For the fourth time in five years, the Pearl River Wildcats are your Region XXIII Tournament champions by way of a 69-57 victory over Meridian on Saturday, immediately followed by a Powerade bottle celebration in the locker room. That also punches PRCC’s automatic bid to the NJCAA Tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas March 14th through the 19th. PRCC heads to Hutch…
The Harrison Central Girls Basketball program had to wait a long time to get back to the state championship game, making its first appearance since 2005 on Saturday. Meridian can certainly relate, also making its first return trip since 2005, setting the stage for this full circle 6A rematch that definitely lived up to the hype. But would history repeat…
The last time Mississippi State played a baseball game at MGM Park in 2020, it turned out to be the team’s last game of the entire season. Since then, the Bulldogs have battled through a global pandemic and even won a national championship as they get ready to make their long-awaited return to Biloxi in less than 24 hours. State…
The winners of the Hancock House Floats Contest are in. The winner for ‘Best Overall House’ is in Bay St. Louis. The award for ‘Best in Da Bay’ came down to three houses before a winner was chosen. The award for ‘Best Business in Hancock County’ goes to the Waveland Library. Winners were also announced for ‘Most Wonderful in Waveland’…
A dream took a Pass Christian man and his Godson on a 5,000 nautical mile trip across the sea. Have you ever wanted to leave your everyday life behind and go on an adventure? This was the dream of one Pass Christian man. He and his Godson did just that for the past six months. Now today, the two return…
A more-active weather pattern is shaping up this week. A cold front moves slowly through the area tonight with some early showers. As the surface low continue to lift northeastward, the cold front will continue to get pulled eastward today until it becomes parallel to the upper flow over our coastal waters overnight tonight. Models are indicating that general nature of…
Students at Harrison Central High School were able to get a glimpse into the life of a soldier with an Army Adventure semi-trailer that allowed hands-on experience with Army technology. The adventure simulator is a 60-foot semi-trailer with self-contained warrior exhibits and simulation systems. The students were able to experience various Army adventures such as flying a helicopter in the…
Hope Haven Children’s Advocacy Center in Waveland hosted an open house to celebrate their recent accreditation by the National Children’s Alliance. The celebration was also to raise community awareness of their mission and to give awards to local law enforcement who have gone above the calls of duty in working with Hope Haven Agency, making sure children are safe and…
A scary moment at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport as a private plane made an emergency landing overnight. Five individuals are unharmed after a small private plane had to make an emergency landing at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport Sunday night. Deputy Fire Chief Kermit Watson and the Combat Readiness Training Center Fire Department were on scene for the landing. “It came…
Fifty-one-year-old David Rester Jr. is the man who led law enforcement on a high-speed chase on I-10 through Hancock and Harrison counties Friday after robbing a Waveland bank. Rester is also connected to murder and armed robbery cases in Louisiana. By the end of the week, Rester will face an initial appearance in a Waveland municipal court on charges connected…
The City of Biloxi says it is a no for turning the Popp’s Ferry Bridge into a toll bridge. City officials have rejected a private developer’s proposal to replace the aging drawbridge with a new one funded by tolls. Mayor FoFo Gilich told the developer there just wasn’t enough support. Officials say the 43-year-old drawbridge is in need of repairs…
When an Ocean Springs man decided to propose to his girlfriend, he enlisted the help of a slippery friend. CJ the Dolphin was a big help during one of the live shows Saturday morning at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport. CJ swam up to the couple with a message printed on his toy. Kyle Simpson then got…
At Centennial Plaza in Gulfport, brides and grooms-to-be gathered for the Bridal Experience, sharing ideas, networking, and more. Photographers, videographers, and vendors showed out to talk to potential clients inside the plaza’s chapel. There were also DJs, florists, make up artists, door prizes, and plenty of drinks to go around. Each year the organizers treat it as their own special…
Coast Con returned to the Coliseum over the weekend, uniting comic book and anime enthusiasts from all across South Mississippi. Last year’s Coast Con was postponed during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Game Operations Director John Grigsby says it is good to be back. Cosplay, video games, authors, artists, all of these combine to create a rich tradition of…
It’s been a long time, but Ship Island Excursions are back. Boats finally departed for the island. Ship Island Excursions halted its ferry service back in 2020 during COVID. In late summer, hurricanes damaged the Ship Island Pier, which contracts have since repaired. Those visiting the island this week got to help themselves to a year’s worth of seashells that…
Jackson County CASA is hosting its seventh annual CASA Blues this Friday evening. Executive Director Frances Allsup is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: CASA of Jackson County, ‘CASA Blues’
This week on Mom to Mom, we’re making a fun St. Patrick’s Day Treat. Tags: Mom to Mom
The March of the Mayors is officially underway. The mayors of 11 cities across South Mississippi are once again helping Extra Table with a massive food drive. Here to tell us more about the mission is Extra Table Executive Director Martha Allen. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: extra table, food drive, March of the Mayors
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 week on ‘Grant me Hope,’ we’re introducing you to brothers Fred and Lavski. If you’re interested in adopting Fred and Lavski, you can visit the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services website…
Low pressure is currently over southern Indiana with a cold front southwestward to near Memphis and Shreveport. As the surface low continue to lift northeastward, the cold front will continue to get pulled eastward today until it becomes parallel to the upper flow over our coastal waters overnight tonight. Models are indicating that general nature of any precipitation today is likely…
Low pressure is currently over southern Indiana with a cold front southwestward to near Memphis and Shreveport. As the surface low continue to lift northeastward, the cold front will continue to get pulled eastward today until it becomes parallel to the upper flow over our coastal waters overnight tonight. Models are indicating that general nature of any precipitation today is likely…
Over the course of the evening a front will move closer to the region and is expected to start impacting the area with increased shower and thunderstorm activity tomorrow. A series of disturbances will keep rain potential in the area through the workweek. Thunderstorms will be possible through Wednesday. The temps are doing a roller coaster in the extended period….
One of the stars of Gautier’s pass-happy offense, junior wide receiver A.J. Phillips is ready to catch passes at the division I level. Yesterday, Phillips committed to Alcorn State, the first HBCU, D1 school to offer him back in January. In 2021, Phillips was fifth in the state in receiving with more than 1,200 yards and tied for fourth in…
On the JUCO diamond, Mississippi Gulf Coast rolling out the welcome mat for 11th ranked Lansing. Bulldogs drop game one 10-8, but they bounce back in game two with a 14-12 win. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: MGCCC, NJCAA baseball, sports