Red Snapper season reopens
We have some exciting updates on red snapper season. News 25’s Amelia Strahan has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: fishing, red snapper
9/1 – The Chief’s “Wet Pattern/Scattered T-Storms” Friday Morning Forecast
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…
8/31 – Jeff’s “Rain Returns” Thursday Night Forecast
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…
Comeback Coolers helping Idalia victims
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…
Forrest Avenue Pier in Biloxi reopens Friday
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…
28th Street Elementary students learn and engage with shark from MS Aquarium
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…
Fallen Oak to hold Inaugural Collegiate Invitational
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…
8/31 – Jeff Vorick’s “Changing Weather Pattern” Thursday Evening Forecast
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…
MS Department of Health receives grant from CDC for overdose prevention
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 School students build homeless shelter
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…
Vandalism of Hurricane Katrina Memorial in Biloxi discovered on storm’s 18th anniversary
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…
Tony Nelson’s to close September 8th
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…
Labor Day Art in Downtown Ocean Springs
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
8/31 – Chris’s “Rain Chances Elevate” Thursday Afternoon Forecast
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…
Staying safe while traveling over the Labor Day Weekend
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…
Mississippi Power crews assist in storm recovery
As Floridians and Georgians continue to assess the damage left in the wake of Idalia, Mississippi Power crews are lending a helping hand. More than 250 linemen and support personnel are now in southeast Georgia helping to restore power to some 30,000 customers in the region. Mississippi Power officials say these crews will stay in impacted areas for as long…
Morning Business Report: August 31st, 2023
Single parents talk about how much they worry about their kids and money and it could be a day of airport chaos ahead as Hurricane Idalia disrupts air travel. Jane King is at the NASDAQ with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
100 Men Hall hosting Booker Fest
We’re joined today by Rachel Dangermon with 100 Men Hall. She’s here to tell us about this weekend’s Booker Fest, celebrating the musical genius of James Booker. Booker Fest takes place September 1st through the 3rd and tickets start at $30. For more information or to purchase tickets click here. Categories: Community Headlines, Entertainment, Local News Tags: 100 Men Hall,…
Home Depot offering tool rental service
The Home Depot in Gulfport has exciting news for all you do-it-yourselfers out there. News 25’s Amelia Strahan has more information. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Home Depot, tool rental
8/31 – The Chief’s “Final Day of August” Thursday Morning Forecast
This morning there is a stationary cold front to the south of our area. A drier airmass is still in the area causing dew-points to be in the low to mid-60s which makes conditions really nice. 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…
West Harrison, MGCCC alum Brandon Parker living the dream following promotion to M-Braves
PEARL, Miss. (WXXV) — The Mississippi baseball roots run deep for the Parker family, and now they run deeper than ever following Brandon’s return to the Magnolia State last week. “It’s cool being back in my home state,” said Mississippi Braves outfielder Brandon Parker. “Like I said, I grew up coming to the games here and watching the M-Braves, and…
8/30 – Jeff’s “Brief Dry Airmass” Wednesday Night Forecast
Skies will clear out overnight and temperatures will cool off to pleasant readings out the door tomorrow. Humidity won’t be a major factor so the heat will be more tolerable than the norm we’ve seen this summer. Given the dry conditions, continue to follow burn bans. Humidity will gradually increase towards Friday. A frontal boundary will flare northward which will…
Miner’s Toy Store hosts rededication ceremony for stolen statue
Miner’s Toy Store held the ribbon cutting for its newly replaced statue Wednesday evening. The original statue was stolen in 2022. The store along with the help of the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce helped raise funds within the community to replace the statue. The dedication ceremony also had the community come together, kids and their parents came out for…
Get to know new Red Cross Director John McCarty
The Southeast Chapter of the American Red Cross has a new executive director. John McCarty began his new executive director role last week, replacing John McFarland who died of cancer in May. The majority of McCarty’s career has been working with several different nonprofits and serving the community in some form or fashion and he believes everything he’s done thus…