Amid the confusion of when or if the city of Moss Point may be declared a natural disaster area, Jackson County officials and local agencies are forging ahead with long-term recovery efforts for the city. The Jackson County Board of Supervisors approved a proposed long-term recovery council last week. The council met today at the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce…
Visiting Pet Teams of South Mississippi introduced its newest and re-registered pet therapy dog teams. More than a dozen dogs went parading down the aisle with their handlers to receive their caps and bandanas at the 17th annual Pet Therapy Graduation. These furry graduates will now be providing therapy and emotional support to those in need across South Mississippi. Handlers…
Lori sat down with mental health expert, Charlotte Terrell with Gulfport Behavioral Health System this week for a chat about when and why to limit children and their use of social media. How has social media been show to affect children’s mental health and what warning signs can parents be on the lookout for? Categories: Expert Talk
Frida Kahlo fans broke out their decorative costumes for an annual festival in Bay St. Louis. Frida Fest at Mockingbird Café celebrates the life of one of Mexico’s most revered and well-known artists. Most of Kahlo’s masterpieces were created while she was bed ridden with polio. Her self-portraits frequently depict her own agony, personal traumas, expressing her physical and mental…
WXXV General Manager Don Moore filled in for Lori this week and sat down with flooring expert Vicki Rhodes with The Floor Trader to talk more about waterproof laminate flooring and why pet owners should consider it in place of other types of flooring for its superior scratch resistance, water resistance and durability. Categories: Expert Talk
Barbecue and blues filled the air down in Bay St. Louis over the weekend. St. Rose de Lima Catholic Church held its 97th annual blues and BBQ fest. It’s a major fundraiser hosted each year, bringing Hancock County residents together for fun. 30 craft and food vendors were camped out along the Historic Depot Grounds for people to shop and…
Tony Trapani’s legacy was cemented in a big way over the weekend. The Hancock County Community Development Foundation honored Trapani Saturday with a Heritage Memorial Star outside of his restaurant. Tony’s wife Jolynne, daughter Grace, and son Joseph all gave speeches in remembrance of the beloved father and husband. Trapani is well-known for his loyalty and commitment to Bay St….
A new marker has been added to the Mississippi Freedom Trail, commemorating an American hero and Civil Rights activist native to Pass Christian. City leaders, family members, and friends gathered around what was once an old playground Lawrence Guyot used to play on for an unveiling of the new Mississippi Freedom Marker. Mayor Jim Rafferty said, “Here we have an…
Which Zodiac sign spends the most on vacation? And stamp prices just increased again. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Singing River Health System is hosting a mental health summit tomorrow in Jackson County. Jackson County Chamber CEO Paige Roberts is a panelist. She is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Mental Health Summit, Singing River Health System
Currently there is a stationary front to the north of the I-20 corridor with showers and thunderstorms to the south of it. This afternoon will bring partly cloudy skies with a 50% chance for showers and thunderstorms. High temperatures will climb to around 90 degrees with the heat index around 100 degrees. The rea is under a “Marginal” threat for…
Some Moss Point residents who applied early for help from FEMA after a tornado hit the city are hearing back from FEMA — but assistance is not yet available for the city. State and local officials are still in the process of having the city declared a federal disaster area. Neither Gov. Tate Reeves nor President Joe Biden have declared…
Overnight activity has now diminished across the area. Currently there is a stationary front to the north of the I-20 corridor with showers and thunderstorms to the south of it. Today we will bring mostly cloudy skies becoming partly could this afternoon with a 50% chance for showers and thunderstorms. High temperatures will climb to around 90 degrees with the…
Earlier tonight, dreams came true for 70 talented athletes who heard their names called in the first two rounds of the 2023 MLB draft, but that also means hundreds of other athletes are patiently waiting to see if they’ll get a call. Someone who knows that feeling all too well is Southern Miss alum Tyler Stuart, who was drafted…
Rounds of thunderstorm chances have been in the area much of today. There will be the potential for scattered thunderstorms overnight and again tomorrow. Rain chances are around 60% for the next 24 hours. Some thunderstorms could bring the potential for a strong wind gust. The main issue will be efficient rainmakers and isolated pockets of flooding. Rain chances will…
Last season, the Southern Miss Men’s basketball team had an outstanding year with a Sun Belt title to prove it. Along with the talent they already had, the team picked up some key players, along with additional leadership, and a new motto that reminds them who they play for. This year, the team is giving a whole new meaning to…
Some clearing will take place towards daybreak with still-humid conditions. Tomorrow will feature partly cloudy skies and isolated rain chances. Sunday will provide for more unsettled conditions and the potential for very heavy rain. Rain chances for Sunday and Monday will be around 60%. The unsettled pattern sticks around into the new week. Ridge of high pressure will build in…
Isolated thunderstorms will be possible at times this evening. Other than that, it will remain humid overnight with isolated rain clearing the area. Cloud coverage will thin somewhat towards the morning. Into tomorrow, expect isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon. The pattern will become much more unsettled for Sunday. Rainfall will be much more widespread Sunday through Tuesday. There is a…
Another day of mid/late afternoon showers/t-storms, as high pressure to the south will continue to pump in the moisture. Temperatures may be a little higher than forecast…but with the expected cloud cover, should remain generally in the lower 90s. High pressure is still centered in the central Gulf with additional ridging to the west over Texas and New Mexico. We…
Some light showers continue across the area, mainly near the coast and over the coastal waters…with more of the same on tap for today. We will have another day today where we continue to balance between heat and possible rain chances. Given the lack of development yesterday and a similar set up showing on short term models, have gone a…
You may be wondering what the Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and one of our local gymnasts have in common, but they truly share similarities in more ways than one. Introducing a gymnast representing Team USA from right here in Gulfport, Mississippi, this is Tyse Love’s story. When Gulfport native Tyes Love was five years old, his mother knew he…
Cloud cover will remain overnight with mostly cloudy skies around for daybreak. Some isolated thunderstorms are possible through tonight but coverage will be isolated in nature. Temperatures will be somewhat mild but the humidity will remain. Scattered thunderstorms will be in the picture for your Friday. Coverage will peak in the afternoon. More sunshine will be possible this weekend. That…
You may not be familiar with Louie the Lightning Bug, but local kids at the Kroc Center in Biloxi are thanks to a contribution from Mississippi Power. Mississippi Power partnered with the Kroc Center to welcome kids to the Louie’s STEM Lab at the center. The lab consists of six computer stations and tons of building toys designed to get…
School is out and summer camps are in. The Gulfport Police Department is partnering with the city of Gulfport to hold a fishing camp this week. Camp begins with a trip to the aquarium. During the week the children learn how to fish in freshwater and saltwater. The camp is free and open to children between the ages of eight…