Shower and thunderstorm chances will continue to drift inland between now and the evening hours as the sea breeze clears Coastal Mississippi. You can still expect the potential for isolated showers and thunderstorms this evening. Fireworks should go off without a hitch. The hot and humid pattern will stick around. Shower chances will still be present overnight especially closer to…
Southern Miss baseball alum Matt Wallner has been named the minor league hitter of the week for the Minnesota Twins organization. Not so surprisingly, Wallner remains dominant at the plate for the St. Paul Saints who is the triple-a affiliate of the Twins. This past week, Wallner posted a slash of .450, .450, and .900 with two home runs, two…
On Sunday, three Chicago Cubs players were named to the MLB National League all-star roster, and one player specifically hit really close to home. For the first time in his career, George County alum Justin Steele can finally put All-Star on his baseball resum. The left handed pitcher has made 15 starts while navigating his second full season on staff,…
MGM Park was filled with red, white, and of course Shucker blue for their independence game celebration against the Mississippi Braves. Shucker’s Ethan Murray sends a two-run moonshot over left-center field for an early 2-0 lead, but those are the only two runs the Shuckers will get across the plate. The Mississippi Braves win game six of the series with…
Happy Independence Day! Scattered showers and an occasional rumble of thunder have developed and moved across the area this morning moving to the NE. Isolated activity will continue this afternoon but rain chances will drop off to 30%. A Low pressure system is to the Northwest while high pressure remains in the Gulf of Mexico. Rain chances are definitely on…
Happy Independence Day! Scattered showers and an occasional rumble of thunder have developed across the area this morning moving to the NE. While rather isolated in coverage at the moment, trends are pointing towards a continued increase in that coverage as the morning continues. Isolated activity will continue this afternoon but rain chances will drop off to 30%. A Low…
The City of Moss Point is rebuilding — but with any process it has setbacks. Paige Roberts, the volunteer and donations coordinator for Moss Point, is calling on skilled labor volunteers to help clean up debris and trash. She is also asking for help repairing holes left in residents’ roofs. While food and water are appreciated, there is a more…
Be sure to look up tonight if you have breaks in the clouds. A full Buck Moon will be visible and about 7% larger/brighter than usual. Skies will remain partly cloudy on average overnight with warm and humid conditions. Very isolated shower chances will be present around daybreak and those will carry through the morning. Thunderstorm chances will peak tomorrow…
More than 10,000 people were treated for fireworks-related injuries in the U.S. last year. The consumer product safety commission has some tips you may want to consider to help you and your family celebrate safely this Fourth of July: Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks, including sparklers Keep a bucket of water or garden hose handy in…
After Spending many Fourth of July’s six feet apart, the firework industry is slowly starting to pop off again! Firework sales came to an abrupt halt after the pandemic began. Now the emergency mandate has been lifted and firework sales are slowly starting to increase as people start celebrating holidays again with friends and family. According to the American pyrotechnics…
Two weeks after an EF-2 tornado hit Moss Point, area agencies are asking for a long-term relief committee to help with the recovery. Jackson County is the only coastal county without an active relief committee. The long-term relief is funded by MEMA with a sum of up to $250,000 in the face of disaster for affected areas. The committee was…
Behind the scenes of the 75th Annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, a remarkable woman plays a vital role in supporting the success of the event. You’ve probably seen Barbara Viskup handling the fish after it comes in to be weighed. Viskup, a volunteer, makes sure everyone is following the rules of the 75th Annual Deep Fishing Rodeo. That’s because…
Coverage of showers and thunderstorms has remained very spotty today. Cloud coverage did increase some at times but sunshine and hot temperatures dominated. It will remain warm and humid tonight with partly cloudy skies on average. Be sure to look up tonight as a full Buck Moon will rise. It will be about 7% larger and brighter than usual. For…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Investigators are asking the public’s help to identify a man whose body was found in the water off Belle Fontaine beach near the St. Andrews community on Friday afternoon. Investigators hope someone recognizes tattoos on the man. One is on the man’s chest that says “Sticks.” A “TE” tattoo is on his left arm, and a blue…
The 4th of July weekend is known for cookouts and great barbecue. A church in Biloxi was grilling out for a good cause. New Life Family Church is raising money for its students with a smoked Boston butt fundraiser. In a collaborative effort with the nationally ranked barbecue team — Hog Addiction — New Life Church students sold more than…
Small town patriotism was alive in Long Beach on Saturday as the Friendly City hosted its inaugural July 4th Jubilee. “We’re here to celebrate and just have fun out here in small town happiness,” said Don Northcutt, president of Chapter 1150 of the Vietnam Veterans of America. It was a vision that came to fruition, thanks to event organizer Sawyer…
With the summer heat, we know people who work in the elements need to take precautions. Ingalls’ Pascagoula shipyard employs thousands and the company is doing what it can to help keep everyone safe. Ingalls leaders tell us the second shift’s clock-in time has been moved up to keep workers out of the heat during the hottest part of the…
This afternoon, the Bermuda high “High Pressure” extends westward across Florida into the northern Gulf of Mexico. A front is extended from Lake Erie into Oklahoma which coupled with daytime heating will be the culprit for thunderstorms the next couple of days. Temperatures will be slightly cooler this afternoon compared to Sunday, which may make it somewhat easier for afternoon…
At the surface, the Bermuda high “High Pressure” extends westward across Florida into the northern Gulf of Mexico. A front is extended from Lake Erie into Oklahoma which coupled with daytime heating will be the culprit for thunderstorms the next couple of days. Temperatures will be slightly cooler this afternoon compared to Sunday, which may make it somewhat easier for…
Our more typical summertime conditions will be back for this week. Overnight, it will be warm and humid but temperatures will be in the 70s. Ridge of high pressure will continue to break down and in its place, expect a more unsettled pattern. For your Monday, increasing cloud coverage, still-hot temperatures, and a 30% chance of afternoon thunderstorms are on…
It was a beautiful afternoon at MGM Park as fans filled the stands for game three and a local Coast guy who is used to Friday Night Lights had the opportunity to kick things off. Gautier High School alum Kaden Irving is dominant on both the diamond and the gridiron and in January 2020, he made the verbal decision of…
A pair of familiar faces in the Gulfport volleyball program have earned some much-deserved promotions. Resi Fitzgerald has earned the honors of being named the new interim head volleyball coach for the Lady Admirals and Rylee Swilley will join her as the new associate head volleyball coach. The Lady Admirals had an incredible run last season, making an appearance at…
In just one-week, Southern Miss ace Tanner Hall has received not only one, but two different All-American honors for his performance this year. The Hall American was named a starting pitcher First Team All-American by Baseball America and D1 Baseball. In 2023, the Golden Eagle junior was 12-4 with a 2.48 ERA with 124 strikeouts in 112-and-a-third innings. Those 12…
Biloxi hosting the Mississippi Braves for game three of the series. Braves win 4-1. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports