Leaders will gather to dedicate a Biloxi post office in honor of a fallen Biloxi police officer tomorrow. The post office at 140 Lameuse St. will be dedicated as the ‘Robert S. McKeithen Post Office Building’ at 2 tomorrow afternoon. President Biden signed House Bill 3175 into law back in December after both houses of Congress passed the bill authorizing…
There is a surface boundary running northwest to Southeast across the area. We are seeing temperatures this afternoon 3-5 degrees warmer than yesterday at this time. Considering today and yesterday are very similar, we still have that chance of a shower or two this afternoon through the early evening hours. The minimal activity that manifest will rapidly dissipate around sunset…
A very weak disturbance was seen this morning just off the coast, which provided just enough instability combined with the sea breeze to produce isolated showers/t-storms both Monday afternoon and overnight. There is a surface boundary running northwest to Southeast across the area. We are seeing temperatures this Morning 3-5 degrees warmer than yesterday at this time. Considering today and…
The Golden Eagles officially have a place to land for the NCAA Baseball Tournament. The Southern Miss baseball team held a Selection Show watch party for the 2023 NCAA Tournament at Mugshots in Hattiesburg. The team was accompanied by hundreds of fans patiently waiting to see where their Golden Eagles would travel to next. Named the number 2 seed, the…
Mild temperatures and some cloud coverage will be around to start off your Tuesday. More sunshine will be around but isolated showers and thunderstorms can be expected again. Towards midweek, a disturbance will move through our region. Humidity will be increasing through much of the week. Rain chances will be more elevated Wednesday, and will peak Thursday. Somewhat drier conditions…
Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast held a Presentation of the Flag Ceremony in remembrance of fallen soldiers on this Memorial Day. Ceremony guests included the color guard and honor guard to make a Memorial experience for our heroes and companions. The ‘Missing Man’ table was present on site to remind viewers of those fallen, missing, or imprisoned U.S. military members. With…
Community members and local leaders gathered in Gautier as they paid tribute to the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice. The Avenue of Flags Ceremony took place in front of the Veterans Tribute Tower by City Hall. Families and friends gathered to honor their loved ones, dedicating flags as a symbol of remembrance and gratitude. Hosted by the American Legion…
The Biloxi National Cemetery stands adorned with 27,000 flags, each one representing a life sacrificed in service to our country. Today, families and loved ones gathered for the Memorial Day ceremony, a poignant reminder of the profound impact of our fallen heroes. Colonel Billy Pope, commander of the 81st Training Wing, delivered a powerful speech at the Biloxi National Cemetery…
Cloud cover has been around much of the day today. Also, showers have popped up bringing isolated chances to everyone. Those rain chances will be out of the picture this evening. Expect some clouds and mild conditions tonight. Tomorrow will provide for more sunshine but more isolated shower/thunderstorm chances are in the picture. High pressure moving to our east will…
As the extra-long Memorial Day Weekend wraps up, families across the Coast are enjoying some quality time together. Families were seen unwinding on Front Beach in Ocean Springs and making the most of the holiday. It’s not just about rest and relaxation for these families. They are taking the time to reflect on the significance of Memorial Day and express…
Authorities in Mississippi are searching for two escaped inmates. Michael Lewis and Joseph Spring, both 31, were discovered missing during this morning’s official headcount at the Raymond Detention Center in Hinds County. Officials later found a breach in the facility and fence damage. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said, “We believe that they were able to get access to an…
It’s become one of the largest one-day crawfish events on the Gulf Coast. The fifth annual Budweiser Downtown Ocean Springs Crawfish Cook Off saw over 25 teams competing for the crown of best crawfish in Downtown Ocean Springs. Guests were able to enjoy endless amounts of crawfish, live music, and a tasty beverage. Teams were excited to let guests taste…
The annual St. Clare Seafood Festival in Hancock County had a little something for everyone to enjoy. Hundreds came out to enjoy the delicious food and the carnival rides and games are always a family favorite. On Saturday, several vehicles were on display during the Classic Car Show, featuring hot rods, antique models, and other sweet rides. Vendors and artists…
The Blessing of the Fleet is a tradition that started in 1929 and marks the beginning of shrimp season. The event set sail along the Mississippi Sound on Sunday. Culture, heritage, and legacy are some of the many words you can use to define the Blessing of the Fleet, a ceremony held to kick off shrimping season for fishermen hoping…
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A Louisiana man has been charged with aggravated DUI causing death after a weekend accident on Highway 90 in Biloxi. Thirty-four-year-old Bradley Paul Broussard of Opelousas, Louisiana was driving the car involved in the accident. His passenger was killed. The single car accident happened Saturday morning at Veterans Avenue and Highway 90. Broussard was transported to an area hospital where…
A blocking pattern remains across the eastern half of the country with an upper ridge over the Great Lakes. Yesterday’s double barreled upper low, as expected, has consolidated near the Georgia-South Carolina border. Upper disturbances were moving out of the Rockies into the Dakotas and Texas, and a weaker disturbance over the western Gulf of Mexico. At the surface, weak…
The following is a press release courtesy of Southern Miss Sports Information Director Jack Duggan. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 2023 Southern Miss Wins 2023 Guardian Credit Union Sun Belt Conference Championship MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Justin Storm threw 5 2/3 scoreless relief innings and No. 16 Southern Miss belted three home runs to defeat Louisiana 6-2 in capturing the Guardian…
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…