A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for our waters due to sea fog forming. Some patches of light fog are also possible inland of the interstate but sea fog will remain a factor for at least the first part of your Wednesday. a 20% chance of rain will be in play until the start of the day, then rain…
The $18 million tramway bridge that stretched across Highway 90 from Jones Park to the Mississippi Aquarium is nearly finished. The City of Gulfport and Coast Transit Authority created this tramway to help residents get from the Mississippi Aquarium to Jones Park. These areas are two of Gulfport’s most highly trafficked areas, seeing nearly 100,000 people a year. During events…
Cloudy skies and breezy conditions continue overnight as the stagnant pattern settles in for the Mississippi Coast. Expect dreary conditions tonight with passing light rain/mist and even some reduced visibility in the form of light fog. Rain will be light in nature at least through tonight and early tomorrow. Wednesday brings a mixed bag of conditions. Winds will be out…
The Mississippi Sound Coalition has officially filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This is now the second lawsuit to be filed about the Bonnet Carre Spillway. “I think the most important thing that we found out was that the water coming from the Mississippi River, which is polluted, was actually causing damage and was killing the…
It’s time for our Pet of the Week! Our Pet of the Week is Gianna and she is up for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
We are joined this afternoon by a young lady who has had her first book published and it’s a nonfiction title! The book is called ‘Speak the Language of Science with A’nyiah.’ A’nyiah Williams is in studio to talk about her book! Categories: Community Headlines Tags: A’nyiah Williams, Speak the Language of Science with A’nyiah
WXXV Chief Meteorologist Rob Knight is joined by Ansley Brent as we continue our Celebrate Cities Series in Pass Christian. They were both live in Pass Christian all morning. In this series, we will be highlighting cities all across the Gulf Coast. Rob will be back in two weeks to celebrate Biloxi. History of Pass Christian Pass Christian About…
This afternoon will be rather quiet with cloud coverage and isolated rain later today and that along with some daytime warming should get scattered showers to develop but this rain will be light to maybe moderate at times. We will remain under a canopy of clouds and this will keep temperatures in check a little so one more day of highs…
The high school baseball season is just under a month away for most schools here on the coast, but for one local high school they won’t know until the proverbial 9th inning if they will be playing home games this season. “I have to do everything in my power to make it right for these kids and these families because…
Winds turn more southeasterly tonight into tomorrow with elevated winds overnight and breezy conditions Tuesday. A 20% chance of passing light rain is possible tonight while there will be a 30% chance of rain at times tomorrow. Rain becomes much more substantial as the week progresses and warm temperatures will also remain in place. Several disturbances and a potent frontal…
Breezy conditions subside somewhat overnight but winds will remain in place out of the east/southeast overnight. Temperatures will be mild compared to what we’ve seen in recent memory. A 20% chance of light rain is possible tonight but any rainfall will be light in nature. Tuesday brings a 30% or so chance of rainfall with passing showers possible. It will…
Credit: NCAA(Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch last week joined a lawsuit, along with 11 state attorneys general and the U.S. Department of Justice, challenging the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA)Transfer Eligibility Rule as an illegal restraint on college athletes’ ability to sell their image and likeness and control their education. “The NCAA’s Transfer Eligibility Rule unfairly targets and punishes…
The National EMS Academy and Acadian Ambulance are hosting classes for anyone wanting a career in emergency medical services. The class is a 16-week course offered on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5 to 9 in the evening. There will be some Saturday classes as well. The deadline to apply is February 7 and the course starts February 14. The…
Saturday night is shaping up to be one filled with great music at Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi. Joining us this afternoon is Angela Easley to tell us all about her concert there this weekend. The concert takes place Saturday, January 27th from 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets will be sold until 3 p.m. on the 27th. Main floor…
Our Meggan Monday this morning follows a very good girl who spends her days bringing joy to others. We want to introduce you to a very special volunteer who brightens the day of patients at Memorial Hospital and residents of several senior living centers on the Coast. Please meet Nick and Donna Strickland’s St. Berdoodle Piper! Donna said, “She is…
This afternoon will bring an abundant of cloud cover, and at least light precipitation. However, current indications are that rain amounts through Tuesday afternoon will be limited. While rain amounts over the first 36 hours of the forecast don’t look as robust as earlier expected, we’ll likely make up for it during the middle and end of the week. Disturbances…
Carnival season is in full swing on the Coast as the Krewe of the Pearl Parade took place in Downtown Picayune Saturday. In Picayune this weekend, they were letting the good times roll with their annual Krewe of the Pearl Parade for the Mardi Gras season. Paradegoer Marshall Troglen said, “You can always come here and it’s a nice time….
The overall pattern begins to shift with high pressure centered over eastern North Carolina, with a weakness/cold front along the lee side of the Rockies. Locally, while surface winds have been slow to turn southeasterly, low level moisture has increased, with lower clouds increasing from the southwest. Today will bring an abundant of cloud cover, and at least light precipitation….
Well you better back up the Brinks truck as former Biloxi Shucker’s reliever Josh Hader and the Houston Astros have agreed on a 5-year, $95 million contract, sources told ESPN. The deal contains no deferrals and it is the largest value contract for a relief pitcher in baseball history. Not a bad day for the former Shucker and one if,…
We are less than a calendar month away from opening day at ball fields throughout the Mississippi Coast. Last season Picayune baseball finished 17-15, 1st in district play, and made it to the 3rd round of the playoffs before losing to the eventual state championship winning East Central Hornets. Gautier saw major improvement last season, winning 11 more games than…
A cool and windy day turns into a frigid and windy overnight. A Hard Freeze WARNING is in effect tonight from Midnight – 9 AM, and the same holds true for Saturday night into Sunday. Wind chills will also be dangerous with it feeling like the teens for most of us, a Wind Chill Advisory will be in effect from…
American Red Cross volunteers will be in Moss Point this weekend installing free smoke alarms. It’s part of the ‘Sound the Alarm’ initiative, which raises awareness of the fact that having working smoke detectors can cut the risk of death from home fires in half. If you are in Moss Point and need new smoke detectors in your home call…
Mississippi Power is partnering with local organizations to meet community needs as a result of extended freezing temperatures. Mississippi Power is providing highly requested items such as blankets, winter coats, and pipe coverings to local non-profits who are supporting the community. Mississippi Power employees are also donating to the effort and working with agencies to distribute the items along the…
An arrest has been made in the suspicious death in Gulfport. Gulfport Sgt. Jason Ducre confirmed the arrest and said no other information will be released until Monday. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer has identified the victim as 42-year-old John Gaither of Gulfport. Gaiter was listed as a missing person by Gulfport Police on December 22nd. Gulfport police are investigating…