A million dollars on the line and all they have to do is reel in the biggest catch! The Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic had 81 different boats travel in a single file line from the Golden Nugget to the Beau Rivage and then they were cut loose to travel anywhere from 100 to 300 miles off shore to begin…
It’s World Oceans Day, a time we take each year to learn more about the conservation efforts to protect our blue planet. World Oceans Day at the Mississippi Aquarium has become one of the more popular educational events on the Coast. Carley Zapfe, assistant manager of visitor programs and interpretation, says it’s a big hit every year. “The reception has…
Law enforcement officers were putting their skills to the test in the Scarlet Pearl parking lot. Every year the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Association holds a summer conference were officers hold different types of meetings and training sessions. This morning, departments from all over Mississippi, along with a few from Alabama and Louisiana, participated in the motor rodeo, demonstrating what…
Martha Stewart says America will ‘go down the drain’ if employees continue to work remotely and a survey finds Gen X is totally unprepared for retirement. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Jackson County is getting ready to hit the beach for the third annual Sand Jam at Beach Park in Pascagoula on Saturday. Jackson County Outdoors Recreation Specialist Neeka King is in studio with more. The Sand Jam takes place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Pascagoula, Sand Jam ’23
This afternoon our temperature will reach the low 90s with heat indices close to 100, please practice summertime safety. There is a 20% chance of an afternoon thunderstorm or two to bring relief to the heat for some. A weak cold front will push through overnight and stall overhead causing a slight increase in our thunderstorm chance to 30% for…
This morning there are a few high clouds pushing out of our area to the southeast. This will leave us with clear skies allowing plenty of sunshine and rapidly warming temperatures into the upper 80s/low 90s. This afternoon heat indices will reach close to 100, please practice summertime safety. There is a 20% chance of an afternoon thunderstorm or two…
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann stopped by WXXV earlier today and discussed his successes throughout his term and what’s to come. A lot has happened in Mississippi in the last four years, teachers have received a pay raise, roads are being repaved, and rural hospitals are being funded. Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann tells us how they did it. “We have paid…
Less than two months after being selected in the second round of the NFL Draft, Gulfport alum Derick Hall signing an unprecedented contract with the Seattle Seahawks. His rookie deal paying out a whopping 85 percent of his $3.6 million signing bonus before training camp with $100,000 guaranteed in year four which are both firsts for a second rounder, perhaps…
Pearl River softball ace Brinson Anne Rogers has done it again, receiving NJCAA All-American second team honors, making her the first Lady Wildcat to ever accomplish that feat twice. Her 267 strikeouts are top five in the country once again, giving her a program-best 566 for her PRCC career. Rogers was practically unhittable during her redshirt sophomore season, posting a…
Biloxi Shuckers are back on the road, but still in Mississippi, taking on the M-Braves up at Trustmark Park in Pearl. Shuckers win 4-3, their third straight one-run game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports
Much like the four-team playoff is to college football and the Final Four is to college basketball, the world series is to college baseball. But whereas most championships move around year over year, the College World Series can be summed up in one word. Omaha is the goal for Southern Miss, also the goal for Tennessee, but only one gets…
Expect any isolated rain to come to an end over the next couple of hours. Cloud coverage will thin somewhat towards daybreak as temperatures will be mild. Some patches of light fog could form but it will quickly dissipate during the morning. Your Thursday will provide for hot temperatures, partly cloudy skies, and isolated rain chances. A cold front will…
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic is widely known as the premier billfish tournament in the entire Gulf of Mexico. In 1997, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic kicked off its first tournament with 60 boats lined up and ready to fish. Fast forward now to 2023 and the Point Cadet Marina is filled with hundreds of boats eagerly waiting…
A fire has left a Gautier family without a home for the coming weeks. Neighbor Sarah Smith said, “Smoke was just, a whole bunch of smoke was just escaping from the bed but I ran down the street and I was calling the police and I was like, I think my neighbor’s house on fire and as soon as I…
Isolated thunderstorm chances will be around this evening. As daytime heating goes away, rain chances will diminish. Expect mild and humid conditions overnight with cloud coverage clearing somewhat. Patches of light fog cannot be ruled out. Your Thursday will be much like today with plenty of sunshine and isolated rain chances. Temperatures could be a degree or two hotter but…
A Gulfport poker player won his first Gold Bracelet after winning the World Series of Poker Tournament in Las Vegas. Jeremy Eyer won a $5,000 freezeout 8-max on Tuesday night. Eyer defeated Felipe Ramos heads-up in a three-hour duel to earn the Gold Bracelet and $649,550 in poker winnings from a $5,000 buy-in from a field of 735 players. He…
The City of Long Beach is looking to enhance its search and rescue operations with the help of unmanned aircraft systems. More than a month ago, Long Beach residents reached out to Ward 6 Alderman Pete McGoey of Long Beach about a thermal drone for search rescue purposes. The Skydio drone will be able to search 30 to 60 acres…
A summer fan favorite is preparing to make its way back to the Gulf Coast. The 34th annual South Mississippi Summer Fair is a family-friendly, jam-packed event outside the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. The biggest and best rides will be presented through the North American Midway. The 11-day event begins tomorrow night, June 8th, and will continue through Sunday, June 18th….
Some not so furry friends visited the Hancock County Library in Bay St. Louis. Wild at Heart Rescue brought snakes, turtles, and tarantulas that children can see and touch. Wild at Heart Rescue is an organization specializing in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of injured or sick wildlife. Children learned how to respond when finding an injured or abandoned animal….
Pascagoula city leaders broke ground this morning on a new retail development along Highway 90. The groundbreaking was held on the property that once housed the old flea market. What will take its place? A $21 million retail development from Kevin Jennings and Jamey Flegal of Noon Real Estate. The development will feature an Aldi grocery store, a TJ Maxx,…
The American Red Cross experienced a shortfall in blood and platelet donations last month. They collected $26,000 fewer blood donations than needed to meet the needs of patients here in South Mississippi. Denise Smith, the account manager for the Red Cross, emphasized the need for blood. The Red Cross encourages everyone to come out and donate June 14th to celebrate…
Bay St. Louis officers Brandon Estorffe and Sgt. Steven Robin were tragically killed in the line of duty last year. ‘Support our Shields’ Founder Henry ‘Hollywood’ Morris presented plaques to the Bay St. Louis Police Department and to the fallen officers’ families. Support our Shields mission is to promote positive relationships between police officers and the community. As a child,…
Preliminary competitions in the Miss Mississippi Pageant begin today. Pageant festivities kicked off with the traditional Miss Mississippi Parade in Vicksburg last night. There will be preliminary competitions at 7 each night this week. The finals will be televised statewide this Saturday at 8 p.m. and will feature the top ten contestants. A total of 38 contestants are competing to…