This morning, Gautier High School hosted its annual Veterans Breakfast as students honored those who served our country. Students had a chance to shake hands and greet veterans before the assembly began. For the past 23 years, students have shown their appreciation by saluting the veterans, performing, and serving up breakfast and hot coffee. There were moments of celebration, silence,…
The University of Scouting is holding a big training day for Boy Scouts this weekend. Here to tell us all about it is Greg Stewart from the Boy Scouts Spanish Trail District. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Boy Scouts, Training Day, University of Scouting
No winning tickets were sold in Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing. The next drawing is Saturday night. The prize now stands at an estimated $1.5 billion. That’s a cash value of just over $745 million and that jackpot could still grow if enough tickets are sold before the drawing. There have now been 39 straight drawings without a jackpot winner since…
At least two people were killed and three others injured during a shooting in Hattiesburg. Police responded to reports of shots fired shortly before 7 last night on West 5th Street, less than a mile from Hattiesburg High School. When they arrived, they found multiple people who had been shot. A 48-year-old male and a 57-year-old female were pronounced dead…
A moist air from the gulf continues to filter in this afternoon which could cause some fog issues tomorrow morning. Showers are expected to come in Friday afternoon although some of the most western parts of the region might have it a little earlier than that. Another weekend cold front is expected coming in Friday afternoon/evening into Saturday with areas…
Another day of relatively quiet weather is expected as high pressure continues to sit over the northern gulf coast. Temperatures will remain about the same as the previous days and not expecting any rain today. Moist air from the gulf continues to filter in today which could cause some fog issues tomorrow morning. Showers are expected to come in Friday afternoon…
When college football coaches sit down with a recruit, chances are they’re telling that player he can win a ring at school x, y, or z. At Mississippi Gulf Coast, that happens to be true, now coming off its fourth straight season with a least a share of the MACCC South division crown. On Thursday, the Bulldogs took down previously…
We’re on tap for a clear, cool, and muggy night. Tomorrow, we’ll have rain free and sunny conditions yet again with warm temperatures. Subtle changes will begin on Friday when we’ll begin to see increasing moisture and cloud coverage. A cold front and accompanying squall line continue to move into the area. The upper low that these features are associated…
Back in March 2021, the St. Stanislaus baseball program retired Jacob Lindgren’s number 19 jersey, which now hangs on permanent display in left field. The next generation of Rock-A-Chaws see it everyday at practice and it makes those childhood dreams of playing Major League Baseball, or at the very least collegiate baseball, seem that much more possible. Today, four SSC…
The D’Iberville girls soccer team is coming off its first win of the season last night and for the Lady Warriors, it all starts in goal with Paige Lutkins. Last season the junior keeper played a huge role in helping D’Iberville return to the playoffs for the first time in 17 years and now she’s this week’s student athlete of…
Louis Elias announced his run for Harrison County sheriff Wednesday at Centennial Plaza where members of the community gathered to support the candidate. For more than 25 years, Major Elias had worked in law enforcement, serving as a patrol officer, K9 handler investigator, and training academy coordinator. Major Elias tells News 25 he’s wanted to work in law enforcement since…
The forecast for the rest of the workweek is going to be quiet and dominated by high pressure building over the Gulf and southeastern CONUS. Heading into Thursday and Friday we should be a touch warmer as the high pressure builds across the region and temps climb a few degrees. Friday will bring more humid flow as high pressure will…
Get your bike or best walking shoes out and grab a friend or pet to support a good cause. Back Bay Mission is having a Hunger and Homeless Awareness Bike Run Walk. The organization is accepting donations of $25 to participate, but if you cannot afford it, you are still welcome to join. There will be an after-party at Martinis…
For the first time since 2019, Riemann Family Funeral homes took military veterans on a trip to the World War II Museum in New Orleans. Military veterans and their families from across the Coast took a ride down to the World War II Museum in New Orleans for a day of honor and for some, even remembrance. Riemann Family Funeral…
Some people may be counting down the days to fill up multiple plates on Thanksgiving, while others may be happy to just receive one. Six police departments on the Gulf Coast are teaming up to help the less fortunate on Thanksgiving. Each station is in charge of a different task when it comes to organization, cooking, finances, etc. This program…
Coach Larry Calhoun, the star of the ‘Move to Learn’ exercise break videos, visited Central Elementary School today. Calhoun’s videos teach simple movement exercises that can be done in a small place. Teachers at the school have noticed by having fitness breaks in the classroom, it increases students’ ability to learn and focus better. Instead of watching a video of…
Two veterans are bringing awareness to Ronald McDonald House Charities by riding bicycles for 600 miles. WXXV caught up with them as they were passing through Long Beach. They left Pensacola and are headed to Houston. Christopher Anderson and Dustin Littledale are retired Navy search and rescue swimmers who have dedicated their lives to helping others. With your help, you…
Seventy percent of Americans say the pandemic changed their target retirement age and job openings surged in September. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
The Bridge Backpack Buddy Program strives to make sure no child goes home hungry. They serve children at St. Martin North Elementary School. Right now they need some help preparing for the upcoming holidays. Here to explain are Caroline Huhn and Kim Reeder. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Bridge Backpack Buddy Program
Following the passage of a trough of low pressure overnight, the clouds that were around have cleared the area. Sunny skies will dominate today with light easterly winds shifting to southerly by this afternoon. High temperatures will be in the upper 70s, nearing 80 in some spots. High pressure will be in control of our pattern. Tonight will be a…
The only real impact overnight with an area of weakness moving NE, was a deck of mid clouds over the region which should clear out slowly through the morning. The forecast for the rest of the workweek is going to be quiet and dominated by high pressure building over the Gulf and southeastern CONUS. This is in response to a…
Southern Miss is just one win away from bowl eligibility and a big part of USM’s 5-3 start to the 2022 season is the super back. The Frank Gore Jr.- led offense came to life at the end of last season and it was quick to resurface in week one after the loss of Ty Keyes due to injury. But…
High school soccer season is underway, St. Patrick girls without former News 25 Student Athlete of the Week Linda Mustered due to a back injury, but still dangerous. Lady Fighting Irish hosting West Harrison. St. Patrick holds it down at home, winning 2-1. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: high school girls soccer, soccer, sports
D’Iberville softball standout Karley Rouse signed with Copiah Lincoln Community College, a place that she says feels like home. The two-way senior is coming off a very strong 2022 campaign in which she led the Lady Warriors with 21 RBI while batting .329 and was also the ace in the circle with a 2.11 ERA. “My wildest dream comes true….