The start of the Lenten season for many means Fish Fry Friday. Many churches along the Coast began frying fish today, getting the grease hot for the religious period of Lent. This is due to many Catholics and Christians abstaining from meat on Fridays. Over in Biloxi this afternoon, Our Mother of Sorrows Parish is celebrating its 110th year as…
The West Harrison High Cheer program is a national dynasty after winning another Universal Cheerleaders Association National Title this past weekend. Coach Heather Serpas said, “They went from being underdogs to coming back and winning and it was just, I mean a great accomplishment. We just try to instill that winning mindset and tell them that it is possible and…
A shield of mist and light rain continues to plague our area as a pair of storm systems interact. Light rain will be around into some parts of the evening and overnight hours ahead of a cold front. Some dry time eventually will be around later tonight as we await the arrival of a cold front. Another round of 40%…
35-year-old Alan Moran – the former Diamondhead city councilman accused of making sexual advancements on a 17-year-old boy – was back in Hancock County Circuit Court for his sentencing. Two years after the crime occurred, Alan Moran has officially been sentenced on one count of exploitation and solicitation of a minor and one count of contributing to the delinquency of…
The Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District is hosting the Coastal Mississippi Job Fair. We’re joined by Patricia Morrison and Sherri Smith with more information. The job fair takes place Thursday, February 22nd from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the MGCCC Gym/Fitness Building. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Coastal Mississippi Job Fair, Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District
After the Kansas City Chiefs won back to back Super Bowls earlier this week, a big discussion was if the red and yellow had officially reached “dynasty” level or not. Although back to back years are extremely impressive, there would be no question on the status of a team who has won the state championship three years in a row,…
The 29th annual VW charity car show, Buggin’ the Coast, will be happening March 23. Gates will open at 9 either rain or shine! Pre-registration will be $25 and the first 50 will receive a T-shirt. It will be $30 the day of the show and spectators can watch for free. There will be shirt awards, music vendors, an auction,…
Rush Russeau with VHS Wrestling is in studio to tell us all about a live wrestling event in Gulfport tomorrow night. The event takes place tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the Terror on the Coast warehouse in Gulfport. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gulfport Bloodsport, VHS Wrestling
A broad region of enhanced upper level forcing will develop over the Gulf South today and continue into Saturday. This forcing will be driven by the area remaining stuck beneath the right entrance region of a very strong jet over the eastern portion of the CONUS. This increased lift will interact with a zone of enhanced instability already in place…
Cloudy skies continue tonight with mild temperatures. Some spots could see light fog develop & there is a 20% chance of rain past about 2 AM or so. Friday will be dreary at times with a band of light rain working through the area by mid-morning. Dry time can be expected by the evening while we await the arrival of…
Gulf Coast Community Ministries is expanding its free medical clinic hours to include Saturdays. The medical clinic is located in Gulfport beside the Gulf Coast Community Ministries food pantry on 15th Street. It offers free medical care to uninsured adults. This care is similar to that of a primary care physician. The clinic is now open the first and third…
The City of Ocean Springs is excited to upgrade the playground equipment at Fort Maurepas Park after a nearly $100,000 grant. The park is located on Front Beach and recently received funds through the Healthy Heroes Program grant from the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation. The program is designed to increase health literacy among students in grades…
The Mississippi Aquarium is collecting Mardi Gras beads. Other organizations such as Gulfport Main Street, The Hard Rock, and Keesler will be collecting beads through March 31. Bins for donation can be found on the ticketing plaza at the aquarium, but beads can also be dropped off at the MSAQ security offices on 22nd Avenue. The donated beads will be…
Results from the Mississippi Department of Education’s educator shortage survey show there are over 5000 vacancies among teachers, administrators, and school support staff across the state – an increase of 24 compared to the 2022 – 2023 school year. Compared to last year, vacancies increased by 182 teachers, nine K-12 licensed educators, and by 25 among administrators. On the other…
The Mississippi Aquarium was awarded $600,000 in grants for coral restoration. The grants support restoration and education related to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The research will help restore deep sea communities in the Gulf of Mexico’s natural resources injured by the 2010 oil spill. The aquarium will assist in four interconnected projects in developing coral propagation techniques and…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is hosting the Mississippi Community College Choir Festival this week. Community college choirs from across Mississippi have joined together to bring music to the public. News 25 had an inside look at rehearsals for this mass choir performance. Nearly 350 students from seven different institutions will form two mass choirs led by Dr. Deborah Chandler…
Mid-level and upper-level clouds continue to stream in as an active subtropical jet stream is in the region. Temperatures will remain fairly mild overnight as more humidity works back into our area. Clouds will increase towards the start of your Friday. Cloudy skies will be present for a lot of the day tomorrow as an unsettled pattern moves into the…
The YMCA and the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency are hosting ‘A Life is Beautiful’ organ donor awareness spin class rides this week. The first spin class ride was held on February 15. Spin class rides are scheduled for 9 AM on Friday and Saturday at the YMCA in Ocean Springs. Anyone who registers to become an organ donor will be…
The Mississippi Sea Wolves have a new head coach: Dustin Skinner. Former Head Coach and player Joe Pace resigned as head coach and player last week, but will remain with the team as CEO. Skinner was born in Andover, Minnesota and played a total of nine seasons as a player in the Federal Prospects Hockey League. Most recently, he was…
The remains of a Mississippi marine who died in World War II headed to Hattiesburg for burial. Marine Gunnery Sergeant Gus Campbell shared pictures showing crews at New Orleans International Airport paying respects to Sergeant Harold Hammett. Sergeant Hammett will be buried in Hattiesburg on February 16. His remains were positively identified last September and announced earlier this month as…
According to Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley, two cars were involved in a head-on wreck at Highway 53 and South Mills Road in front of Mississippi Mercantile Company and Dollar General. No deaths were reported, but a life-flight helicopter is arriving on the scene to take the injured to the hospital. Highway 53 is currently shut down at this time….
No significant changes in forecast though the weekend. An area of low-pressure along the W’tern Gulf will bring higher rain chances for the start of the weekend. All of the guidance continues to show a broad region of enhanced upper level forcing developing over the Gulf South on Friday and continue into Saturday. As this low deepens, a warm frontal boundary…
The No. 6 PRCC Wildcat softball team welcomed the Lamar State Seahawks to town on Wednesday for a double-header that saw both games end in the 5th inning by run rule as the Wildcats got the sweep. The first game ended 15-3. The second game ended 12-1. PRCC moves to 13-0 on the season. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team…
On Tuesday, the St. Patrick Fighting Irish girls soccer team defeated Our Lady Academy 4-0 in the South state championship semifinals matchup and punched their ticket to the Class 1 soccer state championship. The game was nothing short of spectacular from the lady Irish. Four goals were scored, including a hat trick from former WXXV Student-Athlete of the Week Bella…