Pascagoula Run Paddle Battle

You’re invited to dip your paddles into one of South Mississippi’s greatest treasures: the Pascagoula River. The Pascagoula Run Paddle Battle is set for October 22nd, but time is running out to take advantage of early registration fees. Kristi Ducote with the Pascagoula Paddle Battle Committee is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Pascagoula Run Paddle Battle

Alligator hunting season opens Friday in Mississippi

Hunters are getting their gear and boats ready as they prepare for alligator hunting season this week. The 2022 public alligator season opens in Mississippi on Friday at noon. During the June application period, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks received over 7,000 permit applications. 980 permits were issued in the state’s seven hunting zones. Officials say they…

Morning Business Report: August 24th, 2022

Workers say the sudden closing of Starbucks stores is about union busting and back-to-school shoppers turn to ‘buy now, pay later’ apps. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

State Farm, whistleblowers settle Katrina lawsuit

State Farm has settled a lawsuit with whistleblowers over how they handled flood insurance claims after Hurricane Katrina. The settlement was reached in U.S. District Court in Gulfport with Judge Sul Ozerton presiding, according to our media partner Sun Herald. The company has agreed to pay the federal government $100 million for potential liability as part of the settlement of…

8/24 – The Chief’s “THANK Goodness, More Rain Ahead” Wednesday Afternoon Forecast

Today through Friday, high precip chances along with high rainfall rates will remain the topic along with an environment conducive for waterspouts. The surface low remains over east Texas with a trough extending east over Louisiana and Mississippi as a focus, this coupled with rapid and broad diffluence aloft and elevated moisture flow values…the necessary ingredients for the heavy tropical rainfall….

8/23 – Brittany’s “Departing Rain” Tuesday Evening Forecast

A strong and persistent meso-low currently over the Arklatex region and broader and weaker shortwave trough in the upper levels will continue to work in conjunction to produce bands of showers and thunderstorms today into tonight.  After reviewing radar and satellite trends and the latest convectively aided model guidance, have adjusted the PoP and weather forecast to better account for…

News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days: Pass Christian Pirates

Pass Christian Head Football Coach Chase Carmody says Tuesdays are reserved for best-on-best team drills which is where we find the Pirates at stop number 24 on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days. “We’re trying to better ourselves. Discipline. Last year we had a really bad problem with the discipline. I think that’s what killed us most.” Safety Cooper…

Aldi hosting soft opening tomorrow in Ocean Springs

After a four year wait, the Aldi Grocery in Ocean Springs will finally open its doors for customers. The store will host its soft opening tomorrow and make its grand opening on August 25th at 9 a.m. During the grand opening, the store will give out golden ticket gift cards worth up to $100 out to the first 100 guests….

Grand opening of ‘Voices and Votes: Democracy in America’ exhibit

For the next six weeks, the Smithsonian’s traveling exhibit ‘Voices and Votes: Democracy in America’ is free at the Pascagoula High School Performing Arts Center. The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Pascagoula-Gautier School District hosted tonight’s grand opening and ribbon cutting for the exhibit. In addition to the replica Washington D.C. Smithsonian exhibit, a local exhibit outlines the history…

Downed powerline on Vidalia Road in Harrison County

Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan sent video to WXXV relating to a downed powerline on Vidalia Road. Here’s what he had to say. “Tuesday afternoon Harrison County Fire Rescue as well as Harrison County Sheriff’s Department responded to the report of an accident on Vidalia Road that powerlines had been pulled down. On the initial ride, found an 18-wheeler…

8/23 – Brittany’s “Incoming Rain” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast

A strong and persistent meso-low currently over the Arklatex region and broader and weaker shortwave trough in the upper levels will continue to work in conjunction to produce bands of showers and thunderstorms today into tonight.  After reviewing radar and satellite trends and the latest convectively aided model guidance, have adjusted the PoP and weather forecast to better account for…

Wilkes Drawbridge on Cowan-Lorraine closing overnight

Heads up for drivers in Gulfport! The Wilkes Drawbridge on Cowan Lorraine Road will be closed tonight, starting at 9. The bridge will be closed through the overnight hours and then reopen at 4 tomorrow morning. You’ll need to take a detour if you plan to travel that way after 9 tonight. Categories: Local News, News Tags: closure, Cowan-Lorraine Road,…

Morning Business Report: August 23rd, 2022

59 percent of Americans worry student loan forgiveness will make inflation worse and Pfizer has asked the FDA to okay COVID booster shots that target the omicron variant. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

American Bass Anglers Fishing Tour Event

The American Bass Fishing Tour has a division in South Mississippi, Division 27, and its first tournament of the season is happening this Saturday. In studio with more is Division 27 Director Joel Davis. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: American Bass Anglers Fishing Tour Event

Pet of the Week: Sugar is looking for a forever home!

There are hundreds of animals at the Jackson County Animal Shelter waiting to find their forever homes. Your perfect match could be there right now. Maridee Mallette is in studio with Sugar, this week’s Pet of the Week. Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week

Jubilee Havens holding events to raise awareness for human trafficking victims

Providing a safe haven for victims of human trafficking is Jubilee Haven’s mission here on the Coast. They’re hoping you can help through a series of upcoming events. First on Saturday there will be a volunteer training program at the Margaret S. Sherry Memorial Library in Biloxi. This training is required for any volunteer interested in serving at the Whistle…

Medical Marijuana Dispensary Seminar

Today in Gulfport, organizations host a seminar for people interested in running their own medical marijuana dispensary. The Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association has partnered with the Mississippi Cannabis Patients Alliance and COVA Software to present “How to open and run a medical marijuana dispensary in Mississippi.” It’s a one-day in-person seminar that will educate those interested in opening a medical…

8/22 – Brittany’s “Wet Pattern Continues” Monday Evening Forecast

Tonight through Wednesday Night, little change in the ongoing pattern is expected through Wednesday night as a broadly diffluent westerly upper level pattern, a weak shortwave trough, and favorable jet stream dynamics all remain centered directly over the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southern Plains. This broad region of increased upper level forcing will interact with a deep tropical airmass residing…