A bit of a scare in downtown Gulfport this morning as a fryer at the Sonic on Highway 49 caught fire. It happened around 9:30 this morning. The blaze caused smoke to billow out of the kitchen, but the Gulfport Fire Department responded and quickly put it out. Work is already underway to repair the fryer, but no word how…
A drier day today as additional dry air advects into the region as northwesterly flow continues to take shape. Temperature will likely be a bit warmer today as more insolation should be realized and slightly higher upper heights gradually spread eastward. This warming trend should continue into Friday, especially western locations. At the surface, through the short term surface winds…
Showers and a few thunderstorms continue over portions of the Gulf waters this morning. This area is also the most favored for convection a disturbance south continues to move south of the region. Further north over the land based zones, expect a drier day today as additional dry air advects into the region as northwesterly flow continues to take shape….
The following is a press release courtesy of Southern Miss Sports Information Director Jack Duggan. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2023 Tanner Hall Dominates as No. 16 Southern Miss Defeat JMU 7-1 Wednesday in Sun Belt Tourney Opener HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Tanner Hall threw the second complete game in his Golden Eagle career as No. 16 Southern Miss defeated James…
An exciting new development is set to transform the downtown Pascagoula area. The newly renovated City Centre welcomed the public for an open house. The City Centre is a newly renovated five-story mixed-use building. Apartments occupy the second, third, and fourth floor. Commercial space occupies the ground floor. This development represents a significant step forward in the city’s ongoing revitalization…
The following is a press release courtesy of Biloxi Shuckers Broadcaster and Media Relations Manager Javik Blake. BILOXI, MS – Lamar Sparks smashed his first home run in the Brewers organization, but four late runs from the Montgomery Biscuits (21-20) gave them a 7-3 win over the Biloxi Shuckers (21-20) at MGM Park on Wednesday night. Shuckers starter Justin Jarvis…
Southern Miss star running back Frank Gore Jr. was named a fourth-team All-American yesterday courtesy of Athlon Sports. The rising junior is coming off a Lending Tree Bowl game performance for the ages rushing for an FBS bowl game performance for the ages, rushing for an FBS bowl game record 329 yards and two touchdowns in a 38-24 win over…
Big time college basketball news in the state of Mississippi! According to sources, Southern Miss and Ole Miss will take the hardwood together next season right here on the Gulf Coast. The game will take place on December 23rd at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. This will mark the first regular season meeting between the two teams since 2011. Categories:…
Between Tim Lynch and now Danny Lynch, there’s been a Lynch brother in the Southern Miss baseball program for the last ten seasons. That will continue for at least one more year with Danny having accepted a graduate assistant position with the Golden Eagles. Coach Berry says it is awesome and that he’s already like a player-coach on the field….
Rain chances will be put to bed for at least the next 2 days following some showers ending this evening. Expect some clearing of skies towards Thursday morning with comfortable temperatures. Skies will become mostly clear, if not cloud-free by tomorrow afternoon. Plenty of sunlight will allow for temperatures to become quite warm. However, humidity will remain quite low for…
The Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra is gearing up to put on a show this Memorial Day weekend. The annual Sounds by the Sea Memorial Concert will be taking over Jones Park this Saturday. It’s a patriotic-pops concert in remembrance of those who lost their lives serving the military and to honor those still living today. This year, the Grammy award…
Clouds have broken up somewhat which provided for some warmth for the latter portions of today. Very isolated shower and thunderstorm chances will come to an end this evening. Mostly cloudy skies will gradually clear out overnight. Temperatures will be fairly comfortable overnight as northeasterly flow continues. Skies will be much clearer tomorrow. That will allow for temperatures to warm…
About a hundred people gathered outside the Hancock County Courthouse in Bay St. Louis to honor fallen peace officers in the county. The memorial service featured a color guard and remarks from Bay St. Louis Mayor Mike Favre and other dignitaries in attendance including Sheriff Ricky Adam and the police chiefs of Waveland and Bay St. Louis. Different law enforcement…
As the calendar starts to roll into the summer months, the Biloxi Shuckers are rolling into their longest homestand of the season. WXXV Sports Director Jeff Haeger is at MGM Park to preview tonight’s game against the Montgomery Biscuits. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports
The eagle has landed and has found a new home in Biloxi. Two bald eagles have been spotted nesting in a light standard near Cavalier Field and Elmwood Apartments in Biloxi. Biloxi resident Larry Lococo says the eagles have been there since late February, early March. He says at first, ospreys occupied the nest before being kicked out by the…
The fourth annual State of the Coast Symposium was held this morning at Beau Rivage Resort and Casino. The Magnolia Ballroom at Beau Rivage was filled with more than 500 businessmen and women and city leaders for the State of the Coast Symposium. The Gulf Coast Business Council event discussed the 2023 Economic Outlook with the help of keynote speaker…
Ocean Springs city leaders have voted to stop using the camera-generated ticketing system. The city terminated the contract it had with Securix Systems, the company managing the system. Ocean Springs entered into the contract in an effort to crack down on uninsured motorists. Ocean Springs and Securix are now facing legal issues and Securix is continuing to mail tickets to…
‘Carry the Load’ volunteers have made their way through the Mississippi Gulf Coast. ‘Carry the Load’ is a nonprofit that provides active ways to connect Americans to the sacrifices of our military, veterans, first responders, and their families. Thousands of volunteers will walk in the national relay that spans 20,000 miles, 48 states, and 85 rallies. During one of their…
The suspect in the Scratch Kitchen and Bar shooting has waived his preliminary hearing. Twenty-two-year-old Fa’Darius Williams decided to forego the hearing and instead will await the decision of a Jackson County grand jury. Williams is in the Jackson County Jail with no bond, charged with one count of murder, and four counts of aggravated assault in the May 5th…
Nearly 20 million households are behind on their utility bills and retailers are clamping down on returns. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Every other Wednesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Katie King is in studio with this week’s Pet of the Week, Harley! Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
When a baby alligator was spotted on Old Spanish Trail on Tuesday with his mouth taped shut, people in Bay St. Louis and Waveland were horrified. Posts made to Residents & Visitors of Bay St. Louis showed the poor little guy unable to open his mouth. A call went out to help the baby gator and Frontier Wildlife Solutions responded….
Models signal very similar activity during peak afternoon heating compared to yesterday. Temperatures today look to vary a good bit, as highs will max out in the lower 80s over the east where some insolation may be limited due to clouds as well as lower heights across that area when compared to yesterday. Tonight, convection again migrates over the coastal…
Under a further amplifying disturbance, the region will remain on the dry side of this feature. The best lift and instability will be through the Gulf South. Models signal very similar activity during peak afternoon heating. Temperatures today look to vary a good bit. Temps in the lower 80s expected over the east where some insolation may be limited due to…