Today will be the most active day over the next 3 days. Today we will be between two areas of high pressure that will try to merge across the entirety of the southern CONUS leaving us in a slight weakness aloft with slightly cooler mid-level temps. We also will be dealing with the remnants of the convection and outflow boundary currently…
Former Gulfport Admiral Derick Hall has turned himself into quite the college football player. The former four-star recruit from the class of 2019, not only working his way up to becoming a household name with the Auburn Tigers, but now he is one of three players representing the program at SEC Media Days. He even had the shot to go…
Improvement seems inevitable at stop number two on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 days where Long Beach High School has a new voice in the locker room in the form of first-year Head Coach Jacob Massey. The Bearcats also have a new motto and that’s WIN standing for ‘what’s important now.’ And right now, there’s nothing more important than…
Some relief from the heat is coming Friday, but it won’t last very long. Friday afternoon heat index temps peaked at 114 in Pascagoula and 109 in Gulfport, certainly worthy of the heat advisory. In the short term, expect another night around 80 degrees for lows. In fact, Gulfport has tied record-warm overnight temps two nights in a row now…
With the school year right around the corner, the Moss Point School District put on a fun event for its students to get back into the Tiger Spirit. Students and parents lined up outside of Jerry Alexander Stadium in Moss Point getting ready for the annual Back to School Rally. Students from each grade in the district from elementary school…
The good news is that the heat peaks today and backs off a bit going into the weekend. The so-so news is that it won’t be by much. As of 2:30 PM, Gulfport had a heat index (real-feel temperature) of 109 degrees, and Pascagoula was at a steaming 113, certainly worthy of the heat advisory. In the short term, expect…
America was introduced to Chapel Hart on Tuesday night thanks to America’s Got Talent and a golden buzzer performance. The Poplarville trio have become social media darlings with interviews everywhere and an album at number one on iTunes country album chart. We will be talking with the ladies of Chapel Hart tomorrow at noon about how life has been since…
The City of Gautier and the Gautier High School football coaching staff hosted a free football camp for kids ages five to 12. The camp happening on the Gautier High football field and campers getting to interact with several members of the football team. They were given the full experience by the learning helpful skills for every position on the…
The Judy Toups Trail in Vancleave was rededicated this morning. The Pascagoula River Basin Alliance, or PRBA, held the ceremony along with members from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. The trail was originally established and dedicated in 2004, but has been expanded with new signage. It honors Judy Toups, the founder of the Mississippi Audubon Society, a…
It’s the first school day for select grades in the Gulfport School District. Despite having a shorter summer than most districts due to their flexible schedule, these Admirals are ready to anchor down the new school year. “It’s the first day of a new school, new people.” Freshman Maya Goldin said, “Now I’m excited that I’m actually here.” Freshman Cooper…
Did you know that you don’t have to go to a Goodwill store in order to donate items? The City of Gautier is the first municipality on the Gulf Coast to partner with Goodwill to host a community express donation station. The donation drive is located on the southwest corner of the Singing River Mall property. Residents of Gautier and…
On July 17th, 1996, Keesler Air Force Base Captain Thomas Hall was reported missing by his wife after last being seen in D’Iberville. Hall’s personal belongings were still in his home and his vehicle was present. Hall has not been heard from or seen since the date of his disappearance. He has no known distinctive scars, marks, or tattoos. He…
Tesla electrifies investors with second-quarter earnings and signs of cooling in the housing markets. Brian Martin is in Los Angeles with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
The Gulf Coast Music and Food Truck Festival is back. The festival takes place at Jones Park on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Here to tell us more about it are event organizers Tai McFadden and Jonathan August. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gulf Coast Music and Food Truck Festival
For most students in South Mississippi, there are only about two more weeks of summer left. For parents, that means the crunch is on for back-to-school shopping. It can get pretty pricey, here with some helpful money-saving tips is David Farley, a branch manager for Navigator Credit Union. Categories: Financial Tips Tags: Back to School shopping, Navigator Credit Union Financial…
Moss Point students are gearing up for the new school year with a Back to School Rally tonight. It’s happening at Jerry Alexander Stadium from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. If you have students in the Moss Point School District, this is a great opportunity for you and your children to meet administrators. There will also be free school supplies. Categories:…
High pressure centered over southwest builds east today and dominates the weather pattern through the short term bringing more normal summer conditions of rain and heat. Today will still be hot and the combination of heat and humidity will again necessitate Heat Advisory in the area. Moisture flow values are normal for this time of year, but rain chances will be low…
Last season, the Picayune Maroon Tide became the first high school football team from the six Coastal counties to win a state championship in the almost six years that News 25’s Jeff Haeger has been at WXXV. That means Picayune is the first-ever reigning state champion to be featured on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days. What a perfect…
Last night Gulfport/Biloxi Airport tied a record-warm overnight temperature, and it’s more of the same in the short term. We won’t stray too far from 80 degrees again this Wednesday night. Pascagoula led the way with a heat index (real-feel) temperature of 112° at noon before the sea breeze and some cloud cover cooled things off a bit. A HEAT…
The Mississippi Veterans Affairs worked with several Gold Star children to help turn a dream into reality. For years, Gold Star children all over have felt abandoned and unheard. Now, that feeling is no more. The Mississippi Veterans Affairs organization, along with several Gold Star Children’s Day, came together to announce the declaration of ‘Gold Star Children’s Day’ on August…
Pascagoula again led the way with a heat index (real-feel) temperature of 112° at noon before the sea breeze and its cloud cover cooled things off a bit. The upper level high pressure will gradually continue to get stronger from west to east across the region. That and a continued low level return flow from the Bermuda high pressure over the…
Here are some backpack safety tips for students as the new school year approaches. Due to kids heading back to school all along the Coast, it is important for students of all ages to learn backpack safety. Backpacks are the go-to object when it comes to bringing supplies and books to class, but how you wear them can cause long…
If you’re driving along Highway 90 in Biloxi, you may notice some work going on at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. The coliseum is working with W.C. Fore Trucking, Inc. to develop the area west of the Coliseum on Highway 90 into a 500 plus space parking lot. Coliseum Executive Director Matt McDonnell says the area will have curbing, lighting, and…
The Mississippi Junior Golf Amateur Championship is being played at the Windance Country Club. Amazing golfers from all over the state are competing in hopes of becoming a state champion. There are a total of 102 juniors competing, ranging from ages eight to 18. The three-day long tournament ends in big smiles and even bigger trophies. The tournament is led…