Light showers slightly to our north should dissipate this evening and overnight with the loss of daytime heating. Clouds will hang around tonight, and areas of mostly light fog will be possible. The upper trough will continue east across the Great Lakes Friday and Saturday. The upper low aloft will still be fairly flat/zonal with possibly weak ridging in place….
The NAACP is a civil rights organization that works to ensure political, social, economic, and educational equity among minority citizens in the United States. A mission that the Jackson County branch celebrates with its yearly “Freedom Banquet.” “It’s an annual event, it allows us an opportunity to recognize some of the major contributors here in Jackson County that contribute towards…
George County was looking for the 7th straight victory of the season. They would have to do it on the road against the Hancock Hawks – and they would do just that. Picking up the win over the Hawks 4-2. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: George County Rebels high school, Hancock Hawks high school, High School Baseball
The Hancock Lady Hawks celebrated senior night on Thursday and wanted to add a win to the festivities. To do so they would have to beat the Picayune Maroon Tide at home – and they would go on to do just that by a final score of 9-1. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Hancock Lady Hawks, High School…
Employees of the Pass Christian School District and community members met at the Cat Island Event Space for the school district’s State of Education address. Superintendent Dr. Carla Evers shared ideals, strategic planning, and future projects being implemented into the district. The Pass Christian School District houses over 1,800 students and 300 staff and staff with a $28 million budget….
A fairly broad upper level trough pushing south out of Canada will continue to expand across the High Plains to upper Mississippi River Valley the rest of this afternoon and evening. A cold front associated with this trough is moving southeast through Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas. Southerly flow across the region has been slowly increasing moisture levels throughout the south,…
The Humane Society of South Mississippi spent the lunch hour thanking folks for their hard work. Celebrating Animal Control Officers Appreciation Week and Volunteers Week, which is next week, HSSM served hamburgers, hot dogs, and sweets to the volunteers and officers. HSSM officials talked about how much the volunteers do for the shelter and how much they appreciate the officers…
Last week, the D’Iberville High Archery Team became back-to-back-to-back state champions. Archery is a game of precision; one small sway of the bow can be the keen detail from a win or loss. And here at D’Iberville High, they’ve mastered this along with the consistency of striking the bullseye. “Amazing feeling, then second year we won again, that was amazing…
Today we sit down and talk to Melissa Galatas and Shaney Freemantle with the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence. They are in studio to talk about the 13th annual Walk a Mile in her Shoes event happening Friday, April 19th at Biloxi Lighthouse Pier. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence, walk a mile in her shoes
We’re joined this afternoon by Rhonda Rhodes with the Hancock County Resource Center. She is here to tell us about the Crawfish Cookoff coming up Saturday in Waveland. The Waveland Crawfish Cookoff takes place Saturday, April 20th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Waveland City Hall. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Hancock County Resource Center, Waveland Crawfish Cookoff
Joining us in studio are Lauren Broussard and Rachel Kelley to talk about the Sidewalk Saturday EarthFest in Downtown Biloxi. The event takes place in Downtown Biloxi on Saturday, April 20th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be vendors, local food, and live music. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Sidewalk Saturday EarthFest
Dragons set sail this weekend on Gulfport Lake, and it’s all for a good cause. WXXV’s Everett Ganier, Jr. is LIVE on the water with a preview of the BIG BATTLE ahead. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Annual Gulf Coast Dragon Boat Festival, Dock Bar and Grill, harrison county
Choosing a career can be a hard decision and Pass Christian High School is trying to make this easier for students. Seniors and juniors took part in the school’s annual Career Opportunities Expo. Students were welcomed to the gym to explore career options. Nearly 400 students were at the fair which featured 30 different career paths to learn about. Pass…
A marina was recently cut from a planned development project in Ocean Springs. The marina was cut after Ocean Springs residents made it clear they did not want to see it built on Front Beach and that it would commercialize the family-oriented area. The Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen voted unanimously on Tuesday to remove the marina from the project,…
Conditions will remain relatively similar for the next few days with cloud coverage and breezy conditions from the south. The main feature on the map for the next few days will be watching a cold front sinking SE toward the area. This front is currently located across Nebraska and into Missouri this morning. The front will get a kick today…
The above mentioned upper trough will continue east across the Great Lakes Friday and Saturday. The upper low aloft will still be fairly flat/zonal with possibly weak ridging in place. That will still promote slightly more moderating temps. Could see an isolated location or 2 reach 85+ degrees on Friday. That will be within the realm of record highs for…
The Mississippi Sea Wolves opened up the playoffs on Wednesday at home against the Columbus River Dragons. The Sea Wolves were looking to snap a current 9-game losing streak and pick up win number two against the River Dragons on the year. Unfortunately, Mississippi would go on to drop their 10th straight game, 7-2. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team…
It’s finally here. Playoff hockey has made its way to the Mississippi Gulf Coast as the Seawolves take on the Columbus River Dragons. The Seawolves secured their spot in the 2024 Commissioner’s Cup playoffs after a dominating win over the Baton Rouge Zydeco back in March. A performance that fans are hoping was just a preview of what’s to come…
A weak upper level low is currently moving through the Great Lakes this afternoon. It is too far north to send a front down to the Gulf Coast. However, moisture convergence extends from that far north down into Louisiana. Radar shows that even though Precipitable water values are below 1.5 inches, isolated showers could stil develop over the area. Going…
“I know we got to go. We’re in the street regardless.” This was Maribel Castillo’s first reaction to seeing the notice to vacate her home of 15 years. According to residents, people are paying between $500 and $1,100 hundred dollars for apartments without working AC and heat, mold, and caving-in roofs. Denyse Beauvais is fed up with management. “All he’s…
The Pearl River County SPCA is asking for volunteers to lend a paw. They are asking for anyone to help bring cuddles during surgery recoveries for the animals. No experience is needed at all, volunteers just need a love for furry friends. The help would be needed Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays from 8:30 in the morning until noon. Categories: Local…
The Mississippi Aquarium will be releasing 16 endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles in front of Edgewater Mall Thursday. The release will happen at 4 in the afternoon on the beach in front of the mall. The Mississippi Aquarium crew has been working to release the turtles, the animal care facilities and veterinary teams working together to return the turtles to…
Today we are joined by Marilyn Montgomery of Community Action of South Mississippi for details on a free parenting class. For more information, call Community Action of South Mississippi at 228-769-3292. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Community Action of South Mississippi, parenting classes
WXXV’s Grant Chighizola highlights local teacher Sabrina Henderson from Roger Amos McMurtry School after she was selected the Huntington Learning Center Teacher of the Month for February 2024. Categories: Class Act Tags: Class Act, Grant Chighizola, hlc, Huntington, Learning Center, roger amos mcmurtry, sabrina henderson, Teacher of the Month, teacher recognition