8/21 – Chris’s “Dangerous Heat and Tropical Update” Monday Night Forecast

Really breezy out there this evening with winds up to 20 mph. Today was another day with oppressive heat across the southern six. Newly-formed Tropical Depression 9 is currently making its way through the central Gulf this evening. It has brought deeper moisture and scattered  showers and thunderstorms to areas south of I-10. Therefore, that area has received some relief from…

Second Annual “Taste of Unity” happening this Sunday

The Healing Table Network is hosting their second annual “Taste of Unity,” being held at the Kroc Center in Biloxi. The event will be held on Sunday, August 27 from 1 PM to 4 PM and is free to the public. Guests will be exposed to different cultural heritages. Live entertainment will also be available. More information on the event…

32nd Annual Labor Day Art Walk happening September 2nd

The 32nd Annual Labor Day Art Walk’s schedule has been announced! It will happen on Saturday, September 2nd and run from 10 AM to 4 PM. A mixture of potters, painters, sculptors, and other types of artists are teaming up with businesses to bring creative minds to downtown Ocean Springs. Guests will be able to watch artists work while supporting…

8/21 – Chris’s “Heat and Tropical Mischief” Monday Evening Forecast

Another day with oppressive heat across the southern six. Newly-formed Tropical Depression 9 is currently making its way through the central Gulf this afternoon. It has brought deeper moisture and scattered  showers and thunderstorms to areas south of I-10. Therefore, that area has received some relief from the heat as highs so far are mostly in the low 90s. While…

Oscar Meyer Frankmobile coming to Cruisin’ the Coast

The Oscar Meyer Frankmobile is coming to the Coast. The Frankmobile, you may remember it as the Weinermobile, will be on location Thursday and Friday of Cruisin’ the Coast this year. The hot dog hot rod will be at Pass Christian from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, October 5th, and Cruise Central at Centennial Plaza from 9 a.m. to…

Gulf Islands Economic Impact Report: Visitors added $610M to state

Good news from the National Park Service on the economic impact of visitors to the Gulf Islands National Seashore. According to the park service, there were 5.7 million visitors for the barrier islands in Florida and Mississippi. Those visitors spent $283 million which resulted in an economic impact on Mississippi of $610 million last year. Florida’s economic impact was $1.4…

New Red Cross director begins role

The new director for the Southeast Mississippi chapter of the American Red Cross begins his new role today. Hattiesburg native John McCarty succeeds John McFarland, who died in May from cancer. McCarty is a Southern Miss alum and has worked primarily in the non-profit sector, serving here on the Coast with the Mississippi faith-based coalition after Hurricane Katrina. He also…

Burn ban still in effect for South Mississippi

All of South Mississippi remains under a burn ban. According to the Mississippi Forestry Commission, fires like campfires, bonfires, fire pits, and field burning are all prohibited under this order. Prior to this burn ban being issued, many local and county governments had already issued local burn bans. Of course, we’ll keep you updated on the status of this ban…

Hancock County Sheriff’s Office launches app for community to share tips

The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office has rolled out a new tip line to help fight crime. The new mobile app will allow Hancock County residents to submit anonymous crime tips with sheriff’s deputies. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam says this will help form a deeper crime-fighting partnership with local residents. The app is available to download on the Google Play…

SHEA Community Baby Shower to help new and expecting mothers

South Mississippi moms received a wealth of knowledge after attending a local baby shower in Gulfport. The Mississippi Public Health Institute held a community baby shower on Saturday as part of its sharing health and awareness campaign. Attendees also had access to information and guidance on various topics, such as breastfeeding, performing CPR on infants, staying active, and the importance…

Grand opening for Unique Transition Beauty Supply Store in Waveland

That ‘rip me out the plastic I’ve been acting brand new’ feeling is now in Hancock County after a new beauty supply store opened up shop over the weekend. It was a milestone achievement for store owner Constance St. Julien-Mims as downtown Waveland helped celebrate the grand opening of Unique Transition Beauty Supply. Waveland Mayor Jay Trapani said, “It’s a…

Local Eats Killer Crab & Seafood

Allen Beverages presents: Local Eats, featuring Gautier's favorite family-owned seafood market, Killer Crab & Seafood

This month Allen Beverages’ spotlights one of their favorite “Local Eats” in Gautier. Killer Crab & Seafood is not only an old-fashioned seafood restaurant, but also a fresh seafood market and daquiri bar! Co-Owner Drake Killingsworth fills us in on what makes Killer Crab & Seafood unique and the place the locals like to eat. Categories: Local Eats

U.S.S. Ted Stevens Christening Ceremony at Ingalls Shipyard

Ingalls Shipbuilding held a christening ceremony for a vessel named after former Alaska Senator Ted Stevens. The late senator’s wife, Catherine Ann Stevens, and his daughters Susan Stevens Covich and Lily Irene Becker took part in the christening as sponsors of the ship. During his tenure, Senator Stevens was known for his advocacy for Alaska and his contributions to national…

Mississippi State basketball star visits local Boys and Girls Club

Mississippi State basketball stand-out Tolu Smith paid a visit to his old stomping grounds at a local Boys and Girls Club to pay it forward to his community. The 6’10” basketball player, who led the Mississippi State Bulldogs in scoring and rebounding this past season, presented a check of $2,500 to the Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast…

Wrestling comes to the Coast next month

Joining us today is Joe Mastainich, who is bringing professional wrestling to the Coast next month with the Terror on the Coast event. The event takes place September 9th at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. The event takes place at 320 Giles Road in Gulfport. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Terror on the Coast, wrestling

Morning Business Report: August 21st, 2023

Half of parents have ‘no idea’ how to raise kids without smartphone and U.S. malls aren’t dying after all. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business

Mom to Mom: Squirt Gun Painting

Are you looking for something fun to do with your kids? In this week’s Mom to Mom, Mandy Williamson teaches us about squirt gun painting. Tags: Mom to Mom

8/21 – The Chief’s “Tracking The Tropics” Monday Morning Forecast

Upper high pressure centered near Kansas City this morning, with an easterly wave over the central Gulf of Mexico. Very isolated showers and a thunderstorm or two were noted over the coastal waters in association with this wave. The easterly wave is expected to continue to move west-northwest toward the Rio Grande Valley of south Texas by late tonight or…

8/20 Chris’s “HOT TEMPERATURES” Sunday Night Forecast

Man oh man was it a hot day for the the southern six counties some areas had high temperatures above the century mark .  Currently there is stationary front to the north of our area it will begin to weaken overnight into Monday morning. A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect from 10am to 8pm  Monday for heat indices from 105-110…

Ocean Springs defense dominant in 14-0 jamboree win at Pascagoula

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — The Ocean Springs defense was as good as advertised in a 14-0 shutout jamboree win at Pascagoula. Watch HIGHLIGHTS courtesy of WXXV News25 Sports Reporter Austin Lindsey in the video above! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Friday Night Showcase, Greyhounds, high school football, Ocean Springs, Panthers, Pascagoula

Hancock gets ahead and stays ahead in 29-7 jamboree win over Bay High

KILN, Miss. (WXXV) — Hancock appears to be in mid-season form, after cruising to a 29-7 jamboree win over Bay High to kick off the 2023 season. Watch HIGHLIGHTS courtesy of WXXV News25  Sports Director Jeff Haeger in the video above! Categories: Friday Night Showcase, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Bay High, Friday Night Showcase, hancock, Hawks, high school football, tigers