YMCA now offering free swim lessons for children and adults

Kids are having fun in the sun at the YMCA this summer. From swimming to going to the beach on the Mississippi Gulf Coast so many of our summer activities revolve around the water. At the YMCA, water safety is a number one priority. The YMCA is offering free swim lessons to 1,000 children and adults through a grant. The…

Pride flag flying at Biloxi VA causing controversy

A Pride flag flying at the Biloxi VA entrance creates controversy among citizens. On Friday, Congressman Mike Ezell said in his weekly newsletter that he penned a letter to the VA Secretary and the interim director for the medical center asking that the Pride flag be taken down. Ezell said he didn’t think it was appropriate to fly flags that…

6/5 – Jeff’s “Thunderstorms Wind Down” Monday Evening Forecast

Showers and thunderstorms this evening will wind down around sunset. A hot and humid pattern has settled in. Overnight, expect winds to calm down and cloud coverage to be in place. Mild temperatures will be what greet you in the morning. The daily routine of sunshine popping out in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms popping up in the afternoon…

Road closings for railroad work in Waveland

Some traffic alerts for Waveland residents as work to repair and repave railroad crossings begins this week. Starting Tuesday, Waveland Avenue will be closed all day at the railroad tracks for that work. Wednesday, Waveland Avenue will reopen and Coleman Avenue will close for work. Thursday, Coleman Avenue will reopen and Nicholson Avenue will close for work. The city noted…

Man charged with arson after fire on Old CCC Camp Road

An Ocean Springs man is behind bars, charged with arson. Jackson County Sheriff’s officials say 29-year-old Branson Causey is charged with arson after a fire broke out yesterday in the woods on Old CCC Camp Road, which is off Ocean Springs Road near Plymouth Road. Causey will have an initial appearance tomorrow. Several agencies battled the blaze, including the Mississippi…

Gulf Coast Wooden and Classic Boat Show returned to the Coast

Boaters were taken back in time this weekend as historic boats hit the water in Biloxi. The Billy Creel Gulf Coast Wooden and Classic Boat Show was hosted by the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum, making its first appearance back on the Coast since 2019. The Biloxi Schooner Pier was filled with dozens of unique boats and antique vessels for…

Smokin’ the River City festival wraps up in Moss Point

Boaters showed their speed on the Escatawpa River over the weekend. Smokin’ the River City was back for its second year, featuring drag boat racers from as far south as the Florida Keys and as far west as Texas. As the boaters took to the water, spectators enjoyed live music and vendors in Downtown Moss Point. 53 boaters were divided…

Community enjoys 18th annual Red, White and Blueberry Festival in Ocean Springs

The 18th annual Red, White, and Blueberry Festival in Downtown Ocean Springs drew in a huge crowd Saturday. More than 4,000 people flooded the L&N Depot Plaza. Guests were treated to free Kilwins ice cream topped with blueberries or strawberries. The Red, White, and Blueberry Festival ran in conjunction with the Ocean Springs Fresh Market. Several vendors were on display,…

Gulf Coast Association of Pride celebrates 5th annual Pride Day

The Gulf Coast Association of Pride held its fifth annual Pride Day over the weekend. More than 100 vendors took over Point Cadet Park, some providing health and safety information while others sold art and other merchandise. Guests in attendance were dressed in rainbow flags and clothing and enjoyed live music, guest speakers, and other performers. Gulf Coast Association of…

Morning Business Report: June 5th, 2023

The ‘Barbie’ movie reportedly causes an international shortage of pink paint and airlines say they are working hard to prevent last summer’s travel chaos. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

6/5 – The Chief’s “Sea-Breeze Thunderstorms” Afternoon Forecast

We are still in a persistent pattern of afternoon showers and thunderstorms due to a boundary in the area will last through Wednesday. This afternoon daytime heating interacts with the sea breeze to allow for a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Activity will peak this week in the late afternoon and early evening hours when overall instability is maximized with…

6/4 – Jeff Vorick’s “Summer Weather” Sunday Night Forecast

Hot, humid, and unsettled weather has returned to our routine in South Mississippi. For tonight, expect cloud coverage to thin somewhat and temperatures to remain mild. Humidity is here to stay as a typical summertime airmass has settled in. Tomorrow will be much like today; temperatures will warm very quickly through the morning and a sea breeze will be primed…

Hornets from Hurley go back-to-back as 5A State Champions

PEARL, Miss. — East Central left no doubt as to who is the state’s best 5A baseball team for 2023, clinching its second straight MHSAA state crown on Saturday with an 11-0 five-inning run rule victory over Saltillo in Game 3 at Trustmark Park in Pearl. The Hornets jumped all over the Tigers early, scoring six runs in a top…

Community comes out for First Friday at Lazy Magnolia

At Lazy Magnolia, becoming a member has its perks. On First Fridays, members can fill their handcrafted mug with complimentary brews. Today, the brewery in the Kiln was hosting their First Friday event which coincided with Jeepin the Coast. The atmosphere was vibrant with live music and plenty of mugs ready to be raised. Lazy Magnolia has successfully transformed its…

6/2 – Jeff’s “Hot Weekend Ahead” Friday Night Forecast

Expect a gorgeous moonlit night and mild temperatures. A hot pattern will build in for the foreseeable future with heat indices pushing 100 degrees. Saturday will bring the potential for scattered showers and thunderstorms. Drier times can be expected Sunday. Things get more active for next week as the storm track will sag southward. Rain chances have the potential to…

18th annual Blueberry Festival in Ocean Springs Saturday

If you’re still looking for something to do on Saturday, the 18th annual Red, White, and Blueberry Festival is happening in Ocean Springs. The festival takes place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the L&N Depot Plaza in Downtown Ocean Springs. Guests can get a free ice cream from Kilwins topped with blueberries or strawberries. There will…

Jabbawockeez to perform at Beau Rivage

World famous dance group the Jabbawockeez are coming to Beau Rivage Casino and Resort in July. The Jabbawockeez visited WXXV and gave us a sneak peek of their upcoming performance. The group first appeared on America’s Got Talent in 2006 and won Randy Jackson Presents America’s Best Dance Crew on MTV in 2008. Since then, they have performed around the…

Inaugural Jeep Parade at Seashore Highland in Gulfport

Seashore Highland residents kicked off their list of summer events with their inaugural Jeep parade to celebrate Jeepin the Coast. Seniors enjoyed two laps of four-wheel rides while throwing ducks at their favorites. The duck phenomena began as a way to show kindness to other Jeepers during the pandemic. Residents were also gifted beads as the Jeeps went cruising by….

Gulfport falls to Lewisburg in 6A State Championship Series

In its first state championship appearance since 2017, the Gulfport baseball team drew an extremely tough match up against North state champion Lewisburg. Last night, the Admirals met their match in game two of the 6A title series, falling by the final count of 11-0. Gulfport holding its own through the first six innings, but the wheels fell off in…

Southern Miss loses to Samford in Auburn Regional

This afternoon, the University of Southern Miss baseball team opened the NCAA Baseball Tournament with a game against Samford. The game was played at Auburn University. Top of the tenth inning tied at 1, Josh Rodriguez for Samford sends the ball to deep center field, it’s gone. Samford scores three runs in the tenth. They go on to beat Southern…