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…
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
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…
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…
Spotty, heavy showers popped up again Monday afternoon, and we’re expecting increased coverage as we head through the week. On top of that we’re done with heat advisories for a while as temperatures return to more-typical early-summer numbers. A stalled front over the area will act as a trigger mechanism for showers and t-storms all week long. An area of…
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…
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…
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…
We’re finally going to get some much-needed rain around here. On top of that we’re done with heat advisories for a while as temperatures return to more-typical June numbers. A stalled front over the area will act as a trigger mechanism for showers and t-storms all week long. An area of low pressure along the front in northern Gulf of…
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…
Looking to hit the road soon? It is important to make sure your car is up for the challenge. Today begins National Tire Safety Week. This awareness week is essential to help Americans as they continue to venture out of their homes more often. According to a study from the USTMA, 70 percent of drivers across the U.S. reported not…
A memorial service in honor of fallen K9 Officer Exo will take place Friday, July 1st at the Pascagoula Senior Center. Exo’s ashes will be escorted from Mobile, Alabama to Pascagoula. The memorial service will then follow at 11:30 a.m. Exo died June 24th, helping find a suspect wanted for aggravated assault. The suspect shot Exo, he was hit twice…
If you prefer to watch a fireworks show this 4th of July holiday weekend, we have the details on where to go. Fireworks shows will be happening all weekend from state line to state line, starting Saturday and finishing up Monday night. Saturday you have two options: there’s a show at the Diamondhead Boat Launch and one at Flint Creek…
We are starting to see fireworks tents and stands popping up, preparing for the upcoming July 4th celebrations. This holiday is all about celebrating our independence with family and friends and closing out the day with fireworks, but the biggest thing to remember with fireworks is safety. To ensure a fun and safe time, remember to keep water close, keep…
We are just one day away from that hotly contested Republican primary election runoff for Mississippi’s Fourth Congressional District. Incumbent Congressman Steven Palazzo will appear on the ballot alongside Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell. In the first round of voting on June 7th, Palazzo received just under 32 percent of the vote compared to Ezell’s 25 percent in a Republican…
AT&T and Verizon are raising prices and U.S. airports had the busiest pandemic day on Friday. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Wildlife rescue organization Whisper of Hope made a trip to the Railroad Museum in Gulfport to show off some of the animals in their care. The organization makes the trip to the museum once a month to show off a wide variety of animals to the museum’s guests. Often, animals such as crows, snakes, turtles, and skunks make the trip…
The Gulf Coast Sportsman Club held its annual children’s fishing rodeo in Bay St. Louis over the weekend. The club has organized this event since its creation 37 years ago. The rodeo gives children 13 and under the ability to learn the basics of fishing and to let them get their feet wet in the fishing competition world. Trophies were…
Jubilee Havens held its annual Freedom Tea fundraiser over the weekend. The event helps Jubilee Havens in its mission to support human trafficking victims, giving them the best possible safe haven. Several speakers took the stage to discuss the organization’s future plans and other outreach programs. The event also hosted a lunch with a wide variety of teas and a…
With the overturn of Roe v. Wade, Catholic churches across the country are celebrating the decision. News 25 visited St. James Catholic Church in Gulfport to meet Father Ryan McCoy about his thoughts on the decision. Father McCoy says he never thought he’d see the day Roe v. Wade would be overturned, but he says “this is a major step…
Low riders and bass boosters rode into the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi this weekend for the annual Scrapin’ the Coast. Guests from all over the country came to the Coast to take part in all the fun. Their were several events such as a drive-thru car show, a cornhole tournament, musical performances, award presentations, and more. Several organizations took…
We’re just days away from the 38th annual Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Fest in Bay St. Louis. Delicious crabs and seafood, rides, games, raffles, a fun run, you’ll find it all this weekend. Here to tell us more about why this festival is so important is the chair for the event Jimmy Osborne. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Our…
Today on Mom to Mom, we have an easy DIY 4th of July project for your kiddos. Categories: Mom to Mom Tags: 4th of july, Mom to Mom
The Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo is this weekend, with fishermen ready to reel in big prizes and maybe even a state record. The tournament runs July 1 to July 4 at Barksdale Pavillion in Jones Park. Fishing begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday and scales open at noon. Gates open at noon and close at 10:30 p.m. daily. Admission is…