Gautier hosting State of the City on March 12

The City of Gautier will be hosting a State of the City on March 12, starting at 6 PM. Mayor Casey Vaughan will be hosting an address that provides a comprehensive overview of the city’s achievements, progress, and upcoming projects. The State of the City will be held at the Gautier City Hall’s Council Chambers. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…

Biloxi hosting State of the City on March 7

Biloxi is hosting a State of the City Address on March 7. Doors open at 11 and the program begins at 11:30. Mayor FoFo Gilich will be speaking about updates on the city. The deadline to purchase a table to attend is February 29. Individual tickets are $60 and reserved tables for 10 people is $750. The address will be…

I-10 E to CLOSE overnight at Menge Ave. March 7

While I-10 E is closed, crews will place concrete beams, perform bracing and install safety devices across the eastbound lanes, a critical process in the construction of the new overpass. During the closure, traffic will be re-routed utilizing the Menge Ave. exit and entrance ramps. Detour signage will be in place, and drivers may seek alternate routes. Motorists are reminded…

March of the Mayors Drive ends March 1st

We’re joined today by Martha Allen with Extra Table to update us on how the March for the Mayors Food Drive is going. The March of the Mayors Food Drive ends March 1st. There will be a packing party March 8th at the Lyman Community Center. You can check your city’s Facebook page for drop off points. Categories: Local News,…

Pascagoula Panthers, Hancock Lady Hawks, and St. Martin lady Yellow Jackets gear up for State Semi-finals in Jackson, MS

The Pascagoula Panthers, St. Martin lady Yellow Jackets, and Hancock lady Hawks all breezed through the State Quarter-final round last weekend and now have the opportunity to compete for a State Championship this week in Jackson, MS. Hancock kicks things off for the coast teams remaining as they will play the State Semi-final matchup on Wednesday at 5:30. They will…

2/27 – Trey’s “Rainy Outlook” Tuesday Night Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

A largely zonal flow pattern will develop over the area on Friday and remain in place through next Monday. Embedded within this zonal flow regime, a series of fast moving shortwave troughs will sweep through the area. The first of these shortwave features will be moving through the area on Friday. Ample deep layer forcing will tap into a moderately…

2/27 – Trey’s “Above Average Temperatures” Tuesday Evening Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

Currently the area is under upper level southern branch flow with Troughing over the central plains. As the trough moves east an Associated front drops into the area on Wednesday. This front Brings pops in the 30% range over the ne portion of the area but with Very little if any accumulation. The significant impact will be decreased winds ahead…

Memorial Health System celebrates Black History Month

Memorial Hospital hosted its annual Black History Month program Tuesday morning, celebrating African-American pioneers in medicine in hospitals around the country. This marked the hospitals third annual Black History Month program. The program’s focus was dedicated to African-Americans in the arts and provided local musicians and dancers in the community a chance to display their talents. Officials from around Harrison…

Army National Guard grounds helicopters following recent crashes

The U.S. Army National Guard has grounded all of its helicopters. The stand-down comes days after two Mississippi guardsmen were killed when their Apache helicopter crashed during a training flight. Earlier this month, an Apache helicopter also crashed in Utah, but both pilots survived. The National Guard has not said how long the helicopters will be grounded. The purpose is…

Harrison County Sheriff holds open forum at Lyman Senior Center

Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley made a stop at the Lyman Senior Center to talk to locals. Sheriff Haley discussed the transition and the first few months as acting sheriff and the implementation of protecting the local schools from harm. The sheriff also shared the need to raise pay for deputies and county law enforcement and specifications to training officers…

Presentation on the Civil Rights Movement being hosted in Moss Point

The Ina Thompson Moss Point Library will be hosting a presentation on the Civil Rights Movement. The presentation will be on the Civil Rights Movement and The Freedom Summer, being presented by Anne’ McMillion. The presentation will run for 4 to 6, a question and answer session will follow as well. If you can’t make it in person, the event…

HBCU College Fair being held

An HBCU College Fair will be held at the Knight Non-Profit’s Regions Room. That fair will be held from 6 to 8 PM. Over 100 colleges have been invited and gives youth the chance to explore the diverse educational possibilities available. The event is open to the public. Categories: Local News, News Tags: College, college fair, hbcu

2/27 – The Chief’s “Cloudy & Breezy” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast

Tonight, eyes begin to shift upstream as a cold front begins to move southeastward toward our region. Prior to the frontal passage, surface winds should begin to decrease just a bit. Timing Doesn’t look great for fog potential outside of potentially some “fuzzy stratus build down” with the wind field finally breaking down and enhanced moisture pooling will occur just after…

Celebrate Cities: Lucedale

WXXV Chief Meteorologist Rob Knight is joined by Grant Chighizola as we continue our Celebrate Cities series in Lucedale! This week they are celebrating all things Lucedale! In this series, we will be highlighting cities all across the Gulf Coast. Rob will be back in two weeks to celebrate another city on our beautiful Gulf Coast! History of all things…

Abandoned trailer fire being investigated as arson

Harrison County Fire Rescue and the Long Beach Fire Department responded to an abandoned trailer that burned Monday afternoon. This is the second structure to burn in the area in the last two weeks. The fire is being investigated as an arson fire. No injuries were reported. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Harrison County Fire Rescue, investigation, Long Beach Fire…

Signs a teenager is in an abusive relationship

February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. 1 in 3 young people will enter into an abusive or unhealthy romantic relationship, but how can guardians at home know if their child is one of them? First, we have to understand why teenagers find themselves in these relationships. The Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence tells us that as teenagers explore…

Memorial Health System holding Black History Month Program

Memorial Health System in Gulfport is hosting its Black History Month program Tuesday morning at 8:30. Former Gulfport Chief Administrative Officer Dr. John Kelly will be the guest speaker. The event will also feature breakfast and a gospel performance by Lakeisha Cotton. The program begins at 8:30 Tuesday morning on the east side of the cafeteria at the hospital. Categories:…