Morning Business Report: June 5th, 2023

The ‘Barbie’ movie reportedly causes an international shortage of pink paint and airlines say they are working hard to prevent last summer’s travel chaos. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

6/5 – The Chief’s “Sea-Breeze Thunderstorms” Afternoon Forecast

We are still in a persistent pattern of afternoon showers and thunderstorms due to a boundary in the area will last through Wednesday. This afternoon daytime heating interacts with the sea breeze to allow for a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Activity will peak this week in the late afternoon and early evening hours when overall instability is maximized with…

6/4 – Jeff Vorick’s “Summer Weather” Sunday Night Forecast

Hot, humid, and unsettled weather has returned to our routine in South Mississippi. For tonight, expect cloud coverage to thin somewhat and temperatures to remain mild. Humidity is here to stay as a typical summertime airmass has settled in. Tomorrow will be much like today; temperatures will warm very quickly through the morning and a sea breeze will be primed…

Hornets from Hurley go back-to-back as 5A State Champions

PEARL, Miss. — East Central left no doubt as to who is the state’s best 5A baseball team for 2023, clinching its second straight MHSAA state crown on Saturday with an 11-0 five-inning run rule victory over Saltillo in Game 3 at Trustmark Park in Pearl. The Hornets jumped all over the Tigers early, scoring six runs in a top…

Community comes out for First Friday at Lazy Magnolia

At Lazy Magnolia, becoming a member has its perks. On First Fridays, members can fill their handcrafted mug with complimentary brews. Today, the brewery in the Kiln was hosting their First Friday event which coincided with Jeepin the Coast. The atmosphere was vibrant with live music and plenty of mugs ready to be raised. Lazy Magnolia has successfully transformed its…

6/2 – Jeff’s “Hot Weekend Ahead” Friday Night Forecast

Expect a gorgeous moonlit night and mild temperatures. A hot pattern will build in for the foreseeable future with heat indices pushing 100 degrees. Saturday will bring the potential for scattered showers and thunderstorms. Drier times can be expected Sunday. Things get more active for next week as the storm track will sag southward. Rain chances have the potential to…

18th annual Blueberry Festival in Ocean Springs Saturday

If you’re still looking for something to do on Saturday, the 18th annual Red, White, and Blueberry Festival is happening in Ocean Springs. The festival takes place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the L&N Depot Plaza in Downtown Ocean Springs. Guests can get a free ice cream from Kilwins topped with blueberries or strawberries. There will…

Jabbawockeez to perform at Beau Rivage

World famous dance group the Jabbawockeez are coming to Beau Rivage Casino and Resort in July. The Jabbawockeez visited WXXV and gave us a sneak peek of their upcoming performance. The group first appeared on America’s Got Talent in 2006 and won Randy Jackson Presents America’s Best Dance Crew on MTV in 2008. Since then, they have performed around the…

Inaugural Jeep Parade at Seashore Highland in Gulfport

Seashore Highland residents kicked off their list of summer events with their inaugural Jeep parade to celebrate Jeepin the Coast. Seniors enjoyed two laps of four-wheel rides while throwing ducks at their favorites. The duck phenomena began as a way to show kindness to other Jeepers during the pandemic. Residents were also gifted beads as the Jeeps went cruising by….

Gulfport falls to Lewisburg in 6A State Championship Series

In its first state championship appearance since 2017, the Gulfport baseball team drew an extremely tough match up against North state champion Lewisburg. Last night, the Admirals met their match in game two of the 6A title series, falling by the final count of 11-0. Gulfport holding its own through the first six innings, but the wheels fell off in…

Southern Miss loses to Samford in Auburn Regional

This afternoon, the University of Southern Miss baseball team opened the NCAA Baseball Tournament with a game against Samford. The game was played at Auburn University. Top of the tenth inning tied at 1, Josh Rodriguez for Samford sends the ball to deep center field, it’s gone. Samford scores three runs in the tenth. They go on to beat Southern…

6/2 – Jeff Vorick’s “Clearing” Friday Evening Forecast

Fairly quiet conditions were around today. High pressure nearby is helping to keep things relatively quiet in the pattern for our region. Very spotty rain chances will come to an end this evening. Cloud coverage will dissipate gradually as well. Expect mild temperatures and humidity to remain in place for our area. Tropical Storm Arlene remains weak and well away…

Coastal Family Health Center holds inaugural Community Field Day

It was a day of fun outdoor activities and health education in Biloxi as Coastal Family Health Center held its inaugural Community Field Day. It was an opportunity for family and friends to come together and get physically active while receiving health information and screenings if needed. Several different charities and organizations set up shop inside of John Henry Beck…

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is observed every June as a chance to spread the word about different neurological diseases. According to Memorial Health System Neurologist Dr. Lee Voulters, Alzheimer’s Disease is a problem that’s not going away. Approximately 7 million American’s alone have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Some of the ways to cope with the disease or any sort…

Congressman Ezell remarks on Pride flag flying at the VA

The VA in Biloxi faced backlash for flying a Pride flag. Congressman Mike Ezell commented on the matter, saying he believes everyone should be treated with respect. However, he said he takes issue with any flag flying at any VA facility that promotes social policy positions or political statements. Congressman Ezell said the VA should be focused on serving and…

Morning Business Report: June 2nd, 2023

Visa says people are still charging on credit cards despite worries about the economy and the government says most FDA approved Alzheimer’s drugs will be covered by Medicare. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Smokin’ the River City kicks off

Downtown Moss Point will come alive later this evening as a three-day festival is set to begin. Smokin’ the River City returns for its second year with drag boat racers from across the country hitting the Escatawpa River for competitions. Today, boaters will hit the water to test and tune their vessels and then from 6 to 9 there will…

St. Baldricks Foundation hosting several events in June

St. Baldricks Foundation, an organization that raises money for childhood cancer research and treatments, is gearing up for several great events this month. Rebecca Morrow is here today to tell us about the first event, coming up this weekend! The ‘Shopping to Cure Childhood Cancer’ event takes place Saturday, June 3rd from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gulfport…

Waveland officials investigating exchange between police officer and man in front of City Hall

Waveland officials are looking into a video posted to YouTube showing a police officer talking to a man demonstrating in front of City Hall this past Tuesday. Today, Mayor Jay Trapani spoke with WXXV and said neither the city nor the police department would be making a statement until an internal investigation is complete. The video shows Sgt. Joseph Joffrion…