South of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, a frontal boundary remains just offshore for the end of the workweek, with the airmass gradually drying out. By the time we get to Thursday and Friday, precipitable water values fall to about the 10th percentile, around 1.10 inches. With weak offshore flow, that should limit convection significantly. We can`t rule out one or…
The New Orleans Saints newest linebacker, Willie Gay Jr, is no stranger to the Magnolia State as he was born and raised in Starkville, MS. Now that he is a member of the Black and Gold, being back in his community is easy as ever. The Saints signed Willie Gay Jr. back in March of this year and now that…
On June 10, 2024, at approximately 5:32 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to a shooting in the 13000 block of Dedeaux Road. No one was injured, but several vehicles and a residence were struck. Several suspects are in custody. News 25 will have more information as it becomes available. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: crime, Gulfport, shooting
Our upper trough extended from Maine to the Lower Ohio River Valley this afternoon, with upper lows over New Mexico and off the California coast. At the surface, a frontal boundary was drifting southward, and may be fairly close to the Interstate 10/12 corridor. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms dotted the area, with somewhat better areal coverage over the…
Who doesn’t love a little honey? One man in Ocean Springs transformed his hobby into a way to give to the community. John Long first got into beekeeping in 2013. Then decided to turn it into a small business, Long’s Buzzin’ Honey, with a commitment to sustainability. The idea came during COVID where Long and his daughter, Emily Clark, worked…
Anduril Industries is expanding its solid rocket motor production facility in McHenry as part of the company’s efforts to address the country’s most urgent capability gaps quickly, including its limited supply of solid rocket motors and solid rocket motor production in the U.S. Anduril is investing more than $75 million to increase the propellant mixing and solid rocket motor annual…
The iconic burger drive-in Rebel Dip is up for sale. Established in 1962 by Coach Joe Rouse, a beloved math teacher and coach at Harrison Central right up the road. The popular eatery was named by students during a math quiz and featured po-boys, burgers to order, fries, lunch plates, shakes, soft-serve ice cream, and more. Rouse died in 2021…
Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich has ordered all flags at city buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of Larry Sablich. He passed on Sunday, June 9th. Mr. Sablich served as the City of Biloxi’s port manager for several years. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi, Larry Sablich
The dynamic duo behind Long’s Buzzin’ Honey are John Long and his daughter, Emily Clark. Emily always says her mission is to ‘save the world one bee at a time.’
It simply goes without saying that George County High School constantly produces outstanding athletes whether it’s on the diamond or on the gridiron, and I bet while I was reading that sentence, you thought about the four star quarterback that is Deuce Knight. Summer workouts truly aren’t enough for this Notre Dame signee, and he continues to impress on the…
Cynthia Sutton with Ocean Springs Main Street is here to tell us about the Pelican Pound Program. That program is coming back for the summer. The pelican pound, a wooden nickel valued at $5 per coin, can be used at shops, restaurants, and galleries around town at participating businesses only. Pelican pounds can only be picked up at the Ocean…
They say two are better than one, so double that and you’ve got yourself a stellar recruiting class out of George County High School. Four members of the 6A State Championship baseball team and All-State team are headed from “The County” to “The Curly” as they commit to play baseball at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. New Head Coach Zach…
A weak stationary front overhead will slowly drift south with energy moving into the area this evening. Coupled with daytime heating…isolated t-storms will pop mid-afternoon into late evening. Prior to the front getting here temperatures will likely warm up fairly quick and temps are expected in the lower to mid-90s again. The question is can we get any storms. Most of…
In Poplarville, thousands flooded into the downtown area for a ‘berry’ good time! The 40th annual Blueberry Jubilee featured all things blueberries. Local farmers sold out fast on Saturday afternoon from the high demand. The festival showcased cars, live music, and fun for the kids all weekend long. The city is coined the blueberry capital of the state for the…
The Billfish Classic festivities wrapped up Sunday with its awards banquet at the Golden Nugget. The tournament awarded over $1.4 million in awards with the top team taking home nearly $350,000 in cash prizes. Team One More out of Pensacola secured the win by catching a 670-pound, 120-inch blue marlin. Team One More Angler Tyler Massey said, “We’re fishing for…
The popular food chain Chick-Fil-A is coming to Pass Road in Biloxi. WXXV’s Austin Lindsey gives us more details on the new restaurant and some possible traffic concerns with its construction. Categories: Local News, News Tags: business, chick-fil-a, restaurants
The military is a huge part of our South Mississippi Community. We have Keesler Air Force Base, CRTC, the Seabee Base, the National Guard Base, and Camp Shelby, just to name a few. On this week’s Meggan Monday, we want to take you along on a tour of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Veterans Memorial Park in Ocean Springs, where our…
Today in Biloxi, St. Vincent De Paul at Our Lady of Fatima Church is hosting Hair Cuts for the Homeless. This event began at 9 a.m. and runs until 1 p.m. It is sponsored by Polished Salon and Spa and Lara Bernich Alley. Haircuts are free for men, women, and children. There will also be beard trimming for those that…
Denise Smith and Hayden Hoffman with the American Red Cross join us in studio to discuss the Media for Red Cross Blood Drive. The blood drive takes place at different locations across the Gulf Coast the entire week! Monday, June 17th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.- Randolph Senior Center in Pass Christian Tuesday, June 18th from noon to 4…
The first 24 to 36 hours of the forecast are somewhat uncertain. Currently we have widely scattered showers that have been developing off the coast along with activity well north. A weak stationary front overhead will slowly drift south with energy moving into the area this afternoon. Coupled with daytime heating…isolated t-storms will pop mid-afternoon into late evening. Prior to…
The flames happened overnight Saturday off Mostie Road at Popps Ferry. All residents got out safely, but 2 firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion. It took some 4 hours to put out the blaze. The cause of the fire is still not known. Many of the families affected have set up GoFundMe accounts to help rebuild their lives. To donate…
A digging trough across the southern United States, with a trailing shortwave at the base of it will erode the ridging overhead and assist in pushing a weak surface front southward into our area during the day on Monday. There will be ample moisture across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. With that said, mid-level lapse rates are meager and shear is…
If you are a fan of Southern Miss or Ole miss basketball, we have some good news for you! The game between the Golden Eagles and the Rebels is in the works to make its way back to the coast for the second year in a row. At the annual Rebel Road Trip stop in Biloxi on Thursday, Ole Miss…
A familiar face is making his way to the coast, or rather staying on the coast, as one former high school baseball standout has been hired as the head baseball coach at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Earlier this week the university introduced Zach Allen as the new baseball head coach at MGCCC. Allen is a Pascagoula alumni and now…