Primary Runoff Election Update

Voting is currently going on for the 4th Congressional District Republican Runoff between Mike Ezell and Steven Palazzo. News 25’s Rick Gogreve and Sabria Reid have more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: 4th congressional district, election, primary runoff election, voting

Wear red, white, and blue for a free donut at Krispy Kreme until July 4th

Krispy Kreme is making Fourth of July celebrations a little sweeter. From now until July 4th, customers who wear red, white, and blue to participating shops will get a free donut. The donut chain is also introducing new patriotic-themed donuts. The ‘I Heart America’ collection features four donuts decorated in stars, stripes, and sprinkles. It comes in a limited-edition 4th…

Giant watermelon on display at Girls Grown Watermelons in Perkinston

To catch the attention of customers driving down Highway 53 in Perkinston, a giant watermelon is sliced and on display. Vonnie and Ernest Ladner wanted to teach their grandkids about entrepreneurship so they decided to start growing watermelons. The grandkids came up with the name ‘Girls Grown Watermelons,’ and for the last four years, they have been set up selling…

Mississippi Municipal League Conference in Biloxi

The 92nd Mississippi Municipal League annual conference is taking place at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Convention Center. Representatives from almost every city in the state have converged on the Coast for work sessions this week. It’s an annual event to exchange information and recognize progress on existing programs. Today, they had their opening general session with special guest speaker Philip…

Residents vote in Republican Primary Runoff for 4th Congressional District today

Polls across South Mississippi are open for today’s Republican Primary Runoff for Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District. Incumbent Congressman Steven Palazzo is on the ballot alongside Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell. Even if you didn’t vote in the primary earlier this month, you are still eligible to vote in today’s runoff, however, you cannot vote today if you voted Democrat in…

Morning Business Report: June 28th, 2022

Only 20 percent of U.S. workers are in the office three days or more. In 2021, about half of all Americans purchased lottery tickets. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

41st Wesson Memorial Run on Fourth of July

It’s almost time to lace up for the 41st Wesson Memorial Run. This two-mile run is a 4th of July tradition, sponsored by the Gulf Coast YMCA in Ocean Springs and the Gulf Coast Running Club. Doug Walker from the Y is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: 41st Wesson Memorial Run, gulf coast running club, Gulf Coast…

Coroner identifies victim in Gulfport shooting

A man killed in a shooting near Avenue C in Gulfport on Monday night has been identified. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said Anthony Lavern Oatis Jr., 30, died from a single gunshot wound. An autopsy will be conducted Wednesday. Gulfport Police were called to the scene just before 7 p.m. about a car wreck. When officers arrived, however, they…

PRCC Baseball’s Tate Parker named ABCA/Rawlings Player of the Year

PRCC baseball and Southern Miss commit Tate Parker is the recipient of the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings Player of the Year award. Today, the Southern Miss commit out of West Harrison put the finishing touches on a banner career at PRCC. Parker broke the all-time home run record with 37 long balls en route to leading Pearl River…

Ocean Springs QB Bray Hubbard commits to Alabama

For the longest time here on News 25, Ocean Springs dual-sport star Bray Hubbard has been known as Southern Miss baseball commit Bray Hubbard. After an explosive few months of off-season recruitment, Alabama football commit Bray Hubbard has a pretty nice ring to it as well. Over the weekend, the rising senior quarterback gave his verbal pledge to the Crimson…

USM alum Matt Wallner named Twins Minor League Player of the Week

Huge week for Southern Miss alum Matt Wallner who is taking home Minor League Player of the Week honors courtesy of the Minnesota Twins organization. Wallner is absolutely crushing the ball to the tune of a .438 batting average with two doubles, three home runs, six RBI, and ten walks. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Matt Wallner, sports

Biloxi Shuckers end first half with record comeback

The Biloxi Shuckers closed out the first half of their schedule on a high note, trying the largest comeback in franchise history. This comes from a 9-8 walk-off winner, courtesy of a bases-clearing double off the bat of Jason Lopez. The last time the Shuckers came back from five down was May 2015. They finish the first half with an…

Ole Miss wins 2022 CWS National Championship

From last team in to last team out, Ole Miss is standing on top of the college baseball world for the first time in program history. That means former Coast stars Hayden Dunhurst of Pearl River Central and Mitch Murrell of Ocean Springs are national champs. Yesterday, Ole Miss took down Oklahoma in game two of the College World Series…

Families celebrate at reunification ceremony in Bay St. Louis

Honoring National Reunification Month, Hancock County’s Youth Court continues to help families stay together. In Bay St. Louis, two families share their testimony of struggle and triumph to reunify their family. With the help and resources of CASA, CPS, drug rehab, and youth court, parents are able to regain custody of their kids. Hancock County Youth Court Judge Trent Favre…

Gulfport PD investigating shooting near C Avenue and 32nd Street

At 6:55 p.m., Gulfport police responded to the call of a car wreck, where it appears the driver suffered from gunshot wounds. Gulfport Fire responded on scene first and declared the victim deceased. The car hit a light pole, knocking out power. Mississippi Power has not analyzed the power outage just yet. Family, friends, and neighbors arrived on scene extremely…

Local organizations raising awareness for organ donations

Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency and Singing River Health System partnered to host a presentation to Jeune Esprit Service and Social Club on the importance of organ donations. Currently, there are over 100,000 people on the waiting list for a life-saving transplant. One organ donor can save eight lives and can enhance the lives of 75 others through tissue donation. MORA…

Students participate in Shaggy’s Angler Camp at USM Marine Education Center

Shaggy’s Angler Camp has officially started at the University of Southern Miss Marine Education Center. During the week-long summer camp, students in grades 7th through 12th fish every day with an expert saltwater fishing educational team. Students interact with marine educators and learn saltwater fishing techniques. Students explore fish biology and behavior and how weather, wind, moon and tides impact…