Just like the past couple of days…high pressure is still centered off the coast, and doesn’t look to be going anywhere today. The area of high pressure will begin to weaken slightly on Saturday and start its slow progression east. Similar to Thursday afternoon, the threat of a shower and thunderstorm will be rather low but not zero. As expected,…
Over the past two days, junior golfers from the state of Mississippi and Louisiana gathered at the Diamondhead Country Club for the Gulf States Junior PGA Championship. Over 140 junior golfers picked up their clubs and hit the links for the Gulf States Junior PGA Championship. With the tournament taking place on Diamondhead’s Cardinal Course, a lot of local talent…
Biloxi Shuckers hosting the Mississippi Braves for game two of the home stand. Shuckers win 7-6. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports
The very hot pattern will continue into the end of this week as we close out June. An Excessive Heat Warning will be in place from 10 AM until 8 PM. Heat index values will top 110 degrees again. The ridge of high pressure causing this heat will break down through this weekend. Isolated rain chances can be expected this…
As the 4th of July holiday approaches, Audubon Delta is urging everyone to prioritize the well-being of our feathered friends during the celebrations. The festivities, marked by fireworks, barbecues, and beach gatherings, can be a threat to local beach-nesting birds, like Least Terns, who lay their eggs directly on the sand to rely on survival of their offspring. But loud…
Excitement is mounting in Bay St. Louis as locals and visitors gather for Our Lady of the Gulf’s 39th annual Crab Fest. The festival features crafts booths, a midway with rides for the kids, and live music, but the star of this show is the food. With its enticing aromas, lively atmosphere, and mouthwatering gumbo prepared by Mayor Mike Favre,…
The very hot and humid conditions will persist into the end of this week. Expect an uncomfortable evening and overnight as temperatures won’t cool too much. Excessive Heat Warnings remain in place until 8 PM tonight and will be in effect again tomorrow from 10 AM until 8 PM. Tomorrow will be much like today. A stray shower cannot be…
Are you bored this summer at home and absolutely need something to do? Well, Ocean Springs is guaranteed to have something fun for you and the family. The 99 Days of Summer for tourists and locals has begun. The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Main Street and Tourism Bureau begins the campaign from Memorial Day and it runs through September….
The City of Moss Point is still in desperate need of assistance and state and federal aid. One Jackson County nonprofit organization is calling on officials to act faster with rising concerns over shelters. Comeback Coolers out of Ocean Springs is a nonprofit organization that provides support and aid to those in need when disaster strikes. The nonprofit provides food,…
Airline travel delays are already starting and we aren’t even in the holiday weekend yet and calls to the Social Security Administration are leading to a lot of frustrations. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Primary election day for statewide, legislative, county, and district races is August 8th. That will be here before you know which means now is the time to learn more about your candidates. Stone County is hosting a Meet the Candidates Rally this weekend. Organizers Dick O’Neal and Lyndy Berryhill are in studio with more.
Port Bienville and Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission has been awarded a $2.2 million grant by the state Department of Environmental Quality for the the port’s well and tank project. The $4.5 million project, which will be located on Webre Road near Calgon Carbon, will provide a new well with a proposed rate of 1,500 gallons per minor and…
On Thursday, June 29, 2023, at approx. 3:30am, Ocean Springs Fire Department was dispatched to the Ocean Springs Yacht Club located at 100 Front Beach Drive for a report of fire coming from the structure. When personnel arrived, they found an active fire on the west side exterior of the structure. There were no occupants inside the structure at the…
An EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING is in effect until 8pm. High pressure is still centered just south of the central Louisiana coast. High pressure isn’t going anywhere through Friday night, meaning not much is going to change with the forecast. While the threat of a thunderstorm is not zero over the next two days, areal coverage is expected to be extremely…
High pressure is currently centered just south of the central Louisiana coast. High pressure isn’t going anywhere through Friday night, meaning not much is going to change with the forecast. While the threat of a thunderstorm is not zero over the next two days, areal coverage is expected to be extremely isolated. The main story is the oppressive heat which…
St. Martin’s Baylor Barrett signed a national letter of intent with Spring Hill in Mobile today, choosing to stay close to home despite having 30 plus offers from all over the country. The out-going senior is going for both cross country and track as a mid-distance runner and pole vaulter for the latter. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Baylor Barrett,…
Biloxi leading off a six-game series against the Mississippi Braves, one day late so they can play a home game with fireworks the day before the 4th of July. Shuckers win 9-3. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports
For many, shooting off fireworks is simply a way of showing their pride during the Fourth of July, but for some who gave us the freedom to do so, it can be a difficult holiday. “We experience you know, a lot of unique situations without going into detail but that the normal human being wouldn’t normally see. So as far…
Warm and humid conditions will remain in place overnight. Temperatures will be in the low-80s for the most part out the door tomorrow. This unrelenting hot pattern will continue through the end of the week. An Excessive Heat Warning will be necessary from 10 AM until 8 PM for tomorrow and Friday. Heat index values of 110 degrees or higher…
Gulfport’s Caroline Syverson is preparing for the big stage! The nine-year-old is from Gulfport and has been competing in pageants since 2017. Currently holding the title of Mississippi’s Our Little Miss for the 2023 year, Caroline is hard at work making sure she wows the judges at the Our Little Miss Worlds competition in Houston. With this being her eighth…
Congressman Mike Ezell is on the Coast this week meeting with city leaders and enjoying the Fourth of July holiday. Ezell visited WXXV and talked to us about coastal bills and national policies. Even while home for a holiday, Congressman Mike Ezell is still handling business. “Just getting out into the community, talking to folks, and hearing some of their…
In a delightful summer initiative, children in Long Beach have been given the chance to unleash their culinary skills and the art of baking at Dolce Bakeshop. The four-day long camp invited children ages eight to 12 to explore the world of baking from making ice cream to creating sweet muffins. These aspiring bakers learned the importance of food safety,…
The fair is always a hit on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, but this year, attendance was up! The South Mississippi Summer Fair has been a staple on the Coast for 36 years and is one of the coliseum’s premier family events. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum and Convention Center reported the highest attendance in two years. Scrapin the Coast is…
Local junior golfers are teeing off in Diamondhead for an incredible opportunity on the line. Junior golfers from Mississippi and Louisiana are hitting the links at the Diamondhead Country Club as they compete in the Gulf States Junior PGA Championship. There are three different age divisions for both girls and boys with a field of over 140 golfers. The top…