We’ve got Cruisin’ the Coast coming up in just a few days and one of the highlights is always the Vicari Auto Auction. This year, however, Vicari has added a rock n roll memorabilia auction during Cruisin. Here to tell us more about that is Steve Williams. The auction runs Wednesday through Saturday at the Coast Coliseum starting at 10…
A stalled stationary front in the northern Gulf of Mexico, continues to flare up showers well to the south. High pressure to the northwest will be the dominate feature and it will begin to push the front further south over the next couple of days. In between the aforementioned systems, expect breezy conditions times with winds out of the east…
Some gradual clearing will take place overnight and any shower chances will be put to bed in short order. Again, it will be mild out the door for your Thursday with partly cloudy skies turning mostly cloudy at times. A 20% or so chance of a shower is not out of the question but the bulk of rain chances will…
The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is expanding its wings to incorporate non-stop flights to the nation’s capital. Today, U.S Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and U.S. Representative Mike Ezell announced a $365,000 grant to the Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport Authority to establish a nonstop flight service to Washington Reagan National Airport. Hyde-Smith and Ezell wrote letters of support for the airport authority’s applications for…
Heads up for all you pet owners, the Humane Society of South Mississippi will be hosting a free pet vaccine clinic on October 10th. It will take place at the West Harrison Civic Center off Espy Avenue and will run from 2 to 6 in the afternoon. The clinic is available to all residents in the 39560 and 39571 zip…
Cloud cover will gradually make a return through this evening. A 20% chance of passing showers will be in play up until a few hours or so after sunset. Skies will gradually clear overnight and it will again be mild out the door. For mariners, a Small Craft Advisory will go into effect at 9 PM and carry through 4…
On our midday show, guests joined us to tell us about a country-themed event to help raise money and awareness in the fight against breast cancer. Terry McCormack with Carter’s Champions and Singer Cary Laine joined us to tell us all about the Boot Scootin’ Boobies event coming up on Saturday. The fundraising event is a concert at Ground Zero…
WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair, known as ‘Nature Boy’ when he was in the ring, is bringing his brand of cannabis to Mississippi. Flair and Carma Holdco are partnering with Southern Sky Brands to bring Ric Flair Drip to Mississippi. Flair said in a recent interview that while he was once ‘hooked on Xanax,’ he no longer uses the…
If you’re looking to get an early start to Cruisin’ the Coast, the City of Gulfport will be hosting its 14th annual View the Cruise. The event kicks off Sunday at 8 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. View the Cruise covers a bit of Highway 90, but is mostly in Gulfport’s downtown area. Local restaurants and businesses will have…
There is a lot of construction going on across the Coast, but it’s not putting a damper on Cruisin’ the Coast. All lanes of traffic will be open on I-10 including Menge Avenue. The I-110 closure will have the biggest impact. All southbound traffic on I-110 towards Biloxi will be required to take the Bayview Avenue Exit. MDOT has increased…
The first Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, the U.S.S. Jack H. Lucas, left Ingalls Shipbuilding today and will be commissioned on October 7 at a ceremony in Tampa, Florida. The U.S.S. Jack H. Lucas’ homeport will be San Diego. The ship’s namesake has an impressive story, Jack H. Lucas joined the Marine Corps at the age of 14 by lying…
In preparation of Cruisin’ the Coast, one city is still looking for more volunteers to assist with the tons of tourism. The City of Pascagoula needs more volunteers starting on October 5th when the city hosts its events for the car show festival. The city will run festivities from the 5th through the 7th beginning at 9 a.m. with volunteers…
New details are being released on the status of the portion of the I-110 overpass damaged by a trailer fire a week ago. MDOT District Engineer Kelly Castleberry tells us there have been two inspections by MDOT and a third party over the week. Now, a repair recommendation will be made this Friday and after a 10-day waiting period, contractors…
We’re joined today by Terry McCormack with Carter’s Champions and Singer Cary Laine to tell us about the Boot Scootin’ Boobies event coming up on Saturday. The event begins at 6 p.m. Saturday at Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi. Tickets start at $25. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Boot Scootin’ Boobies, Ground Zero Blues Club
This afternoon there is a cold front just to the south of our area along the Mississippi sound. This cold front will not affect temperatures that’s much as we will be a degree or two warmer today with high temperatures in the low 90s. To the northwest of us high pressure is the dominant feature. There is also still a…
A head’s up for Mississippi veterans, the next deadline to apply for Pact Act benefits is approaching fast. That deadline is at midnight Saturday. As we’ve reported previously, this enrollment is open to veterans who served in combat zones and left active duty between September 11th, 2001 and October 1, 2013 to enroll directly for VA Healthcare without first applying…
UPS is hiring over 100,000 holiday workers and Target said it will close nine stores across the country after struggling with crime. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Every other Wednesday on Fox we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always, we’ve got Katie King to tell us about News 25’s Pet of the Week, Sharkie. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
Rebecca Morrow is here to tell us about the Rock the Bald event to benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. The Rock the Bald event takes place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Jones Park. For more information visit stbaldricks.org. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: St. Baldrick’s Foundation, ‘Rock the Bald’
It’s fitting that we caught up with this month’s Class Act Teacher in the midst of Superhero Day at North Bay Elementary in Bay St. Louis. The teacher we are about to tell you about is definitely superman in the eyes of his second-grade students. Mr. Alfredo Childs classroom is a colorful and comfortable space for students to learn, something…
Currently there is a cold front just to the south of our area along the Mississippi sound. This cold front will not affect temperatures that’s much as we will be a degree or two warmer today with high temperatures in the low 90s. To the northwest of us high pressure is the dominant feature. There is also still a easterly…
Moss Point Police provided an update to a case that began last week when a resident found a man dead in the backyard of her residence. Chief Brandon AShley said 18-year-old Jayrell Cox of Moss Point was found in the yard of a home in the 6200 block of Elder FErry Road. The resident told investigators on Thursday night, he…
Skies will clear somewhat overnight and humidity will remain a factor in terms of providing a muggy feel to the air. Your Wednesday will start off with a lot of sunshine and temperatures heating up in quick fashion. Partly cloudy skies and a 30% or so chance of isolated thunderstorms are expected tomorrow afternoon. A cold front in the region…
Partly cloudy skies and a 20% chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm will be around this evening. Skies will clear out overnight but a muggy feel to the air will establish itself for the start of the day tomorrow. Wednesday will be much like today with the opportunity for showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Plenty of sunshine and…