More heat continues in the area. The mercury reached 100 degrees at Gulfport earlier, breaking the daily record of 99 degrees. Many spots have been feeling like 115 degrees. Skies will clear out this evening and winds will be southerly overnight. Again, it will be very warm and humid to start the weekend. Saturday brings more brutal heat and dangerous…
A grass fire on the side of Interstate 10 near Mile Marker 8 is generating heavy smoke — prompting officials to shut down traffic in both directions until further notice. MDOT issued an alert on its travel map saying law enforcement were on scene directing traffic. Fire crews are working to extinguish the fire. Traffic from the west is being…
Joining us in studio is the Voice of the Shuckers Javik Blake and Olympic Gold Medalist Brittney Reese. The Biloxi Shuckers are celebrating Women in Sports Night on Saturday night and you can get your own Brittney Reese Bobblehead. The three-time Olympic medalist and seven-time World Champion will also be throwing out the first pitch. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags:…
Yes you guessed it another day of oppressive heat is in store for our area. This means that there is an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING from Until 7PM today for heat indices from 110-116. This will come under mostly sunny skies which will make today feel like the hottest day of the week. There is EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH FROM 11AM –…
Moss Point police are investigating a shooting on Ruby Street last night that left a man dead. Police Chief Brandon Ashley says officers were initially sent out on a call about a possible home invasion on Ruby Street around 11:45 p.m. Investigators believe it started as a home invasion, but when the suspects failed to gain entry, they fired a…
Yes you guessed it another day of oppressive heat is in store for our area. This means that there is an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING from 11am-7PM today for heat indices from 110-116. This will come under mostly sunny skies which will make today feel like the hottest day of the week. There is EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH FROM 11AM – 7PM …
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — In 2022, 13 years of losing football was reversed at West Harrison High School, where the Hurricanes are coming off their best season in program history. Needless to say, it’s been a long time coming. “Came a long way, man,” said West Harrison senior defensive lineman Tayedeus Jacobs. “Everybody knows, being back 2-8, we don’t like…
The Mississippi High School Activities Association now mandates the use of wetbulb globe temperature readings to determine the safety of outdoor practices. News 25’s Ansley Brent breaks down the new equipment while asking coaches along the Gulf Coast how this impacts their summer plans. Pascagoula Head Coach Lewis Sims said, “The thing we compete against now is the heat, competing…
It will remain hot and humid overnight as southerly winds continue. The warm nights and long duration of this heat wave can and do account for heat stress. Be sure to take necessary care and precautions with how hot it is. Temperatures will soar tomorrow morning and heat alerts will be necessary. An Excessive Heat Warning will be in effect…
Extremely hot conditions continue for South Mississippi. Heat alerts remain in effect until 7 PM as heat indices are over 110 degrees. Clouds will clear overnight but southerly flow will keep it atrociously humid. Temperatures will again struggle to cool into the low-80s. Tomorrow will be a copy of today with heat alerts in effect for the area again. With…
The Mississippi Department of Transportation has announced that it is relaunching its anti-litter campaign this fall. MDOT invests about $3.2 million each year picking up trash. The campaign will last for 90 days in hopes of inspiring Mississippians to keep the Magnolia State beautiful. MDOT had several programs in place to keep Mississippi roads and highways clean. Through MDOT’s Adopt…
The Harrison County Library System is asking for funding to expand their popular digital services. Library Director Sarah Crisler-Ruskey attended the Harrison County Board of Supervisors meeting today and requested further funding for the digital service. Other library systems of similar size in the area allocate $70-90,000 towards the digital library service while the Harrison County Library System only allocates…
If you’ve noticed a building under construction on Lorraine Road and you’re wondering what it is, Mississippi Power is opening a training and development facility. The power company is partnering with colleges to train students to be ready to enter the workforce when they are finished with school. Students can attend a 13-week long training course to become linemen. Today,…
Gulfport City Council has amended its international property maintenance code to include language that prohibits parking on grass. Councilman R. Lee Flowers says when the council updated its latest IMPC, it did not amend the language to include the parking in residential districts. The vote held Tuesday simply modified the ordinance to add the parking language back in. The ordinance…
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration updating what to expect for the next six weeks in the hurricane season. NOAA predicting this year there will be an ‘above-normal level of activity’ along the Atlantic Coast. While NOAA’s June outlook called for a 30 percent chance of above normal activity. As of August, the probability doubled to 60 percent. The main…
The hot temperatures we’ve been experiencing lately have forced one South Mississippi city to shut down its playground equipment during certain hours of the day. Picayune announced on Facebook this week that playground areas at all city parks are closed from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, simply because the equipment becomes too hot to play on at those…
The deadline for veterans to apply for Pact Act benefits has been extended The Department of Veterans Affairs says veterans who submit an intent to apply for Pact Act benefits by midnight next Monday, the 14th will be eligible to have their benefits backdated to August 10th, 2022, the date the Pact Act was signed into law. This extension comes…
Joining us this afternoon is Katie King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi to talk about Rock N’ Roll Over. The event takes place August 17th at 6 p.m. at the Hard Rock Casino. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Animals, Humane Society of South Mississippi, Rock n Roll Over
I know folks we sound like a broken record, however another day of oppressive heat is in store for our area this afternoon. This means that there is an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING until 7PM this afternoon for heat indices from 110-116. This will come under mostly sunny skies which will make today feel like the hottest day of the week….
The End of Summer Barbeque Cook-Off is almost here, but a kick-off was held last night for the sponsors that make this tasty tradition a reality. The cook-off includes a BBQ contest, live music, and vendors, and admission is free. Proceeds from the event come from booth rentals and competitor fees. Every cent made goes back into helping veterans, animal…
How to stay cool under high pressure sales situations. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
We all know football season is just weeks away, but it’s not the only game in town. Joining us to talk hockey is Mississippi Sea Wolves Head Coach Joe Pace, who is getting ready to hit the ice. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: hockey, Mississippi Sea Wolves, sports
I know folks we sound like a broken record, however another day of oppressive heat is in store for our area. This means that there is an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING from 11am-7PM today for heat indices from 110-116. This will come under mostly sunny skies which will make today feel like the hottest day of the week. There is EXCESSIVE…
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV) — The Vancleave football program is coming off a fourth place finish in Region 4-5A, but that doesn’t tell the whole story of 2022. “Nobody expected us to do that but the people here, so we came out, just battled everyday, came out here, got better, great feeling to come out and do something like that,” said…