3/7 – Jeff’s “Severe Weather Potential” Thursday Night Forecast

Expect increasing clouds and a mild start temperatures-wise for your Friday. While it will be rain-free at the start of the day, rain chances begin as soon as around 10 AM – Noon. The big focus becomes the potential for severe weather through portions of Friday into early Saturday. A dynamic storm system will be moving through the region tomorrow…

11 former Biloxi Shucker’s named to the Milwaukee Brewers spring training breakout game roster

The Biloxi Shuckers announced that 11 former players have been named to the Milwaukee Brewers roster for the inaugural spring breakout game on March 17th. Here are those who made the roster: Jackson Chourio Jeferson Quero Jacob Misiorowski Carlos Rodriguez Shane Smith Justin Yeager Tyler Black Eric Brown Jr. Wes Clarke Brock Wilken Robert Gasser Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports…

The Southern Miss Golden Eagle’s season comes to an end in the 2nd round of the Sun Belt conference tournament

The postseason began on Thursday for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles as they took on Texas State in the second round of the Sun Belt conference tournament. Things started positive for the Golden Eagles in their conference tournament opener but things got out of hand quickly in the second half. Southern Miss played catch up the entire game and unfortunately,…

New Orleans Saints expected to release former All-Pro wide receiver Michael Thomas “soon” according to Jeff Duncan of NOLA.com

There have been question marks swirling the New Orleans Saints organization since the regular season came to an end in January. Who will be the head coach? Will Derek Carr still be in the black and gold? What about Alvin Kamara? Those questions, and many more, have been answered. On Thursday, an answer to the Saints plans for former All-Pro…

Ocean Springs voted best small town in Mississippi

Southern Living Magazine has named Ocean Springs as best small town in Mississippi. Ocean Springs ranked as number 8 out of 15 cities. According to Southern Living, the City of Gulfport is on the rise as well! Gulfport is ranked number 12 out of 25 cities. Categories: Local News, News Tags: city of discovery, City of Gulfport, Gulfport, Ocean Springs,…

Mississippi Power, MSU team up to fit eaglets with GPS trackers

Mississippi Power and Mississippi State University teamed up this morning on a very special project at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. A team slogged through wetlands this morning in Gautier to a bald eagle nest where a pair of eaglets were hatched in January. Using equipment provided by Mississippi Power, the eaglets were retrieved from their nest to…

W.I.S.H Society honored by Make-A-Wish

Many outstanding women who mold South Mississippi were honored at a lunch hosted by Make-A-Wish. The ‘Women Inspiring Strength and Hope’ or W.I.S.H Society campaign kicked off with a lunch today. The campaign offers a unique opportunity to inspire women to make a difference to inspire women to make a difference in the lives of local children. Each member will…

Biloxi State of the City: Updates on Shuckers’ Stadium, Saenger, and more

People gathered at the Beau Rivage to hear Mayor Fofo Gilich showcase how the city is progressing. As Biloxi celebrates 325 years, citizens are reminiscing on the past but looking to the future. Mayor Fofo Gilich showcased the strides the city has made – from infrastructure to rejuvenating that city history. “We’re excited. We’ve made progress every year. Each year…

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…

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,…