Coastal Junior Tour registration open
Joining us in studio is Windance Golf Pro Rory Nelson, who is here to tell us about the Coastal Junior Tour that coming up this summer. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Coastal Junior Tour, registration
Singing River Little Theatre presents ‘Steel Magnolias’
Olivia Richmond and Jasmine Goldman are part of the cast of Singing River Little Theater’s ‘Steel Magnolias.’ They join us in studio with more. You can catch ‘Steel Magnolias’ at Eastlawn United Methodist Church on May 30th to June 1st at 7 p.m. and then on June 2nd at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 plus fees. Categories: Community Headlines…
Sand Jam this weekend in Jackson County
Today we have Jackson County Outdoor Specialist Neeka King joining us in studio to talk about the upcoming Sand Jam. Sand Jam takes place Saturday, June 1st at Pascagoula Beach Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Sand Jam
What-a-Teacher Grant awarded to Ocean Springs Upper Elementary’s Kelly Williams
School is out for the summer and teachers and kids alike are enjoying the start of their summer break. Before the final bell rang at Ocean Springs Upper Elementary last week, our very own Grant Chighizola caught up with one lucky teacher being recognized for her hard work with a little help from our friends at Whataburger. We thank Whataburger…
5/28 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Record High” Tuesday Night Forecast
Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
Wednesday and Thursday we will continue to see the possibility of convection and just like today and yesterday it will primarily be driven by what develops overnight upstream across Texas, Red River Valley, and Arkansas. The digging L/W trough over the eastern United States will try to place the area under weak northwest flow and this usually leads to convection…
103-year-old WWII vet honored by Mississippi
A local World War II veteran was honored by the state of Mississippi in recognition of Older Americans Month. “To live that long is remarkable, but to have been through the things that he experienced during the war is truly extraordinary.” George Roberts and his family migrated from England to the U.S. when he was three, settling in Pennsylvania where…
Mercy Cross Center opens as first part of transitional housing plan in Biloxi
Last summer, Back Bay Mission announced its intention to work alongside Catholic Charities to create a tiny community on the Mercy Cross property to transition people out of homelessness. Well, we are finally starting to see multiple agencies across the coast take that first big leap. “We had eight people die of heat prostration, and that really touched my heart,…
Expert Talk with Jody Entrekin, Entrekin Insurance Services
Hurricane Coverage Questions Answered
Michelle sits down with Jody Entrekin, owner of Entrekin Insurance Services in Gulfport, to answer some basic questions about Hurricane coverage and what you should do to make sure you’re prepared for this coming hurricane season. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: deductibles, expert talk, hurricane coverage, hurricane season, insurance, jody entrekin, michelle eubank
Tech Byte – Hi-Tech Camping
Patrick interviews Brian Fuente, Founder and CEO of Coast Trailers about the latest innovations in luxury travel trailers and campers.
With the holiday weekend upon us, and June being celebrated since the 70’s for national camping awareness month, Sophia and I got to take a look at a new tech company that’s inventing High Tech Camping. I’m Patrick Moates, welcome to this week’s Tech Byte brought to you by Rogers Technology Solutions. Okay so we are joined by Brian Fuente…
Mom to Mom – DIY Planter Storage Table
How to create a cheap and storage-friendly end table out of a planter and pizza pan.
Today on Mom’s mom, we have a home decor hack using a planter. I found this really cute idea again from an influencer on social media and thought, why not try this and see how well it works out? Well, I would tell you, not all of these work out perfectly. In fact, I had some trouble with this…
Residents come out for the St. Clare Seafood Festival over the weekend
A Memorial Day weekend tradition in Hancock County brought families and friends together for a weekend full of fun. Our cameras captured the action at the St. Clare Seafood Festival this weekend. One of the major events at the three-day festival each year is a huge car show. This year, more than 100 classic cars lined the St. Clare grounds,…
Memorial Day Kickoff Market in the Pass
Many turned out for the Memorial Day Market in the Pass over at War Memorial Park. Close to 60 vendors were present. Among those vendors were artists, gardeners, bakers, and farmers. Some of these vendors are also military veterans and they took the time to talk about the true meaning of Memorial Day. 20-year Army Veteran Roy Lee said, “So,…
5/28 – The Chief’s “VERY…VERY Hot” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast
A stationary front overhead will be the focal point for activity into the weekend. This boundary will help a very large complex of elevated storms develop later today near the Red River Valley. This complex should do two things, one is massively cold pool southward toward the surface boundary causing all kinds of severe Wx over central TX today as…
Disabled American Veterans hold Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony in Gulfport
Over the weekend, the Gulfport chapter of Disabled American Veterans held an early Memorial Day ceremony as a way to honor those no longer with us. Saturday’s ceremony was attended by Gulfport city leaders and many veterans from South Mississippi. Attendees paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice and also the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the…
Meggan Monday: Stone Man and Gem Lady
On this week’s Meggan Monday, we are taking you to Long Beach to introduce you to a lady who knows her jewels and gems! Sami Taylor, known as the gem lady, has been in business since 2006 and owns The Stone Man and Gem Lady on Jeff Davis Avenue, where she turns fossils, minerals, gems, and precious jewels into works…
Celebrate Cities: Poplarville
WXXV Chief Meteorologist Rob Knight stopped by Main Street Coffee Company and continues our Celebrate Cities series in Poplarville. This week we are celebrating all things Poplarville! 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 Poplarville: Upcoming…
Singing River Hospital announces military display coming to hospitals
Singing River Health System held a remembrance ceremony at each of its hospital campuses. The ceremony at Ocean Springs Hospital paid special tribute to former healthcare workers who lost their lives while on deployment. In their honor, Singing River announced the creation of a kind of “mini-museum” in each hospital on the Coast, full of mementos from veterans. “By having…
Fallen soldiers letters to home read at Memorial Day Service in Biloxi
On Memorial Day, many across South Mississippi took the time to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. A crowd gathered at Biloxi National Cemetery to pay their respects. Gold Star families assisted in escorting a wreath to its resting place, while the choral society sang patriotic music for the crowd. 81st Training Wing Commander Colonel Billy Pope Jr. served…
5/27 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Will Sweat” Monday Night Forecast
Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
Tuesday, shortwave trough will help to drive the parent upper trough farther south across the southeastern US on Tuesday. This will bring the associated frontal boundary closer to the CWA. Even though 500mb heights locally will be lowering as the ridge that`s kept the area to hot lately suppresses, compressional warming will keep highs in the mid 90s just one…
5/27 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Calculating Feel” Monday Evening Forecast
Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
After a hot and generally dry Memorial Day weekend, temperatures will be trending back down some. Although we likely won`t get down to normal temps, at least shouldn`t be flirting with record highs. These cooler temps come thanks to an upper level trough that`s pushing south out of Canada. The first of a few embedded shortwave troughs is now passing…
Vancleave wins 5A high school baseball state champion, first since 2018
The Vancleave Bulldogs took on Lafayette and the Commodores in game three on Saturday for a chance to win their 2nd state title in school history and their first since 2018. Head coach Justin Edwards and the Bulldogs got the job done, winning game three 6-1 and securing the 5A state championship crown. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team…
The NCAA baseball tournament field is set, Magnolia state well represented
The NCAA men’s baseball tournament selection show was on Memorial day. The entire field for the tournament was put in place and the Magnolia state has two teams that will be competing. Southern Miss and Mississippi State will be traveling around the country to play in their regional tournament opener. Games being Friday, May 31 and run through the weekend….
5/27 – The Chief’s “Remember The Fallen” Memorial Day Morning Forecast
An upper high pressure remains over Mexico but has been suppressed southward by a weakness extending from the Great Lakes to Texas. A cold front was just ahead of this weakness extending from the Great Lakes to near Shreveport to central Texas. Dual concerns for today will be thunderstorms and heat related issues. Ongoing convection should be somewhat elevated, if…
5/26 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Heat Index” Sunday Night Forecast
Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
Weak ridging is currently over us with a surface high over the Bahamas and extending into the eastern Gulf Of Mexico. Into Monday, a weak upper trough passes to our north providing a focus for potential rain and a bit of a possibility for severe weather, which will be high winds if it does happen. Beyond that, we can expect…