The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is hosting a photo contest and the winners will be used in the agency’s 2024 calendar. The deadline to submit entries is Friday, October 27th. Submitted photos should depict an aspect of the marine resources available on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, including recreational and commercial fishing, coastal preserves, marine plant and animal life, marsh…
North Bay Civitan Club of D’Iberville and St. Martin is hosting the 14th annual Teddy Bears on Patrol Drive-Thru. It’s happening at the intersection behind Newk’s and AT&T at the D’Iberville Promenade Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. New or gently used teddy bears can be used by first responders during incidents where youth might be involved. Each teddy…
A cold front is gradually working through our area. Unrelated to it, a complex of thunderstorms that made its way into areas to our west is providing for cloud cover. No rain chances are expected but clouds will clear out overnight. The weekend will be quite mild. Temperatures in the morning will be pleasant with upper-60s to low-70s across South…
The Harrison County School District is continuing its initiative to promote healthy eating across its schools. As of now, 18 schools in the Harrison County School District are participating in the USDA’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program. This means students will be receiving a free, nutritious snack every day when they come to school. The program teaches the youth healthy…
Mr. Electric’s Daniel Zimmerman explains how different types of indoor and outdoor lighting can add value to your home. Categories: Expert Talk
There’s a new program coming to the Coast benefiting shelter dogs and finding them forever homes. Joining us this afternoon to tell us more about the Adoptable Dog Program are Elizabeth Ward and Shana Lamy. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: The Adoptable Dog Program
This afternoon an area of high pressure is located over New Mexico, with a trough from the eastern Great Lakes to Georgia. The remnants of the line of thunderstorms that dove southward through our area last evening have moved offshore into the western Gulf of Mexico. At the surface, the cold front that has been to our north appears to…
Walmart cuts the starting pay for some new hires and health-insurance costs are taking the biggest jumps in years. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
We’re joined by Alvin Brown with the Mississippi Gulf Coast Blues Commission. He’s here to tell us all about the upcoming Blues and Heritage Festival at the Jackson County Fairgrounds. The festival takes place Saturday, September 9th, 2023 starting at 2 p.m. Tickets are $35 at the door. For more information visit msgulfcoastblues.com. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Blues and Heritage…
We’re joined this morning by Bridget Turan and Robin Killeen with Women of Wisdom. They’re here to tell us all about the first responders lunching coming up. For more information email 9-11@WOWcommunity.org. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: first responders luncheon, women of wisdom
Amtrak service from New Orleans to Mobile, with stops on the Mississippi Coast, is expected to begin in 2024. While there is no specific date as yet, Amtrak updated the Southern Rail Commission during its meeting Friday morning in Point Clear, Alabama. During the update, Amtrak project manager Ben Dodson said there are a few items that need to be…
Local businessman Carl Boyanton announced his bid for Congress in Diamondhead last night. Boyanton ran in the Republican Primary for the Fourth District seat in the 2020 and 2022 elections, winning 6.2 percent of the vote in 2022. The entrepreneur seeking to defeat first-term incumbent Mike Ezell. The candidate says he wants to center his campaign around boosting the state’s…
It’s been a sad week in Ocean Springs after a young teen at Ocean Springs Middle School died. “This could be your daughter! Stop bullying!” A call for help from bullying victims and concerned parents. Demonstrators gathered at Ocean Springs Middle School to speak out against bullying. Multiple parents with children in the Ocean Springs School District claim that bullying…
High pressure is centered over New Mexico this morning, with a trough from the eastern Great Lakes to Georgia. The remnants of the line of thunderstorms that dove southward through our area last evening have moved offshore into the western Gulf of Mexico. At the surface, the cold front that has been to our north appears to be overhead this…
If the road less traveled is to the left, Ian Gael Gonzalez Rioz is not going right as long as there’s a football in his hand. “It’s something so difficult. In Mexico, we have soccer and that’s it. That’s the sport that everybody plays, and everybody inspires to be professional in that and I think that would’ve been way easier,”…
Skies will clear out overnight and there will be a pleasant feel to the air out the door tomorrow. A less humid pattern will gradually work in by this weekend. Your Friday will feature passing clouds at times and hot temperatures. But, heat indices won’t be dangerous for many of you due to less humidity. The weekend will be dominated…
After 43 years of serving the Mississippi Gulf Coast through their McDonald’s franchises, Bill and Pat Descher called it a career. The couple is handing over the reigns to sons Gregg and Jeff, who will manage the company that owns all 18 franchises across the coast. Bill and Pat began their career in Gautier, celebrating with a retirement party earlier…
One lucky woman drove away from Gulfport Nissan in a brand new truck, thanks to the Mississippi Lottery Corporation! Cassandra Woods of Jackson is the winner of a 2023 Nissan Titan Pro 4x and $10,000. Cassandra and her husband made the trip down to Gulfport Nissan to claim her winnings earlier today. She won the final drawing in the Mississippi…
This Saturday from noon until 7, The Fly Llama is hosting Brews & Tattoos. Tattoos will be available first come, first serve. Tattoo placement will only be available on arms or legs. The prices start at $50 for a black and white design, anyone can get the signs in color as well! Categories: Local News, News Tags: beer, biloxi, event,…
Mobile’s first-ever food court made from shipping containers had its soft opening today. It’s been nearly two years since the groundbreaking in 2021. The food court is located on Dauphin Street between Jackson and Joachim Streets. Five repurposed containers sit in an area that was a community garden, each offering a different menu. Foods from macaroni and cheese, barbecue, pasta,…
The deadline for financial aid in Moss Point is approaching fast. The Jackson County Long-Term Recovery Committee is hearing and approving cases of victims who were affected by the tornado that hit June 19. However, the recovery committee has also announced a September 19 deadline for tornado victims to get their cases submitted. Anyone who still needs a to claim…
Showers and thunderstorms will gradually wind down across South Mississippi. Skies will clear out overnight and a less humid pattern will slowly start to take shape. It will be mainly sunny for your Friday with only a few passing clouds in the afternoon. Temperatures will be hot for the end of this week into the weekend. But, humidity will not…
This afternoon high pressure was centered near El Paso, Texas, extending northward through the Plains States. At the surface, high pressure was centered over Florida and the Northern Plains States. A cold front is extended from Lake Erie, to southern Arkansas to west Texas. The high pressure to our west is not going anywhere through Friday. As each impulse of…
The Joppa Shriners in Biloxi are hosting their 14th annual BBQ and Sportsmans Giveway next weekend to help raise money for the Joppa Shrine Center. Shriner Pearce Sunderland visited WXXV to tell us more about the event. Categories: Local News, News Tags: bbq, biloxi, joppa shrine center, Mississippi, sportsmans giveaway