Ocean Springs kicks off 2021 season vs. Clinton

Who said high school football had to be played on a Friday? Some Thursday Night Lights to kick off an exciting week one here on the Gulf Coast, courtesy of Ocean Springs. How about a top ten match-up right out of the gates between seventh ranked Greyhounds and sixth ranked Clinton, according to Capital Sports. News 25’s Jeff Haeger has…

Local emergency proclamations issued in Jackson County

Ahead of this potential tropical activity, the Cities of Pascagoula and Ocean Springs have issued a proclamation of local emergency as a precaution along with the Jackson County government. The city also announced that Jackson County is expected to open a sandbag location at the Jackson County Fairgrounds by noon tomorrow. Categories: Jackson County, Local News, News

Interview with SHEA Program Manager

SHEA, which stands for sharing health education and awareness, is a targeted, community-centered approach focused on reducing health disparities and rates of chronic disease among black women in Jackson, Hancock, and Harrison counties. Here to tell us more is Kezi Jones. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: SHEA

Wiggins man competing in Hot Wheels car competition

Today is a big day for one local Wiggins man. Bobby Arkwright is a finalist for a virtual Hot Wheels Legend Tour Stop where the winning car will compete later this year to be in a final competition for the chance to immortalize their car into an iconic Hot Wheels die cast car to be sold at Walmarts worldwide. The…

Sand bag locations open for the three Coastal counties

Self- serve sandbag locations are opening throughout the three Coastal counties.  News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is at a sandbag location as families are getting ready for the storm. Biloxi District 5 Woolmarket Work Center, 16395 Old Woolmarket Rd. Henry Beck Park, 671 Division St. Todd Migues Park, 425 Parker St. Cavalier Park, 2059 Lawrence St. AJ Holloway Sports Complex, 765…

08/26 – Brantly’s “Tracking the Tropics” Thursday Afternoon Forecast

 Winds from the east and southeast will continue to bring moisture from the Gulf — a primary ingredient for increased rainfall across the area today. A strong tropical wave will move right across the area today and tomorrow bringing pretty adequate moisture to the area to assist in the increased rainfall potential. There are already showers and thunderstorms beginning to…

8/26 – Rob’s “Elevating Rain Potential” Thursday morning Forecast

Easterly flow will continue to be a primary ingredient for increased rainfall across the area today. A strong tropical wave will move right across the area today and tomorrow bringing pretty adequate moisture to the area to assist in the increased rainfall potential. The main threat today will be some gusty winds and heavy rainfall (1-3 inches per hour) capable…

08/25 Ryan’s “Tropical Activity” Wednesday Night Forecast

We're almost to the statistical peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, and at least one area of interest is likely to move into the Gulf this weekend.

Starting off with the Mississippi Power tropical update today since a developing system has a chance to impact the Gulf Coast. Statistically it’s on the lower end in terms of probability, but close enough to be concerned. I’d like to be clear though there is no confirmed storm impacting South MS. This is not about hype, that’s not my thing,…

News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days: Moss Point Tigers

Back in February, the Moss Point football program hosted its biggest signing day ceremony in at least ten years, compromised of what came to be known as the core four. But the Tigers bring back almost everybody else for the 2021 campaign which means the expectations haven’t changed a bit at stop number 24 on News 25’s 25 Teams in…

Harrison County Utility Authority earns perfect scores for clean water quality

In their annual review of water systems around the state, the Mississippi State Department of Health gave all four public water systems operated by the Harrison County Utility Authority perfect scores. They received these scores for providing clean and high-quality drinking water to its cities and their residents. The three categories of the MSDH inspection include technical capacity, managerial capacity,…

Comeback Coolers bringing aid to Tennessee flood victims

One hundred and seventeen coolers have officially been filled and are ready to bring relief to those in middle Tennessee. The local organization Comeback Coolers is bringing over 100 coolers, 75 lineman buckets, and 25 kids coolers to those affected by the recent flooding in Waverly, Tennessee. Nearly 30 volunteers showed up in Ocean Springs this evening to help pack…

08/25 Ryan’s “Tropical Update” Wednesday Evening Forecast

A tropical area of interest will be moving into the Gulf by the weekend, and has a slight chance of impacting the Gulf Coast.

Starting off with the Mississippi Power tropical update today since a developing system has a chance to impact the Gulf Coast. Statistically it’s on the lower end in terms of probability, but close enough to be concerned. I’d like to be clear though there is no confirmed storm impacting South MS. This is not about hype, that’s not my thing,…

Gautier’s Bryson Hurst commits to Ole Miss on his birthday

Before today, Gautier football standout Bryson Hurst had his recruitment narrowed down to a top seven, but only one of those schools gets to celebrate his birthday with him. Four minutes after turning 17 early this morning, the four-star left tackle committed to Ole Miss thus closing his recruitment just two days ahead of his senior season. Hurst is picking…

Good Sport Grant helping start Biloxi Lacrosse Team

Girls lacrosse is coming to the City of Biloxi thanks to a grant award from Good Sport. Good Sport is a nonprofit organization that connects not for profit sports teams with equipment. Middle school and high school aged girls in the greater Biloxi area will have an opportunity to play lacrosse. The grant was previously awarded to Ocean Springs girls…

Volunteers deliver care packages to local healthcare heroes

To help out healthcare workers who are on the front lines combating COVID, volunteers from the Hancock Chamber and Hancock County Community Development Foundation came together to make and deliver care packages to frontline healthcare workers. To help the cause, Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast in Bay St. Louis made a generous donation of water, M&Ms, and granola bars. Around four…

Local organization extends a hand to Team Memorial

Local organization ‘Extend a Hand, Help a Friend’ is lending their hands today by donating meals to Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. Frontline workers at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport are currently fighting an uphill battle with the COVID-19 virus. The local organization ‘Extend a Hand, Help a Friend’ came to lend a helping hand to provide an abundance of meals for…

Sixth Mississippi child dies from COVID-19

In this week’s Mississippi State Department of Health COVID update meeting topics discussed include the increasing numbers of pediatric hospitalizations, the use of ivermectin vs. the vaccine, and booster shots now available at county health departments. Mississippi health officials said that a child under the age of five has died from COVID-19. Dr. Paul Byers, the state epidemiologist, said it…

Fort Bayou Drawbridge closing tonight for maintenance

The Fort Bayou Drawbridge will close again tonight for maintenance work. The bridge will be closed tonight from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. tomorrow morning. This is for continued work on a bridge maintenance project. Drivers are advised to find an alternate route. Detour signs will be in place. Motorists are reminded to be on high alert for roadside workers….

Morning Business Report: August 25th, 2021

Nordstrom benefits as Americans refresh their wardrobes and the White House is holding a cyber summit today to do something about hacks. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report

Biloxi woman sentenced to probation for embezzlement

A Biloxi woman who supported a shopping addiction by embezzling $303,000 from her employer will serve five years on probation for her crime. Thirty-seven-year-old Elizabeth O’Neil was sentenced to 20 years in prison, but the prison sentence was suspended. She is out on probation and ordered to make full restitution. O’Neil pleaded guilty to a felony charge of embezzlement in…

8/25 – Rob’s “Scattered T-Storms” Afternoon Forecast

Showers/t-storms will develop late morning and early afternoon, a few thunderstorms could produce rain rates of 2-4″ per hour and this could cause some very localized flooding of poor drainage areas. Thursday will be different as a wetter scenario develops through Friday. The Bermuda High-pressure will continue to dominate the area through the long term forecast. As is typical with summer…