Our award-winning series News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days is back starting Wednesday with St. Martin High School. That’s about all we have scheduled at the moment, but be sure to tune in every Monday through Friday at 9 p.m. on FOX and 10 p.m. on NBC on WXXV to get the full season preview of your favorite Coast…
For the first time since 2019, the Mississippi State football program heads into SEC Media Days coached by someone other than the late, great Mike Leach. But his memory still strong as ever this week in Nashville as Commissioner Greg Sankey took the podium without a neck tie in honor of the Pirate. MSU still undefeated under new Head Coach…
It’s the dog days of summer, but Moss Point students can soon call them school days as the district starts class this Thursday. Families gathered at the Jerry Alexander Stadium for the district’s annual Back-to-School Rally. This event provides students with free supplies. However, this year’s rally holds even greater significance. Just one month ago, a devastating tornado struck the…
In a bid to meet the rising demand of rehabilitation services, Encompass Health, located within Memorial Hospital Gulfport, is expanding their capabilities. Their most recent expansion was in 2020, which made them a 43-bed inpatient hospital. However, it didn’t take long for those beds to be filled. As their list for rehab services kept growing, Encompass Health decided to expand…
Warm and humid conditions will linger overnight as the flow gradually becomes southerly. Skies will be mostly clear if not totally clear. Tomorrow will be a repeat of today with very hot conditions and passing clouds. A Heat Advisory will be in effect from 12 Noon until 7 PM Wednesday. Strong high pressure will remain in place until the end…
It’s never too early to invite your child to help you in the kitchen! MSU Extension invited children to the Pass Christian Library for a free cooking camp. The Fun with Food Cooking Camp is for students in the fourth through sixth grade and they learned how to make apple tarts from scratch! The children cut puff pastries, utilized apple…
The City of Biloxi is receiving a $2 million grant from the Mississippi Development Authority for the revitalization of downtown, specifically the Saenger Theatre. The grant agreement was made at the city council meeting where Mayor Gilich also talked about the progress of the Saenger. So far, the outside is nearly complete, which means the city will be moving forward…
Alongside the pursuit of funds for Moss Point, the recovery continues as local and out-of-state construction workers rebuild homes. One Stop Construction Enterprise out of Biloxi has led the way for the rebuild for citizens of Moss Point. The company and its crew of about 16 workers are donating their labor. They’ve helped many residents to place tarp on their…
Children at the library in Orange Grove had a wild experience this afternoon. The Harrison County Library in Orange Grove had some special guests from the Hattiesburg Zoo for all ages. Everyone at the family camp had the opportunity to meet Hattiesburg’s eastern box turtle, Allie! Allie is a full grown 30-year-old turtle and the kids got to get up…
The classes of 2036 and 2037 at Pass Christian Elementary are getting a head start on a productive school year. Pass Christian Elementary invited all of their registered pre-K and kindergarten students to attend transition camp where students were able to get a glimpse of what their classroom experience will be like when they start school on July 28th. Students…
A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM. Heat indices of over 100 degrees will be around into portions of this evening. Skies will clear out overnight but it will remain warm with upper-70s out the door tomorrow morning. Much of the same conditions will continue for the middle portion of the week. Strong high pressure will remain in…
Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia has moved to a new location in Ocean Springs. The school is now located on West Commerce Street! The school, which opened in 2020, outgrew its old location due to the rapid growth of the school, which specializes in helping students with dyslexia. Volunteers from Keesler Air Force Base came out this morning to help with…
Despite the report that tornado damage in Jackson and Jasper counties has not met the threshold for federal assistance, MEMA is not giving up. The state agency is actively asking for additional damage assessments from Jackson and Jasper counties. MEMA said last week that the damage was listed at $4.1 million, about a million short of the needed $5.2 million…
Get ready to move and groove as Latin Night returns to the Mississippi Coast! After a long hiatus, the community is ready to embrace the rhythms of salsa, bachata, and more. At DTC Studio in D’Iberville, the Latin dance community is gearing up for an unforgettable experience. Studio Owner Daniel Thomas said, “It’s more than just dancing at a regular…
The cost of international travel isn’t stopping Americans from going overseas and the teamsters union is telling the White House to stay out of negotiations with UPS. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
David Delk and Kay Cappell are in studio to talk about a benefit concert to help raise funds for the Bethel Free Clinic. The benefit concert takes place Saturday, July 22nd at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Gulfport. $20 suggested donation. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Bethel Free Health Clinic, Curing the Coast
The Powerball jackpot has now climbed to one billion dollars! There was no winner in last night’s estimated $900 million jackpot. The next drawing is set for Wednesday. The new jackpot would be the third highest in U.S. history and will keep growing until someone wins. Powerball is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and…
Tiger Nation will gather for a celebration to kick off the new school year. Moss Point School District’s annual Back to School Rally kicks off at 6 tonight at Jerry Alexander Stadium near Moss Point High School. There will be plenty of fun activities for Moss Point School District kids and families at the celebration. There is also a free…
Already a hot and humid day across the Southern 6 counties. A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect until 7pm as heat indices will max out between 105 to 110 degrees. High pressure is the dominant feature this afternoon, however there is a weakness in the overall pattern to the Northwest, which will not directly impact our forecast as it moves…
Another hot and humid day is expected across the Southern 6 counties. A HEAT ADVISORY goes in effect from 12pm until 7pm as heat indices will max out between 105 to 110 degrees. High pressure is the dominant feature this morning, however there is a weakness in the overall pattern to the Northwest, which will not directly impact our forecast….
Change of plans for Biloxi High School alum Duran Parish, who is back on the hardwood with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The freshman hoops star originally signed with Vanderbilt back in December for football, but is now closer to home with the Bulldogs. He should make an immediate impact for Gulf Coast, led by first-year Head Coach Owen Miller,…
Southern Miss alum Matt Wallner doesn’t really have much left to prove at the Minor League level and the Minnesota Twins agree, having recalled the USM home run king over the weekend. On Saturday, Wallner returning to the Big League club, still awaiting his first game action since late May. In a limited 11-game stretch earlier this year, Wallner tore…
Skies will be mostly clear the rest of the night and temperatures will be somewhat mild. Northwesterly winds will keep the humidity bearable for a little longer as this hot pattern builds in. Tuesday will feature a lot of sunshine and very hot temperatures. A Heat Advisory will be in effect from 12 Noon until 7 PM tomorrow. High pressure…
Travelers of Canal and Landon Road may experience some traffic this week. Just before 3:30, an accident involving two vehicles occurred at the traffic light at Canal and Landon Road. A truck rolled to its side, hitting a utility pole which then caused the traffic lights to fall. Both people involved were taken to nearby hospitals. The intersection has been…