The mild, dry, and relatively benign pattern will greet us into the new week. Winds remain out of the north for the most part which is helping to keep dry air in place. Tonight, expect comfortable conditions with some cloud cover. Tomorrow will be much like today with on and off clouds and warm temperatures. Things begin to change towards…
Still a long way to go in the recruitment process for George County Quarterback Deuce Knight, but he’s already making cuts. He’s down to a top 10 list. Today, the four-star recruit including Tennessee, Georgia, Auburn, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, and South Carolina from the SEC and then Notre Dame, Oregon, Washington, and TCU on his list. Knight flashing that…
Some nights at the ball park are bigger than the game of baseball. Tonight was one of those nights at Biloxi’s MGM Park where the Shuckers honored seven Gold Star families prior to first pitch. Emotional moments to lead off Memorial Day Weekend. As for the game, Shuckers hosting the Montgomery Biscuits for game four of their six-game series. Chourio…
Tonight, the Mississippi Coast Coliseum was filled with an ocean of blue as Ocean Springs High School held their commencement ceremony for the class of 2023. With 432 senior graduates, the school celebrated an impressive 90 percent graduation rate, a testament to their dedication and hard work. During the ceremony, we had the opportunity to speak with some of the…
It will be lovely this weekend. Comfortable temperatures will greet you in the mornings and the afternoons will feature warmth with very little humidity. A few clouds can be expected Saturday with winds remaining out of the northeast. Winds will be lighter Sunday with more cloud coverage as compared to Saturday. Memorial Day will be another pleasant day and next…
Warm, dry, and mainly sunny conditions will continue into this weekend. This evening, expect some cloud cover to clear out after sunset. Temperatures will be mild and comfortable out the door tomorrow. High pressure continues to dominate the pattern which leads to drier air working in. Combining that with an area of low pressure moving up the east coast means…
A fun new attraction will be opening Saturday at Buccaneer State Park. Splash Island is a 5,000 square foot pool with a 20-foot climbing tower, 26 different water features equipped with slides, and more. Six cabanas surround Splash Island, each one available for rent with a flat rate of $100 per day. The cabanas include a phone charging station, ceiling…
A pioneer in the Bay St. Louis art scene was honored today in a big way! The late Jerry Dixon received a Memorial Star in Downtown Bay St. Louis. Dixon was the owner of Serenity Gallery, one of the first art galleries in the area. Through Serenity, Dixon became known for promoting artists and exhibits and is highly regarded as…
Not all heroes wear capes so Mississippi Heroes gives them one. Mississippi Heroes is a nonprofit organization dedicated to recognizing everyday heroes who selflessly provide care to others while asking nothing in return. Deborah Helton was named a Mississippi Hero for all that she does as a family caregiver. All day long she takes care of her daughter Rebecca, who…
A Memorial Day weekend event that attracts hundreds of bikers from across the region to South Mississippi. The 40th annual Memorial Day Blowout begins today out at the Gulfport Dragway. For the next four days, bikes of all makes and models will be rolling into the area to participate in a variety of races and events. A $40 ticket will…
The Lyman Senior Center held a Memorial Day Cookout to kick off the Memorial Day Weekend. Veterans and seniors filled the room dressed in their patriotic colors while singing songs about America. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department was up early this morning making sure the hamburgers and hotdogs were perfect for the seniors. Harrison County Supervisor President Rebecca Powers says…
It was a powerful morning at the Armed Forces Retirement Home as they held their Memorial Day Ceremony. The pool deck was filled with men and women dressed in red, white, and blue as they honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. During the playing of Taps, all eyes were fixed on the memorial wreath as participants…
A reminder to be careful when traveling this weekend as there have been a couple wrecks on I-10 ahead of holiday travel. One was at Exit 20 and the other was at Exit 46. There will be more drivers on the road this weekend so pay attention and use extra caution. Categories: Local News, News Tags: holiday travel, traffic accident,…
An annual three-day festival kicks off in Hancock County today! The St. Clare Seafood Festival begins with a tribute to the military and fallen officer wreath presentation honoring Sgt. Steven Robin and Officer Branden Estorffe tonight followed by live music from 7 to 10 p.m. Tomorrow’s big event at the festival is the classic car show. That begins at 8…
Scientists find thousands of new species deep in the ocean that could lead to new medical treatments and Americans’ outlook on retirement falls to an 11-year low. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: business, morning business report
Beautiful beachfront views, lounging on the lawn under the shade of an oak tree, enjoying live music and friends are all things you can expect from this weekend’s Jazz in the Pass. Here to tell us more about the free event is the chair of the Jazz in the Pass Committee Joe Piernas. The Jazz in the Pass event takes…
It’s a big weekend for the shrimping industry in South Mississippi as the annual Blessing of the Fleet events begin. This year marks the 94th edition of this time-honored tradition. Tomorrow night is the Shrimp Queen Pageant where this year’s queen will officially be crowned. On Sunday at 2 p.m., decked out shrimp boats will line the Biloxi Channel behind…
Relative humidity has been rather low the past few days…and that trend will continue heading into the weekend. The current weak upper low pressure over the FL panhandle will move little over the weekend while the base of the upper trough extending from the NE over to Illinois will begin to close off into a new low pressure system will…
If you’re looking for help after a flood, fire or mold invasion, one local company can help you restore your home or business back to new! WXXV and the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce shine the May 2023 Chamber Member Spotlight on Guarantee Restoration Services in Gulfport. Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight
If you have a busy household with kids and pets you need floors that will hold up! WXXV General Manager Don Moore subbed in for Lori this week and sat down with The Floor Trader’s Vicki Rhodes to find out the latest trends in waterproof floors and how to pick the right one for you. Categories: Expert Talk
Relative humidity has been rather low the past few days…and that trend will continue heading into the weekend. The current weak upper low pressure over the FL panhandle will move little over the weekend while the base of the upper trough extending from the NE over to Illinois will begin to close off into a new low pressure system will…
Press Release Courtesy of Jack Duggan MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Danny Lynch lined a single into right-center to score Slade Wilks in the bottom of the ninth to lift No. 16 Southern Miss to a 7-6 Guardians Credit Union Sun Belt Conference Championship winners bracket victory over Troy Thursday evening at Riverwalk Stadium. The Golden Eagles (39-16) won for the 17th time…
This afternoon, the Blind Tiger in Bay St. Louis hosting a crawfish boil for the St. Stanislaus baseball team in celebration of its first South State Championship since 2015. Next week, the Rocks are going for their third state crown against Amory in the 3A state championship series. After scheduling tough and starting the year just 3-6, Stanislaus now 21-12…
The mild conditions will continue for the rest of the week as dry air works in from the northeast. An area of low pressure to our east will reinforce this as it moves along the east coast. Expect a cool start tomorrow morning and a warm afternoon. Into the holiday weekend, sunshine will be dominant and the dry pattern will…