River otter spotted behind YMCA in Ocean Springs
This video comes from Jodi and Mark Busch of Ocean Springs. Categories: Local News, News Tags: city of discovery, Ocean Springs, Otter, RIVER OTTER
Nativity BVM Cathedral presents ‘Lenten Lessons and Reflections’
Joining us this afternoon is Terry Maddox to tell us about an upcoming concert at Nativity BVM in Biloxi. Nativity BVM Cathedral presents Lenten Lessons and Reflections featuring John Stainer’s ‘The Crucifixion’ at 3 p.m. Saturday. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Nativity BVM Cathedral
Meet and Greet with Senate Candidate Ty Pinkins
The sole Democratic candidate in the race for U.S. Senate in Mississippi makes a stop in Jackson County. Ty Pinkins will hold a meet and greet starting at 6 p.m. on the MGCCC Jackson County Campus. The event is free and open to the public. Pinkins will talk about his platform and issues he’s focusing on in the race for…
16th annual Souper Mud Fest
In studio to talk about the 16th annual Souper Mud Fest is Steve Barney! The event takes place in Downtown Bay St. Louis and bowls will be available for sale at 3 p.m. for $25 at United Methodist Church located at 162 Main Street. Buyers can sample gourmet soups at merchant shops. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Souper Mud Fest
Federal funding needed to work on upgrades for Long Beach Harbor
The mayor of Long Beach, who says he’s frustrated with federal agencies, will once again travel to Washington to fight for the completion of upgrades to the local harbor. WXXV’s newest reporter Ethan Krauss tells us why Mayor George Bass is working fast to get the project done. The break walls will be installed along the Long Beach Pier to…
3/7 – The Chief’s “Sunny & Warm” Friday-Eve Morning Forecast
A beautiful day is ahead with mostly clear skies becoming partly cloudy this afternoon. The next frontal system will be getting together by tonight as the upper level support/feature develops out west. The surface low pressure system currently over the southern foothills of the Rockies will remain over the Tx/Ok panhandles today before getting kicked SE tonight. As the upper feature…
Gulfport school district to hold public information to talk a potential middle school football merger
The Gulfport school district is considering combining the football programs Central middle school and Bayou View middle school. School corporation leaders believe it could lead to more success at the high school level if student-athletes start playing with one another at a younger age. Before any decision is made, the school corporation wants to give the public a chance to…
Biloxi Shuckers announce more renovations to their ballpark ahead of opening day
We are just under a month away from the start of the Biloxi Shuckers season and the organization announced on Wednesday there are more modifications coming to the stadium. The north entrance to the Shuckers ballpark is set to transform for the 2024 season from a grassy area to a community space for all fans to use on their way…
Rock-A-Chaws comeback to win at PRCC against Columbia, 13-12
The St. Stanislaus Rock-A-Chaws found themselves down 3-0 after the first two innings of baseball on Wednesday. That did not stop them from mounting a big comeback where they would go on to defeat the Columbia Wildcats 13-12. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: high school, sports, St. Stanislaus baseball
3/6 – Jeff’s “Fog/Looking Ahead” Wednesday Night Forecast
Fog will be primed to form ahead of your Thursday morning. Be sure to take extra care if you have an early morning commute! Fog and early-day cloud cover will dissipate rapidly following sunrise and the day will be quite warm. Partly cloudy skies can be expected for the afternoon and temperatures will reach well into the 70s. Southerly winds…
Women’s History Month: Women Firefighters share their story
It wasn’t until the 1970s that women began to gain rights in workplaces. Many were met with pushback as they delved into male-dominated roles. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, women make up less than 5% of firefighters. I’m here at Harrison County Fire Rescue Station One to speak with two women firefighters who are making history. “As I got…
Two injured in head-on collision on County Farm Road
According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, two people were injured in a head on collision on County Farm Road. The two victims were transported by helicopter to a trauma center. Harrison County Fire Rescue, CRTC, Gulfport Fire Department, and Harrison County Sheriff’s Office all responded to this accident. Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the accident. Categories: Featured,…
3/6 – Jeff Vorick’s “Mild” Wednesday Evening Forecast
Tonight will feature mild, but slightly cooler temperatures for the Mississippi Coast. If winds can back down quickly, fog will be an issue for your Thursday morning. This will provide for reduced visibility in the form of ground fog. Expect it to dissipate fairly quickly under sunshine. Tomorrow will feature more warmth and sunshine with perhaps partly cloudy skies by…
Local nonprofits receive generous donation from Cadence Bank
This week, Cadence Bank made huge donations to two local nonprofits. “I mean, I was truly in shock because I was thinking immediately the opportunities that that opened up for us here at the center.” Susan Kremar Jones, executive director of the Women’s Resource Center, received an unexpected call a few weeks ago. She thought it was a scam due…
Jackson County 4-H hosting Arts Showcase
Today, Kimberly Gowdy with Jackson County 4-H is in studio to talk about an art showcase next month! The art showcase will take place April 27th at the Gautier Convention Center from 12 to 2 p.m. It will feature culinary, fashion, photography, and mixed media. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: arts showcase, Jackson County 4-H
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity hosting community service and civic engagement forum
The Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity is hosting a community service and civic engagement forum on March 7th. That forum is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at William Carey’s Tradition Campus. Fraternity members will speak to the importance of civic responsibility and how those responsibilities can be turned into action through volunteerism. The event is open to the public. Presenters…
AWA Presents: the Mississippi Rumble
AWA Pro Wrestling is hosting the 2024 Mississippi Rumble this weekend in Ocean Springs, featuring more than 30 top wrestlers from the Gulf South. Joining us this morning are Mike Impey and Vladimir Koloff to tell us about it. The match takes place Saturday, March 9th at Ocean Springs Middle School at 6 p.m. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: AWA Pro…
3/6 – The Chief’s “Dense Morning Fog, Then Lovely” Wednesday Morning Forecast
Dense morning fog will be a factor though late morning with a dense fog advisory in effect. Tonight, sounding profiles are showing a strong tendency to radiation fog. The problem with this is a mid to upper deck of cloud cover will be moving in overnight. This does not mean that fog won’t develop, but fog will not be able…
Nikki Haley drops out of the republican presidential race
Nikki Haley is exiting the republican presidential race following a series of losses in GOP Super Tuesday nominating contests. Sources familiar with her plans say the former South Carolina governor is not planning to endorse Donald Trump just yet — instead calling on him to earn the support of those who backed her. Haley was the last of a dozen…
Pascagoula star brings home 2024 MHSAA Mr. Basketball award back to Jackson County
The 2024 MHSAA Mr. and Miss Basketball award winners made the trip to Clinton, MS on Tuesday morning to be presented with their awards. Among the 14 best high school players in the state was 6A star and Pascagoula’s own Dorian McMillian. The Panthers star had himself a remarkable season – reaching the 1,000 career point total back in November,…
3/5 – Jeff’s “Dense Fog/Warm Mid-Week” Tuesday Night Forecast
Your Wednesday will likely start with reduced visibility in the form of dense fog. Any fog and cloud coverage will dissipate throughout the day. It will get quite warm with temperatures reaching 80 degrees for some of you. Sunshine makes a return for Wednesday afternoon. Warmth will continue into Thursday with partly cloudy skies expected. The end of this week…
Seabees reunite with family after six-month deployment
Seabees from the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133 returned early this morning after months of deployment in Spain. “I’m just so excited. He has missed my whole entire pregnancy. I found out I was pregnant three days after he left for deployment. So, it’s the first time he’s going to see me full belly bump and everything. So, we’re so,…
Harrison County man indicted and faces seven counts on sex crimes
A Harrison County man has been indicted on multiple sex crime charges by a grand jury. Thirty-six-year-old Michael Gilbert was arrested Monday on the indictments of two counts of sexual battery, three counts of touching a child for lustful purposes, exploitation of a child, and felony child abuse. He was taken to the Harrison County Jail and bond was set…
3/5 – Jeff Vorick’s “Rain Ending” Tuesday Evening Forecast
Expect rain and thunderstorms to come to an end this evening and rain-free conditions to commence overnight. You may encounter an isolated shower or two after sunset and roads will remain wet so be mindful of that if you need to be out and about. For the middle portion of the week, it will remain warm with temperatures above seasonal…