Expect extra police presence if you’re going to be out on the road this Labor Day Weekend. The Mississippi Highway Patrol’s Labor Day enforcement period started this morning at 6 and will be ending on September 4th at midnight. Drivers can expect an increase of state troopers on the highways, enforcing the speed limit, checking for seat belts, and also…
We are getting closer and closer to an event so many South Mississippians look forward to every year. In studio we have Chamber of Commerce Director Lawanda Jones and —- here to talk about this year’s Biloxi Seafood Festival. The festival takes place September 9th from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information about the Biloxi Seafood Festival, click…
We are just one day out from Southern Miss kicking off the 2023 college football season at home against Alcorn State. Third Year Head Coach Will Hall says the program is as deep as it has ever been under his watch, but with that depth comes some inexperience, at least when it comes to Sun Belt action. The Golden Eagles…
The biggest event of the year for 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis begins today. Booker Fest is now in its fourth year and is a celebration of legendary keyboardist and Bay St. Louis native James Booker. The three-day event will feature a line up of blues and gospel music along with other presentations. More information on tickets and…
Today’s the big day for anglers here in South Mississippi. Red Snapper season is now open in Mississippi waters. The season will be open seven days a week in both state and federal waters. It will close if the annual catch limit for recreational fisherman is projected to be reached at any point after the season opens. Gag grouper fishing…
An area of low pressure has formed along a stalled frontal boundary west of the area. We can expect much needed showers and thunderstorms, as activity will enhance this afternoon with daytime heating continually destabilizing the atmosphere. The area of low-pressure west will slowly retrograde to the west and NW but play a big factor in keeping wet conditions in…
It’s a new month which means the Mississippi Lottery has some new games to share with us. Joining us now is Meg Anniston to tell us all about this month’s scratch offs. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: lottery, lotto, Mississippi Lottery
How can you recognize the signs of addiction in yourself or a loved one? Dean Doty with Gulfport Behavorial Health has the answers and also what treatments are available locally. Categories: Expert Talk
The City of Biloxi is changing the color of its historic lighthouse to gold in solidarity with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, in partnership with the City of Biloxi, is going gold in the fight to end childhood cancer. Visitors showed their support by displaying gold ribbons. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation was designed to create funding and…
We have some exciting updates on red snapper season. News 25’s Amelia Strahan has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: fishing, red snapper
An area of low pressure has formed along a stalled frontal boundary west of the area. We can expect much needed showers and thunderstorms this morning, as activity will enhance this afternoon with daytime heating continually destabilizing the atmosphere. The first line of showers and thunderstorms are moving toward shore this morning provided by a tropical wave located in the…
Cloud cover, humidity, and rain chances will increase overnight. Isolated rain chances, more favored along and south of the interstate, are in play after midnight up until daybreak. Friday will bring the potential for multiple rounds of rain in our area. The first round will be in the morning hours, especially closer to the beachfront. The second round of rain…
Victims of Hurricane Idalia have a cool treat headed their way. Comeback Coolers is packing coolers full of sodas, snacks, and beer for rural areas in Georgia and Florida. Ninety-six cases of beer were donated by FEB Distributing and Coca-Cola dropped of plenty of sodas as well. Each cooler is decorated by locals with encouraging messages. The goal is to…
The Forrest Avenue Pier on the Back Bay of Biloxi will be back open tomorrow. The pier was never destroyed by a storm, but received some damage over the years from flooding and everyday use. The city decided to completely scrap everything beside the concrete pilings. It’s not completely finished yet; a cutting table and benches will be added in…
It was a fin-tastic day as local elementary school students got to pet an aquatic animal. The Mississippi Aquarium’s Mobile Marine Unit made its way down to 28th Street Elementary School, providing an opportunity for Kiwanis Club Students in third through fifth grades to learn and interact with an epaulette shark. Kids were able to see and feel the tooth…
Three Mississippi universities are coming together to showcase golf’s future stars in this invitational tournament. From October 14th through the 17th, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, and Southern Miss will be hosting the inaugural Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational. The free event, which is open to the public, is offering a family-friendly college game day atmosphere. There will be tailgating, giving fans…
It will be warm this evening with humidity gradually on the upswing. Cloud cover will increase overnight but most of us will still find mild temperatures. Rain chances of around 20% will be in play overnight particularly towards daybreak. Friday brings a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms. The first wave of rain chances would be in the morning hours…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded about $279 million to 49 states, the District of Columbia, and 40 local health departments. This is being done to stop overdoses in these communities. The Mississippi State Department of Health was awarded over $2 million. The resources come from two new overdose data to action funding opportunities and fill a…
Gulfport High students unveiled a new resource in helping to combat homelessness in South Mississippi. Students and faculty in the school’s STEM department worked to create a custom-built transition shelter for use by the local homeless population. The ‘tiny home’ is equipped with lighting and USB ports that allow the person to charge their phone, hook up a fan, or…
On the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Biloxi memorial was found vandalized. The City of Biloxi is unsure when the vandalism happened and it’s unlikely that we will ever know when it happened, who did it, or why. The glass that holds donated items that victims found around the Coast was broken in four different places, at which point the…
A favorite sandwich shop in Gulfport is closing its doors. Tony Nelson’s King of Philly Cheesesteaks on Pass Road announced it would be closing its doors on September 8th. The shop, which opened in 2006, served authentic cheesesteaks, chicken sandwiches, cold sandwiches, burgers, and salads. Nelson, a military veteran and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania native, settled on the Coast after his service…
Joining us today is Cynthia Sutton with the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce and Event Coordinator Sydney Harris to tell us about this weekend’s Artwalk event. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Art Walk, Ocean Springs
This afternoon there is a stationary cold front to the south of our area. A drier air mass is still in the area causing dew-points to be in the lower which makes conditions not so bad. This afternoon will be another day where heat indices will be a non-factor. As we head towards the overnight hours the front will retreat…
Labor Day marks the end of summer for many as they return to school. While making plans to travel over the weekend, MDOT wants to remind everyone to keep safe driving a top priority. The department’s goal is to keep the traveling public safe by monitoring the state’s highways and encouraging safe travel. “Hi, I’m Michael Flood with MDOT. Labor…