississippi. To celebrate, the organization held a party to honor the volunteers and donors who help keep Feed my Sheep running. Guests listened to speakers discuss the growing success the team has had throughout its history while enjoying meals prepared by restaurants across the Coast….
Take me out to the ball game because it is almost Buddy Ball season! Mississippi Gulf Coast Buddy Sports provides local sports and leisure opportunities for individuals with special needs. Buddy Ball is a baseball league created for youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This Wednesday night, Buddy Ball will officially kick off their season with opening ceremonies…
The 81st Training Wing’s Security Forces Squadron hosted a ruck march in honor of K9 Veteran’s Day. K9 Veteran’s Day is a day set aside to honor the past and present military working dogs in the Department of Defense. The event started with opening remarks from the 81st Security Forces Squadron Commander followed by the 5K Ruck March. Military working…
Surface high pressure and an upper level ridge dominate the weather for the next couple days. This results in cool, dry air bringing some relief to the warm trend we`ve been having, possibly even five to 10 degrees below normal and in the upper 30s to upper 40s for the low temps tonight and Tuesday night. Tomorrow should be a…
Pass Christian Harbor officials are working to resolve a multilayer issue on one of its boat launches. The public boat launch on South Market Street between the harbor office and the yacht club has been closed until further notice because it is unsafe. Portions of the pier collapsed and the sub structure of the remaining pier is unstable. Harbor officials…
The Mississippi Aquarium released nine turtles into the Mississippi Sound. These sea turtles were sent from New England Aquarium in Boston and were brought to the Mississippi Coast. Kemp’s Ridley Sea turtles are critically endangered and the smallest of all sea turtles. They are also susceptible to cold shock. After rehabilitation, these nine turtles were ready to go home. Dr….
Snowball season has officially started and Snowbiz in D’Iberville is open. The shop originally opened last summer and closes down in the winter season. Last Friday, the shop officially opened its doors to customers. Prior to the opening, Snowbiz did some renovations to the shop, adding a new TV in the seating area for customers, a mural for selfies is…
A step in the right direction was made for Jester’s Wine and Spirits in Long Beach. Jester’s will soon be moving to a different location in the city, but a few things need to be checked off their list before they receive the nod. This morning, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors approved the order of the qualified resort area…
The City of D’Iberville cut the ribbon on the Popp’s Ferry Road phase 4 improvements project. The $3.7 million project includes a new asphalt road from Galleria Parkway to west of Nance Street, complete with curbs, gutters, sidewalks, sub-surface drainage, and utilities, lighting and installation of traffic signals. There are still two phases in the project west of this area…
While it is cooler today, hot and humid weather will be here before we know it, bringing with it unwanted bugs. Pests, especially termites, create trouble for homeowners. Termite season arrives in the coming weeks and experts say that it is important to trim back shrubbery and check for any leaks around the structure of your home. With plenty of…
The Mississippi Senate is expected to take up House Bill 1723 this week which would provide a tax credit for food pantries. House Bill 1723 will allow businesses to receive a dollar-for-dollar credit when they donate to food banks. Mississippi’s four food banks will then distribute this money across 455 food pantries. The bill was passed unanimously by the House…
The Mississippi Department of Transportation was out first thing this morning to get rid of graffiti spray painted on the Ocean Springs-Biloxi Bridge. A WXXV viewer emailed the newsroom saying the red spray painted tags seen on the bridge were an eyesore that needed immediate attention. WXXV reached out to MDOT and Biloxi police. Neither received reports about the graffiti….
A 79-year-old woman was hit by a vehicle on Saturday around 4 p.m. on Tennessee Street in Gulfport. Diane Dunn was walking with a cart to a Dollar General near her house to get household items. We’re told the vehicle did not stop. Dunn was taken to Gulfport Memorial and died in the ER. One of the neighbors might have…
Today, Feed my Sheep is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a volunteer and supporter appreciation event! News 25’s Rick Gogreve is at the party to see how the team is celebrating this incredible milestone. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Feed My Sheep
The Oscar box office bump is shrinking and the federal government says it won’t bail out the failed Silicon Valley bank. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Coming up Thursday, you can get a taste of cuisines from more than 20 restaurants when the Kroc Center hosts the Taste of South Mississippi. Here to tell us how you can join in the on the culinary fun are Danielle Emery and Morgan Shiyou. The event takes place Thursday from 5:30 to 8:30 at the Kroc Center in Biloxi….
A local animal rescue is raising the ‘woof’ and raising money for a good cause. Bacchus on the Beach restaurant partnered with Animal A.I.D. of Mississippi for the Bacchus on the Beach Block Pawty! The event was a chance for people to interact with dogs up for adoption and for dogs to socialize with one another. The party featured a…
A battle between drones took place inside the gym at St. Martin Upper Elementary over the weekend. More than 100 middle and high school students from Mississippi and surrounding states showcased their drone piloting, programming, and communication skills in a heart-racing competition Saturday. The Robotics Education and Competition Foundation hosted the event. Their focus is engaging students in hands-on learning…
Local racing season is back and Outlaw Speedway is certainly bringing a show to the fans. Racers in five different classes of cars showed up over the weekend to qualify, race their heats, then close out the night in their features. A long offseason of hard work for local race teams and track staff alike came to fruition this weekend…
In honor of International Women’s Month, the National Congress of Black Women Gulf Coast chapter raised the curtains inside the Good Deeds Community Center for a play. The play, titled ‘Your Majesty, Run’ centers around a 15-year-old girl questioning why her vote matters. Her question is answered by fellow cast members explaining how her vote is her voice and, especially…