Gautier QB Kaden Irving invited to U.S. Army All-American Bowl

Gautier quarterback Kaden Irving finally getting some respect on his name, having been invited to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Game. The former News 25 Student Athlete of the Week is on another level as a senior, leading the MHSAA with more than 2,400 passing yards and 29 passing touchdowns to three interceptions to go along with 13 rushing touchdowns….

Gulfport alum Cade Crosby wins $1,000 in Punt, Pass, Kick competition

Former Long Beach and Gulfport dual-sport standout Cade Crosby is still putting both baseball and football to good use. After one year with Southern Miss and one year with MGCCC, Crosby is now at Nicholls State for baseball. Following its Saturday scrimmage, the baseball team went to the football tailgate and the former QB had his ticket drawn to compete…

Loaves and Fishes announces new executive director

Loaves and Fishes provides meals to those in need and now with a new executive director. Former volunteer Nina LaGrone accepts the new leadership role with the profit. LaGrone fell in love with volunteering to feed the hungry and stayed consistent with her service for a year. She then wanted to get more involved with Loaves and Fishes and when…

10/26 – Brittany’s “Below Seasonal Conditions” Wednesday Evening Forecast

High pressure will continue to bring in a colder drier air mass which will begin to modify Thursday afternoon/evening. The upper flow is expected to remain zonal across the area today and tonight before the Pacific Coast disturbance reaches the southern Rockies tomorrow. This will cause the upper flow to become southwesterly, and the surface flow easterly to southeasterly by…

Staying safe while exercising alone

With cooler weather making it easier for people to exercise outside more, it could possibly make it easier for predators to attack. No one ever thinks they can be involved in a horrible situation until one day it happens. Bay St. Louis Chief of Police Toby Schwartz says it is always best to go in with a plan and tools…

Shopping for Halloween costumes on a budget

Halloween is right around the corner and many people are trying to find costumes without breaking the bank. According to the National Retail Association, in 2021, $3.32 billion was spent on costumes nationally. That’s an average of $102 per Halloween shopper. At Goodwill, you can find reasonable priced costumes, decorations, and accessories to get in the Halloween spirit. Not only…

Pentecostals of the Gulf Coast holding candy drive competition

The members of Pentecostals of the Gulf Coast are holding a candy drive with a little competitive twist. The kids with PGC will participate in this competition to collect as much candy as possible for the church. The child who collects the most candy will win a $50 Amazon gift card. The candy collected for the drive will all go…

Memorial Health System helps out American Red Cross

Memorial Health Care providers and staff did their part today to help save more lives, thanks to the Red Cross. The American Red Cross partners with Memorial Health System on a regular basis and every 56 days from the previous drive at the hospital, Memorial gives the Red Cross a full day to get donations from employees. In the middle…

Learning about planets through hands-on activities at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

Children at the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport learned about the solar system today through different hands-on activities. Children from ages three through six were able to learn about planets through the center’s Science Technology Engineering Art and Math, STEAM, program. With the help from their parents, children were able to color planets using coloring book paper and tape…

Community comes together to remember Gulfport teen Jaheim McMillan

The Lyman Community Center in Gulfport was filled with family, friends, and loved ones attending the funeral of 15-year-old Jaheim McMillan, who was killed in an officer-involved shooting earlier this month. Tears could be seen across the community center as overwhelming support surrounded Jaheim’s family. With standing room only, Jaheim’s classmates and community activists joined his friends and family to…

Morning Business Report: October 26th, 2022

Haunted Houses are scaring up big business this season and Amazon now allows customers to make payments through Venmo. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Former corrections official found guilty in death of Ocean Springs mascot, Carl

Kendra Shaffer, a former corrections official from Jones County, was found guilty of animal cruelty in the death of Carl the Rooster in Ocean Springs Municipal Court this afternoon. Shaffer’s attorney said they plan to appeal the verdict. Shaffer was seen on video taking the downtown mascot from his roost at the Twisted Anchor Tattoo Gallery in the early morning…

Gulfport Mayor responds to police shooting controversy

Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes is taking to social media to defend Gulfport Police Chief Adam Cooper and address controversy surrounding the deadly officer-involved shooting that happened on October 6th. In a video posted to the city’s Facebook page, Mayor Hewes expresses his heartbreak over the loss the family of 15-year-old Jaheim McMillan is experiencing. He also defended members of the…

10/25 – Brittany’s “Cool & Clear” Tuesday Night Forecast

The front is now east of the area and skies are clear. Dry weather is on-tap for tonight and Wednesday with cooler temperatures. Wednesday night and Thursday should be fairly quiet, with brief high pressure moving across the area. This will provide for calmer winds and sunny skies. Colder overnight temperatures will continue through Thursday morning before beginning to rebound….

‘Dressy, but Messy’ Gala benefiting the Home of Grace

Tonight at Centennial Plaza, there was a unique gala benefiting Home of Grace, which offers faith-based rehab to men and women. The ‘Dressy, but Messy Gala’ is unique because a pair of utensils was auctioned off for $1,000. You might be wondering why such a high price was paid for silverware, but that’s because upon arrival, guests were told there…

MGCCC hosts eighth annual Fall Festival

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Harrison County decided to get the spooky season kicked off a week early with its eighth annual Fall Festival. Candy, games, and spooky sights galore were abundant tonight at the MGCCC Fall Festival. Children and adults of all ages dressed in costumes of all kinds headed to the campus where they were able to…

‘Dressy but Messy’ Gala benefiting Home of Grace

Tonight at Centennial Plaza, there’s a unique gala benefiting the Home of Grace, which offers faith-based rehab to men and women. This masquerade-inspired gala aims to ‘unmask the stigmas of addiction’ surrounding recovery. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Home of Grace, ‘Dressy but Messy’ Gala