D’Iberville Warriors hosting the Harrison Central Red Rebels, both sides looking to punch their ticket to the third round. Six-run inning for D’iberville, tough way to start the game for the Red Rebels. And that’s just too deep of a hole, Warriors moving on, 16-5. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, d’iberville, Harrison Central, High School Baseball, sports
The past year has been difficult for students across the globe, including those in after school programs such as sports, theater, and band. Through all the ups and downs of the pandemic, the Harrison Central Marching Band was able to secure an opportunity of a lifetime. After a 16-year drought, the Harrison Central band will be returning to the national…
Cheerleaders from across the Coast are making their final preparations before they head to Florida for an intense nation wide competition. The Cheer Zone Athletics Heat All-Star Squad held their final practice this evening before heading to Walt Disney World for ‘The Summit.’ The Heat received one of the select number of bids to the tournament where they will compete…
School is almost out for summer. Are you looking for a kid camp that will help them grow? Mississippi State University is hosting their floral design summer camp in Biloxi on June 22nd. This camp provides kids between the ages of eight through 12 hands-on-work with live flowers. During the camp, they’ll make a table centerpiece and wearable flower arrangements….
The South Mississippi community is still mourning the loss of Hancock County Deputy Lt. Michael Boutte who was shot and killed in the line of duty February 1st. There have been many memories across the Coast allowing residents to pay their respects and honor Lt. Boutte’s life and sacrifice. Now a permanent memorial on Highway 603 will remember him forever….
The City of Biloxi is reacting to news that federal funding will go towards upgrades at the city’s Point Cadet Marina. $3.29 million in Restore Act money will be invested into the marina for things like concrete floating docks, utility upgrades, and even 52 new boat slips. Additionally, Biloxi will contribute $2.18 million to the project, which will total 5.4…
It’s going to be an active hurricane season according to Harrison County EMA Director Matt Stratton. It’s Hurricane Preparedness Week and here are a few tips to keep you and your families safe ahead of the storm. Plan ahead, plan for your family, plan for your pets, and ensure everyone who lives in your home is familiar with any evacuation…
Those interested in learning about the arrival of the least terns on the Mississippi Gulf Coast gathered at the Pascagoula River Audubon Center this weekend. Audubon Mississippi celebrated the least terns arrival by hosting a ‘tern fair’. This fair featured guided bird walks, a bird banding demonstration, educational booths, children’s crafts and games, and food trucks, as well as a…
Residents in the city of Moss Point gathered together for the inaugural River City Festival. Three years of planning went into this event in order to provide a way for the community to come together. There was plenty of food, fun, and activities for everyone to enjoy. Live music from artists around the area was also showcased at the festival….
To celebrate the city of Pascagoula and the beauty of the Pascagoula river, the 8th annual Free Flowin’ Fest was held Saturday at Beach Park. The festival shines a light on the Pascagoula River which is the last and largest free flowing river in the U.S. The event was full of live music from the Red Clay Strays, the Chitlins,…
Over the last two years, renovations have been done to Beach Park in Pascagoula. On Saturday, a ribbon cutting was held to welcome the new additions. Mayor Demetropoulos, Pascagoula Pride members, and other city council members gathered to celebrate the new improvements done to Beach Park thanks to a generous donation from Barbara Renfore, a native of Pascagoula. Pascagoula Pride…
May is the national month of recognition for brain cancer, but many times this form of cancer is overlooked. To help raise awareness and show support for those living with brain cancer and remember those who have passed away, supporters gathered together on Saturday morning to walk/run over the Ocean Springs/ Biloxi bay bridge in celebration of the annual “Gray…
In Ocean Springs, there is plenty of work happening on Front Beach. Walking past it you might see construction which is all part of Jackson County’s Erosion Project, adding new pipes and concrete swells. The area has had issues with draining and the improvements should help water drain more adequately and better prevent erosion. Don’t get too used to this…
Today on Mom to Mom, instead of handing your graduate a handful of cash, we’ve got something way cuter and they’ll love just as much. Categories: Community Headlines, Mom to Mom Tags: Mom to Mom
On Mondays at News 25 we like to check in with local mayors and hear what new and exciting things are going on in their community. On this week’s Mayoral Monday, We have Diamondhead Mayor Nancy Depreo in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Diamondhead, Mayoral Monday, Nancy Depreo
On Mondays here at News 25 we feature children from Mississippi hoping to get adopted. Today we’ll introduce you to Kariah. She describes herself as funny, caring, and sensitive. She loves to do hair, talk friends, and play basketball. If you’re interested in adopting Kariah visit the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services website at mdcps.ms.gov and click on the…
There will also be a limited risk of an isolated severe storm forming over the next couple of days. The latest rainfall forecast in the near term has trended downward about one-half inch area-wide. While we still expect widespread rainfall amounts between 1 to 2.5″, localized higher amounts have dropped slightly to between 2.5 to 3.5″. We will however still…
On the Minor League diamond, Biloxi Shuckers falling to the Birmingham Barons for the third time in four games to start the 2021 season as they drop this one 7-3. Now here’s a night at the ball park the Biloxi Shuckers won’t soon forget. Last night, they beat the Birmingham Barons 14-6 in game three and they didn’t really have…
As far as second round playoff series go, doesn’t get much better than D’Iberville and Harrison Central. For starters, they occupy the same school district and better yet, they split their two-game regular season series. D’Iberville hosting game one. D’Iberville wins game one 8-2. Game two at Harrison Central tomorrow. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, d’iberville, harrison county, High…
Lady Bulldogs rolling out the welcome mat for North Pike on the brink of history if they can win this series. Lady Bulldogs win game one 11-4. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: High School Softball, softball, sports, Vancleave
Vancleave hosting a win-or-go home second round playoff baseball game, taking on Sumrall. Sumrall wins 15-7. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, High School Baseball, sports, Vancleave
Mother’s Day weekend is starting early here on the Coast. Earlier today in Biloxi, Woolmarket Senior Center and St. Joseph’s Hospice hosted their eighth annual Mother’s Day Cookout. Last year, the event was canceled due to COVID, but now it is back. Local seniors were dancing their way to happiness and getting some fresh air. The cookout served free hamburgers…
To show their appreciation for mothers, Two Men and a Truck decided to help mothers in need across the Coast by collecting items for the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence. Mother’s Day is a time to give thanks and show appreciation for all the hard work that mothers do. Many times, those mothers living in shelters are looked over. Two…
Gulfport High School’s Robotics team is now ranked number two in the world for their 2021 Robot Build. Zakeri Brown has been competing on robotics teams since the eighth grade. Now as a junior, he’s the captain on Team Fusion, the world ranked Gulfport High School team. Gulfport High School’s robotics team has been competing in the ‘First Robotics Competition’…