Before the Pearl River Community College baseball team left for the NJCAA Division II World Series on Wednesday, Head Coach Michael Avalon said he was going to get with the program and dye his hair blond. News 25 can now confirm, he’s since followed through with his promise. The Legally Blond Wildcats are now less than 48 hours away from…
Biloxi Shuckers, fresh off a 10th inning walk-off win against the Montgomery Biscuits last night, are back for more in game two tonight. Shuckers win 9-7. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports
The Southern Miss baseball team is still in the regional host conversation, trying to build its case with a strong showing in the Conference USA Tournament at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg. Golden Eagles taking on UTSA in a winner’s bracket game this morning, huge spot for both teams. Loser has to play again tonight. UTSA takes this one 7-6….
In Starkville, 13th ranked Mississippi State softball hosting 16th ranked Arizona in a Super Regional for the first time in program history. Tough game one loss for the Bulldogs, falling 3-2 in eight innings. They need to win games two and three to keep the dream season alive. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: mississippi state, softball, sports
Expect clear skies and very pleasant weather Friday night, with lows down into the 60s. High pressure continues its dominance over the weekend with plenty of sunshine, acceptable humidity, and warm afternoon temperatures. It’ll also be an excellent weekend for beach and boating activities with relatively calm seas. A weak upper low-pressure system could form in the eastern Gulf of…
Rev those engines South Mississippi because the 39th annual Memorial Blow Out is back in Gulfport. The weekend long event held at Gulfport Dragway will host 100 acres of exciting features such as racing, music, games, vendors, and more. Some of the games featured at the event include ring tosses, barrel races, a tattoo contest, and the weenie bite. Proceeds…
The big H (high pressure) will continue to dominate the weather pattern over the weekend. A weak upper low-pressure system could form in the eastern Gulf of Mexico over the weekend, but shower activity is expected to remain offshore. Today and Saturday are expected to be nearly cloud-free with comfortably low humidity. As the surface high pressure slips to our…
The 100 Men Hall is celebrating a huge milestone this year. 2022 marks the 100-year anniversary of the 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis. The building was built by the Hundred Members Debating Benevolent Association in 1922. The purpose of the organization was to help the African-American community band together by forming a death and burial association. 100 Men…
Three teachers at Reeves Elementary School went above and beyond for one of their students this past school year. This year, Long Beach School District honored a few teachers with the annual Golden Crayon Award. This honor is awarded to people that make their school district a little bit brighter. In this case, teachers Brianna Barrows, Kim Bertucci, and Leigh…
One hundred acres of absolute fun is back along the Coast with the 39th annual Memorial Day Blowout starting in Gulfport. News 25’s Rick Gogreve is at the party with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: 39th annual Memorial Day Blowout
Three people were injured this afternoon in a multiple-vehicle wreck in Jackson County. The wreck happened on I-10 east near the 53 mile marker close to the Gautier-Vancleave exit just after 2 p.m. Two lanes were closed while law enforcement worked the wreck. Categories: Local News, News Tags: i-10, Jackson County, wreck
A Gulfport High student was arrested after harassing and threatening text messages among students off-campus were brought to the attention of school officials. Superintendent Glen East tells our media partner the Sun Herald that the threat was not made about any violence or plan directed at Gulfport High. The administration received the report of the texts Wednesday. School resource officers…
A few events on tap this Memorial Day Weekend! The Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra is bringing back its popular concert ‘Sounds by the Sea.’ That event begins at 6 Saturday and it is free. If you miss that performance the orchestra will host another Sounds by the Sea tribute at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Pascagoula High Performing Arts Center….
It’s been a sunny and sweltering day here on the Gulf Coast and some high schoolers are taking full advantage. Today was Field Day at Gulfport High and it’s the school’s first one. The rattle of locusts and the searing heat herald the end of another school year in our corner of the world — and these Gulfport teenagers have…
There’s a new attraction at the Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport that is dino-mite! Your ticket for the Mississippi Aquarium will also double as a passport to Pangea for their new Dinosaurs around the World: The Great Outdoors exhibit. MDEQ Geologist James Starnes said, “Right here in Mississippi, we do have quite a number of dinosaurs that have been found. Our…
U.S. Dollar Stores expect higher sales as inflation turns shoppers frugal and two major airlines say travel demand is strong this summer. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Celebrating women and veterans, that’s what is happening tonight at Satchmo’s Café in D’Iberville. Here to tell us more about the Collective Voice concert are Deon Machell and Kealvin Barnett. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Celebrating Voices, Satchmo’s Cafe
Tomorrow night, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum will play host to the Backyard Brawl Extreme Series, or BYB for short. It’s a bare-knuckle fighting organization with an interesting twist. Co-Founder Dada 5000 is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Backyard Brawl Extreme Series, bare knuckle fighting
On the final Friday of each month, we feature a member of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce on News 25 Today. Today, we introduce you to Allen Beverages. Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight Tags: Allen Beverages, Chamber Member Spotlight, gulf coast chamber of commerce
High-pressure will be the main factor shaping the weekend forecast. A weak upper low-pressure system could form in the eastern Gulf of Mexico over the weekend, but is not expected to impact the local weather. Today and Saturday are expected to be nearly cloudless with comfortably low humidity. As the surface high pressure slips to our east on Sunday, winds…
Harrison County Fire Rescue was called out early this morning for a fire alarm at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s West Harrison County campus. Long Beach Fire Department also responded to battle an air conditioner fire in one of the buildings. The fire caused some fire and smoke damage to one building, which was unoccupied at the time of the…
An upper-level low pressure over southern Illinois this morning will slowly drift off the eastern seaboard tonight into the weekend. High-pressure will be the main factor shaping the weekend forecast. A weak upper low-pressure system could form in the eastern Gulf of Mexico over the weekend, but is not expected to impact the local weather. Today and Saturday are expected…
All-Star Break came early for the Biloxi Shuckers who just had three straight days off for three different reasons before finally starting their home series against the Montgomery Biscuits tonight at MGM Park. Shuckers looking to get back on track after dropping four out of their last five. Shuckers win 4-3 in the tenth. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball,…
The East Central baseball team won its third state title in program history and it’s first in 14 years. The Hornets took control early and the 7-3 final score doesn’t do it justice, having led by as many as six runs as they sweep North State champion Neshoba Central in two games. East Central scoring two runs in the first,…