An athlete out of Gulfport is on track for chasing his dreams of becoming an Olympic Athlete. Discus is a track event that requires a high level of skill, patience, and determination. Those three things and much more are qualities of Christian Collegiate Academy Discus Thrower Sean Fairley. “My dad started me out in the sixth grade and then it…
Humidity and cloud cover will remain dominant overnight. Rain chances should remain fairly isolated until the start of the day tomorrow. Friday will bring the potential for scattered thunderstorms. Also, a Heat Advisory will be in effect from 10 AM until 8 PM due to how stifling the heat and humidity will make it feel. The overall pattern will be…
Over the past several weeks, the Picayune Police Department Narcotics Division attempted to buy tobacco, vape, and alcohol products from 14 different businesses within city limits. They used someone under the required age for purchase. Eleven of the businesses sold products to the underage person and citations were issued to the cashiers who sold the products. Categories: Local News, News…
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help finding two suspects in a burglary, accused of stealing over $35,000 worth of property. The burglary happened in Vancleave. The first suspect is heavyset and was wearing a blue Polo shirt and blue jeans. The second suspect is also heavyset, wearing a long sleeve white shirt, blue jeans, a baseball cap,…
The librarians at the University of Southern Mississippi are collecting trash bags for a good cause. Whenever you leave a fast-food restaurant or a grocery store with a plastic bag, your first thought may be to head for the trash can, but there is a librarian at Southern Miss that is using them to help the homeless. Karen Shaw was…
The Marine Education Center at Southern Miss welcomed campers back this year for a week of marine filled fun. The week-long day camp offers 7th to 12th grade students an in-depth journey into ocean sciences. Campers have the opportunity to take a trip on the USM research vessel, explore a research facility, and build their own autonomous vehicle model. Today’s…
Long Beach police and fire departments teamed up this week with the school district to conduct active shooter training drills. The departments partnered with the Long Beach School District to focus on emergency response to an on-campus active shooter incident. Morning classroom training was followed by active shooter scenarios at Harper McCaughan Elementary, headed by Police Captain Patrick Craig. The…
There is a hot new app on the block that is picking up conversations fast. It’s called ‘Threads.’ Last week, META, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, launched its most recent social media app. Many experts agree that Threads was launched to rival Twitter with its similar text-based functions. The app is becoming the fastest growing social media platform…
Since July is Culinary Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to remind students they can enroll in Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s culinary arts program. The two-year program provides a solid foundation in the methods and science of cooking through exposure to classical, American, and international cuisines as well as baking and pastry making. The program also places special emphasis…
Scattered thunderstorms will be in our area for the early portion of this evening. Some thunderstorms could bring very heavy rainfall, and pack frequent lightning. A strong wind gust or two cannot be ruled out. Some gradual clearing will take place overnight but cloud coverage will remain dominant. Very humid conditions will continue to plague our area. A Heat Advisory…
Two piers on Biloxi’s Back Bay are now closed as a major renovation project begins. Deemed unsafe for public use by the city, the Forrest Avenue Pier and Porter Avenue Pier are being completely demolished and rebuilt. Crews have already started removing decking, handrails, and a pavilion at the Forrest Avenue Pier. Once work there is done, workers will do…
The Stone County Republican Committee will host a candidate forum with the six men vying for the office of sheriff. The forum will start at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at MGCCC in Perkinston. Incumbent Sheriff Mike Farmer is retiring at the end of his current term, opening up the field for the six men who want to succeed him….
Domino’s Pizza shares soar after striking a surprise deal and back-to-school spending is expected to decline as inflation takes its toll. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
An upcoming event aims to make sure your kids are in tip-top shape health wise. Steve Theobald and Ben Young are in studio to talk more about the Rotary Club of Edgewater’s Children’s Health Fair. The Children’s Health Fair takes place July 22nd from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Edgewater Mall.
Kevin Kotula and Rev. James Pennington of Back Bay Mission are in studio to talk about an upcoming show at Ground Zero Blues Club to benefit the mission. The Musicians with a Mission benefit takes place Sunday at 12 p.m. at the Ground Zero Blues Club. For more information visit groundzerobiloxi.com/event-details/musicians-with-a-mission. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Ground Zero Blues Club, Musicians…
This morning, we were honored to have Chapel Hart visit the WXXV News Room. News 25’s Ansley Brent was able to sit down and talk to the talented trio about life after America’s Got Talent and their journey on the road. Chapel Hart is set to perform at the IMPAC Center on the MGCCC Harrison County campus tomorrow night. The…
Have you noticed that the post office no longer has outside dropboxes for mail? That’s because the United States Postal Service has taken them out in an effort to reduce crime. The boxes were taken out in May and officials with the USPS told WXXV that it was in preparation for new dropboxes to be added. However, a press release…
Home insurance expert, Jody Entrekin with Entrekin Insurance, answers some more frequently asked questions about homeowner’s insurance. What is the difference between actual cash value and replacement costs? Find out in this week’s episode of Expert Talk with Lori Buhring. Categories: Expert Talk
Even when it’s not hurricane season, a good generator can be a lifesaver. What are the steps you should take to find the right generator for your home or business? Mr. Electric’s Kenny Moore has all the expert answers. Categories: Expert Talk
With temperatures in the upper 80s showers and thunderstorms are likely going to have an easier time forming today. Once diurnal thunderstorms get going later into the afternoon, the main threats will again be sub-severe wind gusts and heavy rainfall. The area is under a MARGINAL to SLIGHT risk for isolated flooding today with efficient rainmakers capable of producing 1-2…
There is no distinct change in the state of the atmosphere compared to yesterday, with tropical airmass in place. With temperatures expected to be in the upper 80s showers and thunderstorms are likely going to have an easier time forming today. We could also have an earlier increase in activity in conjunction with a complex of showers and thunderstorms to…
Today, Pearl River Community College softball sending four players to the four-year level. Starting with the best pitcher to ever come through Poplarville, All-American Brinson Anne Rogers is going to Southern Arkansas. A pair of Vancleave alums, Julianah Overstreet heading to William Carey and Jena Pacheco to Spring Hill in Mobile. Mya Young letting the ink dry with Montevallo. Categories:…
Back in September, Southern Miss football made a road trip down to South Beach to take on Miami in Week 2. Some members of the Southern Miss baseball team were there, staying right down the road at Tim and Danny Lynch’s house in nearby Jupiter. One of them being Justin Storm, which is what they like to call foreshadowing. On…
Yesterday was Justin Steele’s 28th birthday. It was also his son Beau’s first birthday. It was also Steele’s first-ever Major League Baseball All-Star Game. The Chicago Cubs pitcher out of George County High School making Lucedale proud, pitching a scoreless fifth inning for the National League Team, allowing just one hit and no walks to go along with an inning-ending…