Mom to Mom: Grape Christmas Tree
A Christmas tree you can eat? Now, that sounds like a fun holiday treat. Mandy Williamson has more in a festive edition of Mom to Mom. Tags: Mom to Mom
Morning Business Report: December 11th, 2023
Most Americans don’t count traveling home for the holidays as a true vacation and Starbucks proposes restarting union talks with workers. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
With the help of our local athletes, the 2023 Bernard Blackwell All-Star Classic trophy belongs to the South team
Out of 12,600 high school football players in the state, the top ten percent of players were chosen to participate in the 2023 Bernard Blackwell North/South All-Star game, and out of those 45 standouts chosen to represent the South, 15 of them were from right here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. For the fourth year in a row, the 2023…
Meggan Monday: Palestine Gardens in George County
It’s time for another Meggan Monday and this week we’re headed to George County to get a look at the Palestine Gardens, a replica of the Holy Lands. For more information on the Palestine Gardens, click here. Tags: meggan monday, Palestine Gardens
12/11 – The Chief’s “Sunny & Cool” Monday Morning Forecast
The winds will begin to relax from west to east across the region this morning. Along with clear skies and calmer winds, temperatures have dropped well into the 30s north of I10/12 with some locations at or winding up just a tad below freezing. A rather cool day is in store, however, with high pressure building in over the lower MS…
12/10 – Trey’s “Sunny Days Ahead” Sunday Night Forecast
Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
Tonight will be dry with very little to no chance of rain. Winds are currently out of the northwest to north being driven by the transition between low pressure to high pressure. They are fairly high, on the tail end of gale warning conditions offshore, but they should be relaxing tonight into Small Craft Advisory range through Monday morning. As…
13 Ocean Springs student athletes sign to play at next level
It was a day for celebration for the Ocean Springs Athletic Department. Thirteen student athletes officially put pen to paper to further their academic and athletic careers. The girls soccer program had the biggest signing class with five total signees and they’ll be going to two different programs. Parker St. Amant and Jaylen Bodry will be going to Mississippi College…
Pascagoula first responders team up to save tiny kitten
Good things happen when we work together! Pascagoula Police and Fire departments teamed up Wednesday to recue a tiny kitten. First responders were called out to help when a kitten was found trapped inside of a tire’s brake caliper. Officers and firefighters worked together to save the baby. When it was posted on Pascagoula Police Department’s social media, the community…
Phi Theta Kappa students at MGCCC unveils new book to teach children local history
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is teaming up with Lynn Meadows Discovery Center to teach children about the Coast’s rich history. Saturday, students from the Omicron Alpha chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at MGCCC’s Harrison County campus will be unveiling their new children’s book ‘Sandcastles and Seawalls.’ The book highlights the architecture and design of play along the Mississippi Gulf…
Ocean Springs Main Street makes it snow for the holidays!
The forecast called for 70 degrees and snowy in Downtown Ocean Springs. It was a sight to behold as Ocean Springs Main Street made it snow in Downtown Ocean Springs for the Holiday Open House! Children and families dodged snowballs as they frolicked through the snow. They were also able to adopt a reindeer and enjoy hot chocolate. The last…
12/8 – Jeff’s “Cold Front/Thunderstorms” Weekend Forecast
Some breaks in the clouds this evening will fill back in as plenty of moisture works into the region. Temperatures remain mild and it will be more muggy as compared to the last several nights. Some patches of fog could develop if clouds can drop close enough to the surface. In addition to that, some beachfront spots could see sea…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon returns this weekend
Runners from across the region and country will descend on the Coast for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon this weekend. Festivities for the eighth annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon begin Saturday at 8 a.m. with the Margaritaville Mississippi Gulf Coast 5K. The Chevron Kids Marathon kicks off at 9:30, also at Margaritaville. On Sunday, the half-marathon and full marathon get…
Meet Mermaids at the Mississippi Aquarium
Have you ever seen mermaids? Well, today is your lucky day as the majestic ladies take a dive into the waters at the Mississippi Aquarium. The Mermaid Magic Exhibit began today and it will run this weekend and next weekend. This exhibit is set to bring lots of traffic through the Aquatic Wonders facility. You can view the mermaids in…
City of Ocean Springs holding rededication ceremony for Marble Springs Park
The City of Ocean Springs is celebrating the renovations and improvements to one park with a unique history. A grant of over $16,000 from the Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area was awarded to Marble Springs Park. Restoration of Marble Springs included repairs to the gazebo, marble tubs, walkways, and the historic jail cell. Discovery of the mineral springs on…
Windy Swetman Kettlethon raises money for Salvation Army
One South Mississippi family’s tradition of giving back for the holidays returns for another year. The 11th annual Windy Swetman Kettlethon began this morning at sun-up and ran until sunset outside the Biloxi Visitors Center on Highway 90. Windy and his family were ringing the bell and raising money for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Holiday Campaign. The Swetman’s have…
Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign: Fire and Police Challenge
We’re joined this afternoon by Morgan Shiyou and Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley. They are here to tell us about the Fire and Police Challenge as part of the Red Kettle Campaign. The fire departments will be partaking in the challenge on December 11th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The police departments will be partaking in the challenge on…
WXXV Student Athlete of the Week: Harrison Central’s Aujaylen Barron
This week’s WXXV Student-Athlete of the Week has a story quite similar to the basketball great, Michael Jordan, and it’s not just because you can always find him with a basketball in hand. Introducing you to Harrison Central’s talented point guard, Aujaylen Barron. Every chance Harrison Central’s Aujaylen Barron gets to step foot on the hardwood, he takes it with…
Harrison County law enforcement agencies preparing for Christmas Feed the Needy meal
Harrison County law enforcement agencies are gearing up for the 34th annual Christmas Feed the Needy. Officers work together alongside volunteers to cook, plate, and deliver Christmas meals to locals in need. The last day to request a meal is December 15th by 10 a.m., just call your local police department in Harrison County. Sheriff-Elect Matt Haley has been volunteering…
12/8 – Jeff’s “Some Stray Rain” Friday Afternoon Forecast
Expect cloud cover to continue this afternoon with an area of disturbed weather nearby. This could also provide for a 20% or so chance of brief light rainfall. Southerly flow will keep things fairly mild and moisture will continue to stream in. Other than some clearing this evening, clouds continue to stream in. Saturday morning could feature light fog in…
Intro to Holistic Wellness Event
We’re joined this morning by Jessica and Asiatic Galloway of Moors Choice who are here to tell us about an event to introduce the community to holistic wellness. The Introduction to Holistic Wellness event takes place Saturday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 828 Pass Road, Suite C, Gulfport, MS. For more information call 228-731-9701. Categories: Community Headlines Tags:…
12/8 – The Chief’s “Much Warmer Air Moving In” Friday Morning Forecast
High pressure centered off the South Carolina coast will continue to shift east today, with a return of southerly flow and an increase in moisture. Cloud cover has moved back into the area but outside of a few sprinkles, it should stay dry and mild. Highs will be near 70 with lows Friday night in the lower 60s. A warm…
12/7 – Trey’s “Clouds Build” Thursday Night Forecast
Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
High pressure centered off the South Carolina coast continues to shift east tonight into Friday, with a return of southerly flow and an increase in moisture. Cloud cover will return Friday but outside of a few sprinkles, it should stay dry and mild. Highs will be near 70 with lows Friday night in the lower 60s. A warm southerly wind…
Harrah’s Gulf Coast Casino and Resort employee gets the surprise of a lifetime
When at Harrah’s casino there is always money that can be won and unfortunately money that can be lost. On Thursday, for one employee, it was all about winning – winning more than just money. Jewel Coleman is a 27-year employee at Harrah’s Casino and Resort and also a lifelong San Francisco 49ers fan. On Thursday he was hit with…
Harrison County School District hosting Festival of Trees
The Harrison County School District will be hosting the Festival of Trees this holiday season. The festival will take place on December 14 from 4:30 to 6:30 at the Lyman Community Center in Gulfport. Students from across all 18 elementary and middle schools will show off their creativity by decorating the trees. Each school will have its own theme to…