Pleasant conditions will be around this evening but expect increasing clouds and a mild start for your Friday. The big focus becomes the potential for severe weather through portions of Friday into early Saturday. A dynamic storm system will be moving through the region tomorrow into the weekend. Given how warm and humid it is and will continue to be,…
Southern Living Magazine has named Ocean Springs as best small town in Mississippi. Ocean Springs ranked as number 8 out of 15 cities. According to Southern Living, the City of Gulfport is on the rise as well! Gulfport is ranked number 12 out of 25 cities. Categories: Local News, News Tags: city of discovery, City of Gulfport, Gulfport, Ocean Springs,…
Mississippi Power and Mississippi State University teamed up this morning on a very special project at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. A team slogged through wetlands this morning in Gautier to a bald eagle nest where a pair of eaglets were hatched in January. Using equipment provided by Mississippi Power, the eaglets were retrieved from their nest to…
Many outstanding women who mold South Mississippi were honored at a lunch hosted by Make-A-Wish. The ‘Women Inspiring Strength and Hope’ or W.I.S.H Society campaign kicked off with a lunch today. The campaign offers a unique opportunity to inspire women to make a difference to inspire women to make a difference in the lives of local children. Each member will…
One local fraternity is challenging issues in the community by hosting a forum against drunk driving. The local chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated are tackling the severity of drunk driving, leading a civic engagement forum here at the tradition campus of William Carey University. Terry Davis with Zeta Mu Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha said, “In lieu…
People gathered at the Beau Rivage to hear Mayor Fofo Gilich showcase how the city is progressing. As Biloxi celebrates 325 years, citizens are reminiscing on the past but looking to the future. Mayor Fofo Gilich showcased the strides the city has made – from infrastructure to rejuvenating that city history. “We’re excited. We’ve made progress every year. Each year…
This video comes from Jodi and Mark Busch of Ocean Springs. Categories: Local News, News Tags: city of discovery, Ocean Springs, Otter, RIVER OTTER
Joining us this afternoon is Terry Maddox to tell us about an upcoming concert at Nativity BVM in Biloxi. Nativity BVM Cathedral presents Lenten Lessons and Reflections featuring John Stainer’s ‘The Crucifixion’ at 3 p.m. Saturday. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Nativity BVM Cathedral
The sole Democratic candidate in the race for U.S. Senate in Mississippi makes a stop in Jackson County. Ty Pinkins will hold a meet and greet starting at 6 p.m. on the MGCCC Jackson County Campus. The event is free and open to the public. Pinkins will talk about his platform and issues he’s focusing on in the race for…
In studio to talk about the 16th annual Souper Mud Fest is Steve Barney! The event takes place in Downtown Bay St. Louis and bowls will be available for sale at 3 p.m. for $25 at United Methodist Church located at 162 Main Street. Buyers can sample gourmet soups at merchant shops. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Souper Mud Fest
The mayor of Long Beach, who says he’s frustrated with federal agencies, will once again travel to Washington to fight for the completion of upgrades to the local harbor. WXXV’s newest reporter Ethan Krauss tells us why Mayor George Bass is working fast to get the project done. The break walls will be installed along the Long Beach Pier to…
A beautiful day is ahead with mostly clear skies becoming partly cloudy this afternoon. The next frontal system will be getting together by tonight as the upper level support/feature develops out west. The surface low pressure system currently over the southern foothills of the Rockies will remain over the Tx/Ok panhandles today before getting kicked SE tonight. As the upper feature…
The Gulfport school district is considering combining the football programs Central middle school and Bayou View middle school. School corporation leaders believe it could lead to more success at the high school level if student-athletes start playing with one another at a younger age. Before any decision is made, the school corporation wants to give the public a chance to…
We are just under a month away from the start of the Biloxi Shuckers season and the organization announced on Wednesday there are more modifications coming to the stadium. The north entrance to the Shuckers ballpark is set to transform for the 2024 season from a grassy area to a community space for all fans to use on their way…
The St. Stanislaus Rock-A-Chaws found themselves down 3-0 after the first two innings of baseball on Wednesday. That did not stop them from mounting a big comeback where they would go on to defeat the Columbia Wildcats 13-12. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: high school, sports, St. Stanislaus baseball
Fog will be primed to form ahead of your Thursday morning. Be sure to take extra care if you have an early morning commute! Fog and early-day cloud cover will dissipate rapidly following sunrise and the day will be quite warm. Partly cloudy skies can be expected for the afternoon and temperatures will reach well into the 70s. Southerly winds…
It wasn’t until the 1970s that women began to gain rights in workplaces. Many were met with pushback as they delved into male-dominated roles. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, women make up less than 5% of firefighters. I’m here at Harrison County Fire Rescue Station One to speak with two women firefighters who are making history. “As I got…
According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, two people were injured in a head on collision on County Farm Road. The two victims were transported by helicopter to a trauma center. Harrison County Fire Rescue, CRTC, Gulfport Fire Department, and Harrison County Sheriff’s Office all responded to this accident. Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the accident. Categories: Featured,…
Tonight will feature mild, but slightly cooler temperatures for the Mississippi Coast. If winds can back down quickly, fog will be an issue for your Thursday morning. This will provide for reduced visibility in the form of ground fog. Expect it to dissipate fairly quickly under sunshine. Tomorrow will feature more warmth and sunshine with perhaps partly cloudy skies by…
This week, Cadence Bank made huge donations to two local nonprofits. “I mean, I was truly in shock because I was thinking immediately the opportunities that that opened up for us here at the center.” Susan Kremar Jones, executive director of the Women’s Resource Center, received an unexpected call a few weeks ago. She thought it was a scam due…
Today, Kimberly Gowdy with Jackson County 4-H is in studio to talk about an art showcase next month! The art showcase will take place April 27th at the Gautier Convention Center from 12 to 2 p.m. It will feature culinary, fashion, photography, and mixed media. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: arts showcase, Jackson County 4-H
The Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity is hosting a community service and civic engagement forum on March 7th. That forum is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at William Carey’s Tradition Campus. Fraternity members will speak to the importance of civic responsibility and how those responsibilities can be turned into action through volunteerism. The event is open to the public. Presenters…
AWA Pro Wrestling is hosting the 2024 Mississippi Rumble this weekend in Ocean Springs, featuring more than 30 top wrestlers from the Gulf South. Joining us this morning are Mike Impey and Vladimir Koloff to tell us about it. The match takes place Saturday, March 9th at Ocean Springs Middle School at 6 p.m. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: AWA Pro…
Dense morning fog will be a factor though late morning with a dense fog advisory in effect. Tonight, sounding profiles are showing a strong tendency to radiation fog. The problem with this is a mid to upper deck of cloud cover will be moving in overnight. This does not mean that fog won’t develop, but fog will not be able…