The stationary front in central Mississippi yesterday has retreated well to the north this afternoon with high pressure in the Gulf. A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect until 7 pm for heat indices of 106-114. Any showers or thunderstorms that may develop will likely be too late as heat indices will have already hit the advisory criteria. Tomorrows forecast will…
Mississippi Power is also providing cooling vests for its workers who are outside in the heat. This is the first summer that the utility company has used the cooling vests. They come with a pump that sends cool water through the vest. That helps workers maintain body temperature as they’re working outside in hot weather for long periods of time….
The Shuckers are on the road in Pensacola this week so Ground Zero Blues Club hosted a watch party with the goal of reminding people of a special event coming up at MGM Park next week. August 11th will be ‘Grand Slam Night’ at MGM Park. ‘Grand Slam Night’ is meant to celebrate those with disabilities across the Coast and…
Nearly six in 10 parents think school supplies have become more expensive and Apple will probably say today that iPhone sales are dropping. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Our guest this morning is here to tell us more about an adoption and foster support group that will be meeting twice in the weeks to come to bring more awareness to the topic of adoption. Magdelena Holland is in studio with more. The event is August 10th and September 7th from 6 to 7 p.m. at the First Baptist…
Taylor Swift is coming to New Orleans in 2024! Today, the singer announced new North America tour dates for The Eras Tour. Swift said in a social media post that she will be making stops in Miami, New Orleans, Indianapolis, and Toronto starting in October 2024. Fans can register for verified fan codes by going to taylorswift.com and clicking on…
The stationary front in central Mississippi yesterday has retreated well to the north this morning with high pressure in the Gulf. A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect from 10 am to 7 pm for heat indices of 106-114. Any showers or thunderstorms that may develop will likely be too late as heat indices will have already hit the advisory criteria….
Warm and humid conditions will remain overnight. Expect a few clouds from time to time and light southwesterly winds to usher in humidity. High pressure shifting to its east means that southerly flow on its western edge is back for our area. Dangerous heat continues through the rest of the week with a Heat Advisory in effect from 10 AM…
Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson has announced he is endorsing Matt Haley for the position. Matt Haley is facing Louis Elias in the primaries for the sheriff’s position next Tuesday. If there is a runoff, it will be held on August 29th. Sheriff Peterson calls Haley’s qualities as a leader unparalleled. He says in a statement: “I was firm in…
A new study has Mississippi ranked fifth as a top retirement state. The rankings were done by Bankrate.com and mainly based on each state’s affordability, overall wellbeing, the cost and quality of healthcare, weather, and crime. Coastal Mississippi’s Director of Communications and Engagement Pattye Meagher shares what makes Mississippi the perfect destination to retire and how important of a role…
Registration is officially open for the Kroc Center’s Volleyball Academy. The Kroc Center in Biloxi is hosting an incredible opportunity for children across the Coast looking to get more familiar with the game of volleyball. The volleyball academy is open for both boys and girls ages 11 to 15 and practices will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6…
A Heat Advisory remains in place until 7 PM this evening. Temperatures well into the 90s will feel like 110 degrees at times. There is a chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm this evening before sunset. Overnight, it will remain warm and humid. Winds will remain out of the south to southwest. Clouds will clear out by daybreak. Tomorrow…
Harrison County School District nurses gathered for professional development training in preparation for the school year. Various school nurses in Harrison County went through training and seminars on how best to nurse students back to health when they aren’t feeling so well. The nurses were refreshed on medication and policy updates for the 2023-2024 academic school year. They also learned…
Nurses in Mississippi will be able to apply for a nurse retention loan repayment program starting Friday, August 4th. The program is being used as a way to retain nurses in the state of Mississippi by helping them repay their student loans. Licensed practical nurses or registered nurses with a current nursing license who are in their first year of…
It may only be August, but the Ocean Springs Chamber is already working on plans for the Peter Anderson Festival. The chamber is calling all Mississippi artists to apply for a spot in the Blue Moon Art Project. In partnership with Blue Moon beer, Mississippi artists 21 and older can submit their artwork with the theme ‘where do you blue…
Alright Golden Eagle and Rebel fans on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, this next update is for you! As we announced earlier in May, Southern Miss and Ole Miss men’s basketball teams will be facing off right here on the Gulf Coast. The two in-state rivals will battle it out on the hardwood on December 23rd at the Mississippi Gulf Coast…
There is a watch party tonight for the away Shuckers game at Ground Zero in Biloxi. News 25’s Brooke Parker is with Mika Hartman to talk about the Shuckers upcoming night for children with disabilities. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Biloxi Shuckers
Some schools in the Harrison County School District will be introducing universal free meals during the 2023 school year. Nine Harrison County schools are currently enrolled in the USDA’s community eligibility provision program. This special provision to the school’s breakfast and lunch program will be providing universal $16 million in free meals to all households of eligible schools. The provision…
The Mega Millions jackpot is leaving a ‘lotto-money’ on the table for Friday’s drawing. No one matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball in Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing, meaning the jackpot keeps growing and growing. $1.25 billion is now up for grabs in this Friday’s drawing. Stop N’ Geaux Owner Jennifer Weems says she hopes they see a…
This afternoon there is a weak stationary front to the north of our area. This front will begin to move closer to the area later this afternoon, before drifting to the N/NE later in the period. This feature along with other minor features and impulses moving through the region will be just enough to spark an afternoon shower or thunderstorm….
South Mississippians were down at the Moss Point Riverfront Park for a night of family fun and a chance to learn more about crime prevention. The City of Moss Point hosted this year’s National Night Out against crime event in cooperation with District Attorney Angel Myers Mcilrath. First responders from across Jackson, George, and Greene counties joined together to spend…
Job openings fall as demand for workers slows down and the U.S. just had its credit rating downgraded. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report.
Every other Wednesday morning 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 Pistachio! Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
This morning there is a weak stationary front to the north of our area. This front will begin to move closer to the area this afternoon, before drifting to the N/NE later in the period. This feature along with other minor features and impulses moving through the region will be just enough to spark an afternoon shower or thunderstorm. A…