With high pressure in control of the region, we won’t see much in the way of moderation through at least through Tuesday as we will basically at the base of the high pressure if not removed from its influence. The ridge will be a far more dominant feature across the central and northern Plains and central Canada. At the surface…
James McMorris Jr.A man identified as the shooter in a Saturday evening shooting on Briarfield Avenue has been charged with manslaughter. 30-year-old James McMorris Jr. was charged with manslaughter. He was taken to the Harrison County jail. His bond was set at $500,000. Biloxi Police say officers responded to Briarfield Avenue about 8:28 p.m. Saturday in response to a call…
As high pressure will shape the forecast, the next few days is primarily a temps and cloud cover forecast. As the deep closed low continue to pull off to the northeast across the Great Lakes today and into eastern Canada we will slowly transition from weak northwest flow today to more zonal flow overnight and tomorrow. We won’t see much…
A Biloxi officer was one of several people wounded in shootings that happened Sunday night near Highway 90. Biloxi Police said about 5:33 p.m., officers responded to a call of multiple shots fired in the 2100 block of Highway 90. That is near a Motel 6. As officers responded, shots were fired near Surf Style in Biloxi and more officers…
After a rainy first part of this weekend, the cold front swept through bringing clearer skies with it. Northwesterly winds behind it will continue until high pressure gets closer to the area. Tonight will be a cold one by spring standards with 40s possible in some locations. Tomorrow will feature sunny skies and temperatures climbing into the low 70s. High…
The following press release is courtesy of Biloxi Shuckers media relations manager and broadcaster Javik Blake. BILOXI, MS – Top prospect Jackson Chourio’s three-run blast off number eight prospect Eury Pérez guided the Biloxi Shuckers to a 7-1 win over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos in front of 3,202 fans at MGM Park in the first Fireworks Friday match-up of the…
WIGGINS, Miss. — Pass Christian took a big step forward in its quest for its first-ever district title Friday night, knocking off Region 8 Class 4A rival Stone in what started out as a pitcher’s duel between Southern Miss signee and former News 25 Student-Athlete of the Week Peyton Lacy for the Pirates and Conner Tice for the Tomcats. The…
STARKVILLE, Miss. — Ole Miss comes away victorious in a battle of the last two national champions, taking down Mississippi State 3-2 at Dudy Noble Field. WJTV Sports Director Blake Levine was on-hand for all the action, and you can watch the video highlights above! Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, bulldogs, Chris Lemonis, Mike Bianco, mississippi state, MSU, national…
HATTIESBURG, Miss. — The Golden Eagles return home following their worst defeat in almost a year, and respond with a 7-6 win over James Madison propelled by a three-run first inning. The victory is USM’s fourth straight win in a Sun Belt series opener, and improves its record to 20-12 (8-5 SBC). News 25 Sports Director was on-hand for the…
Black Spring Break weekend is in full swing here on the coast as spring breakers from across the country have made their way to the beach. News 25’s Spencer Pullen was in Biloxi with the latest on vendors setting up shop for the weekend. Categories: Local News, News
Tonight will be quiet with increasing cloud coverage towards daybreak. Temperatures will be mild across the area and humidity will be on the increase. Tomorrow will prove to be a more active day as a system draping a cold front will be closing in on our area. A complex of showers and thunderstorms will develop to our west by midday….
William Carey University’s School of Nursing is making it easier for licensed practical nurses in the state to become registered nurses while continuing to work at their current jobs. The existing LPN advanced placement program will be offered in a hybrid format beginning in fall 2023 with required pre-nursing courses taught in the summer of 2023. William Carey University developed…
Memorial Hospital in Gulfport celebrated National Blue and Green Day. National Blue and Green Day honors and raises awareness for organ donation. People affected by organ donation were there and shared their stories. Memorial Hospital took a walk of honor around the hospital before heading inside to help others register as organ donors. Ellen Duvernay’s daughter, Brittany, passed twelve years…
The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park pantry is in need of food and hygiene items for students. The Gulf Park pantry is available to all USM students and faculty. As prices increase at the store, many visitors to the pantry have asked for cleaning and hygiene products. The Gulf Park pantry is also looking to add some more variety…
One health care college is back in business and ready to make an impact in the community. Grove Health Care College and Reclaiming Our Community Nonprofit held its grand reopening today in Gulfport. It’s an allied health college that will be providing training for certified nursing assistants, phlembotomists, medical assistants, and pharmacy technicians. It was also the grand opening for…
Just a day before Jackie Robinson Day, Paradise Pier was filled with people wanting to honor a huge part of history. The Biloxi Dodgers were a team in the old Southern Negro League in the early and late 1960s. An agreement has been reached to use the name Biloxi Dodgers in reference to the former team, along with a newly…
The City of Gulfport received $1.2 million for the North Gulfport wastewater treatment plant from the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act. This money will be used to update the plant’s ultraviolet disinfection system, which helps kill micro-organisms in the water. The current system is outdated, so this long-awaited update will help the plant run better and be easier for…
Governor Tate Reeves announced he signed House Bill 1715, directing an additional $74 million to improve the state’s rural water infrastructure. The money will be allocated to the Department of Health to help fund the Rural Water Association’s infrastructure grant program. It will assist rural water associations in the construction of eligible drinking water infrastructure projects in the communities. Governor…
Today has been a near-perfect spring day across the coast. Other than passing clouds, dry conditions have provided for a comfortable feel. Things begin to change tonight as clouds will increase towards daybreak. A warm front will move through South Mississippi early in the day tomorrow. Energy along the warm front, in the warm sector of a system will provide…
This month is Foot Health Awareness Month. Did you know one in four Americans suffer from foot problems? As people age, foot conditions can worsen due to diabetes, high blood pressure, heart conditions, overuse, and injuries. Dr. Renita Parker is a podiatrist at Memorial Health System and treats a variety of foot and ankle ailments, including calluses, ingrown toenails, heel…
Laura Magazzu, portraying Eliza Jane, joined WXXV in studio this week to tell us more about the Crosby Arboretum’s Strawberries & Cream Festival coming up Sunday. Categories: Entertainment, Local News, News Tags: crosby arboretum, eliza jane, laura magazzu, Mississippi, picayune, strawberries
Things will be rather quiet today, with mostly sunny skies and drier conditions making for a nice day as high temperatures reach the mid-70s to low 80s. The quiet weather does not last long as our next weather systems are expected to move in by Saturday morning. The first round of convection will be caused by an upper level disturbance that shoots…
Harrison County Fire Rescue and CRTC battled a structure fire overnight in the county. Fire Chief Pat Sullivan said firefighters responded to F. Ladner Road about 12:30 a.m., where they found a vacant home ablaze. The single-story wood frame house was fully involved when fire crews arrived. The home was destroyed in the fire. No injuries were reported and the…
The surface low has exited our area at this point, with some weak high pressure expected to pass through today. This keeps things rather quiet today, with mostly sunny skies and drier conditions making for a nice day as high temperatures reach the mid-70s to low 80s. The quiet weather does not last long as our next weather systems are expected…