In the short term we’ll some very nice nights coming our way! A light northwest breeze has taken place of southerly flow in the wake of this morning’s thunderstorms, setting up a very pleasant, cooler and drier Friday night. The drier air will also allow warmer temperatures over the Mother’s Day weekend, with highs in the upper 80s for most,…
Our Lady Academy’s Devin Graham signed a letter of intent with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College to join the Perkettes dance team. A senior cheerleader, heavily involved with on-campus organizations, Graham says her ultimate plan is to pursue a bachelor of science degree in speech pathology. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Devin Graham, MGCCC, our lady academy, perkettes, sports
All season long, St. Stanislaus has shown the traits of a team that has what it takes to make a deep playoff run. Coming into their third round series against Clarkdale, the Rock-A-Chaws are a perfect 7-0 in game ones of both district and post-season series. Clarkdale wins 3-0. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, High School Baseball, sports
West Harrison hosting East Central for game two of their series. Lady Hornets won game one last night. East Central sweeps, taking game two 18-1. Lady Hornets now await the winner of the George County and Vancleave series in South State. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: High School Softball, softball, sports
Heading into the third round of the high school baseball and softball playoffs, 11 local teams are still alive in their quest for immortality. However, four of them from the small diamond are all coming from the 5A South bracket, which means only one of them can represent the Gulf Coast as South State champions. Vancleave hosting George County in…
A few gravesites on the south side of the Old Biloxi Cemetery appear to have been vandalized. The City of Biloxi tells News 25 that police are investigating the incident. There are some headstones that have been knocked right off their framing and flower pots and holders were tossed around. This is all the information known at this time, but…
To help raise awareness, Advocates for Freedom, along with students at Ocean Springs High, hosted the second annual Walk against Human Trafficking. Students from Ocean Springs High stood and walked proudly with signs in hand attempting to raise awareness for human trafficking and its world-wide affect it has today. The students began the night with speeches from guests as well…
A northwest to west flow has developed in the wake of this morning’s thunderstorms, setting up a very pleasant, cooler and drier Friday night. The drier air will also allow warmer temperatures over the Mother’s Day weekend, with highs in the upper 80s for most, but nights will not be as warm and muggy as they were this past week….
Those interested in learning more about the history along the Coast stopped by the Biloxi Visitors Center for the annual Gulf Coast Historical and Cultural Exposition. This event gives guests a chance to celebrate the rich history and culture of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The free affair is open to the public and features displays, presentations, demonstrations, lectures, films, and…
The Kentucky Derby is set for tomorrow. Grab your mint juleps and head over to the Palace Casino where Kentucky Derby betting is heating up. This world-famous horse race brings in countless bettors into the casino, all looking to cash out big after the most exciting two minutes in sports. While the Kentucky Derby is the most popular race of…
Every year, ‘Two Men and a Truck’ make a special delivery for Mother’s Day. During their ‘Movers for Moms’ collection drive, they collect items for local domestic violence survivors to help them feel loved and supported on Mother’s Day. Today, they delivered the items to the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence. The Two Men and a Truck Gulfport office was…
Seniors at Gulfport High School enjoyed Donut Decision Day where they celebrated their college and career choices. Students were treated to donuts and celebrated all of their hard work while in high school. Hall of Fame and National Merit students were also recognized at the Donut Decision. When each school was called, the students were able to all join together…
Keesler Federal Credit Union wanted to make teachers in South Mississippi feel extra special this week. In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week, Keesler Federal paired up with the Mississippi Aquarium and asked superintendents from 16 local schools to nominate teachers they thought would benefit the most from a behind the scenes 30-minute tour at the aquarium. Ten schools nominated…
Today was special for the kindergarteners at St. James in Gulfport, they got to cut their teacher’s hair. Mrs. Moran then donated that hair to children in need. Mandy Moran’s fellow teachers at St. James joke that she puts Miracle Grow in her hair — because her curls fully grow back by the time her kindergarteners cut them again. She’s…
Today is National Nurses Day and Memorial Hospital honored its frontline workers with gift baskets. The job can be tough and sometimes even thankless, but these nurses at Memorial have a passion for their duties and have stuck with it through COVID. Doctors and surgeons might get a lot of recognition, but it’s the nurses who run the floor. Memorial…
Storms came through South Mississippi this morning, leaving a trail of tree limbs, branches, and debris. In Gulfport, off John Ross Road, several branches and tree limbs laid across yards and debris was scattered over driveways. On South Lake Forrest Drive, one resident tells News 25 he woke up in the middle of the night to loud noises and found…
An event being held tomorrow in Biloxi is celebrating our area’s rich arts heritage. Alongside the Gulf Coast Historical and Cultural Exposition, the Lighthouse Arts and Crafts Fair will feature a wide range of activities for people of all ages to enjoy. While you’re at the fair, lighthouse tours will be available, along with door prizes, vendors, and the opportunity…
The country’s baby formula shortage continues to get worse and the stock market is coming off its worst day since 2020. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Center Stage just opened the curtain on a Pulitzer Prize winning comedy and it’s brimming with colorful characters. Cast member Glenda O’Neal is in studio to tell us more about the play ‘You Can’t Take it with You.’ Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Center Stage Biloxi, ‘You Can’t Take it with You’
CSX continues its work repairing railroad crossings along the Coast. Today, Gulfport residents will be happy to know the crossings at Highway 49 downtown, 30th Avenue, and Broad Avenue have all reopened. There will be more work in Ocean Springs next week with closings at Highway 57, Hanshaw Road, and Ocean Springs Road. Keep checking your city’s social media pages…
Advocates for Freedom and students at Ocean Springs High are hosting the second annual Walk against Human Trafficking tonight. Earlier today, students in the Ocean Springs High IB, international baccalaureate, were getting ready for the event at Greyhound Stadium on Bienville Boulevard. The walk starts at 6 tonight and there will be music, special guest speakers, and a candlelight walk…
Strong stability will move into the area once the cold front begins to move through later this afternoon. Clouds will clear the area this afternoon but since the frontal boundary stalls and is somewhat quasi-stationary, moisture will be trapped along and south of it where there will be opportunity for dense fog to form maybe in a few locations Sat…
This morning will bring another line of showers/t-storms developing in response to the next disturbance which can be seen in the blowup of convection over the NW gulf. Stability is lacking for this activity as the first line has been able to knock stability values down quite a bit. With help from the disturbance and surface forcing, one or two of…
The warmest temperatures of the season are on the horizon, but first we have to deal with a few thunderstorms. Some showers will develop late tonight ahead of an approaching cold front. The front will affect the area Friday around daybreak, with the bulk of our region in a “slight” level (2 out of 5) for a severe storm or…