High School Volleyball: Hancock vs. Ocean Springs

Half of the volleyball teams on the Gulf Coast are still alive all the way into the second round of the playoffs. But, now a victim of their own success, some local schools knocking out other local schools on their way to the third round. Starting at Hancock where the Lady Hawks play host to Ocean Springs. Lady Greyhounds won…

PRCC alum Brandon Rachal signs NBA Contract

Former PRCC Wildcat Brandon Rachal has signed a professional contract with the Brooklyn Nets. The JUCO All-American went unselected in the 2021 NBA Draft, but quickly latched onto the Long Island Nets summer league team. Rachal didn’t score in limited summer league action, but he was a force of nature at Tulsa following his time at PRCC, averaging 15 points…

MACCC Football: MGCCC vs. Northwest MS

The last two teams to play for the last two MACCC Championships were Mississippi Gulf Coast and Northwest Mississippi. Tonight, the week seven schedule brings them together once again for a top 15 showdown. Bulldogs hosting the Rangers for the first time since last year’s title game in which Gulf Coast suffered its first loss since 2018. Northwest wins 38-14….

Sneak Peek into the Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour

The Old Biloxi Cemetery is once again inviting guests to come stroll through its grounds while actors bring to life the rich history of those buried at the cemetery. This is all part of the 15th annual Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour. This evening, community members were given a sneak peek of the tour with a portrayal of one of the…

Diamondhead PD hosts National Night Out Block Party

The annual National Night Out was held tonight in Diamondhead. The Diamondhead Police Department and McGruff the Crime Dog hosted a block party to build police-community relationships. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at four different neighborhood locations, residents could talk with officers, take pictures with McGruff and eat free hot dogs, cookies, chips, and drinks. Diamondhead Police Captain AJ…

10/14 Ryan’s “Late Summer” Thursday Evening Forecast

Still feels like late summer as the humidity rises, but a sharp drop is coming soon.

I’m sure most are sick of it, but more “late summer” weather is on the way as we finish off the week. That means hot afternoons and warm, humid nights which have led to more and more visibility issues across South Mississippi. We’re hitting the peak tonight, and dense fog advisories have been issued with a warm low near 73…

Jurassic Quest coming to the Coast Convention Center

Starting Friday, Jurassic lovers will get a chance to get up close and personal with life-sized animatronic dinosaurs. Jurassic Quest will be at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center with over 100 dinosaurs, ranging from the very small dinos to the gigantic dinos. Jurassic Quest is great for all ages. Visitors will get a chance to learn about dinosaurs while having…

Meet Marley Duprey

October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Our local Buddy Walk is set for Saturday at the Gulfport Sportsplex. To help spread awareness, we’re sharing the story of children in our area with Down Syndrome. Today you’ll meet Marley Duprey. “I feel like her having Down Syndrome just adds a little something extra to our family.” Marley Duprey is the…

City of D’Iberville holds Breakfast with the Mayor event

The City of D’Iberville held their annual Breakfast with the Mayor event to award community members and highlight the good being done in the area. Although D’Iberville Mayor Rusty Quave could not attend the Breakfast with the Mayor event that did not stop many from gathering at the D’Iberville Community Center to enjoy breakfast and award those making a difference…

Long Beach students join State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council

Two Long Beach High School juniors were appointed to the State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council this week. Christina Strahan and Stokely Sawyer, along with 42 other new appointees from across the state, will serve two-year terms on the board and join the 85 returning members. The two students were selected from a starting pool of more than 200 students who…

Hancock County deputy resigns amid domestic violence allegations

Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Colin Freeman has resigned amid allegations of domestic violence. The former K9 handler and narcotics officer was arrested outside his home after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and resisting arrest. According to our media partner the Sun Herald Reporter Margaret Baker, Thirty-eight-year-old Colin Freeman of Perkinston submitted his letter of resignation last week after his misdemeanor charge…

Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour

The Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour is once again inviting guests to come stroll through its grounds as actors bring to life the rich history of those buried at the cemetery as part of the guided tours offered this month. News 25’s Grace Boyles has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour

Diamondhead PD block party for National Night Out

Over in Hancock County, the Diamondhead Police Department is hosting their annual National Night Out community block party, promoting community relationships. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at the Diamondhead Police Department with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Diamondhead Police Department, National Night Out

AG Fitch files brief for MS Abortion Case

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch filed a reply brief with the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday regarding the high-profile abortion case it is set to hear: Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. In the brief, Attorney General Fitch argued that policymaking should be returned to the states. General Fitch also said that decades of progress in policy, society, and science further…

Victim identified in fatal bicycle involved accident in Gautier

Gautier police have identified the victim of a fatal accident involving a vehicle and bicyclist. The victim has been identified as 42-year-old Wilfredo Elbin of Gautier. At approximately 7:58 p.m., officers were dispatched to Highway 90 near Suter Road regarding an accident involving a bicyclist being struck by a vehicle. When officers arrived on scene, they found Elbin had succumbed…

Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy resigns after domestic violence arrest

A Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy has resigned after an arrest on a misdemeanor charge of domestic violence by simple assault. According to our media partner the Sun Herald, Deputy Colin Freeman, 38, of Perkinston submitted a resignation letter last week after his arrest for allegedly assaulting a live-in girlfriend in a domestic violence case. On August 8th, deputies responded to…

10/14 – Rob’s Thursday Afternoon “Cloudy & Humid” Forecast

A few showers will affect the area this afternoon and Friday with the approaching cold front. The main effects from the front will come overnight Friday into Saturday morning prior to sunrise. As the upper-level support begins to outrun the surface feature along with overnight cooling and stabilization, I’m only expecting a few showers and t-storms with the main boundary. Temperatures…

10/14 – Rob’s “Friday-Eve” Morning Forecast

Today will bring advance moisture flow to the area in advance of a front now moving east across the southern plains. As instability slowly decreases, a few showers will be possible through tonight. A few showers will also affect the area Friday with the approaching cold front. The main effects from the front will come overnight Friday into Saturday morning…

10/13 Ryan’s “Fog Returns” Wednesday Night Forecast

It's been getting more and more humid each day, and now our morning fog is returning.

Our weather hasn’t been bad recently, but we have seen slightly rising humidity and temperatures each day. This trend will continue for the rest of the week, ending sharply as a front moves through Saturday morning. The front will bring significantly drier air and some cooler air, though the temperature won’t fall below average for long. The humidity on the…

Southern Miss paying attention to detail

The Southern Miss football team is exactly halfway through the regular season with exactly one win to show for it, but that 1-5 record doesn’t tell the whole story. Aside from USM’s blowout loss to Alabama, the Golden Eagles aren’t that impossibly far away from being 5-1. All four of their other losses have been one-score games at half-time, including…

Rivals Gulfport and Harrison Central clash in News 25 Game of the Week

Harrison Central has never been undefeated this late into the season in back-to-back seasons in program history. Challenging that perfect record on Friday in the News 25 Game of the Week is rival Gulfport. Both teams coming in with unbeaten district marks of 3-0, setting the stage for what’s sure to be a playoff caliber main event and then some….