Southern Miss 3B Danny Lynch accepts grad assistant spot

Between Tim Lynch and now Danny Lynch, there’s been a Lynch brother in the Southern Miss baseball program for the last ten seasons. That will continue for at least one more year with Danny having accepted a graduate assistant position with the Golden Eagles. Coach Berry says it is awesome and that he’s already like a player-coach on the field….

5/24 – Jeff’s “Milder End to Week” Wednesday Night Forecast

Rain chances will be put to bed for at least the next 2 days following some showers ending this evening. Expect some clearing of skies towards Thursday morning with comfortable temperatures. Skies will become mostly clear, if not cloud-free by tomorrow afternoon. Plenty of sunlight will allow for temperatures to become quite warm. However, humidity will remain quite low for…

Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra hosting Sounds by the Sea Memorial Concert

The Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra is gearing up to put on a show this Memorial Day weekend. The annual Sounds by the Sea Memorial Concert will be taking over Jones Park this Saturday. It’s a patriotic-pops concert in remembrance of those who lost their lives serving the military and to honor those still living today. This year, the Grammy award…

5/24 – Jeff Vorick’s “Isolated Showers/Thunderstorms” Wednesday Evening Forecast

Clouds have broken up somewhat which provided for some warmth for the latter portions of today. Very isolated shower and thunderstorm chances will come to an end this evening. Mostly cloudy skies will gradually clear out overnight. Temperatures will be fairly comfortable overnight as northeasterly flow continues. Skies will be much clearer tomorrow. That will allow for temperatures to warm…

Bay St. Louis remembers fallen officers at memorial service

About a hundred people gathered outside the Hancock County Courthouse in Bay St. Louis to honor fallen peace officers in the county. The memorial service featured a color guard and remarks from Bay St. Louis Mayor Mike Favre and other dignitaries in attendance including Sheriff Ricky Adam and the police chiefs of Waveland and Bay St. Louis. Different law enforcement…

Biloxi Shuckers longest homestand so far

As the calendar starts to roll into the summer months, the Biloxi Shuckers are rolling into their longest homestand of the season. WXXV Sports Director Jeff Haeger is at MGM Park to preview tonight’s game against the Montgomery Biscuits. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports

Eagles nesting by abandoned ball park in Biloxi

The eagle has landed and has found a new home in Biloxi. Two bald eagles have been spotted nesting in a light standard near Cavalier Field and Elmwood Apartments in Biloxi. Biloxi resident Larry Lococo says the eagles have been there since late February, early March. He says at first, ospreys occupied the nest before being kicked out by the…

State of the Coast Symposium at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino

The fourth annual State of the Coast Symposium was held this morning at Beau Rivage Resort and Casino. The Magnolia Ballroom at Beau Rivage was filled with more than 500 businessmen and women and city leaders for the State of the Coast Symposium. The Gulf Coast Business Council event discussed the 2023 Economic Outlook with the help of keynote speaker…

City of Ocean Springs votes to stop using camera ticketing system

Ocean Springs city leaders have voted to stop using the camera-generated ticketing system. The city terminated the contract it had with Securix Systems, the company managing the system. Ocean Springs entered into the contract in an effort to crack down on uninsured motorists. Ocean Springs and Securix are now facing legal issues and Securix is continuing to mail tickets to…

‘Carry the Load’ National Relay volunteers make their way to the Coast

‘Carry the Load’ volunteers have made their way through the Mississippi Gulf Coast. ‘Carry the Load’ is a nonprofit that provides active ways to connect Americans to the sacrifices of our military, veterans, first responders, and their families. Thousands of volunteers will walk in the national relay that spans 20,000 miles, 48 states, and 85 rallies. During one of their…

Scratch Kitchen shooting suspect waives preliminary hearing

The suspect in the Scratch Kitchen and Bar shooting has waived his preliminary hearing. Twenty-two-year-old Fa’Darius Williams decided to forego the hearing and instead will await the decision of a Jackson County grand jury. Williams is in the Jackson County Jail with no bond, charged with one count of murder, and four counts of aggravated assault in the May 5th…

Morning Business Report: May 24th, 2023

Nearly 20 million households are behind on their utility bills and retailers are clamping down on returns. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Baby gator rescued after its mouth taped shut

When a baby alligator was spotted on Old Spanish Trail on Tuesday with his mouth taped shut, people in Bay St. Louis and Waveland were horrified. Posts made to Residents & Visitors of Bay St. Louis showed the poor little guy unable to open his mouth. A call went out to help the baby gator and Frontier Wildlife Solutions responded….

5/24 – The Chief’s “Slight Cooler” Wednesday Afternoon Forecast

Models signal very similar activity during peak afternoon heating compared to yesterday. Temperatures today look to vary a good bit, as highs will max out in the lower 80s over the east where some insolation may be limited due to clouds as well as lower heights across that area when compared to yesterday. Tonight, convection again migrates over the coastal…

Coaching transition smooth sailing for Southern Miss baseball

Southern Miss Head Baseball Coach Scott Berry says his retirement has been a long time coming, having the initial conversation with Athletic Director Jeremy McClain all the way back in August. What started as a secret has since turned into a public celebration and a farewell tour for Coach Berry, who was honored prior to Friday’s home game against Louisiana…

Gulfport baseball in first 6A state championship series since 2017

GULFPORT, Miss. — The Gulfport baseball team still on Cloud Nine after last night’s 12-11 heart-racing game three win over Northwest Rankin, sending the Admirals to their first 6A state championship series since 2017. Castor Lee was a senior on that team and now his younger brother Josh Lee is a senior on this team of destiny, just two wins…

East Central’s T.J. Dunsford receives 5A Mr. Baseball trophy

It was a busy day for East Central’s T.J. Dunsford on the morning of South State Game 3, receiving his trophy for winning the inaugural 5A Mr. Baseball Award, courtesy of the Mississippi High School Activities and Association and the Mississippi Association of Coaches. Prior to Tuesday’s 10-3 win over West Jones, Dunsford was leading the Hornets as both a…

5/23 – Jeff’s “Milder Pattern Arrives” Tuesday Night Forecast

Some very isolated shower and thunderstorm activity will come to an end this evening. Cloud coverage will be dominant for the next day or so. Expect comfortable conditions out the door tomorrow with temperatures in the 60s. With a disturbance swinging through the area, that will first provide for isolated thunderstorm chances for your Wednesday. Then, a drier airmass will…

Biloxi High School Class of 2023 walks across the stage

Today, a total of 401 Biloxi High School students received their diplomas at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. The Class of 2023 has been offered over $14 million worth of scholarships. These figures truly reflect the dedication and hard work of these grads. Among the graduates, 131 students earned the Distinguished Academic Endorsement while 58 achieved the Academic Endorsement. Additionally, 31…

Local organizations installing fire detectors in Biloxi community

Three organizations teamed up in Biloxi to promote fire prevention. The Biloxi Fire Department teamed up with the Beau Rivage and the American Red Cross to go out into the community and install smoke detectors for those that need them. Smoke detectors are important because they detect fires early on and allow the person to know they need to get…