Local products shine on NCAA Baseball Opening Weekend

In a state where college baseball just means more, several local standouts from the Mississippi Gulf Coast are having themselves a weekend at the next level. Starting right up the road at Southern Miss where we check in with Gulfport alum Blake Johnson. He hosed down two runners in addition to going 3-6 with two runs scored and five RBI…

Southern Miss football begins spring practice

Across three games this weekend, Southern Miss baseball drew 14,006 fans, the second highest attendance mark for an opening series in program history. Right across campus, Southern Miss football drew about 14,000 fewer fans for its opening spring practice on Saturday and then again today, both closed to the public as the Golden Eagles get to work on their second…

Stone’s Jsaiah Brown signs with Coahoma

A belated Signing Day shoutout to Stone senior Jsaiah Brown who put pen to paper with Coahoma Community College of Friday afternoon. He’ll be playing football and basketball for the tigers, wide receiver and point guard, after starring as a dual-sport athlete for the Tomcats. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Coahoma, Jsaiah Brown, sports, Stone

Gulfport native/Georgia O-Line Coach Matt Luke leaving program

Gulfport native Matt Luke is stepping down after two seasons with the Georgia football program where he just served as the associate head coach and offensive line coach for the Bulldogs during their run to the College Football Playoff National Championship. According to Dawgs 24/7, the 45-year-old Luke is not taking another coaching job at this time and per the…

Mississippi Sportsbooks see betting decrease for Super Bowl

Super Bowl betting numbers were recently released and Mississippi betting saw a significant decrease for the big game. The state went from $8.1 million in total bets last year to $6.4 million, about a 21 percent decrease. Louisiana, who went live with mobile sports gambling a few weeks ago, estimates nearly $67 million wagered on the game. Golden Nugget General…

MS Heroes honors local healthcare hero Emily Gonzalez

In a surprise celebration, Mississippi Heroes honored Emily Gonzalez, who’s worked in the ER at Memorial Hospital for 14 years. Emily Gonzalez walked into an unexpected surprise. She and her family arrived at Champion Dodge, planning to shop for a new car but were greeted with a round of applause and celebration. Mississippi Heroes awarded Gonzalez for her dedication to…

Rats in Family Dollar warehouse cause mass recall across South

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to shoppers after more than 1,000 rodents were found in a Family Dollar distribution facility that ships products to stores in Mississippi and other states. According to the FDA, these rodents were found inside the West Memphis Distribution Facility. The FDA announced a voluntary recall Friday affecting items that came…

Memorial Hospital holds inaugural Black Health and Wellness Celebration

Memorial Hospital celebrated Black History Month by sharing stories of the significant contributions made by those dedicated to health and wellness in the community. Community leaders and Memorial staff came together to celebrate Black History Month by hosting their inaugural Black Health and Wellness Celebration. Marketing Brand Strategist Cece Shabazz said, “One of our missions here at Memorial is just…

Bayou View Elementary School holds Famous American Wax Museum

Second graders at Bayou View Elementary spent the day dressed as some famous faces. The entire grade went all out for the annual Famous American Wax Museum. Each student chose a well-known American to research and dress up as. The rest of the school made their way through the museum where each famous American presented a written speech detailing the…

Remembering Community Leader Carmelita J. Scott

Community leader Carmelita J. Scott passed suddenly on Thursday and many Coast leaders are expressing their love and condolences. Carmelita Scott served on the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce Board for seven years and dedicated a lot of her time volunteering at many community events along the Coast. Scott served on the Coast Chamber Board for two years. She was also…

Governor Reeves issues executive orders to support military communities

Governor Tate Reeves announced today the signing of two executive orders in support of military communities and families. In 2020, Mississippi was home to more than 7,000 children with active-duty parents. In an effort to support those children, Executive Order 1561 directs the Mississippi Department of Education to create the Military Star Schools Program. This program will recognize schools that…

Blue Marlin restaurant at Centennial Plaza reopening in March

After closing their doors for almost two years, the Blue Marlin is reopening in March. The beachfront restaurant at Centennial Plaza in Gulfport closed during COVID due to staffing shortages. They’ve used the downtime to rebrand the restaurant, transforming from fine dining to a more causal family-friendly atmosphere. The Blue Marlin will be bringing back some of their favorites from…

Project Update: Salvation Army’s Center of Hope

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Salvation Army is in the process of completing a project they call the Center of Hope. It will house homeless families while they get on their feet. Area Commander Major Jerry Friday is here with us to give us an update. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: center of hope, Salvation army

Carnival Association of Long Beach parade rolls through town

Long Beach rang in the carnival season over the weekend with its annual parade as a thunderous caravan of neon lights floated through the heart of the friendly city. Hundreds of Coast residents gathered along Cleveland Avenue Saturday to catch a glimpse of Mardi Gras. Krewes from all over the Coast lined up their floats. News 25 was out there…

New historical marker for Biloxi Beach Wade-Ins installed

It was a ceremonious rekindling of American history, the marker signifying the Biloxi Wade-In protests has been replaced after it was knocked down by storms. The Biloxi Wade-Ins were protests in the 50s and 60s against segregated beaches. Demonstrators attempted to desegregate the beaches in their hometown by wading into the coastal waters and at one point, the protesters were…

Grant me Hope: Zackari hopes to be adopted

On Mondays here 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 introduce you to Zackari, a teenager who likes playing football, basketball, and soccer. If you’re interested in adopting Zackari, you can visit the Mississippi Department…

2/21 – Rob Knight’s “Muggy” Monday Morning Forecast

Temperatures are expected to be well above normal with lows warming to the mid 60s, highs climbing to the upper 70s by midweek.  The fog risk will peak both Tuesday and Wednesday nights. The fog will likely be dense at times, and will be slow to clear during the morning hours on Wednesday. In fact, the nearshore marine zones and…

Ocean Springs QB Bray Hubbard offered by Troy

Ocean Springs star quarterback Bray Hubbard, still listed as a Southern Miss baseball commit, but this football thing still very much an option for Class 6A Mr. Football. Yesterday, the junior picking up his fourth division I offer from Troy in addition to USM, Nicholls State, and Georgia State. In 2021, Hubbard led his Greyhounds to an overall mark of…