Chamber Spotlight – KOA Holiday Gulfport
The February Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber Member Spotlight winner was KOA Holiday Gulfport, a brand-new campground, RV Park and resort on Hwy 49 North! Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight
Chamber Member Spotlight – Summerfield Senior Living
The January 2024 Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber Member Spotlight is on Summerfield Senior Living in north Gulfport. Take a look at all the unique features Summerfield offers to its residents. Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight
Memorial Health System holding Black History Month Program
Memorial Health System in Gulfport is hosting its Black History Month program Tuesday morning at 8:30. Former Gulfport Chief Administrative Officer Dr. John Kelly will be the guest speaker. The event will also feature breakfast and a gospel performance by Lakeisha Cotton. The program begins at 8:30 Tuesday morning on the east side of the cafeteria at the hospital. Categories:…
2/26 – The Chief’s “Sunny & Wonderfully Warm” Monday Afternoon Forecast
High pressure to our east today will help low level dew points to begin to climb and a slight warming trend (overnight) is anticipated to develop with lows only dropping to near 60F area wide tonight. On Tuesday, the upper level pattern begins to transition to a more zonal or WSW direction. A gradual warming trend should continue with southerly winds…
Over 1000 members attend Delta Sigma Theta Statewide Cluster in Biloxi
This weekend, over a thousand members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated gathered for a statewide cluster at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center. The Mississippi Gulf Coast and Moss Point alumnae chapters hosted this year’s cluster. The theme was a throwback to the 80s and 90s. Collegiate and alumni members from many ages gathered for sisterhood, fellowship, and to discuss…
Meggan Monday: Home Under the Dome
This week on Meggan Monday, Meggan is introducing us to a ministry that lends a hand to those who are helping others. This week, we are introducing you to a wonderful program that’s been going on for about 18 months, hosted by United First Methodist Church in Gulfport. Home Under the Dome is a respite care program that allows care…
GivHer Circle: Empowered Women Empowering Change
Joining us in studio are Tiffany D. Bell and Christen Duhe to tell us about GivHer Circle, part of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. For more information click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: GivHer Circle, gulf coast community foundation
Two Mississippi National Guardsmen killed in helicopter crash identified
The identities of the two Mississippi National Guard soldiers killed in a helicopter crash Friday were revealed over the weekend. Chief Warrant Officer 4, 36-year-old Bryan Zemek, and Chief Warrant Officer 4, 42-year-old Derek Abbott, both served at the Mississippi National Guard Army Aviation support facility two located in Tupelo. Officer Zemek was in Alpha Company First Battalion 149th Aviation…
2/26 – The Chief’s “Dense Morning Fog” Monday Morning Forecast
The only story this morning will be fog developing along the MS Gulf Coast. Aloft, a dry northwesterly flow should persist through the near term period. Cannot rule out a very thin layer of cirrus developing today, however, this doesn’t look to limit insolation much and should allow high temps to warm well into the 70s especially across the northern and…
Hancock lady Hawks advance to State Finals while Picayune falls as time expires
The Hancock lady Hawks defeated Forest Hills 74-45. Picayune falls to Terry high school in a thriller 49-47. The Maroon Tide had a chance to tie or take the lead with the final possession but missed the only shot they had. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Hancock high school girls basketball, Picayune boys basketball
Will Alabama’s embryo ruling make it’s way to Mississippi?
Some fertility clinics in Alabama have suddenly stopped IVF treatment following Alabama’s supreme court ruling that frozen embryos be considered “extrauterine children”. Mississippi has attempted to pass a similar law in the past – leaving some to wonder what Alabama’s ruling could mean for Mississippi residents. “In IVF, we are observing what happens naturally. Not every egg will turn into…
Singing River Health Systems hosts Reputation Reset: Entering the Mental Health Era panel
Singing River Health System held a discussion on tackling mental health at the Hard Rock Casino and Resort this morning. Singing River hosted a panel discussion on battling mental health and the best ways to navigate it. The panel of six doctors tackled the problem from the perspective of adults and adolescents. Keynote Speaker Emma Benoit shared her suicide attempt…
2/23 – Jeff’s “Mild & Pleasant” Weekend Forecast
Friday featured a warm one for the Mississippi Coast as Gulfport Biloxi International Airport recorded a record high temperature. Winds back off this evening and any remaining clouds will clear out. Temperatures will be much cooler tonight as compared to the mild mornings we’ve had. Saturday features lots of sunshine and afternoon high temperatures in the 70s. Breezy conditions are…
Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi Ocean Springs hosting Prom Closet
Tessy Lambert with Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs is in studio to talk about the Prom Closet! The annual Prom Closet is taking place February 24th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at In the Zone in St. Martin. You can browse gently used women’s prom-style attire and accessories. Items are $15 or less. Tags: Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs
William Carey Tradition moving towards next steps in expanding campus
William Carey University’s Tradition Campus is on the next steps toward expansion. The plans are currently in phase three, planning for a new dormitory and a two-story building next to Scianna Hall. The current plans for the dormitory include a recreation area and a student success center on the ground floor. The building next to Scianna Hall would house a…
Pass Christian Fire Chief announces retirement
A board of alderman meeting in Pass Christian on Tuesday involved something unexpected when Fire Chief Dwight Gordon announced his retirement. His retirement is effective on May 31st of this year. Fire Chief Gordon asked the city to authorize a replacement with a start date of June 1st. He served 21 years with the Pass Christian Fire Department, joining the…
Beer and Bacon Fest
Joining us in studio are Katherine Sutton and Kevin Bacon with Mississippi Heroes. They are here to tell us about the upcoming Beer and Bacon Fest. The Beer and Bacon Fest takes place March 2nd at the Hollywood Warehouse in Gulfport from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are $55 and VIP tickets are already sold out. Categories: Community Headlines…
Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week: Biloxi’s Aaliyah Davidson
Our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week may not be the biggest on the court, but her presence makes a huge impact. Her head coach describes her as a coach’s dream, and she’s currently leading her basketball program to the 7A girls quarterfinals that will take place this Saturday. introducing Biloxi basketball’s very own Aaliyah Davidson. The game of basketball…
Expert Talk with Lori Buhring – Cye Young, The Window Source of the Gulf Coast
Replacing Windows in Your Home
Did you know you should replace the windows in your home every 15 years? In this week’s brand new “Expert Talk,” Lori sat down with The Window Source of the Gulf Coast’s Cye Young to find out why that is and if the benefits outweigh the cost. Categories: Expert Talk
2/23 – The Chief’s “Clouds Clearing, Often Breezy” Friday Morning Forecast
A cold front has cleared the area with cloud coverage clearing from west to east. The upper-level feature will also move through the area today as well with the region moving under northwest flow. This will persist through the weekend drying the area out. This should allow for a decent radiational cooling conditions the next few nights, especially Saturday night…
2/22 – Jeff’s “Cold Front/Dense Fog Advisory” Thursday Night Forecast
A 20% chance of a passing shower cannot be ruled out overnight prior to daybreak Friday. This will be ahead of a cold front that will move through the area tonight. Winds will shift to a northwesterly origin for the start of the day. Even with colder air moving in, temperatures will still be pleasant with 70s for the area…
Ocean Springs unveils development in the Urban Renewal Plan
In August, the City of Ocean Springs announced the Urban Renewal Plan, a project that would be meant to bring in tourism and economic development for the city. That plan, however, took a turn when residential neighborhoods found out they were in a designated area labeled “blighted.” The city began looking for a new and improved plan that would keep…
Bill proposed allowing reduction of parole time
The Mississippi Legislation has proposed a bill that allows reduction of parole time for a felon. The reduction in time would happen if the parolee enrolled in a faith-based activity or faith-based sponsored activities. House Bills 4 and 5 were proposed by Representative Omeria Scott of District 80. Any offender who is on probation and parole – including the intensive…
Mississippi proposing ‘The Fair Minimum Wage Act’
The Mississippi Legislature proposed a bill, called “The Fair Minimum Wage Act,” to put the state’s minimum wage at $15 per hour. House Bill 16 was authored by Representative Solomon Osborne of District 32, saying in the bill the current minimum wage is insufficient to keep families out of poverty. IF the bill passes, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security…