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…
Ridging and high pressure will be building over the area tonight through Saturday morning, suppressing rainfall chances for the next couple of days. Northerly surface winds will help continue to advect less humid air into the region. As a result, temperatures will feel quite pleasant with highs tomorrow in the mid 70s and lows in the low 50s tomorrow and…
A bill is in the Mississippi House of Representatives to honor the first African-American female Highway Safety Patrol officer. Felicia Breland was a native of Picayune and a graduate of the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol Cadet School in 1980. Breland kept the roads of Mississippi safe until her assignment with the agency ended in May 1990. The House says they…
The 87th annual Seventh District meeting for members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated began in Biloxi. Over 1,000 members have come to the Coast. A crusade of cars lined the intersection of Division and Lee Street for one of several service projects by members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated to assist the community. This one in particular was…
WXXV’s Michelle Eubank sits down with the Owner of Core Essence Massage & Wellness, Shellea Fairley to discuss the health benefits and different types of massage. What kind of massage would work best for your body? Visit essenceofthecore.com for full details on the variety of massages they offer and check out their specials. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: core essence, expert…
The state Supreme Court on Thursday sided with a lower court chancellor in declaring that John Bret Aldrich, not the state, owns the land south of U.S. 90 and west of Oak Street. The property once held the Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant and later Lady Luck. The Lady Luck opened in 1993 and closed in 1998. The issue came before the…
The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting The Dam Good Festival. The festival celebrates the North American Beavers and Mississippi music. Festivities include kids crafts, music, beer, and of course beavers. The event will be held on both Saturday and Sunday. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Aquarium, Gulfport, Mississippi Aquarium, The Dam Good Festival