News 25 Pet of the Week: Freckles is looking for a forever home!
Every other Tuesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. In studio with us is Katie King along with News 25’s Pet of the Week, Freckles.
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast holding free event Saturday
Clear your schedules this weekend because Saturday is a day for kids here in South Mississippi. The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast is hosting a free event for families in Gulfport. Chief Operating Officer Wayne Buchanan is in studio with details. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Boys and Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast
Local designer Nadine Gentles heading to London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week kicks off Friday and one local designer will be there, showcasing her work. Nadine Gentles owns Dorcas Couture in Biloxi and Gulfport. She started the business in 2015 in honor of her mom, the late Dorcas Elaine Gentles. Nadine is leaving Wednesday to go to London to prepare for one of the biggest shows she’s ever done:…
Taconi Head Start in Ocean Springs installs outdoor garden planting
Volunteers and staff helped guide students at the Taconi Head Start in Ocean Springs with the fall installation of their outdoor garden boxes. Students enjoyed planting and learning about growing their own foods. The kids planted tomatoes, vegetables, herbs, and citrus. They also learned about how pollinators support the plants that feed us. The lesson is set to become a…
Chapel Hart competing in America’s Got Talent finals tonight
Tonight, the South Mississippi trio Chapel Hart is looking to finish their remarkable run on America’s Got Talent on another high note. Danica and Devynn Hart and cousin Trea Swindell are performing in tonight’s live finals on WXXV NBC. Pearl River Community College will host a free tailgating watch party at Dobie Holden Stadium from 6 to 9 p.m. That…
9/13 – The Chief’s “Less Humid/Pleasant” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast
Lovely conditions ahead this afternoon as temperatures in the mid-80s and relative humidity in the 30/40% range will make it feel comfortable. As the evening and overnight period progresses, high pressure will continue to build in form the north and usher in post frontal dry/cool airmass. Trended the forecast lows for tonight close to the model guidance which is near…
9/13 – Rob & Freckles Bringing You The Fur-Cast
Here at News 25 we love our fur-babies…but Rob Knight goes beyond that. Here is the FURcast with Rob & Freckles. WE believe Freckles did it better! Categories: Weather Headlines Tags: Freckles The Pup, Less Humid, Morning News, rob knight, Too Cute, Wxxv25 “Today”
9/13 – The Chief’s “BEAUTIFUL CONDITIONS” Tuesday Morning Forecast
The base of the upper level disturbance and surface cold front is now in the northern Gulf of Mexico. Other than some outer coastal convection south of the MS coast, it should be quite pleasant across the majority of the region with highs only in the mid-80s. Moisture flow will be rather low as a NE wind will bring in…
9/12 – Brittany’s “Cooler” Monday Evening Forecast
As a cold front makes its way through the area this evening, we can expect the lowest overnight lows we’ve seen all summer. Temperatures will bottom out in the mid to upper 60’s with lower relative humidity values as we’re out the door tomorrow morning. Surface ridging will build in behind it which will allow for efficient radiational cooling to…
St. Martin Football scores electrifying touchdown
A bonus play from the week three Friday Night that was, St. Martin’s DK Jenkins hooking up with four-star wide receiver Noreel White. Watch the video above to see all four of those stars on display as he takes it 84 yards to the house for St. Martin. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: high school football, sports, st. martin
Picayune Defensive End Jamonta Waller offered by Ole Miss
Picayune Defensive End Jamonta Waller finally the recipient of his first Power 5 offer today from Ole Miss. Fresh off last year’s state title, Waller is filling up the stat sheet three games into his junior season, currently second on the team with 37 total tackles and first on the team with three-and-a-half sacks to go along with a forced…
Southern Miss football gives Miami first-half scare
Coming off the longest overtime game in the history of Southern Miss football, the Golden Eagles took on Miami for the first time in program history in a match up headlined by star running back Frank Gore Jr. against his father’s alma mater. The Black and Gold rising to the moment in South Florida, scoring the game’s first touchdown early…
Dak Prescott undergoes thumb surgery
Bad news out of Dallas, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is out six-to-eight weeks after going under the knife to repair the thumb on his right throwing hand. During the fourth quarter of his team’s loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football, the Mississippi State alum hit his hand on the hand of linebacker Shaq Barrett, saying he…
Saints Report: Saints erase 16-point deficit in wild comeback win over Falcons
It wasn’t quite 28-3, but the Atlanta Falcons inability to hold on to a 26-10 fourth quarter lead almost as impressive as the New Orleans Saints coming back to score 17 unanswered points in less than 12 minutes. According to ESPN, the Falcons had a 97.1 percent chance to win Sunday’s season opener early in the fourth quarter. But this…
Man traveling by car across the world makes pit stop in Long Beach
Traveling from South to North America in his Torino, Hector Argiro can now cross Mississippi off his list of places to visit. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf stopped by Chuck Ryan’s Cars in Long Beach. They’ve introduced him to some hospitality in exchange for a fantastic story about Hector’s cross-country voyage. “I follow my dream.” Hector Argiro has followed his dream…
City of Moss Point holds First Responder’s Appreciation Banquet
The City of Moss Point honors the men and women who serve the city during the First Responder’s Appreciation Banquet. Moss Point police, fire fighters, public works, and EMTs received a huge thank you from Moss Point city officials. These men and women put their lives on the line every day and night to keep their communities safe. In any…
13th annual Bears on Patrol wraps up collection drive
This past weekend, the North Bay Civitan Club of D’Iberville and St. Martin held its 13th annual Bears on Patrol Drive-thru to conclude its collection of stuffed animals. Overall, the club collected more than 180 stuffed animals for its cause. These bears were sent to the Mississippi Highway Patrol team who will use them to help comfort children in high-stress…
9/12 – Brittany’s “Fall-Like Conditions Ahead” Monday Evening Forecast
A cold front will continue pushing through the area this evening with noticeably drier air behind it. Surface ridging will build in behind it which will allow for efficient radiational cooling totake place, especially for areas along and north of I-10/12. Areas in south Mississippi could see low temperatures tonight around 10 degrees below normal. High temperatures on Tuesday will…
Moss Point residents vote on recreation and tourism referendum tomorrow
Moss Point residents head to the polls tomorrow to vote on the two percent recreation and tourism referendum. This will add an extra two cents of every $1 you spend on prepared food in Moss Point. That tax will help pay for parks, recreation, and tourism. The tax would raise an additional $500,000 each year as the city pushes for…
North Bay Civitan Club of D’Iberville/ St. Martin accepting Buddy of the Year nominations
Do you know someone who shows examples of promoting inclusion and acceptance of people with Down Syndrome in coastal Mississippi? Why not nominate them for the 2022 Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society’s Buddy of the Year? This recognition will be announced and presented during the Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society’s 22nd annual Buddy Walk on Saturday, October 15th at the…
Local WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Ocean Springs
The Ocean Springs community held a celebration to honor a World War II veteran who hit an incredible milestone. World War II veteran William ‘Bill’ Ellzey celebrated his 100th birthday in spectacular fashion. He, his family and his friends gathered at his apartment in Ocean Springs where members of the city’s community — such as Mark Seymour VFW post members,…
Blue water lagoon designed presented to Harrison County
‘Operation Clear Water’ hopes to bring a blue water lagoon to the Gulfport Beach. Kenneth Jones, owner of Gulf Coast Development and Design, presented a recreation design to the Harrison County supervisors. The design is for a mile-long lagoon from Island View Casino to Broad Avenue. The initial design creates a dredged lagoon, six to eight feet deep, with shoreline…
Man pleads guilty for 2021 Walmart fires in Mobile and MS Coast
An Alabama man pled guilty for a string of 2021 Walmart fires that took place in Mobile and along the Mississippi Coast. Quinton Olson of Gulf Shores pled guilty to conspiracy of malicious destruction of real and personal property used in and affecting interstate and foreign commerce. The plea agreement comes with a maximum penalty of five years in prison…
Morning Business Report: September 12th, 2022
A pending railroad strike could drive up prices even more and Visa, Mastercard, and American Express will now track gun purchases. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report