It will be cool but much less cold as compared to last night. Some patches of dense fog will develop across the Mississippi Coast ahead of daybreak Wednesday morning. Any fog quickly dissipates through the first parts of daylight but take extra time with your commute. Other than a few afternoon clouds, Wednesday features warmer temperatures and a lot of…
The Gulfport City Council voted unanimously to accept donated funds for the installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station 9. The first baby box in Mississippi was put in a fire station in Long Beach in the summer of 2023. News 25’s Brooke Parker speaks with the donor about why he wants to see one in Gulfport….
This morning, the Jackson County Port Authority was approved to fill in more than three acres of coastal wetlands for industrial development. The port authority received a certificate of exclusion for the construction of a rail line from Bayou Casotte to the Port of Pascagoula. The plan, heard by DMR, is to use the acres of wetlands and tidally influenced…
Temperatures will be cool but fairly pleasant this evening as the colder pattern loosens its grip. As we get into the overnight hours, there will be the possibility of patchy dense fog tomorrow morning. Winds will be fairly light and mainly clear skies along with increasing humidity will all factor into fog chances. Any fog dissipates quickly tomorrow morning and…
The Mississippi Sea Wolves organization is changing its name for one night only! If you go to the March 1 battle on the ice at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum, you’ll be looking at a brand new team name and jersey design. The match will be between the Biloxi Bone Crushers and the Columbus River Dragons, with the pick dropping at…
We are just one week out from the Biloxi City Council special election. On February 27th, voters in Ward 7 will choose their next council member. Kevin Kostmayer and David Shoemaker are the two candidates looking to succeed Nathan Barrett, who resigned at the beginning of the year to take a seat on the Harrison County Board of Supervisors. Ward…
High-pressure over the Rockies will shift eastward to the lower and middle Mississippi River Valley by Wednesday afternoon, with the surface high shifting to our east. The only impactful weather expected during the first 36 hours of the forecast will be the potential for radiative type fog Wednesday morning. Clear skies, light winds and a modifying moisture profile are giving…
Polls are open in the runoff special election for the Ward 4 Seat on the Diamondhead City Council. Polls opened at 7 a.m. at the Diamondhead Community Center and will be open until 7 p.m. Brigitte Becker and Austin Clark are the two candidates looking to become the next member of the council. They were the top two vote getters…
Since the dawn of computers, they’ve all been controlled with handheld devices. When I got my first Nintendo in the mid-80s it came with two handheld controllers. Eventually the technology brought us wireless controllers. Today I am so excited to introduce you to the man behind computers inputs and the next step forward. I’m Patrick Moates, welcome to this week’s…
Today on “Mom To Mom,” we are creating a weekly menu to help your meal decision a little bit easier. One of the things I hate the most is dinner time and getting prepared for it. I never know what everyone in my house is going to want for dinner. So today we are going to create a weekly dinner…
An area of upper level high-pressure extends from western Mexico northward through the Rockies. At the surface, high pressure extended from New England to the Louisiana coast. The high pressure over the Rockies will shift eastward to the lower and middle Mississippi River Valley by Wednesday afternoon, with the surface high shifting to our east. The only impactful weather expected during…
We are on the backside of a trough and expecting an incoming ridge that is located generally over the Rockies this afternoon. At the surface we have high pressure over the eastern US down into the Gulf Of Mexico. Under the influence of the ridge we will have clear skies and very moderate temperatures, perhaps ten degrees above normal. Winds…
The lady Hurricanes welcomed Poplarville to town for their fourth game of the year. West Harrison would pick up their second win of the season, winning 7-5, while the Hornets are still in search for win number one. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: High School Softball, Poplarville, sports, West Harrison
The USM baseball team just wrapped up their first series of the new season winning two out of the three games against Marist College. On Saturday a few familiar faces were back in town to receive some special jewelry that the team earned off their play last season. Before their game on Saturday the Golden Eagles were given their regional…
There were a handful of coast high school soccer teams that brought how state championship hardware over the weekend. Three teams to be exact: the Bay Tigers, the Long Beach Bearcats, and the St. Patrick fighting Irish girls soccer team. The lady Irish didn’t just become class 1 state champions…they can now call themselves back-to-back state champs after their dominating…
The University of Southern Mississippi has selected Cohort one of Blue Technology companies for the unique Gulf Blue Navigator Program. Cohort is a field of subjects that share a defining characteristic. The blue-tech startups are provided an opportunity to operate in a region of the US characterized by a body of water. The Gulf of Mexico presents unique challenges and…
The University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Construction and Design has partnered with Itawamba Community College for a 2+2 Program, enabling students to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in construction management. The partnership allows ICC students who completed their Associate of Applied Science degree the opportunity to enter the third-year with the rest of the USM-BCM track students. The…
Moss Point PD has designated a “Safe Trade Zone” for anyone doing internet transactions. The location can also be used as a spot for child custody exchanges. The safe trade area is located in the front parking lot of the Moss Point Police Department, being well lit and is under 24-year video surveillance. Moss Point Police do not monitor these…
A funeral Mass was held for Former Bay St. Louis Mayor Eddie Favre, who died last Sunday. Family, friends, and community leaders turned out to honor the former mayor. Friends and colleagues from Hancock County, Waveland, and Bay St. Louis filled Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church. Other colleagues from the Coast, including Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich, were also…
The Hattiesburg Zoo made a trip to the Coast Saturday afternoon to showcasing some of their reptiles and mammals. Animals that made the trip include a box turtle, speckled king snake, and hedgehog at the Edgewater Mall. Children and their families were educated on ways these animals support one another and contribute to further research and education. Many kids and…
Over the weekend, the Biloxi Lion’s Club celebrated its 100th birthday! During its 100 years, the club has grown to help those who can’t afford surgeries for children and adults. The Lion’s Club also has camps for kids with disabilities. One of the continued missions for Biloxi Lions members is joining forces with other local non-profits to promote vision screenings…
Very nice comfortable/dry conditions ahead today as highs top out in the mid-60s for most. Cool tonight, but no freezing temps expected. The nice continues into Tuesday as highs move into the 70s. Return flow will begin from west to east today but more pronounced Tue. No real muggy conditions, but moisture will be on the rise. No impacts expected…
Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight took to social media recently to discuss two issues currently impacting the River City. In a River City Chat posted to the city’s Facebook page, Mayor Knight addressed recent concerns from residents over speeding and illegal trash dumping. In the video, he says people have complained of teenagers excessively speeding on local roads across the…
The Quilts of Valor Foundation gave away four uniquely woven quilts to veterans on the Coast. The vets range in age from 60 to 90 years old. They received specifically crafted quilts symbolic of the branch they served in and the stories they experienced serving the United States. The event is the first of many for the local Quilts of…