An upper level ridge is currently centered over central Mexico just southwest of Brownsville Texas. The axis of this high currently extends northeastward to the southern periphery of the Great Lakes. It will suppress southward the next couple days as an upper level trough currently moving through the Rockies tracks northeastward across the Northern Plains. More locally, this will bring…
A famous Biloxi restaurant has been named one of the 50 most beautiful restaurants in the United States. The honor for Mary Mahoney’s comes from People Magazine. None of the restaurants were ranked, instead every state is listed in alphabetical order. Just two weeks ago, Mary Mahoney’s celebrated 60 years on the coast. Mary Mahoney’s originally opened its doors on…
A Wiggins firefighter was put into a scary situation over the weekend while traveling on Highway 26 heading towards an accident to offer assistance. Well, she didn’t arrive. Instead, firefighters responded to the fire engine turned over in the middle of the road, with her beneath it. Fire Chief Steven Purvis was the first on scene. He tells us what he…
If you’re looking to learn how to swim this summer, the Biloxi Natatorium and the Aquatics Division is hosting its annual summer swim lessons. If you are a more experienced swimmer, the Natatorium is also hosting its summer swim team, Biloxi Red Tide. Swimming if often associated with summertime and the staff at the Biloxi Aquatics Division wants to make…
The Pascagoula Library is opening a satellite library branch inside the Jackson County Law Library as renovations to other parts of the building continue. That satellite branch opened at 9 AM on May 20. Operating hours moving forward are Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Hours on Friday are from 9 AM to 4 PM. The satellite…
Every university in Mississippi except for Delta State will be raising tuition for the 2024-2025 school year. The new rates were approved by the governing board of the eight universities and the IHL Board of Trustees on May 16. Delta State President Daniel Ennis says he will attempt to avoid tuition increases as Delta State undergoes budget cuts. Delta State…
We’ve got a recent Admiral graduate to brag on! The honors continue to roll in for Gulfport’s Ryland Buford! At the beginning of the month, Buford was named the Kiwanis Club of Gulfport’s Student Athlete of the Month! Following that award, the doubles State Champion was recently named to the 7A All-State tennis team by the Mississippi Association of Coaches….
Two of our Gulfport softball alums are making a name for themselves at the Junior College level. Our former WXXV Student Athlete of the Week and now Lady Bobcat outfielder Brooklynn Montana was awarded First Team MACCC honors in her first year suiting up for Jones college. Montana is currently hitting .329 with 11 doubles, 13 home runs, 50 RBI’s,…
The Shed Barbeque and Blues Joint took home the crown as the 2024 Memphis in May Barbecue Contest Grand Champions. It is the third time now that the restaurant has come out as the title winner. This year, they also won the whole hog division for the competition, their fourth time doing so. The Shed previously won grand champion in…
Many gathered for the celebratory start of shrimp season and the 46th annual Blessing of the Fleet in Pass Christian over the weekend. “Hopefully we can get the quality of the shrimp up high. We keep all fresh shrimp, good shrimp right here.” Those requests are a few of the many blessings shrimpers are asking for. Percy Bradley, this year’s…
High-pressure and strong dry air in the mid/upper levels of the atmosphere will continue. This will effectively suppress cloud development to below the inversion, and result in a dry forecast through the period. Beneath the inversion, Summer like heat and humidity will be on tap with highs easily warming into the upper 80s and lower 90s and lows only dipping…
If your looking to learn how to swim this summer, the Biloxi Natatorium and the Aquatics Division is hosting its annual summer swim lessons. The lessons are offered for infants and adults. If you are a more experienced swimmer the Biloxi Natatorium is also hosting its summer swim team, Biloxi Red Tide. BRT, as it is called, is open to…
We are in the middle of May which is known as National speech, language and hearing month. So today on Tech Byte, I have a very special episode for you and for those with hearing loss. I’m Patrick Moates. Welcome to this week’s Tech Byte. In the studio today we have my friend Debbie rice who is an American Sign…
We’ve got some exciting news on the linksQ The Mississippi State Women’s Golf team will compete in the final stroke round play today in the Division I Women’s Championship. After the third round of the NCAA Championship, the Mississippi State Bulldogs sit in 13th place at 21-overpar. This means the Lady Bulldogs will tee off today in the fourth and…
A remarkable local swimmer just brought home a gold and silver medal in this year’s Special Olympics. This week we are going back to the Biloxi Natatorium to introduce you to yet another remarkable swimmer. Local swimmer Caleb Gonzales just bought home a gold and silver medal in this year’s Special Olympics in this year’s Special Olympics. Caleb is also…
Today on Mom to Mom, we are creating a bee bath for your garden. We have a fun activity for your kiddos to do and it’s educational at the same time. I wanted to create a bee bath for your garden. There’s lots of bees this time of year, and it’s very important that they get water and they don’t…
We are joined in studio by the President and Executive Director of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation Dr. Christen Duhe and Director of Donor Relations Tiffany Bell. They are here to talk about the Givher Circle Breakfast and Grant Presentation. The Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s GivHer Circle will be presenting a $20,000 grant at the event. The event will take…
Strong high pressure will dominate the Gulf South through the entire short term period. The deep layer subsidence associated with this high pressure will result in a very strong mid-level capping inversion remaining in place through Wednesday night. This will effectively suppress cloud development to below the inversion, and result in a dry forecast through the period. Beneath the inversion, Summer like…
A quiet pattern has evolved for our local area. Aloft, a dry northwesterly flow around the eastern periphery of a high over Mexico, will remain across our region through the short term period. At the surface a high pressure will continue to rule the overall surface pattern with light and variable winds. Skies should remain on the clear side. This…
The family of the young girl who committed suicide at the Harrison County Adult Detention Center has announced that they are forming a lawsuit against the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office and jail medical center for personal injuries and wrongful death. On January 11th, 16-year-old Kayelyn Gwen Drake was booked into Harrison County Adult Detention Center for armed robbery. The next…
Ocean Springs High seniors are spending their final days of school soaking it all in while inspiring future grads in the process. The Class of 2024 carrying on a senior tradition by walking the hallways of other schools in the Ocean Springs School District in their caps and gowns. Seniors were cheered on by many of the younger students who…
A group of barges crashed into a private pier on the Back Bay of Biloxi, causing concern for many homeowners in the area. This is video taken by Ricky Mathews earlier Friday afternoon, showing the group of tied-together barges making contact with that pier after breaking free from a tugboat. This all happened just east of the Popp’s Ferry Bridge….
People all across Picayune and Pearl River County are celebrating a Picayune native’s starring role in a moving coming to theatres nationwide Friday. Cailey Flemming is starring in ‘IF.’ Acadiana Cinemas in Picayune is showing the film. The theatre is hosting a food drive in conjunction with the release to support local food banks. Anyone who brings in two or…
The Southeast Mississippi chapter of the American Red Cross is set to host a blood drive this weekend to raise awareness for a disease not well known to many people. At the American Red Cross, they are gearing up for the first ever diversity blood drive on Saturday in support of individuals suffering from sickle cell disease. “The American Red…