9/29 – Chris’s “Nice Weekend” Weekend Forecast

The forecast is pretty simple for the next 7 days. Currently there is a stationary boundary well to the south of our area in the gulf. High pressure is the dominant feature to our northwest. As we head into the weekend high pressure will bring absolute gorgeous conditions to south Mississippi. Plenty of sunshine and just above average temperatures for…

Food drive being held tomorrow

Local leaders, organizations, and churches are coming together this weekend to combat food hunger in South Mississippi. Tomorrow at Jack and Florence Goldin Park in Gulfport, Ward 6 Councilman Robert Lee Flowers, Mississippi Power, Morning Star Baptist Church, and more are collaborating to a community food drop. Thanks to Feeding the Gulf Coast of South Mississippi, over 30,000 pounds of…

Wiggins sets up local Cruisin’ event

Locals in Wiggins got in on the Cruisin’ the Coast fun today by setting up their own car show. Classic car owners met up in front of Memorial Hospital in Stone County. “A lot of our locals in Stone County have classic cars. It’s important for the local citizens to feel like they’re involved in Cruisin’, and we wanted them…

Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber Member Spotlight September 2023

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, Gulfport

WXXV & the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to highlight one outstanding local business each month. This month we got to visit a special place for families to grow and play that’s celebrating it’s 25th anniversary. Let’s take a peek inside all the action at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, with Gulfport Chamber Director Candace Ruland. Categories:…

Ocean Springs Wrestling Team holding car wash fundraiser

Need a car wash? The Ocean Springs wrestling team is happy to take over. The Ocean Springs wrestling team is holding a car wash tomorrow at the Sonic in Ocean Springs in front of Walmart. The cash wash is a fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost of the car wash is a donation of your choice. Categories:…

Flying High, Cruising Low event at Trent Lott Airport

We’re joined today by Tim Thomas and Marcus Watson, who will be telling us about the Flying High, Cruising Low event next week at Trent Lott Airport as part of Cruisin’ the Coast. The event takes place October 3rd at 12 p.m. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Flying High Cruising Low, Trent Lott Airport

SBA loan deadline two weeks from now

A heads up for Moss Point residents impacted by June’s tornado, there’s two weeks left to apply for Small Business Administration loans. As we’ve reported, SBA approved $1.5 million in funding for low interest disaster loans for business owners and homeowners, along with non-profits. For those who received physical property damage, your deadline to apply is October 11th. To apply,…

9/29 – The Chief’s “BEAUTIFUL Weekend” Friday Afternoon Forecast

A BEAUTIFUL Friday afternoon ahead with high-pressure to the NW and a weakling stationary front well to the south. Models pinpoint enough moisture above a well-mixed layer to support showers, but is situated below strong low to mid- level compressional warming/subsidence helping to keep a lid on further inland activity. Like yesterday, there is a decrease in rain chances to…

Southern Miss president speaks to Gulf Coast Business Council

Southern Miss President Joe Paul was honored last night in Gulfport. There was a full room of business leaders gathered at Centennial Plaza eager to hear Dr. Paul speak about the impacts of Southern Miss on the region and the university’s commitment to the blue economy. During his speech, Dr. Paul shared his excitement to continue growing the Gulf Park…

Morning Business Report: September 29th, 2023

Only half of hourly employees feel they will be able to retire comfortably and a government shutdown could impact the stock market. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report.

Walk for Love at Point Cadet

Joining us this morning is Gulf Coast District of Pro-Life Mississippi Board Member Chris Spear who is here to tell us about a walk tomorrow to raise awareness called the ‘Walk for Love.’ Registration for the walk begins at 7:30 a.m. and the walk starts at 9 a.m. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Walk for Love

9/29 – The Chief’s “Sunny & VERY Nice” Friday Morning Forecast

The main story remains to be a weak inverted trough situated over the northern Gulf just south of a weakening stationary front. This continues to supply persistent easterly flow as we’ve seen for a couple of days now, with a distinct separation of deeper Gulf moisture over coastal Mississippi and adjacent marine areas. Models pinpoint enough moisture above a well-mixed…

Memorial Health System offering breast cancer reconstructive surgery

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month starting in October, Memorial Health System Gulfport is offering a number of services for those battling the disease. Memorial’s Gulfport Surgery Clinic is offering breast reconstruction surgery, 3D mammograms, and innovative breast cancer diagnostics to reduce the risk of catching cancer. It’s one of the only clinics on the Coast providing a wide…

Public art expanding throughout Downtown Gulfport

A pop of color is coming to Downtown Gulfport. The Gulfport Main Street Association has been working with local artists to expand art outside of Fishbone Alley. Downtown will now have seasonal window art installations and possibly permanent murals. The Main Street Association says the public art brings in visitors while also brightening up the area for locals. Brie Mayfield…

City of Biloxi alters Cruisin’ the Coast preparations

After an officer and four citizens were shot during spring break, the City of Biloxi decided to crack down on how special events would be conducted. They were met with conflict as organizations like Cruisin’ the Coast were preparing for upcoming events. Biloxi is preparing for another special event after one in April ended in gunfire. Despite that, Director Woody…

9/28 – Jeff Vorick’s “Clearing” Thursday Evening Forecast

Clouds will thin this evening and it will feel pleasant outside thanks to daytime heating being limited. The same general routine of mild temperatures and overnight clearing will hold true yet again. Your Friday will start off very nice and there will be more in the way of sunshine around. A stray shower cannot be ruled out but rain chances…

Two-car crash on Highway 49

There were no injuries this afternoon after two cars collided on Highway 49 and South Swan Road. An SUV rolled on to its side after colliding with a truck.  Both drivers appeared to be okay as first responders arrived on scene. The crash happened just before 1:30 p.m. in the southbound lanes. While no one was injured, it is a…

Mississippi delegation backs ‘Pay our Troops Bills’

Representative Mike Ezell and Senator Roger Wicker are co-sponsoring bills in both chambers of congress that would make sure military service members are paid in the event of a government shutdown. Ezell co-sponsored the ‘Pay our Troops’ Act which is led by Congresswoman Jen Kiggans of Virginia, a Navy veteran. The bill would appropriate funds for all members of the…