Long Beach asserting its dominance in the 5A boys championship game, dispatching New Hope 4-1 en route to the Bearcats’ second straight state title in their fifth consecutive trip to the Metro. Long Beach actually having to come back from an early one-goal deficit, but rallied behind goals from Ethan Myers, Landon Van Court, Ethan Laborde, and game MVP Dylan…
In the 4A girls match, Stone going for its first state title in school history. That’s exactly what the Lady Tomcats did, taking down New Albany 4-0. They scored two goals in each half, allowing just three shots on goal for the entire game. This is Stone’s first state crown in any girls sport as the Lady Tomcats finish with…
St. Stanislaus also doing battle with St. Andrew’s in the Class I boys title game and this one was decided early. Thirty-five seconds into the game, before the camera was even rolling, SSC’s Christian Bourgeois scored the only goal of the game and the defense took over from there. Rock-a-Chaws winning their third consecutive state crown and their fourth in…
On Saturday, five Coast teams were playing for high school soccer state championships. Three of them hailing from Bay St. Louis. Starting with a dramatic finish between Our Lady Academy and St. Andrew’s in the Class I girls title game, played at Ridgeland High School. The two sides played to a 1-1 draw through regulation as well as two overtime…
The time has come for Picayune running back Dante Dowdell who received his first Power Five offer from Florida State on Saturday. Dowdell was the state’s third leading rusher in 2021, eclipsing 2,500 yards with 28 touchdowns en route to the Maroon Tide’s first 5A state championship since 2013. The workhorse junior was named MVP of that 40-21 revenge victory…
On Saturday, about 120 NFL hopefuls descended upon South Alabama’s Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama for the 2022 Reese’s Senior Bowl, including three Ole Miss Rebels. Those being defensive lineman Sam Williams, as well as wide receivers Dontario Drummond and Braylon Sanders. It was the National Team quarterbacks who stole the show, starting with projected first round pick Kenny…
Prior to the 2014 reunion, Southern Miss and Mississippi State hadn’t played on the same football field together in 24 years. Both sides now doing their part to make sure this in-state rivalry stays that way. According to FBSschedules.com, USM and MSU have agreed to another home-and-home series in 2030 and 2031. The Bulldogs will head to Hattiesburg on September…
Being the successor to long-time New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton also means being the successor to the winningest coach in franchise history. Who better to embrace that pressure than someone who’s already proven he can win even when Payton’s not around? As first reported by ESPN, the Saints have informed defensive coordinator Dennis Allen of their plans to…
Military veteran and Gulf Coast community leader Dick Wilson died this morning at the age of 91. Dick Wilson was born on June 5th, 1930 in Wabash, Indiana. In high school, he lettered in four major sports his junior and senior years and received a partial athletic scholarship to Indiana University. Wilson graduated college in 1953 and began his Air…
Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System Chief of Audiology and Speech Pathology Dr. Margaret Peak was recognized today for her ongoing commitment to serving veterans and other eligible beneficiaries at VA facilities in Missouri and Mississippi during her 50-year career. Dr. Peak began her VA career with the St. Louis VA Medical Center in 1972. She oversees audiology services at…
Now that the medical marijuana bill has passed in the state of Mississippi, Waveland Mayor Mike Smith wants his city to be the first to open a medical marijuana facility. On February 2nd, Governor Tate Reeves signed a bill legalizing medical marijuana, making Mississippi the 37th state to enact the policy change in the country. While some people are not…
A Vancleave man is in jail on a $50,000 bond after allegedly shooting another man at his home early Sunday. Forty-nine-year-old James Ronnie Williams is charged with aggravated assault. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell said Williams shot a man in the lower leg during an argument at Williams’ home. The victim was taken to Ocean Springs Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries….
Make-A-Wish Mississippi has been making wishes come true for kids battling illness since 1986. Keeping with that tradition, Make-A-Wish presented a 17-year-old from Waveland with a unique gift. Edward Besse is only 17, but has had a rough couple of years. Edward hit his head on the school bus one day and had a concussion. After receiving a cat-scan, doctors…
Saturday in Gulfport, hundreds of camellias were on display at the 68th annual Camellia Show at the Lyman Community Center. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Camellia Society has been around close to 70 years with the purpose of promoting the propagation and enjoyment of camellias for all gardeners. Plant lovers from across the Coast gathered to sell camellias and compete against…
More than a hundred kids gathered at the Gulfport Sportsplex this weekend to learn the basics of baseball from Major League stars Jonathan Holder, Fred Lewis, and Matthew Lawton. The camp was for kids ages five through 12 to get a chance to learn the fundamentals of baseball such as throwing, catching, and hitting. The camp was broken down into…
North Gulfport Middle School celebrated a coaching icon in a major way Saturday by renaming the middle school gym after him. Bobby Joe Jones coached students for more than three decades, but not only was he a coach, he was a principal, mentor, father, and friend to many in the Gulfport community. To show their love for Coach Jones, many…
And without skipping a beat, the MLK Parade led directly into the city’s annual Battle of the Bands competition. It’s a tradition that’s been going on for almost 30 years. Local talent from high school’s and HBCU’s crowded the diamond at MGM Park for a brass showdown. The Coastwide MLK Committee recognized the hard work of representatives from around the…
South Mississippi celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s belated birthday as two big events were finally held over the weekend after being called off in January due to an increase in COVID cases. Organizers of the MLK Parade and Battle of the Bands rescheduled the events to this past weekend and crowds showed up in full force along Biloxi’s street….
The worst airline of last year may surprise you and Valentine’s Day spending is expected to be the second highest ever. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
The Biloxi-Ocean Springs Junior Auxiliary is once again making sure everyone has access to an affordable prom dress. Tessy Lambert with the Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs has more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs, prom closet
February is National Heart Month, a time to educate yourself about the warning signs of heart disease and ways to improve your heart health. Christian Leboeuf, the executive director for the Coast chapter of the American Heart Association, and Coast Family Health CEO Angel Greer are in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: National Heart Month
It’s important to teach your kids not just to brush their teeth, but to do it the right way. It always helps to show them using a method that makes things more fun. Mandy Williamson shows us how in this week’s Mom to Mom. Categories: Mom to Mom Tags: Mom to Mom
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 morning, we’re introducing you to Erika. If you’re interested in adopting Erika, you can visit the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services website at mdcps.ms.gov and click on the Mississippi Heart Gallery…
An area of low-pressure moving east across the N’tern GOM will continue to bring clouds and spotty light rain. This will continue through mid-afternoon with clouds through the day. Clearing skies will occur overnight as weak high-pressure moves in from the NW. Most areas expected to remain above freezing tonight. May take a good bit of the evening to move…