On July 29th, the City of Gulfport will celebrate 125 years with a party at Jones Park. The event will not just be a day of celebration, but remembrance of the city founded by pioneers of the railroad and maritime industry. Mayor Billy Hewes is excited about what the celebration will look like and how the city plans to honor…
A new face is joining the Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission Board of Commissioners. Ocean Springs native and current Waveland resident Ray Wesson Jr. is the newest board member. Wesson is currently the market president at Bank Plus and serves on a number of South Mississippi community boards, including the Salvation Army, Home of Grace, and the Mississippi Gulf…
The Powerball jackpot continues to climb after there was no winner in last night’s drawing. That means the new jackpot has reached $725 million. The next drawing is set for Wednesday. Wednesday’s prize is the seventh-largest in the promotion’s history. If someone matches all of the numbers in that drawing and decides to take the lump sum option, the cash…
Tomorrow, you have a chance to celebrate a local summer meal program through good food and fun activities. Feeding the Gulf Coast’s Summer Meals Celebration runs from 12 to 2 tomorrow afternoon at Point Cadet Plaza in Biloxi. There will be free lunches for kids and activity stations for kids to have fun in the sun. It’s also a chance…
Emma Benoit offered a powerful talk this morning at Singing River Hospital’s Mental Health Summit. Benoit, the keynote speaker at today’s Mental Health Summit, talked about her attempted suicide, an attempt that left her in a wheelchair. She said her mental health crisis led her to lose interest in cheerleading and that social media was a factor in her anxiety…
It’s our favorite time of the week: Pet of the Week! Joining us is Maridee Mallette with the Jackson County Shelter along with this week’s Pet of the Week, Nadia! Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
Summer’s hottest ticket is a Barbie and Oppenheimer double feature and Amazon Prime Days kick off today. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Just like the past couple of days there is as stationary front to the north of our area this morning. In the Gulf of Mexico high pressure still remains to be the dominate feature. With the stationary front nearby coupled with daytime heating efficient rain makers are possible yet again today. A complex of thunderstorm could move through the area…
In less than 24 hours, George County alum Justin Steele will be taking part in his first-ever MLB All-Star Game as a pitcher for the Chicago Cubs. The Pride of Lucedale heads into All-Star Weekend with the league’s fourth-best ERA and that mark of 2.56, good for second best in the National League. In the Wednesday night game against the…
Today Southern Miss baseball set a new program record with four players taken in the first ten rounds of the MLB first year player draft. USM also extending its streak of players selected in the first four rounds dating back to 2017. This year, it’s Tanner Hall. In the 4th round, the unanimous All-American going 114th overall to the Minnesota…
Skies will gradually clear out tonight. Isolated rain cannot be ruled out but there will be a lull for a good bit into tomorrow. Sunshine will be around through a lot of the morning. Eventually, cloud cover and thunderstorm chances move in. Rain chances will be around 50%, peaking between 12 Noon and 6 PM. The pattern will gradually revert…
Thunderstorms that moved in this afternoon will exit the picture. The coverage of rainfall will be on its way down through the evening. Expect clearing skies overnight and partly cloudy skies to start your Tuesday. Sunshine will be around in the morning but cloud coverage and rain chances will increase into the afternoon. Rain chances will be around 50% during…
The Drum Corps International Show will return to Hattiesburg later this month. Top corps from around the country will compete in a one-night only stadium show at the University of Southern Mississippi’s M.M. Roberts Stadium on Wednesday, July 26th. The 2023 edition of DCI Southern Mississippi will start at 7:30 p.m. and will feature more than 1,000 student musicians and…
Children were busy at Traintastic today, working at Innovation Stations. The assignment? To create, design, and build their own forts. Traintastic has entered week two of their summer camps which prepare campers for careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. This opportunity allows them to be creative and get hands-on experience. Registration is now open for the last session and…
Mitchell Distributing is helping raise money for an amazing cause by hosting their first golf tournament on the Gulf Coast. Twenty-five teams gathered at Windance Golf and Country Club for the Folds of Honor Golf Classic. Mitchell Distributing and Budweiser are supporters of Folds of Honor and their mission is to honor the sacrifice and educate the legacy of our…
Gautier Rotary and Singing River Hospital invite you to a community blood drive this Saturday. The blood drive is happening July 15th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Coldwell Banker Smith Homes in Gautier. Your contribution of blood to the Blood Center will directly benefit local hospitals including Singing River. By donating just one pint of blood, you can…
There were no jackpot winners after Saturday night’s Powerball drawing. As the wait for a winner goes on, the jackpot has grown to $675 million, the 10th largest in history. The next drawing is tonight and the cash option will be an estimated $340.9 million. On Saturday, one Powerball ticket sold in Saucier won $100,000. One local business is benefiting…
Amid the confusion of when or if the city of Moss Point may be declared a natural disaster area, Jackson County officials and local agencies are forging ahead with long-term recovery efforts for the city. The Jackson County Board of Supervisors approved a proposed long-term recovery council last week. The council met today at the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce…
Visiting Pet Teams of South Mississippi introduced its newest and re-registered pet therapy dog teams. More than a dozen dogs went parading down the aisle with their handlers to receive their caps and bandanas at the 17th annual Pet Therapy Graduation. These furry graduates will now be providing therapy and emotional support to those in need across South Mississippi. Handlers…
Lori sat down with mental health expert, Charlotte Terrell with Gulfport Behavioral Health System this week for a chat about when and why to limit children and their use of social media. How has social media been show to affect children’s mental health and what warning signs can parents be on the lookout for? Categories: Expert Talk
Frida Kahlo fans broke out their decorative costumes for an annual festival in Bay St. Louis. Frida Fest at Mockingbird Café celebrates the life of one of Mexico’s most revered and well-known artists. Most of Kahlo’s masterpieces were created while she was bed ridden with polio. Her self-portraits frequently depict her own agony, personal traumas, expressing her physical and mental…
WXXV General Manager Don Moore filled in for Lori this week and sat down with flooring expert Vicki Rhodes with The Floor Trader to talk more about waterproof laminate flooring and why pet owners should consider it in place of other types of flooring for its superior scratch resistance, water resistance and durability. Categories: Expert Talk
Barbecue and blues filled the air down in Bay St. Louis over the weekend. St. Rose de Lima Catholic Church held its 97th annual blues and BBQ fest. It’s a major fundraiser hosted each year, bringing Hancock County residents together for fun. 30 craft and food vendors were camped out along the Historic Depot Grounds for people to shop and…
Tony Trapani’s legacy was cemented in a big way over the weekend. The Hancock County Community Development Foundation honored Trapani Saturday with a Heritage Memorial Star outside of his restaurant. Tony’s wife Jolynne, daughter Grace, and son Joseph all gave speeches in remembrance of the beloved father and husband. Trapani is well-known for his loyalty and commitment to Bay St….