Last night and today have been a nice teaser of fall weather, but sadly it won’t last too much longer. We still have one nice fall-like night left tonight with low humidity, clear skies, and a low near 62. Tomorrow afternoon will still have the low humidity with a high near 87, but we’ll start seeing a muggy wind shift…
Long Beach has played more games against Bay High than any other team in their program’s history. Long-standing rivalry aside, both teams are in search of a bounce back win after losing in week two. Home team Tigers coming in with a mark of 1-1, hosting the 0-1 Bearcats in their first meeting since 2018. Bay High-41 Long Beach-0 Ocean…
Doesn’t get any better than Gulfport and Picayune in the early season and these two teams are pretty familiar with one another. Now seven years in a row the two schools have played in September, Maroon Tide leading that series 4-2, but these games especially close over the last three seasons. All of them coming down to just one possession…
St. Joseph Hospice held a five-year anniversary celebration today. The actual date of the anniversary was several months ago, but the celebration was delayed due to COVID. The event began with a ribbon re-cutting as well as a re-blessing of the building to commemorate the five years of service. The hospice then held a flag raising and a moment of…
Last night and today have been a nice teaser of fall weather, but sadly it won’t last too much longer. We still have one nice fall-like night left tonight with low humidity, clear skies, and a low near 62. Tomorrow afternoon will still have the low humidity with a high near 87, but we’ll start seeing a muggy wind shift…
To show appreciation to our local first responders, the Gulf Coast Hub for Volunteers and Nonprofits hosted an appreciation event. Firefighter Philip Biancamano said, “They say the easiest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” If what Gulfport Firefighter Philip Biancamano says is true, multiple first responders on the Coast are feeling loved. An appreciation event on Friday…
Week three of the high school football season is already upon us which means there’s another News 25 Game of the Week on tap for this Friday night. News 25’s Jeff Haeger is at Gulfport High School where the Admirals get ready to play host to a very familiar opponent. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: high school football, News 25…
A man who gave so much to his community was laid to rest today as funeral services for Wiggins Firefighter Clint Jacobs were held. Loved ones gathered this morning to honor the life of Clint Jacobs, who passed away Sunday due to COVID-19. Jacobs was 46-years-old and was loved by many including his wife Wendy, three children, and six siblings….
A major motion picture shot last year on the Mississippi Gulf Coast is in theaters starting today. The Card Counter is a drama. Martin Scorsese is the executive producer of the film. Filming began in Biloxi on February 24th, 2020. On March 16th, 2020, production on the film was paused after an actor with a small role who had flown…
If you’re a fan of wrestling and would like to help a local family through tough times, mark your calendar for the Sunday Slamboree. This is a special wrestling event that will benefit the family of Richard Bailey, or as you might know him by his stage name ‘The Mountain Man.’ Bailey passed away shortly after he tested positive for…
One of many ways Americans remember the events of 9/11 is by participating in the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Climb. Every year, communities across the nation partner with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation to honor the first responders that sacrificed their lives to save others on September 11th. Saturday at 5 p.m., many will participate in…
The City of Biloxi is holding its 40th annual Seafood Festival this weekend. The festival is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Biloxi Town Green. There will be plenty of live entertainment, arts, and crafts and seafood. All of the caterers, chefs, and vendors shop at the local seafood…
The spa industry is rebounding from COVID-19, but still needs workers and UPS is hiring 100,000 workers for the holidays. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: morning business report
Today MSDH is reporting an additional 1,892 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 35 deaths. Twenty-nine of these deaths occurred between September 2nd and September 9th. An additional six deaths occurred between August 16th and September 4th, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi’s total of COVID-19 cases is now 460,312 with 8,905 deaths. MSDH warns deaths of pregnant women from…
Diamond Championship Wrestling is holding a special fundraiser event Sunday in Ocean Springs with the goal of supporting one of their own during a tough time. Here to tell us more about it is owner Gene Miller. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Diamond Championship Wrestling, The Mountain Man
Dry air moving into the Gulf Coast behind yesterday’s cold front is giving the area much needed break from the oppressive heat and humidity. These conditions will last through Saturday. Sunday will be a transition day with deep tropical moisture moving north bringing scattered to numerous showers and storms back to the area. A tropical wave moving through the Gulf…
Gulfport volleyball hosting Harrison Central. Lady Admirals roll past rival Harrison Central in straight sets 25-16, 25-12, 25-14 for the 3-0 sweep. Gulfport is back in action next Tuesday at Biloxi. Tags: Gulfport, Harrison Central, High School Volleyball, sports
The next few days may be “fall-ish” with hot days and low humidity, but the nights will be much more “fall-like!” Expect tonight to fall into the mid 60s with clear skies and light northerly winds. Tomorrow’s high will remain hot, but will be slightly below the seasonal average at 87 degrees. We’ll see one more degree of cooling for…
When it comes to being a division I football coach, messing up on live TV, aka losing a game, means taking responsibility for an entire program and whether or not it is a simple fix, who knows? Either way, Southern Miss first year Head Coach Will Hall is doubling down on being the fall guy for USM’s 24-point week one…
Girl Scout Troop 3577 is collecting pet supplies to drop off to residents and rescues in need. They are asking for animal food, leashes, collars, cat litter, cleaning supplies, crates/kennels, and anything else you would like to give. Donations can be dropped off now through September 16th at T and N Feed Store, Hunter MMA, and Big Ridge Veterinary Hospital….
144 golfers from across the Coast played 18 holes today at the Oaks in Pass Christian to help support veterans in South Mississippi. For the tenth year, Keesler Federal Credit Union and the Oaks Golf Club put on a charity golf tournament benefiting Combat Wounded Veterans of South Mississippi. Thirty-eight teams participated in the tournament and raised over $52,000 in…
It has been a while, but some beautiful fall-ish weather is moving in! I say fall-ish, and not fall-like, because our days won’t cool much, but it will be quite cool for the next few nights. Expect tonight to fall into the mid 60s with clear skies and light northerly winds. Tomorrow’s high will remain hot, but will be slightly…
Harrison County School District plans to add a brand new elementary and middle school to their roster for the 2022 school year. Creekbend Elementary and Middle School has hit the 50 percent completion mark on construction. Work began in June 2020 and plans to be finished by May 31st, 2022. Construction includes two separate gyms for each school, but will…
Saturday, the Gulf Coast Community is welcome to attend the annual Blessing of the Badges and Boots to honor our local first responders, medical providers, and active duty military members in Harrison County. The service and prayer is set to begin at 10 a.m. at Gulfport’s Central Fire Station. Due to COVID-19 protocols, the event will be a drive-in. First…