Unfortunately, the rain put a damper on the solar eclipse, but the students were still able to learn a lot about this unique experience so they could be prepared for the next one. Students at Bel Aire Elementary School spent the day learning about solar eclipses before marching outside with their glasses to view the eclipse. “Children are very inquisitive,…
It was a beautiful day to help feed the need in the City of Discovery on Sunday! The 10th annual Feed the Need benefit concert and fish fry at Government Street Grocery benefits the Lord is my Help as they work to put an end to hunger in Ocean Springs. While enjoying a delicious fish plate, attendees were entertained by…
If you passed by the Moss Point Riverfront Saturday, you may have caught the great smells of grilled and smoked barbeque. The third annual ‘Grillin’ the River City’ was organized by the Moss Point Main Street Association. Attendees were able to enjoy an array of smoked and grilled delicacies. A total of 16 teams of grill masters competed in various…
We are joined by Gateway Christian Academy Principal Gwen Taylor and Jason Hooper to talk about the 10th annual Wings over Wiggins. Wings over Wiggins takes place Saturday, April 20th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free, bring your own chair, camera, and sunscreen! Categories: Local News, News Tags: 10th Annual Wings over Wiggins
Early Wednesday we will see a cold front moving toward the area with very moisture content for this time of year. If this were stalled over the area, it would not be a problem saying we could see a flood watch issued for Wednesday at some point. Even though the front will be very progressive, there is still a chance…
The Solar Eclipse will begin shortly and News 25’s Brooke Parker is already set up and ready to watch. If you need an easy and safe way to view the eclipse and you don’t have eclipse glasses, NASA has you covered with these official NASA approved instructions on how to make your own solar eclipse viewing box! Click here to…
Nestled among the Oaks on the point of East Biloxi, you’ll find the beautiful Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum. It offers an interactive way to explore South Mississippi’s more than 300 years of history, heritage, and culture. Outreach and Education Coordinator Elizabeth Alexander said, “This museum is a culmination of donations and rich history and contributions of all the people…
Shamrockin’ the Coast is the school’s largest annual fundraiser and it directly supports St. Patrick Catholic High School’s mission of educating scholars, training disciples, and supporting champions. Director of Advancement Meggan Gray joins us this morning with more. Shamrockin’ the Coast takes place April 20th at the Biloxi Civic Center. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Shamrockin’ the Coast, st. patrick catholic…
Cloud coverage and breezy conditions will increase this morning as an approaching cold front to the west stalls. Early Wednesday we will see a cold front moving toward the area with very moisture content for this time of year. If this were stalled over the area, it would not be a problem saying we could see a flood watch issued…
“It’ll look like an Oreo cookie that has a bite out of it and the bite will get bigger and bigger and bigger.” The solar eclipse is fast approaching. With many across the country getting ready to experience the celestial event, it’s important to keep in mind the safety precautions necessary to view it. “You wanna stress this, don’t look…
Monday will be somewhat of a transition day as an upper trough continues to dig into the southwestern United States, forcing the upper ridge over the Gulf south to move eastward. The surface pressure gradient will also tighten in response to developing low pressure over Texas. This will cause onshore winds to strengthen and result in a continued influx of…
Ridging and zonal flow will build over the area for the next few days. Saturday will mainly be a transition day for the atmosphere as surface winds shift from northerly to southerly. Winds will remain southerly Saturday night through Monday (and into the long term forecast) which will reintroduce moisture and humidity into the area. As a result, highs will…
Officials are responded to an accident on I-10 westbound near Exit 13 in Hancock County. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper Cal Robertson, a charter bus carrying 56 University of South Carolina students traveling to New Orleans was involved in a single vehicle accident at approximately 3 p.m. A total of 11 injuries, with nine students being transported by ambulance…
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office thanked its volunteers with a lunch and awards. These volunteers work alongside local law enforcement and have been nominated for their efforts. The department gave out two awards. Frank Bridges received the Mary Lou Buchanan Award for his work serving senior citizens. Ruth Sanders received the John and Patty Caranna Service Award, which is for…
Bark’n Good Time is back at the Harrison County Fair Grounds. The event started today near the dog park with course ability tests trials and fast-cat trials. Saturday and Sunday, you can join in on the fun at 8:30 a.m. Throughout the day, there will be more of the same, plus a conformation “B” match, canine good citizen, AKC trick…
Joining us today are Carl Grotton and Astro and they are here to tell us about the Bark’N Good Time Dog Show at the Harrison County Fairgrounds starting today. Categories: Community Headlines
In Gulfport, Singing River Health System employees gathered to raise awareness for organ donation as part of National Donate Life Month. In the U.S., over 100,000 people are still waiting on a lifesaving organ transplant which makes raising awareness for organ donation that important and at Singing River Hospital in Gulfport, they’re doing just that. Sonny Soileau with the Mississippi…
Pass Christian leaders broke ground this morning on a new boardwalk along Highway 90 in the city. Mayor Jimmy Rafferty was joined by city leaders and DMR Director Joe Spraggins were all in attendance. The city recently received a $2.5 million grant for the project. The cement boardwalk will improve safety and access for cyclists, joggers, and pedestrians. Local officials…
Fire crews are hard at work in Hancock County trying to contain this woods fire that has been going on for several day. Fire crews say homes close to the scene are safe. The fire is contained to about 60 percent with more than 450 acres being burned so far. “It’s just the real low humidity days and high wind….
Here on the Coast, Hancock and Harrison County Fire Crews have spent the latter half of this week battling brush fires. Harrison County Fire Rescue has been assisting Hancock County Fire Crews with fires in parts of the county, along with responding to a few structure fires in Harrison County this week. You may recall, a red flag warning was…
Well it’s spring break for many of our schools here on the gulf coast, but one softball team isn’t getting much of a break at all as their preparing for district play, and that’s the typical tempo for their shortstop, who doesn’t really know what a break is as she plays three sports and is dedicated to serving her community….
Overall, entire weather pattern is benign with the high pressure bringing moderate temperatures and no precipitation. Northwest flow aloft will give us one more night of cool temperatures, then warm as the high pressure takes hold with overnight low ending up in the 60s across the area. Highs will be in the upper 70s to low 80s. As the center…
It’s the first meeting of a weekend long event for the Magnolia chapter of the AUSA. It’s also the first time the meeting has been held here in Southern Mississippi. “It’s a chance for us to get together and learn a bit more of what’s going on here on the Biloxi Gulf Coast, but also to learn from AUSA National…
Saturday through Monday, zonal flow and weak ridging will dominate the upper level pattern. Southerly surface winds will help to reintroduce moisture and warmer air back into the region. High temperatures will be in the upper 70s this weekend with lows in the mid 50s to low 60s. Rainfall chances will remain minimal Saturday and Sunday on the Mississippi Gulf…