A house behind M&M Bank in Moss Point sits in ruins, the tornado’s wrath evident as the roof was ripped off and walls torn down. Looking at the rubble, it is astounding to think a family of three was inside when the tornado struck. Claude Adams and his son were asleep when the storm arrived. Miraculously, his wife woke them…
As assessments continue, the clean up process begins in Moss Point. Merchants and Marine Bank sustained heavy damage. There were eight people trapped inside the building during the storm. This morning, an excavator was at the site scraping debris off the roof. The windows and doors also were boarded up. M&M Bank CFO Casey Hill said no decision has been…
The stationary boundary to our north coupled with daytime heating will be the culprit for our afternoon pop up showers and thunderstorms. This disturbance is starting to move SW just a bit and should be located in our southern counties. This is where the first sign of new showers and thunderstorms will form before moving farther SW. These thunderstorms along…
There is a disturbance in the pattern located in our area this morning. This disturbance will move SW just a bit and should be located in our southern counties. This is where the first sign of new showers and thunderstorms will form this later morning before moving farther SW. These thunderstorms along and south of this disturbance will again have…
In the minor league ranks, Biloxi Shuckers back at home, hosting the Chattanooga Lookouts in game one of their six-game series. Shuckers make it interesting late, scoring three in the ninth to walk it off 8-7. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports
The Picayune football program is fresh off its second consecutive state title and even though the Maroon Tide is losing 5A Mr. Football Dante Dowdell, now at Oregon, the back-to-back defending champs should be just as dangerous again this year, if not more so. Multiple division I reinforcements on the way, starting with five-star defensive end Jamonta Waller who committed…
Moss Point High School spent most of today pumping water out of its gymnasium. The school took a massive hit during the tornado. MPSD Superintendent told News 25 that about 15 students and 10 faculty members were inside the gymnasium when the tornado struck. They all made it out safely. The roof, which was relatively new to the building, has…
A big-time change of heart for Picayune running back Chris Davis who committed to Stanford on Sunday less than a week after decommitting from Ole Miss where he gave his verbal pledge back in March. The soon-to-be senior speedster was already a game-breaker even playing behind Dante Dowdell, now ready to step into the feature back role, having already accounted…
Pascagoula Head Girls Basketball Coach Crisla Herchenhahn is hanging it up from coaching after 26 years of experience, including 16 as a head coach with in-state stops at Pass Christian, Oak Grove, Petal, and Pascagoula. During that span, the one they call Coach H has 215 career wins, six division titles, five coach of the year honors, five Elite 8…
The Flash Flood Watch for our area will be allowed to expire at 10 PM. South Mississippi will be drying out gradually from the heavy rainfall earlier. Mild temperatures and clearing skies will be around overnight. More rain potential will be around for the next few days but it will become more isolated in nature towards the weekend. The area…
Today was a day for clean up for many Moss Point residents after a tornado ripped through town Monday afternoon. At around 3 p.m. Monday afternoon, the City of Moss Point was hit with a tragedy they’ll never forget. An EF2 tornado came through the north-western edge of the River City and proceeded straight through the City of Moss Point…
Gautier police is asking for help finding suspects accused of car thefts. This is ring camera footage sent in by a resident of the Lewis Gate subdivision. It was taken on June 15th. It shows four people walking down the street and checking cars. If you think you can recognize the people in the footage or know who they are,…
Coverage of showers and thunderstorms will gradually lessen over the next few hours. A Flash Flood Watch for our area will expire at 10 PM. Gradual drying out and draining will take place as rain chances will dwindle overnight. Expect a mild night with clearing skies. Thunderstorm chances will be in the picture but they’ll become more isolated over the…
A South Mississippi woman has left her mark on the Miss Mississippi competition. Katelyn Perry competed in the Miss Mississippi pageant on June 10th in Vicksburg, representing Biloxi. She received a preliminary talent award and placed as first alternate for the quality-of-life award. On finals night, she placed in the top 11. With pageant season over for the year, Katelyn…
Stennis Space Center is known far and wide for its contribution to NASA’s space program, but officials with Stennis are trying to get the word out about the other great things going on in Hancock County. Duane Armstrong, the manager of the center’s strategy business development office, spoke at the Gulfport Chamber’s quarterly breakfast. Stennis has more than 5,000 employees…
Exciting things are ahead for Jackson County. The board of supervisors met this morning, touching on new developments in the county. Jackson County has several major road projects in the works that aim to create safer roadways and encourage commercial development. Facility improvements include a library expansion, the airport expansion, a new emergency operations center, and a new animal shelter….
UPS workers are a step closer to striking this summer and Amazon has new ways to fight fake product reviews. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
A group of volunteers from St. Peters by the Sea began making biscuits to serve people in need. Now, a new gala coming up later this month will help the Biscuit Brigade raise money for its important ministry. Here to tell us more about the Biscuit Brigala is Rev. Patrick Sanders of St. Peter’s By the Sea Episcopal Church. Categories:…
We’re hearing more from Moss Point city leaders today about the devastation the city has experienced. Ward Six Alderman Wayne Lennep represents parts of the city that experienced the most damage. Lennep and other city leaders continue to assess the damage this afternoon as they coordinate relief efforts with state agencies. While the damage is extensive, Alderman Lennep says River…
With a weak cold front overhead and drier airmass, showers and thunderstorms will pop a little later this afternoon. The activity will get started farther NW and move SE. This will likely be helped along by outflow boundaries again interacting with this surface front. All of this new activity should do much of the same as yesterday’s has done with…
More than 100 homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed in Moss Point on Monday afternoon after a tornado ripped through the downtown area of the city. The mayor is meeting with other city officials at 8:30 a.m. at the fire station to gather information and provide updates. Moss Point Police advised that Main Street/Highway 613 remains closed to traffic…
Outflow boundary is firing new cells this morning where it meets the surface front just to the N/NW of our area. Stability should begin to increase over this area as the morning progresses, so a general weakening trend should begin heading into this afternoon. New activity should begin to fire by mid to late morning back over the gulf and…
The next in line to come out of Ocean Springs High School is class of 2026 recruit Sharroid Whitehead who just pulled in his fourth Division I offer from Oklahoma. That goes along with other looks from Penn State, Florida State, and Virginia Tech. During his 2022 freshman season, Whitehead rushed eight times for 72 yards with a ten-yard catch….
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for our area until 1 AM. Thunderstorms bring the potential of strong winds and small hail with the energized atmosphere. Thunderstorms that move over the same areas will bring the potential for flooding tonight as well. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for our area until tomorrow evening. Frequent lightning will be…