8/2 – The Chief’s “Round II of Heavy Rain” Tuesday Morning Forecast

Today will bring more of the same as yesterday as numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop. Deep moisture from the Gulf of Mexico will continue to stream into the area with model indicating well above seasonal normal. This will allow for another round of extremely efficient high precipitation storms to develop aided by local sea-breezes and land-breezes. A…

8/1 – Britt’s “Wet Week Ahead” Monday Evening Forecast

Winds will be variable in and around storms, then light southerly winds will prevail overnight. Another round of afternoon and evening thunderstorms is expected on Tuesday. Over the short term period a wetter period will begin today as general troughing moves into area allowing for more convective development. Seabreezes and landbreezes will add to the rain chances and the possibility…

Former Biloxi Shucker Josh Hader traded to San Diego Padres

Former Biloxi Shucker Josh Hader is leaving the only Major League team he’s ever been a part of as a part of the first major deal to go down on the day before the MLB trade deadline. Today, the Milwaukee Brewers closer packed his bags and heads to California to resume his duties for the San Diego Padres. Hader currently…

News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days: Christian Collegiate Academy Bulldogs

The smallest team on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days heads into the 2022 season with what’s easily the biggest increase in program size at 63 percent. Local kings of the eight-man gridiron, the Christian Collegiate Academy Bulldogs check in as stop number nine. Head Coach Steve Spinks said, “They’re tight-knit. They’re hard-working. I don’t have to push them…

A Winning Bet: Impact of the Gaming Industry in South Mississippi from 1992 to 2022

Today, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of legal casino gambling in Mississippi. From 1992 to 2022, the impact of the gaming industry impacts jobs, tourism, taxes, schools, and local charities. Making a winning bet on Mississippi’s economy, employment, and way of life. On August 1st, 1992, the first casino, Isle of Capri, opened as a riverboat casino in Biloxi. However,…

End of Summer BBQ Cook-Off and Concert coming to Ocean Springs

A new food festival is coming to Ocean Springs this September and for $20, the event is all you can eat. The inaugural ‘End of the Summer BBQ Cook-Off and Concert’ takes place September 24th from noon to 6 p.m. at Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park in Ocean Springs. Look forward to a brisket competition, amateur BBQ cook-off, live music, 30…

8/1 – Brittany’s “Muggy” Monday Afternoon Forecast

Thunderstorm activity will taper off after sunset, then lingering debris clouds and VFR conditions expected overnight. Winds will be variable in and around storms, then light southerly winds will prevail overnight. Another round of afternoon and evening thunderstorms is expected on Tuesday. Over the short term period a wetter period will begin today as general troughing moves into area allowing…

Today is ‘World Lung Cancer Day’

The first of August is World Lung Cancer Day. With lung cancer being the third most common cancer in the United States, this is an initiative to urge everyone to learn about risk factors for disease and highlighting the importance of early detection through lung cancer screenings. More people in the United States die from lung cancer than any other…

Healing for Hendrix fundraiser update

This past weekend, the City of Long Beach banded together for one cause. Saturday, the City of Long Beach hosted a city-wide fundraiser for a Long Beach police officer’s son, Hendrix. A total of seventeen businesses gave percentages of their purchases to help with his medical issues. Some businesses even got creative with the event like Bankhouse Coffee. They created…

Comeback Coolers set to respond to Kentucky floods

As we see the devastation in Kentucky due to flooding, people in South Mississippi are again reaching out to help. The group, Comeback Coolers, is known for delivering well-wishes and much-needed refreshments to communities affected by natural disasters. Now they’re gearing up to help people in Eastern Kentucky and they need your help. They’re asking for volunteers and donations of…

Long Beach alum and motivational speaker returns to speak with teachers

Long Beach alum and nationally recognized motivational speaker and life coach Robby D’Angelo returned to his roots to help kick off the year for teachers at Long Beach Middle School. D’Angelo is a best-selling author, speaker, podcast host, and coach, teaching people how to upgrade their mental operating system to become undeniable. He spoke with Long Beach Middle School employees…

Local business owner hosts inaugural Fashion Expo Day Party

Fashion met food at an inaugural Fashion Expo Day Party at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. Taste of Decadence Sweets owner Brittany Taylor threw a party to help small businesses gain exposure and network with the community. Taylor said she wanted the community to get involved as much as possible, not only by supporting local businesses, but to have a good…

Morning Business Report: August 1st, 2022

Southwest is hiring for thousands of roles including its first-ever remote positions and Boeing averted a strike at three defense plants for now. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Coast nonprofit helps control cat population

A Coast nonprofit is on a mission to help control the cat population in Harrison County. Fixin’ the Coast operates a trap, neuter, and return program. It’s not the only organization that is seeking to control the homeless cat population. In addition to Fixin’ the Coast, Feral Feline Coalition offers a trap, neuter and return program. They also try to…

Nonprofit gets kids excited to go back to school with backpack giveaway

To excel in school, you need the right tools and supplies. The nonprofit organization ‘A Call to Action’ teamed up with Big Play Entertainment Center this weekend. They gave away 200 bookbags, getting kids excited about going back to school. Not only did they receive a new bookbag, but each bag was filled with different supplies, depending on the child’s…

‘Boatin’ for Boobies’ event kicks off tribute for breast cancer survivors

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but at Captain Al’s Steak and Seafood in Gulfport, it came a little early and started on the water. Pink flooded Bayou Bernard for this weekend’s inaugural Boatin’ for Boobies, a boat parade and breast cancer fundraiser. More than 150 boats participated. Breast cancer survivors got to ride in the parade on a special…

Waveland Police host inaugural Fishing with the Fuzz event

Waveland police officers took a break from catching bad guys this weekend to go fishing with kids at Buccaneer State Park. A pole and bait was all it took for the officers to come together to create lasting memories with children and their families on Saturday morning. Fishing with the Fuzz hosted 62 kids who got a free fishing pole…

8/1 – The Chief’s “Heavy Rain Producers” Midday Forecast

Daytime heating will continue to flare up afternoon showers and t-storms which could produce pockets of HEAVY RAINFALL… Over the short term period a wetter period will begin today as general weakness in the overall patter to the north of Hattiesburg slowly moves into area allowing for more convective development. Sea-breezes and land-breezes will add to the rain chances and…

Moss Point woman dies in wreck on River Road in Pascagoula

Pascagoula police are investigating a deadly car crash. The accident happened on Sunday night at the intersection of River Road and Catalpa Avenue. Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. identified the victim as 31-year-old Anna Burgett Logan of Moss Point. News 25 has learned that Burgett Logan was a fifth-grade teacher at Trent Lott Academy. Details are still limited, but…