Winners announced for Hancock House Floats contest

The winners of the Hancock House Floats Contest are in. The winner for ‘Best Overall House’ is in Bay St. Louis. The award for ‘Best in Da Bay’ came down to three houses before a winner was chosen. The award for ‘Best Business in Hancock County’ goes to the Waveland Library. Winners were also announced for ‘Most Wonderful in Waveland’…

3/7 – Meteorologist Rob Martin’s “More Active Weather” Monday Evening Forecast

A more-active weather pattern is shaping up this week. A cold front moves slowly through the area tonight with some early showers. As the surface low continue to lift northeastward, the cold front will continue to get pulled eastward today until it becomes parallel to the upper flow over our coastal waters overnight tonight. Models are indicating that general nature of…

Harrison Central High students get virtual Army experience

Students at Harrison Central High School were able to get a glimpse into the life of a soldier with an Army Adventure semi-trailer that allowed hands-on experience with Army technology. The adventure simulator is a 60-foot semi-trailer with self-contained warrior exhibits and simulation systems. The students were able to experience various Army adventures such as flying a helicopter in the…

Hope Haven Open House Celebration

Hope Haven Children’s Advocacy Center in Waveland hosted an open house to celebrate their recent accreditation by the National Children’s Alliance. The celebration was also to raise community awareness of their mission and to give awards to local law enforcement who have gone above the calls of duty in working with Hope Haven Agency, making sure children are safe and…

Private plane makes emergency landing at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport

A scary moment at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport as a private plane made an emergency landing overnight. Five individuals are unharmed after a small private plane had to make an emergency landing at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport Sunday night. Deputy Fire Chief Kermit Watson and the Combat Readiness Training Center Fire Department were on scene for the landing. “It came…

Louisiana man accused of murder now in custody

Fifty-one-year-old David Rester Jr. is the man who led law enforcement on a high-speed chase on I-10 through Hancock and Harrison counties Friday after robbing a Waveland bank. Rester is also connected to murder and armed robbery cases in Louisiana. By the end of the week, Rester will face an initial appearance in a Waveland municipal court on charges connected…

Bridal Experience returns to Centennial Plaza

At Centennial Plaza in Gulfport, brides and grooms-to-be gathered for the Bridal Experience, sharing ideas, networking, and more. Photographers, videographers, and vendors showed out to talk to potential clients inside the plaza’s chapel. There were also DJs, florists, make up artists, door prizes, and plenty of drinks to go around. Each year the organizers treat it as their own special…

Coast Con returns to Biloxi after being postponed due to COVID

Coast Con returned to the Coliseum over the weekend, uniting comic book and anime enthusiasts from all across South Mississippi. Last year’s Coast Con was postponed during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Game Operations Director John Grigsby says it is good to be back. Cosplay, video games, authors, artists, all of these combine to create a rich tradition of…

Ship Island Excursions are back

It’s been a long time, but Ship Island Excursions are back. Boats finally departed for the island. Ship Island Excursions halted its ferry service back in 2020 during COVID. In late summer, hurricanes damaged the Ship Island Pier, which contracts have since repaired. Those visiting the island this week got to help themselves to a year’s worth of seashells that…

Seventh annual CASA Blues

Jackson County CASA is hosting its seventh annual CASA Blues this Friday evening. Executive Director Frances Allsup is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: CASA of Jackson County, ‘CASA Blues’

March of the Mayors: Collecting food for Extra Table

The March of the Mayors is officially underway. The mayors of 11 cities across South Mississippi are once again helping Extra Table with a massive food drive. Here to tell us more about the mission is Extra Table Executive Director Martha Allen. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: extra table, food drive, March of the Mayors

Grant me Hope: Brothers Fred and Lavski hope to be adopted

On Mondays on News 25, we feature children from Mississippi hoping to get adopted in our ‘Grant me Hope’ segment made possible by Caring Hearts Counseling services. This week on ‘Grant me Hope,’ we’re introducing you to brothers Fred and Lavski. If you’re interested in adopting Fred and Lavski, you can visit the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services website…

3/7 – Brittany’s “Muggy” Monday Afternoon Forecast

Low pressure is currently over southern Indiana with a cold front southwestward to near Memphis and Shreveport. As the surface low continue to lift northeastward, the cold front will continue to get pulled eastward today until it becomes parallel to the upper flow over our coastal waters overnight tonight. Models are indicating that general nature of any precipitation today is likely…

3/7 – The Chief’s “Wet Workweek” Morning Morning Forecast

Low pressure is currently over southern Indiana with a cold front southwestward to near Memphis and Shreveport. As the surface low continue to lift northeastward, the cold front will continue to get pulled eastward today until it becomes parallel to the upper flow over our coastal waters overnight tonight. Models are indicating that general nature of any precipitation today is likely…

3/6 – Brittany’s “Warm” Sunday Night Forecast

Over the course of the evening a front will move closer to the region and is expected to start impacting the area with increased shower and thunderstorm activity tomorrow. A series of disturbances will keep rain potential in the area through the workweek. Thunderstorms will be possible through Wednesday. The temps are doing a roller coaster in the extended period….

Gautier wide receiver A.J. Phillips commits to Alcorn State

One of the stars of Gautier’s pass-happy offense, junior wide receiver A.J. Phillips is ready to catch passes at the division I level. Yesterday, Phillips committed to Alcorn State, the first HBCU, D1 school to offer him back in January. In 2021, Phillips was fifth in the state in receiving with more than 1,200 yards and tied for fourth in…

NJCAA Baseball: MGCCC vs. Lansing

On the JUCO diamond, Mississippi Gulf Coast rolling out the welcome mat for 11th ranked Lansing. Bulldogs drop game one 10-8, but they bounce back in game two with a 14-12 win. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: MGCCC, NJCAA baseball, sports

SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament: Ole Miss vs. Florida

As the four-seed in the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament, Ole Miss and its double bye got a free pass right into the quarterfinals where five-seed Florida waited for them. The Rebels already beat the Gators head-to-head once this season and the higher seed and yet somehow Florida is ranked and Ole Miss isn’t. Ole Miss wins 70-60. They face one-seed…

Harrison Central Boys Soccer: Genesis Martin signs with East Central Community College

Harrison Central boys soccer standout Genesis Martin signed a JUCO letter of intent this afternoon with East Central Community College. The senior striker has been an integral part of one of the best runs in program history, scoring 51 goals and assisting on another 24 during his varsity career, culminating with this year’s overall mark of 13-7-4. Martin chose East…