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
A lot of fantasy coming to Bay St. Louis this weekend. Hancock County Library System’s Fan Fest 2024 is all day Sunday, April 21st at the Community Hall on Blaize Avenue. WXXV’s Everett Ganier, Jr. is LIVE this morning on Beach Boulevard in Bay St. Louis. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Fan Fest 2024, hancock county, Hancock County…
High pressure continues across the Gulf of Mexico, with an upper level disturbance noted over southern Minnesota and over Saskatchewan into the Idaho Panhandle. Surface high pressure continues to stretch from near Bermuda across the northern Gulf Coast. A frontal boundary extended from Minnesota into the Texas Panhandle. The disturbance well to the north will attempt to suppress high pressure…
Generally, into the weekend, we see drying in the upper levels, but moistening in the lower. So, we`ll still have clouds, but more in the lower levels. In the long term, we continue with the zonal flow but have several short waves moving through the area pulling varying amounts of moisture into the area. The most significant is roughly Sunday….
The Gulfport Lady Admirals were looking to grab a win to sit them in a tie for 1st place in their district, while the Red Rebels were looking for win No. 12 on the year. It was a close one in the end, but the Admirals would end up pulling away and win 4-3. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team…
Before Tuesday’s game, Gulfport trailed Ocean Springs by 1 game in district standings and were looking to create a tie for 1st place with the Greyhounds coming to town. Ocean Springs would not fall on the road, as they pick up an impressive win over the Admirals, 6-4. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Gulfport baseball, High School Baseball,…
As we move towards the end of Wednesday, upper level moisture brings cirrus cloud cover, but mid and lower levels remain fairly dry. Rain is not an issue, although a sprinkle here and there can`t be ruled out. Temperatures will be above normal, lows significantly higher generally by 10 degrees and highs by at least a few degrees. With the…
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers have found a new way to bring attention to cold cases – playing cards. These aren’t ordinary playing cards. Each card in the deck has the face of a missing person or homicide victim whose case has not yet been solved. Many people already have a deck of cards at home, which is why these cards…
On Saturday, April 13 a group of seven volunteers gathered an impressive number of litter during the Petit Bois Island cleanup! In total, the group managed to gather 182 pounds of garbage from the island. This is just the beginning too, the Mississippi Coastal Cleanup Program is planning to clear marine debris from the 68-mile stretch of barrier islands. For…