Congressman Mike Ezell celebrates 100 days in office

Congressman Mike Ezell is celebrating 100 days in office. Since taking his oath of office to become a United States congressman, Representative Ezell has achieved many things in his first 100 days. When asked about the journey so far, Ezell says the most memorable thing was honoring the lives of the two fallen Bay St. Louis police officers by introducing…

4/17 – Jeff’s “Pleasant” Monday Evening Forecast

High pressure dominating has lent itself to sunny skies across the region. Temperatures also warmed very efficiently today thanks to dry air and relatively light winds. Temperatures tonight will be chilly again under clear skies. An impulse of energy moving from Texas into our area will provide for an increase in cloud coverage late Tuesday into Wednesday, but that’s about…

Work on Main Street Railroad Crossing begins

In Biloxi, work to repair one major railroad crossing in the downtown area is now underway. The Main Street Crossing is closed so crews can level out the road and raise the incline of the crossing to provide more clearance and prevent future accidents. This project is expected to take two months to complete at a cost of $83,000. Drivers…

Old Mobile Avenue in Pascagoula closes for drainage work

In Pascagoula, a stretch of Old Mobile Avenue is now closed as part of drainage improvements in that area. Mobile Avenue is now closed from Martin Street to Industrial Road. The work is expected to last two weeks. Detours will be located at Martin Street, Orchard Road, and Industrial Road. People who live in the Briarwood subdivision and other local…

Downstage Presents: The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Victor Hugo’s story of Quasimodo and Esmerelda comes to life next weekend when Downstage Production presents ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame.’ Here to talk about the event is the leading man, Ryan Raines. The show runs from April 28th through the 30th. Tickets are $15-$20. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Downstage, The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Morning Business Report: April 17th, 2023

Social security recipients are on track to get much smaller increases next year and David’s Bridal is looking to sell the company and lay off thousands of workers. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report.

Keys2Fitness in Gulfport hosts Hip-Hop Brunch Cardio

The month of April marks National African American Women’s Fitness Month and what better way to celebrate the season than with music, food, and a workout? Keys2Fitness held its first ever hip-hop brunch on Saturday at the Westside Community Center in Gulfport. The hip-hop influenced dance class was open to the public as well as women of all fitness levels….

Guests get hands on at Arts Alive Festival in Bay St. Louis

An art show that started in a tiny room has now become one of the most popular art shows in Hancock County. The Arts Alive Festival is an annual immersive event where music, art, and theatre come together for an other-worldly experience. Over 40 vendors set up shop at the Depot Arts District and Community Hall in Bay St. Louis…

Suspect charged in Saturday night shooting in Biloxi

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…

4/16 – Jeff Vorick’s “Post-Frontal Passage” Sunday Night Forecast

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…

Ole Miss beats MSU 3-2 in battle of last two national champions

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…

Spring breakers make their way to the coast

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

William Carey University making it easier to become RNs

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…