Tomorrow is the National Day of Prayer, which is held the first Thursday of May. It’s a day when Americans are asked to turn to God in prayer and meditation. There are several gatherings for the National Day of Prayer: 10 a.m. at Diamondhead UMC 11:30 a.m. at City Council Room in D’Iberville 11:30 a.m. at Barksdale Pavilion in Gulfport…
By PAT GRAHAM Tori Bowie, the sprinter who won three Olympic medals at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, has died. She was 32. Bowie’s death was announced Wednesday by her management company and USA Track and Field. No cause of death was given. “USATF is deeply saddened by the passing of Tori Bowie, a three-time Olympic medalist and two-time world champion,”…
A strong upper level low pressure system is currently located over the Ohio Valley and moving into New England is holding some influence interacting with a strong high pressure system over the Great Plains bringing cooler, drier air via northwesterly flow. Over the next two days the high pressure will continue to dominates and weaken slightly. This will bring an…
Not much has changed with the overall pattern though the region. A strong upper level low pressure system is currently located over the Ohio Valley and moving into New England is holding some influence interacting with a strong high pressure system over the Great Plains bringing cooler, drier air via northwesterly flow. Over the next two days the high pressure…
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting involving George County Sheriff’s Department that happened about 5 a.m. this morning near a residence on Jordon Road in George County. George County Coroner DeeAnn Murrah identified the deceased as 58-year-old Michael Roy Carney. Murrah was called to the intersection of Broome School Road and Jordon Road at 7:17…
After winning the Region 8 Class 6A title, it’s been more than two weeks since the Biloxi baseball team played a game that actually mattered, but the Indians are still getting the adrenaline pumping in their down time, having won their last three games in extra innings. Second round of the 6A playoffs, Big Red hosting game one against Northwest…
Southern Miss Friday night starter Tanner Hall is coming off his best start of the season and the league is taking notice, awarding him Sun Belt Pitcher of the Week honors. On Friday, the junior ace scattering just three hits and one run across seven innings while striking out a career-high 15 batters. Hall is just the second pitcher to…
It’s been a long time coming for Joe Gray Jr. as he finally returns to his home state to play for the Biloxi Shuckers. In 2018, Gray was drafted in the second round out of Hattiesburg High School where he posted a career batting average of .454 with 155 runs, 146 RBI, 39 doubles, ten triples, and 20 home runs….
Shoutout to some local golf programs today! The St. Patrick boys won the 3A state championship at Sunkist Country Club in Biloxi, Will Nolte finished as state runner-up. Last week, the Ocean Springs girls ran away with the 6A title led by former WXXV Student Athlete of the Week and Mississippi State signee Avery Weed. Tags: golf, Ocean Springs girls…
For the ninth time, Biloxi sophomore pole vaulter Julie Segroves has broken her own state record, this time clearing 13’8” at South State yesterday. The former WXXV Student Athlete of the Week has won all 15 of her meets this season and holds every state record except the state meet record which could very easily fall next week. Categories: Local…
Region 7 Class 6A Champion D’Iberville hosting Petal in game one of the second round series. Petal wins game one 7-3. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, High School Baseball, sports
Mostly cloudy skies will clear slowly overnight as temperatures will be cool out the door tomorrow. Expect passing upper-level clouds for your Wednesday along with warm temperatures. High pressure remains the dominant factor shaping our conditions. It will slowly shift to the east by the end of this week. That combined with a warm front moving through will provide for…
A local teacher had the ultimate surprise on National Teacher Appreciation Day! Keesler Federal Credit Union gives out 24 Educators Impact Awards across three states. After reviewing video submissions, four teachers from Harrison County schools were selected including Brenden Phillips. Phillips is the robotics teacher at West Harrison Middle School and he says he is living his dream each day….
The Charles R. Hegwood Community Market is now open for the season under the I-10 overpass on Howard Avenue. The market has been going on for 49 years in memory of Coach Hegwood, who started the market after retiring from Biloxi High School. Thirty-two vendors showed up with produce, home baked goods, jewelry, plants, and more. The market will be…
The 4th annual Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood Drive took place at the Biloxi Visitors Center today. The blood drive is held in honor of Robert McKeithen, the police officer who was killed in the line of duty in 2019. Officials with the Blood Center say there continues to be a shortage in the blood supply that started during COVID. Donors…
A big asset to the Kroc Center is gearing up to open next week. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Kroc Center is preparing to open the Aquatic Center to the public. Starting on May 8th, the pool, slides, lazy river, and much more will officially open for the summer. Swimming for members is free, but if you’re not a member, you…
Where brunch happens on the Coast now has two locations! The beloved Blue Dog Bistro is officially open for business in Gulfport. The two-story building will provide an atmosphere for all, whether you’re looking for a fast-paced sit-down restaurant style or a relaxed mingling opportunity for people upstairs on the deck. There’s also a lot of sidewalk seating, so your…
The Pascagoula Senior Center hosted a preparedness event and Cinco de Mayo party today. Chad Brownlow, a speaker from emergency management, talked to seniors about hurricane season which runs June 1st through November 30th and how they need to take safety measures for it. For example, Brownlow listed places that offered shelter for those who don’t plan to evacuate and…
Harrah’s Gulf Coast hosted a hiring event to give potential employees the opportunity to learn more about the property and possibly secure a new job. The job fair offered an exclusive opportunity for onsite interviews with department leaders for full and part-time positions including pool bartenders, pool attendants, marketing manager, housekeeping, and more. Harrah’s Gulf Coast says they’re looking for…
Quiet conditions continue for the first portion of this week across the area. Dominant ridge of high pressure is shaping the forecast for South Mississippi at the moment. Dry air remains in place in the low-levels which provides for the comfortable conditions. Upper-level non rain producing clouds will be in the picture tonight. Some clearing can be expected overnight with…
Biloxi Visitors Center is celebrating Tourism Week by showcasing tourist attractions along the Coast. Tourism Week allows communities to celebrate what travel means to American jobs, economic growth, and personal well-being. Each day, different businesses have set up information booths inside the center to showcase the amenities offered throughout the city. Tourism Week in Biloxi leads up to the Biloxi…
This morning, the Pearl River County Hospital unveiled their new helipad. Mississippi Power partnered with the hospital to move poles back and move lines underground so that the air care flights have safer access to the helipad. The helipad will allow the hospital to better serve the area with more frequent flights. An emergency helicopter landed on the new helipad…
The Waveland Assistant Police Chief and his wife have been arrested by Stone County Sheriff’s Department on simple assault charges. According to our media partner the Sun Herald, Assistant Police Chief Phillip Pavolini and his wife were arrested on Monday after surrendering to the Stone County Department. Assistant Chief Pavolini and his wife allegedly got into an argument with their…
On May 2, 2023, at approximately 3:55 p.m., two Officers from the Gulfport Police Department’s Anti-Crime Unit initiated a traffic stop in the area of 2nd Street and Hewes Avenue. After the officers approached the vehicle, the driver of the vehicle, identified as 22-year-old Corwin Joshua Wilcher of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, produced a handgun, resulting in Officers firing upon Wilcher. As…