The Hancock County Chamber of Commerce is getting ready for its Business and Industry Gala which is coming up next week. Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tish Williams has more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Business and Industry Gala, Hancock County Chamber of Commerce
Water vapor imagery continues to show a plume of moisture extending from south Texas to the Carolinas, covering much of our area. The current disturbance that is moving through Arkansas and east Texas tries to suppress this southward somewhat over the next 24 hours or so, but doesn’t appear to have much success, except perhaps over southwest Mississippi. Of course,…
The northbound lanes of Highway 63 in Moss Point reopened at Saracennia Road hours after four large trucks collided. According to Highway Patrol, that accident happened around 5 this morning and there were serious injuries. One of the trucks was a cattle trailer, hauling 127 cows. None of the cows were injured, but they did have to be off-loaded to…
Main concerns over the next few days will be the threat of thunderstorms. Heavy rain will be the point of highest concern, but can`t rule out a few reports of wet microbursts, especially today. Northwesterly mid level flow will continue through Saturday (and beyond), with several impulses sliding southeastward toward the area. By Saturday, upper flow turns a bit more…
The Stone football program made the playoffs for the sixth year in a row in 2021 and yet still played the fewest amount of games of any team on the Gulf Coast. This year, life appears to be back to normal for the Tomcats who check in as stop number 22 on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days during…
Greyhound nation showed out in full force for their annual pep rally. The stands were packed and the colors grey and blue were represented well for Greyhounds. Ocean Springs High School invited the community to show their support as their fall athletic season kicks off. Because of COVID and bad weather, this is the first rally they’ve had in four…
Looking for a chess club to join? The Mississippi Coast Chess Club meets at Newks in Gulfport each Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Whether you’re a chess rook, queen, or king, all skill levels are accepted by the Mississippi Chess Club. The group is a friendly, informal club for socializing over good food and casual games of chess….
Main concerns over the next few days will be the threat of thunderstorms. Heavy rain will be the point of highest concern, but can`t rule out a few reports of wet microbursts, especially today. Northwesterly mid level flow will continue through Saturday (and beyond), with several impulses sliding southeastward toward the area. By Saturday, upper flow turns a bit more…
A 15-year-old arrested earlier this month after he brought a loaded gun to the Harrison Central High School campus was denied a bond reduction. According to our media partner the Sun Herald, the teen was denied bond reduction after the judge heard testimony that the boy had brought the gun to school the day before he was arrested. The student…
Elvis music echoed the halls and Dalmatian puppies were scattered throughout Gulfport Care Center in honor of Minna Pearson for her 101st birthday party celebration! Cartoons, Elvis, and cake are just a few of Minna Pearson’s favorite things and had to be a part of Minna’s 101 birthday celebration. Even though Minna has seen a lot growing up, especially living…
The America’s Got Talent finale is slated for September 13th, but today, News 25’s Ansley Brent went to Poplarville and says the atmosphere in support of Chapel Hart has been phenomenal. Home of the Hornets, blueberries, and Chapel Hart, Poplarville is one proud city. From receiving the first-ever group Golden Buzzer on ‘America’s Got Talent,’ and now advancing to the…
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center is a place that inspires children, families, and communities through the arts and interactive experiences. Today, a special Space Day was held to continue the educational fun. Kids of all ages gathered together for Space Day at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center to learn and explore our universe. Kids were able to enjoy several hands-on interactive activities…
Eight Gulfport schools are eligible to receive free healthy breakfast and lunch for the current school year. Those schools are: Anniston Elementary, Bayou View Elementary, Central Elementary, Pass Road Elementary, West Elementary, and 28th Elementary as well as Central and Bayou View Middle School students will not have to pay for breakfast and lunch. With COVID numbers declining, regular school…
Tonight, Greyhound Nation will show out in force for an annual pep rally as the fall athletic season kicks off. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is at the pep rally with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: community pep rally, Ocean Springs
A transportation decision made by West Wortham Elementary and Middle School has left parents of several students frustrated and confused. For several years now, Little People’s Christian Academy owner Lori Rolison has had a steady bus routine with West Wortham School for her aftercare kids. The Little People’s bus has made two runs to West Wortham to pick up students….
Lowe’s is giving employees an inflation bonus and Carnival cruise lines bookings soared once COVID restrictions were lifted. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
South Mississippi law enforcement agencies are joining with the Department of Transportation for its annual Labor Day Weekend campaign. ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ is a national campaign to educate drivers about the dangers of impaired driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration more than 11,000 people died in alcohol-related crashes in 2020. Categories: Local News, News…
A former Ole Miss football player is dead. Twenty-two-year-old Luke Knox died last night from undisclosed causes. Police say foul play is not suspected. Knox, the younger brother of former Ole Miss and Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox, played four seasons at Ole Miss. He was preparing to play a fifth season at Florida International University. The team’s practice…
Katie King and Erin King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi brought Gumbo, a 2-year-old Boxer mix, to WXXV to talk about their fundraising event. Rock and Roll Over at the Hard Rock Casino is happening Thursday, August 25, at Hard Rock Casino. Gumbo is one of 11 animals who will be looking for their forever homes. Categories: Featured,…
This afternoon will continue to bring showers/t-storms to the area. The main concerns over the next few days will be the threat of thunderstorms. Heavy rain will be the point of highest concern, but can’t rule out a few reports of wet microbursts, especially this afternoon/tonight. Northwesterly mid-level flow will continue through Saturday (and beyond), with several impulses sliding southeastward toward…
The overall current pattern is fairly interesting across the Lower Mississippi River Valley. A surface “frontal” boundary resides generally along and north of the I20 corridor. As the front (again motivated to move closer to our CWFA thanks to stronger outflow propagation from convection) there will be an enhancement of shower and thunderstorm activity through the remainder of the short…
The Gulfport football program is batting .500 when it comes to winning a district title over the last decade, but the Admirals are not interested in leaving anything to a coin flip this season now two years removed from being on top at stop number 21 on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days. Head Coach John Archie said, “Senior…
A crowded board meeting in Jackson County offered information regarding the potential sale of Singing River Health System. Singing River doctors, board members, nurses, patients, and Jackson County residents spoke about the need to keep local care in the county. Residents have two options: vote to raise taxes, which leaves the burden on the taxpayers to bring in the capital…
It’s a somber day of remembrance throughout South Mississippi as today is the 53rd anniversary of Hurricane Camille’s landfall. For many, August 17th, 1969 was northing short of a nightmare. Since then, those who were affected still remember the horrors they faced that day. Today, those memories are still prevalent as ever as we honor those who we lost through…