The first Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, the U.S.S. Jack H. Lucas, left Ingalls Shipbuilding today and will be commissioned on October 7 at a ceremony in Tampa, Florida. The U.S.S. Jack H. Lucas’ homeport will be San Diego. The ship’s namesake has an impressive story, Jack H. Lucas joined the Marine Corps at the age of 14 by lying…
In preparation of Cruisin’ the Coast, one city is still looking for more volunteers to assist with the tons of tourism. The City of Pascagoula needs more volunteers starting on October 5th when the city hosts its events for the car show festival. The city will run festivities from the 5th through the 7th beginning at 9 a.m. with volunteers…
New details are being released on the status of the portion of the I-110 overpass damaged by a trailer fire a week ago. MDOT District Engineer Kelly Castleberry tells us there have been two inspections by MDOT and a third party over the week. Now, a repair recommendation will be made this Friday and after a 10-day waiting period, contractors…
We’re joined today by Terry McCormack with Carter’s Champions and Singer Cary Laine to tell us about the Boot Scootin’ Boobies event coming up on Saturday. The event begins at 6 p.m. Saturday at Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi. Tickets start at $25. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Boot Scootin’ Boobies, Ground Zero Blues Club
This afternoon there is a cold front just to the south of our area along the Mississippi sound. This cold front will not affect temperatures that’s much as we will be a degree or two warmer today with high temperatures in the low 90s. To the northwest of us high pressure is the dominant feature. There is also still a…
A head’s up for Mississippi veterans, the next deadline to apply for Pact Act benefits is approaching fast. That deadline is at midnight Saturday. As we’ve reported previously, this enrollment is open to veterans who served in combat zones and left active duty between September 11th, 2001 and October 1, 2013 to enroll directly for VA Healthcare without first applying…
UPS is hiring over 100,000 holiday workers and Target said it will close nine stores across the country after struggling with crime. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Every other Wednesday on Fox we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always, we’ve got Katie King to tell us about News 25’s Pet of the Week, Sharkie. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
Rebecca Morrow is here to tell us about the Rock the Bald event to benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. The Rock the Bald event takes place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Jones Park. For more information visit stbaldricks.org. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: St. Baldrick’s Foundation, ‘Rock the Bald’
It’s fitting that we caught up with this month’s Class Act Teacher in the midst of Superhero Day at North Bay Elementary in Bay St. Louis. The teacher we are about to tell you about is definitely superman in the eyes of his second-grade students. Mr. Alfredo Childs classroom is a colorful and comfortable space for students to learn, something…
Currently there is a cold front just to the south of our area along the Mississippi sound. This cold front will not affect temperatures that’s much as we will be a degree or two warmer today with high temperatures in the low 90s. To the northwest of us high pressure is the dominant feature. There is also still a easterly…
Moss Point Police provided an update to a case that began last week when a resident found a man dead in the backyard of her residence. Chief Brandon AShley said 18-year-old Jayrell Cox of Moss Point was found in the yard of a home in the 6200 block of Elder FErry Road. The resident told investigators on Thursday night, he…
Skies will clear somewhat overnight and humidity will remain a factor in terms of providing a muggy feel to the air. Your Wednesday will start off with a lot of sunshine and temperatures heating up in quick fashion. Partly cloudy skies and a 30% or so chance of isolated thunderstorms are expected tomorrow afternoon. A cold front in the region…
Partly cloudy skies and a 20% chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm will be around this evening. Skies will clear out overnight but a muggy feel to the air will establish itself for the start of the day tomorrow. Wednesday will be much like today with the opportunity for showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Plenty of sunshine and…
Friday is World Heart Day and Dr. Rogin Subedi, an interventional cardiologist at the Southern Mississippi Heart Center, P.A. in affiliation with Singing River Health System, is here to tell us how we can make sure our hearts stay healthy. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: world heart day
Happening tonight is an event to raise awareness for mental health causes and suicide prevention at Biloxi High. The Biloxi High School Campus Service Council has organized the ‘Be the Light’ event in partnership with the Singing River Foundation and other partners. There will be guest speakers talking about the importance of mental health care and the event will end…
Could you be mistaken for Sylvester Stallone? Then, we’re talking to you. Central Casting Louisiana is looking for a stand-in who can double for Stallone, who is on the Gulf Coast filming a movie titled ‘Armored.’ You may remember we told you about the filming last week in Waveland. The work is for Wednesday, so hurry and apply if you…
This Afternoon we are rather humid, however temperatures are just above average. There is a stationary front to the north of our area causing partly cloudy skies. This cloud coverage will continue through out the afternoon hours with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will warm to the upper 80s leaving hot and humid conditions. Overnight rain…
Sales of Jimmy Buffett songs rose 7,000 percent the week after he died and President Biden will visit the striking UAW workers today. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
If you like red beans and rice, we’ve got an event for you! Cynthia Chauvin with CASA of Hancock County is here to tell us about a cook-off coming up to help those in need. The Red Beans Cook-Off takes place October 14th at 4 p.m. at Diamondhead Town Green. For more information visit casahancockcounty.org. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: CASA…
This morning we are starting out rather humid, however temperatures are mild. There is a stationary front to the north of our area causing an abundance of cloud coverage. This cloud coverage will continue through out the afternoon hours with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will warm to the upper 80s leaving hot and humid conditions….
TOLEDO, Ohio (WXXV) — Last week, Biloxi High School alum Colt Keith took home some big time hardware courtesy of Baseball America as the Detroit Tigers MiLB Player of the Year. Of all players in the Tigers’ system, Keith led the way with 155 hits, 38 doubles and 101 RBI, making him one of just 10 players in all of…
Skies will clear somewhat overnight and temperatures will cool to mild readings to start your Tuesday. Rain chances will be on the table for tomorrow afternoon, peaking around 30% or so. The same general hit or miss thunderstorm activity is what you can expect. The setup of a cold front slowly moving through the region will be paired with a…
Rain in the area will gradually come to an end this evening. Skies will clear somewhat overnight with the loss of daytime heating. It will be mild out the door to start your Tuesday with some clouds but overall pleasant conditions. The pattern will feature a lot of rinse and repeat this week. A storm system draping a weak cold…