One of five local schools received some huge recognition this week. The Mississippi Office of Elementary Education and Reading’s Literacy Division recognized Pass Road Elementary School as an emerging Mississippi Science of Reading school. Four other schools on the Coast — Beach Elementary, Jackson Elementary and Martin Bluff Elementary in the Pascagoula-Gautier District and Waveland Elementary in the Bay-Waveland District,…
Rain chances will be eliminated this evening and skies will clear out. It will remain hot and humid for a good portion of this evening but cloud cover and isolated rain took an edge off of the brutal heat. Winds gradually return to a southerly flow overnight with the humidity remaining in the picture. Tomorrow will start off hot yet…
The 2019 Mississippi Bonnet Carré Spillway Fisheries Disaster Recovery Program financial assistance applications for commercial fisheries and charter boat participants will open Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 8 a.m. on the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources website. Applicants must be a Mississippi resident 18 years or older and have possessed a valid Mississippi resident commercial fishing or dealer 2019 calendar…
A fire in marsh at Mud Bayou damaged the nature trail at Buccaneer State Park (Bayside Fire/Stephanie Ledet)Buccaneer State Park remained closed today after a marsh fire that started Monday forced an evacuation of the campground in Waveland. Park Ranger Stu Rayburn said the fire started in Mud Bayou, a marshy area on the edge of the state park. The…
Another afternoon of oppressive heat is in store for our area. We will experience another day of high temperatures in the upper 90s. This means that there is an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING from until 7PM today for heat indices from 110-116. There is a cold front north of the area, however it is not expected to aid in cooling us…
Another day of oppressive heat is in store for our area. We will experience another day of high temperatures in the upper 90s. This means that there is an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING from 11am-7PM today for heat indices from 110-116. There is a cold front north of the area, however it is not expected to aid in cooling us off. …
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (WXXV) — Southern Miss alum and Minnesota Twins outfielder Matt Wallner smashed his first-ever MLB walk-off home run on Sunday, a towering no-doubt two-run blast to right-center field, in a 5-3 win for his hometown Twins over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Wallner is really starting to find his power stroke with seven home runs through 30 games this season,…
CHICAGO, Ill. (WXXV) — George County High School alum and Chicago Cubs left-handed pitcher Justin Steele has done it again, spinning his 13th win of the season – tied for the MLB lead with Taijuan Walker of the Philadelphia Phillies. The former Rebel went 5.1 innings against a tough Atlanta offense, giving up eight hits and four walks but just…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Biloxi Shuckers infielder Tyler Black is moving up and moving on following a promotion to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds on Sunday. The fifth-ranked prospect of the Miwaukee Brewers, Black has been a menace for opposing pitchers all season long, with 14 home runs and a single-season franchise record eight triples across 84 games. His 47 stolen…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Ocean Springs senior linebacker Eric Moore, Jr. has given his verbal commitment to Arkansas State, over the likes of Georgia Tech, Liberty and SMU, just to name a few. Last season, the 3-Star recruit led the Greyhounds with 107 total tackles, en route to a 12-1 season and their first trip to South State in…
Winds remaining out of the south overnight will keep it very warm and extremely humid overnight. Some clouds will be present at times but expect the main issue to continue to be the oppressively hot conditions. It will be in the low-80s around daybreak to start your Tuesday. An Excessive Heat Warning will be in place from 11 AM until…
After serving the community for 54 years selling cars and trucks, this former car dealer is ready to make even more of an impact here in South Mississippi. Butch Oustalet may be retired from selling vehicles, but now, he is excited more than ever to change lives through the Butch Oustalet Foundation. The foundation’s goal is to provide students with…
The City of Gulfport is planning a pair of projects to cut down on traffic and ease parking congestion in some of its busiest areas. The city presented its plans for a commerce corridor and harbor expansion projects to the Harrison County Board of Supervisors this morning. The project will be funded by the Gulf Coast Restore Fund. The commerce…
The heat wave we have been dealt continues through the much of this week. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect until 7 PM for heat indices over 110 degrees for much of the area. It will remain hot and very humid overnight as southerly winds continue. A few clouds from time to time can be expected. Expect another extremely…
Early registration for this year’s Cruisin’ the Coast closes next week. This year’s week-long event will be held October 1st through October 8th with events all over the Coast and Cruise Central at Centennial Plaza. Last year, more than 8,000 pre-registered for Cruisin’ with more than a thousand being first-time participants. There were more than 9,600 cars registered last year,…
The final checks and balances are complete as voting precincts are all set for primary elections. The Harrison County Election Commission held a public testing for voting equipment today that will be used during the primary. It’s done to ensure voters will have a fair and accurate election process. Today, election commission members were testing out the ballot scanners and…
Circuit Clerk Connie Ladner has four things people of Harrison County need to know before going to vote Tuesday. First, you must provide an ID because it is required when voting in the state of Mississippi. Second, if you’re unsure about where your polling location is and you don’t have your voter registration card, you can check the county website,…
Gulfport and Biloxi city leaders are asking the Harrison County Board of Supervisors to explore alternatives to AMR as the contract comes up for renewal next year. Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes and Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich met today with supervisors to discuss issues with American Medical Response, the emergency medical service vendor for the county. The mayors asked for…
MDOT has announced a new date for the overnight closure of I-10 at Menge Avenue, which was originally set for today. The closure of the westbound lanes will now take place Wednesday night from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. During that time, westbound traffic will be rerouted through the Menge Avenue exit and on ramps. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
A three-day weekend conference in Gulfport gave believers a chance to amplify their faith and discover their purpose. For the first time since its inception, the Living Faith Out Loud Conference was an in-person event. The conference featured a group of guest speakers, all sharing their works, gifts, and testimonies. Attendees also received counseling, ministry, and marketing strategies and more….
Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church in Gulfport is celebrating 121 years of Christian fellowship. The church was founded in 1902 by Reverand Loggins, his followers, and members of Mount Bethel Baptist Church. The church building was completed a few years later in 1909 and has withstood its fair share of natural disasters, fires, and other hardships over the years. Nevertheless,…
Folks the heat wave will continue into the first full week of August. This means that there is an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING until 7PM today for heat indices from 110-116. There is a cold front north of the area, however it is not expected to aid in cooling us off. Today winds will be a little stronger out of the…
A unique learning opportunity was held for South Mississippi youth as they explore the worlds of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Presented by the Department of Defense, the Hancock County NAACP, and STEMNOLA, young students built battery powered boats. The students learned first hand about buoyancy and density as they crafted and tested their sailboats, pontoon boats, and swamp boats….
Contracts all come with fine print. Here’s what you should know before signing on the dotted line. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report.