A Hancock County man is in jail facing a sex crime against a minor. Sheriff Ricky Adam said 61-year-old Donnie Thomas was arrested Tuesday on a charge of sexual battery. He is in the Hancock County Jail under a $25,000 bond. His court date is set for October 17th. Adam said the assault on an eight-year-old girl came to light…
Car insurance rates just had their biggest annual jump in 47 years and in less than 24 hours, the UAW contract with the automakers will expire possibly leading to a strike. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
In Biloxi, a restaurant owner and friend have partnered to raise funds for a good cause. Yul Grace, owner of Yul’s Place Restaurant, and Matt Olivari, owner of Gulf Island Promotions, began the Concerts on the Causeway series last month. The two have paired to host concerts every month to raise funds for various nonprofit organizations that give back to…
The upper level trough that brought the current stalled front across the area is currently east of the Ohio River Valley and quickly moving eastward. That leaves the local area with a region of west to east flow. This is why the front is stalled roughly along the Mississippi Sound. Although there`s only about 5 degree difference in dew point…
Rain chances will come to an end overnight and skies will clear somewhat towards daybreak. Your Thursday will start off mild and be dominated by cloud cover with a stubborn front in the area. Afternoon thunderstorms are again in play but some sunshine will be around for the morning hours. Friday will have more sun, but again afternoon thunderstorms will…
Two of the Magnolia State’s most prolific writers have come together to honor the legacy of Mississippi football. New York Times Best Seller Neil White and Award-Winning Sportswriter Rick Cleveland were in Long Beach today at USM’s Gulf Park Campus discussing their book titled ‘The Mississippi Football Book.’ The book features the greatest college, junior college, high school, and professional…
Our Lady Academy unveiled their newly renovated office and student lounge. Behind this door is Our Lady Academy’s new office and student spaces. We’re seeing this for the first time with the students, and we’re taking you with us. The space looks completely different, starting with a welcoming lobby. After cutting the ribbon, everyone swarmed inside for the blessing of…
It will remain mostly cloudy through much of the evening. Rain chances will remain at bay for a few hours before isolated thunderstorms chances will be around shortly after sunset. Rain will end after midnight and skies will clear out somewhat. With a front in the area, a slightly milder airmass will gradually filter in. Thursday will start off mild…
The Mississippi Aquarium will release one Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle into the Mississippi Sound tomorrow. The release will happen at 4 in the afternoon on the beach in front of Edgewater Mall. This will be the last turtle of a group brought to the aquarium in December 2022. The group was found cold-stunned by the New England Aquarium and flown…
A Gulfport trucking company is showing its appreciation for truck drivers this week. Cam Transport workers have setup shop near the Port of Gulfport entrance today, handing out meals to truck drivers for their second annual trucker appreciation. The drivers were eating everything from McDonalds meals, Newks, Papa Johns pizza to your favorite bags of chips, soda pop, and cold…
The Gulfport Police Department is hosting their first Citizen Academy since 2019 this year. The academy will run for three consecutive Thursdays in November on the 2nd, 9th, and 16th beginning at 6 p.m. In this academy, the police department invites citizens behind the scenes. They’ll learn about their duties, see the police station, and more. Community Relations and Crime…
Gulfport High students on Wednesday reported to administration the possibility of a gun on campus. Administration officials investigated the report and confiscated a firearm. No one was harmed. Gulfport Police Department arrested a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old juvenile and charged them each with one count of possession of a firearm by a minor at a school. Both juveniles were taken…
We’re joined today by Morgan Shiyou and Geneva Dummer from the Public Relations Association of Mississippi Beach Chapter who are here to tell us how their group is trying to help small business. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Public Relations Association of Mississippi
As we get closer and closer to spooky season, the dates for an exciting Biloxi Halloween tradition have been announced. Mark your calendars, the 17th annual Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour will run on Sunday, October 22nd, and then again on Tuesday, October 24th. This year’s theme is called ‘Biloxi Love Stories’ featuring tales of a fisherman, doctor, businessman, and other…
Picayune leaders have broken ground on a new project at Friendship Park. New artificial turn infields are now being installed at the baseball fields at the park. Funding for the fields comes from the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund, which are appropriated from the state legislature. City leaders say the new turf will reduce maintenance time and costs. Categories: Local News,…
FEMA is giving an update on tornado recovery money that has been awarded so far in two Mississippi counties. This money has been distributed in Jasper County as well as right here on the Coast in Jackson County following the destructive June tornado in Moss Point. So far, more than $1.7 million in grants has been awarded to renters and…
An upper level trough of low pressure currently moving across the Great Lakes will continue to move through the Ohio River Valley today. With the base of the trough of low pressure generally north of Tennessee, the stalled frontal boundary associated with this trough will struggle to make it much further than its current position just south of the I-20…
On Saturday, Southern Miss allowed 66 points to now third-ranked Florida State, the most the Golden Eagles have given up since the 66 they surrendered to Tulane in 2020 which just so happens to their week three opponent. The Green Wave coming off a top 25 defeats of its own, falling to now 17th ranked Ole Miss 37-20 despite heading…
A new survey finds that playing video games can improve other parts of your life and UPS says its new union deal with the teamsters will drive up costs. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
The blue and white mare making noise on the greens everywhere! On Tuesday, the Ocean Spring Lady Greyhounds attended the St. Martin high school invitational and came out on top of the leader boards. The former state champions were awarded first place as a team, and senior Mallory Pippin took home the low medalist honor for the tournament. Over…
Every other Wednesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us is Katie King and Velvet! Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
An upper level trough of low pressure currently moving across the Great Lakes will continue to move through the Ohio River Valley today. With the base of the trough of low pressure generally north of Tennessee, the stalled frontal boundary associated with this trough will struggle to make it much further than its current position just south of the I-20…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — The Biloxi Shuckers got ahead and stayed ahead in their 11-7 win over the Montgomery Biscuits, thanks to a seven-run bottom of the second inning. Seven straight Shuckers reached base, including a two-out grand slam from 2023 first-round pick Brock Wilken (Wake Forest) in his first-ever Double-A game, followed by Wes Clarke’s Southern League-leading 25th home…
Partly cloudy skies and muggy conditions can be expected overnight. A 20% chance of rain near the beachfront cannot be ruled out around daybreak. Humid conditions will remain for the next day or so ahead of a cold front. Your Wednesday will feature a mix of clouds and sun for the first part of the day. By the afternoon, a…