The Ocean Springs Chamber Main Street and Tourism Bureau is hosting its annual King Cake Contest right now. Bakeries in the city compete for the title of ‘Best King Cake in Ocean Springs’ from January 16th to February 10th. Locals and tourists are able to savor this tradition by stopping by the Visitors Center, tasting the king cake of the…
The sport of golf is known for beautiful courses and its calming environment, yet it’s one of the most difficult sports to master. Although the game tests athletes mentally time after time, one local golfer accepts the challenge daily and tries to get one percent better each and every day. Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Will Nolte….
Tax season is starting and Mercy Housing and Human Development has a program to help you with your taxes. Joining us today to tell us about the program is Lauren Misko. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Mercy Housing, Taxes, vita tax program
A lovely day is ahead with mild temperatures and sunny skies. A few upper level non-rain producing clouds will move through from time to time. The system that will impact our area is starting to get going over the SW CONUS. The synoptic surface low that first develops should do so over SE Colorado by this evening and move SE…
Skies gradually clear out overnight and there will be the possibility of patches of light fog out the door tomorrow morning. Fog and clouds dissipate rapidly and Friday will be a lovely one with war, afternoon temperatures. Rain arrives for the second half of Saturday with the potential for heavy rain as soon as the evening hours. It will also…
Have no fear, but today is National Serpent Day and Lynn Meadows Discovery Center got in on the fun with Nature on the Geaux! Lynn Meadows Discovery Center got in on the fun with Nature on the Geaux stopping by to educate children on the different snakes around the world. Children were able to hold the snakes and feel the…
It remains quiet this evening as upper-level cirrus clouds continue to stream in. Skies will clear out overnight which could lead to the opportunity for patchy fog development. Other than that, temperatures will be about five degrees warmer than this morning. Friday brings warmer afternoon temperatures and a lot more sunshine. A dynamic storm system will be developing to our…
BUCKLES SADDLES AND WHOLE LOT OF CASH WILL BE GIVEN AWAY THIS WEEKEND. It’s time to let er buck South Mississippi. The top 15 cowboys and cowgirls from across the country have all made it here to the Coast Coliseum to compete in the Professional Cowboy Association Finals Rodeo. Co-announcer Jeremy Coan says guests are in for a show. “Trust…
The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce hosted Coffee with First Responders at Bankhouse Coffee in Downtown Long Beach. Law enforcement officials met with the community to better foster a safe environment in the city. Chamber of Commerce Director Anna Claire Perronne tells us the healthy benefit of the connection between law enforcement and community. “It’s a hard job and it’s…
Dr. Cameron Larson and Ginger Christian are here to tell us about Children’s Dental Health Month. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Children’s Dental Health Month
We’re joined today by Katie King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi and Biloxi Bay Area Chamber Executive Director Tina Ross-Seamans to talk about the Krewe of Barkloxi Pawrade. The parade takes place Sunday at 11 a.m. at Point Cadet. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Krewe of Barkloxi Pawrade
Joining us is Brenda Blount, director of development at Ohr-O’Keefe, to tell us about their Galentine’s Day event. Bubbles and Bonbons is taking place February 9th from 6 p.m. to 8:30 at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art. Tickets are $40 per person. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Bubbles and Bonbons, Galentine’s Day, Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art
JACKSON, MISS. – All lanes of I-10 westbound at Menge Ave. will be closed overnight on Thursday, Feb. 15 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. as part of the Menge Ave. interchange project funded by the Harrison County Board of Supervisors and Buc-ee’s. The closure will allow a key process to take place in the construction of the new overpass. While…
We are offering our final salute to the oldest World War II veteran in Moss Point, Willie James Smith passed away just a few hours shy of his 105th birthday. Affectionally known as ‘Daddy Willie’, Smith served in the United States Army from August 9th 1941 to November 9th, 1945. Upon returning home, Smith finished his education and cared for…
Breakfast with Mayor Kenny Holloway is planned for next week. On Wednesday, February 7 from 8 to 9 in the morning, citizens can meet with Mayor Holloway at the Lady May in downtown Ocean Springs. Breakfast with the mayor serves as a way for local business owners and citizens to meet in an informal setting to learn about plans and…
After a December doubleheader for our Class Act series, we’re heading back to class to highlight a stellar South Mississippi teacher in our first teacher of the month highlight for 2024. It’s the start of the new semester for the kids and teachers of D’Iberville Middle School and teachers are hard at work. Now in her eighth year in the…
Extra Table kicked started its annual March for Mayors Regional Food Drive today. The event kicked off at Ingalls Shipbuilding Maritime Training Academy. This is the 4th annual regional food drive. Each city partaking will have a selection of items to collect. Ingalls Shipbuilding and its nearly 11,000 employees are taking part as this year’s sponsor. Executive Director of Extra…
Winds will start to come around to southerly today for most of the area. This will help transport some moisture to the area but not enough for widespread fog. If fog is to form tonight, it will need the help from both advective and radiation properties. Night time radiation can take center stage to give the area some patchy fog….
“I am very proud and very excited to announce that for four games during the 2024 home slate the Biloxi Shuckers will be known as the Biloxi King Cakes.” said Shuckers media relations manager Javik Blake. Season ticket holders and fans alike came together at the Shucker’s ball park Wednesday evening for a Mardi Gras themed event followed by a…
There was some rivalry basketball taking place in the Magnolia state on Tuesday night as Chris Jans and the Bulldogs hit the road to take on Chris Beard and the Ole Miss Rebels. It came down to the wire – but Ole Miss came out on top with the win, 86 to 82. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags:…
Temperatures will be colder overnight compared to what we started with Wednesday. Clouds will increase tonight into tomorrow as an active branch of the jet stream will stream in mid-level and upper-level clouds. With that, Thursday will be cooler as temperatures will barely warm into the 60s. Sunshine returns for the end of the week as Friday will be a…
Singing River Hospice of Light is celebrating 30 years of service, but that’s not the only thing they are celebrating! The grand opening of the Hospice of Light’s new location in Lucedale was today. The original building in George County suffered some fire damage with the new location moving to Mills Street. Families and friends of former patients were invited…
This afternoon, Jackson County Board of Supervisors held its State of the County Address. District Four Supervisor Troy Ross currently holds the presidency seat on the board. Supervisor Ross began the address detailing the economic growth the county has seen over the last few years. Ross says the main focus aside from economic growth is on infrastructure, parks and recreation,…
The future fate of Stone County Superintendent Inita Owens has now been decided. The Stone County School Board has chosen not to extend Superintendent Inita Owens contract. The decision was made Monday night after a two hour long executive session. The public came out in masses, showing their support and to oppose Superintendent Owen’s contract extension during the meeting. For…