Parents took to social media last night and today to complain about the lack of lights at the Popps Ferry Soccer Fields in Biloxi. Last night was the first evening of play for the soccer teams in the recreational league and the teams were playing under makeshift lights that left much of the field dark and in the parents’ view,…
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles will travel to play the South Alabama Jaguars tonight for a Sunbelt Conference matchup. The Golden Eagles are in a bit of a slump as they have dropped the last five games, most recently a tough loss to Old Dominion 17013. The Jaguars are an even 3-3, taking a win over UL Monroe in week…
Lovely…but below seasonal temperatures will continue this afternoon as high pressure slides eastward to the Atlantic Coast by Wednesday afternoon, eventually turning low level flow onshore by Wednesday afternoon. This will cut off any cold air advection later this afternoon and overnight, with dew points moderating late in the day Wednesday. It’s going to be difficult to get much in…
The Jackson County Fair continues today in Pascagoula with a focus on families. Tonight is Family Night at the fair. Kiddie Land rides open at 2 this afternoon and then discounted rides run from 4 to 9 p.m. There are plenty of other themed days the rest of the week. Thursday is Old Settler’s Day, Friday is Children’s Day, and…
Work from home rates drop to the lowest level since the pandemic and Netflix may hike prices after success of password-sharing crackdown. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Joining us today is Linh Nguyen and Danielle Guillory with Boat People SOS to talk about an upcoming health fair. The health fair takes place at the Vietnamese Martyrs Church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Friday. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Boat People SOS, senior citizen health fair, Vietnamese Martyrs Church
An upper level disturbance extends from off the New England coast to the Carolinas, down to the northeast and central Gulf of Mexico. High pressure was noted over the Rockies, with a strong disturbance diving down the east side of the high pressure toward Lake Superior. Another disturbance was climbing the west side of the high pressure over British Columbia. High pressure…
Studio Waveland’s black light installation had their final day of exhibition on Friday. It was master minded by glass sculptors Mitchell Gaudet and Erica Larkin Gaudet, with contributions from eighteen additional artists. The event coincided with the city of Waveland’s monthly “Food Truck Friday” event, which ran out front. As the sun began to set on the festivities, the art…
A stretch of cooler than usual temperatures will continue for South Mississippi as a cooler airmass will stick around. Clear skies and light northerly winds will be in place tonight. Expect mid-to-upper 40s out the door tomorrow with the possibility of light fog in some spots. Tomorrow will again feature sunny skies and temperatures about 10 degrees below seasonal norms….
Get ready to step back in time, Beauvoir is holding its annual Fall Muster this weekend. Experience the 1860s with presentations, camp life, music, and a battle taking place daily. Beauvoir was the last home of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. There are always activities for children as well such as a ‘small muster.’ Unique for this year is a traveling…
Tomorrow is the annual first responders lunch in Ocean Springs. As a thanks for always being there to help, the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church is offering carry out meals for any first responder from 11 to 1. The church is located at 1700 Reverend Dr. Jesse Trotter Street. Categories: Local News, News Tags: first responders lunch, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church
After last week initiated the process of changing conditions, the weekend was both comfortable and calm. Though stability was the story throughout the weekend, a few changes are noticeably present in the weather enterprise across the southeastern U.S. on Monday. Today (Monday): Morning temperatures were noticeably cooler to start the day. This is all thanks to a cold front that…
There’s nothing like a satsuma on a fall day. News 25’s Brooke Parter stopped by Mert’s Satsuma to see how the unpredictable weather is affecting their fall harvest. With the first chilly fall morning comes one of Mississippi’s favorite fruits: the satsuma. Mert’s Satsuma, Mississippi’s only public satsuma orchard, began in 1999 with some clearance trees. Now it’s bloomed into…
The City of Biloxi received just over $900,000 from the Tidelands Funds this year. $500,000 of that has been allocated to the Popp’s Ferry Causeway Park Pier and repairs. The loop pier was damaged by Hurricane Zeta and Cristobal in 2020. The damage has laid untouched largely due to the lack of funds. There is no start date on it…
A Jackson State University student died after a shooting at the University Point Apartment Complex. JSU’s Acting President Dr. Elayne Anthony released the identity of the student, Jaylen Burns from Chicago, in a statement posted to the school’s Facebook page. Additional security is on campus to ensure the safety of students, faculty, and staff. Classes were suspended for today. Dr….
The Jackson County Fair kicked off over the weekend and there’s another full week of fun still to come. Livestock exhibits opened today at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Pascagoula and there are themed days throughout the rest of this week. Tuesday is Family Night, Thursday is Old Settlers Day, and Friday is Children’s Day. Livestock barn co-chair Dawn Jones…
It was a day full of entertainment and good vibes at the Llamapalooza in Biloxi. Fly Llama Brewery held the third annual event on Saturday. From mid-day until sunset, guests were seen hanging out in their lawn chairs and on the Fly Llama grounds, rocking the day away. This free event featured live music, food trucks, vendors, and special beer…
A local non-profit organization in Hancock County held an annual cook-off, leaving hundreds of guests with a full belly. CASA of Hancock County held its third annual Red Beans Cookoff in Diamondhead. Over a dozen teams competed in several categories, including best red beans, cornbread, best non-traditional red bean dish, and best decorated booth. There was also a People’s Choice…
It was a night of spooktacular fun and games at this annual event in Harrison County. The Gulfport Sportsplex was transformed into a Halloween-Town as thousands of families to get into the Spooky Spirit. Kids dressed in their favorite costumes for a night of trunk-or-treating. Guests enjoyed a variety of different game stations, photo opportunities, refreshments, and other goodies. Local…
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Based on new information received as part of the I-110 bridge repair plans, the Mississippi Department of Transportation is OPENING I-110 S to traffic. Recent load ratings performed on the bridge definitively show that it is structurally sound to hold traffic and therefore open I-110 S. All southbound lanes of I-110 south of Bayview Ave. have been closed…
Some good news this afternoon as an Ocean Springs player who collapsed at Friday’s game at Harrison Central is back at school today. Eric Johnson, a Greyhound sophomore, collapsed on the field as time expired in the game. He was taken to Gulfport Memorial, where he spent the night. He was alert and talking with family and coaches, according to…
Joining us this afternoon is Mika Hartman to tell us about this weekend’s Buddy Walk. The 2023 Buddy Walk takes place this Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Gulfport Sportsplex. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: 2023 Buddy Walk
There was a whole lot of howling under the solar eclipse in Stone County as the Mississippi Seawolves took over downtown Wiggins. The City of Wiggins hosted a meet and greet autograph signing with the Mississippi Seawolves. It was a chance for the Seawolves to expand their reach while getting up close and personal with their supporters. Head Coach Joe…
Famed Civil Rights activist James Meredith made an appearance at the Mary C. in Ocean Springs over the weekend for the closing reception of Suzi Altman’s exhibit. The exhibit is called “I’m Still Here: Documenting James Meredith,’ and Meredith greeted attendees with a book signing. While viewing the exhibit, guests had the opportunity to meet with Meredith, purchase books from…