The good times are now rolling here on the Coast. One local church kicked off Carnival festivities over the weekend with a bonfire. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church held its annual Christmas tree bonfire on the beach in observance of Epiphany. As the smoke cleared, the first king cake of the year and coffee was passed out to guests in attendance….
We are talking with Mamie Hillery with The Arts, Hancock County about the Historic Mardi Gras Throws Exhibition. The exhibit runs from January 10th until February 10th. Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. where you can view a brief history of Mardi Gras throws from the Historic New Orleans Collection. Categories: Community Headlines Tags:…
Elevating moisture running near record values for this time of year will fuel this afternoon/tonight’s system . A deep warm rain process will begin as the warm front begins to lift north causing storms and training ahead of the cold front to become an issue. The cold front will move rapidly through and training rain rates ahead of it may…
This year, the City of Moss Point kicked off the carnival season with a Kings Parade. In Moss Point, they set the tone for the start of carnival season here on the Coast. Mayor Billy Knight said, “First thing after Christmas is the beginning of Mardi Gras season. We’re going to be the first parade kicked off. So, we’re happy…
Our guests are Vivian Champaigne, a realtor for Coldwell Banker Alphonso Realty, and Janet Meaut with Harrison County Senior Services. They are here to tell us about a fruit giveaway for seniors and the services available for seniors. The giveaway takes place at the Woolmarket Senior Center on January 11th from 10 to 11:30 a.m. A second fruit giveaway takes…
Local runners put their skills to the test to start the new year for the annual Frosty Kroc Race by the Salvation Army Kroc Center. Runners of all ages began the race in the east parking lot of the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino. The race consisted of runners partaking in the one-mile fun-run, 5K, and 10K races. The course…
This past football season we were absolutely blown away by the determination and grit shown by the Hancock Hawks, and one major piece of that puzzle was their quarterback and our former WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Dylan Moran. Now that he’s led the hawks to their best season since 2017, he’s headed to Montgomery, Alabama to continue doing…
This past Saturday, the Southern Miss men’s basketball team rolled out the welcome mat for the undefeated, ranked 19th James Madison University program, and this match-up was nothing short of electric. USM’s Austin Crowley had the first six points to himself, but now it’s Picayune’s very own Mo Arnold in 3 point range and he absolutely drains it giving the…
The largest U.S. radio company just filed for bankruptcy and the Consumer Electronics Show gets underway today and we can expect to see a lot of AI. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
The annual Jeep-A-Gras Parade in Long Beach is coming up this weekend and here to tell us more about it are Carnival Association of Long Beach King and Queen candidates Junior Husband and Lisa Frazier. The event kicks off with a Jeep-A-Greet at 6 p.m. on January 12th. The parade will follow on Saturday, January 13th at 6 p.m. and…
While many people decide to start the new year off improving their health or their habits, there are others who are dedicated to helping people turn their lives around every single day. For nearly 60 years, Home of Grace has been helping people break their addiction to drugs or alcohol. Meggan Gray spoke to the executive director to learn more…
Heading into this afternoon, a severe storm may not even be a probability but a certainty for some areas. There will be a lot going on through the day with this system. The polar jet alone would cause strong to severe storms with this but the coupling of the sub-tropical jet with the polar jet will provide even stronger conditions and…
George County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeremy Malone was shot and killed in the line of duty Thursday night. The deputy was performing a traffic stop on Highway 98 when the incident occurred. The suspected shooter, identified as Rickey Powell of Purvis by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigations, drove off, leading to a chase into Perry County. Deputy Jeremy Malone was known…
While Saturday marks 12th Night, Kay Miller with Biloxi Main Street and David Harris, lieutenant of Gulf Coast Carnival Association, are here to talk about the delayed start to carnival season that will happen next Wednesday. The 12th Night Celebration has been rescheduled to Wednesday, January 10th from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Biloxi City Hall. Categories: Community Headlines Tags:…
Just before Christmas, one local high school made sure to end their year on a high note by winning a State Championship, but this one meant more for more than just one reason. WXXV Sports Director Jevan McCoskey sat down with the Vancleave High School cheerleading coach to talk about her squad’s memorable championship experience. “It was the best weekend…
Memorial Health System is offering a new way to help patients suffering from a-fib. The Tacti-Flex Catheter is the world’s first ablation catheter. Memorial is the first to use this technology on the Coast for treating patients with heart arrhythmias. Its designed with a unique flexible electrode tip and contact force sensing to treat patients with atrial a-fib. Patients receiving…
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Thursday night, weak high pressure is moving east, as an upper level trough will push in and bring in strong low pressure into the area Friday night. Showers/Rain are both likely; and some elevated thunderstorms are certainly possible. While the severe risk seems low, all severe development can’t be completely ruled out, especially near the coast. The highest instability and…
According to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigations, the suspect accused of shooting and killing George County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeremy Malone has been identified as 43-year-old Rickey Powell. On Thursday, January 4th around 5:15 p.m., a deputy with the George County Sheriff’s Office was shot and killed in the line of duty on Highway 98 near the intersection of Brushy Creek…
The Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen has awarded a bid to build the public access portion of the Front Beach Public Events Center and Marina. The move was made at the first meeting of the new year Tuesday night. The project will create a public event space and marina at the former Fayard Seafood Property on Front Beach. It’s supported…
The Harrison County Law Enforcement Academy is gearing up for its first session of the year. Starting Sunday, 22 cadets from over 14 different agencies will be spending 11 weeks at the Harrison County Law Enforcement Training Academy. The newest cadets will be tested in a series of physical and educational courses mandated by the state Board on Mississippi Law…
Road work for Highway 57 is in full swing. The $212.6 million project aims to widen the road in Vancleave from two lanes to four and alleviate traffic. “The MDOT Highway 57 project is a ten-mile four-lane project. It will construct four new lanes on Highway 57 from i-10 to the north of Vancleave,” said Gabe Faggard, senior project manager…
Recently a Harrison County School District bus driver retired and her love and care will be missed by many. “We are going to miss her so much. Everybody calls her Momma Jean. When she gets here in the morning, you got to make sure you say hey to Momma Jean because she’ll get you if you don’t.” Recently retired, Jean…
The new legislative session for Mississippi started on January 2nd, officials outlining key priorities for this year’s session. Governor Tate Reeves and Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann were in Jackson for the annual MEC Capital Day today. Several business leaders from all over the state also attended the event, meeting with both leaders. Governor Reeves asked for additional money to develop…