This Saturday, the MS Gulf Coast YMCA will host its 35th annual YMCA Kelsey Williams 10k Winter Classic Run for Epilepsy Awareness. Each year, the run takes place to help raise awareness for epilepsy and former YMCA member Kelsey Williams, who died from the brain disorder. The race will start south down Pine Avenue, next to the YMCA, then head…
When North Bay Mardi Gras Association hits the streets of D’Iberville on February 19th, it will mark the 35th anniversary of the carnival krewe. Members of North Bay were hard at work at the float barn on Thursday for a work day to make final preparations for their parade. They roll at noon on February 19th along Lemoyne Boulevard, Central…
Few things are more precious to a married woman than her wedding ring, but last week, one went missing. A woman dining at Taranto’s in Woolmarket lost her ring and asked employees at the store to help her look for it. Employees searched, but could not find it and called the woman Friday to give her the bad news, but…
The City of Gautier is officially redistricting their wards and the new map is now in effect. These wards are being redistricted to keep up with state and federal statutes. The statutes demand that wards be altered should the consensus change by ten percent. These wards are made to be a better fit for the growing population of Gautier. Each…
A string of copper thefts has been affecting local businesses on the Coast. Wednesday night, another HP Development jobsite was hit by thieves. More than $60,000 worth of copper and electrical items have been stolen from the jobsite. Layla’s Coffeehouse and Eatery, the Fly Boutique, I love Mac and Cheese, and more have fallen victim as well. Employees have been…
America’s largest party supply store files for bankruptcy and what were the best and worst airlines of 2022? Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Biloxi Little Theater’s latest production is debuting tomorrow. It’s called ‘Middle Aged White Guys.’ Here to tell us more about the show is Director Melissa Reinke. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Biloxi Little Theater, Middle Aged White Guys
Today, we’re heading back to Northwest Louisiana to visit with the women of Steel Magnolias. Downstage Productions is putting the story back on the stage starting next weekend. With us today is Director Trae Spears and Sassy Miller, who plays Clairee Belcher. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Downstage Productions, Steel Magnolias
The president of the Mississippi Lottery Jeff Hewitt paid a visit to WXXV to talk about the success of the Mississippi Lottery. Hewitt says the lottery exceeded the state’s revenue expectations this year. When jackpots rise, people are more likely to try different avenues to win, such as scratch-offs and that’s what can lead to a rise in revenue. Each…
The U.S. District Court ruled Wednesday that the U.S. Corps of Engineers must consult with the National Marine Fisheries before opening the Bonnet Carre Spillway in future. U.S. Judge Louis Guirola Jr. issued the order Wednesday, granting summary judgment to the plaintiffs in a lawsuit that dates back to 2019. “The Coast finally has a foot in the door through…
With no significant cold advection behind this morning’s cold front, we should mix out deep enough to get temperatures back in the 70s today with much lower humidity than yesterday. The drier air will promote radiative cooling overnight, with lows falling mainly into the 40s, although a few upper 30s might be possible in our normally cooler cold air drainage…
The cold front is now east with high pressure shifting eastward across the area today and Friday in a very progressive upper pattern. This will provide a mostly sunny day today. With no significant cold advection behind the front, we should mix out deep enough to get temperatures back in the 70s today with much lower humidity than yesterday. The drier…
Five football players from the Coast receive Division I offers on the same day. Two from George County, starting with sophomore Quarterback Deuce Knight, getting the invite from Washington, his fourth offer in six days and his seventh overall. Knight’s sophomore teammate Kohl Bradley getting his second offer from Arkansas. Another duo from the same school, Pascagoula, getting an offer…
One of the best boys basketball teams on the Gulf Coast belongs to Pascagoula High school and, subsequently, one of the best players on the Gulf Coast is on that team. Junior standout Dorian McMillian is a leader for the Panthers on and off the court and it all stems from his love of the game. “I’ve been playing basketball…
Once a young kid out of Gulfport chasing his big league dreams over the years, Jonathan Holder has grown into a veteran pitcher that’s made a lengthy professional career for himself. However, after a pair of injuries, the former Admiral now on his third team in four years, finally looking forward to a fresh start with a clean bill of…
An upper low currently is deepening as it crosses the southern portion of the Rocky Mountains. As this upper low moves across the Central Plains today and tonight, a surface low will develop on the leeside of the Rockies and track right along with the upper low. Those features far proximity from the CWA means the strongest dynamics will mostly…
The fastest growing sport in the NCAA gaining more traction today as the Sun Belt plans to add beach volleyball as its 19th sponsored sport in 2023. Southern Miss is one of four schools in the league that has a team as well as Coastal Carolina, Georgia State, and Louisiana-Monroe. The Sun Belt including affiliate members College of Charleston, Mercer,…
Hancock County hosted a tasty event earlier today. Bay St. Louis was the place to be tonight if you’re a big foodie for the inaugural Taste of Hancock County. Over ten restaurants and vendors shared their food dishes to those that showed up to the Taste of Hancock County event. Not only were attendees able to sample a variety of…
An upper low currently is deepening as it crosses the southern portion of the Rocky Mountains. As this upper low moves across the Central Plains today and tonight, a surface low will develop on the leeside of the Rockies and track right along with the upper low. Those features far proximity from the CWA means the strongest dynamics will mostly…
One lucky visitor to the IP Casino celebrated the first week of the year by hitting a massive jackpot! The visitor, who wanted to stay anonymous, is from Ocean Springs and made the lucky bet on January 4th. They had placed a $75 bet on a slot machine, taking home a little over $125,000. Categories: Local News, News Tags: ip…
The love of tennis is bringing two local organizations together to help cats find homes. The Feral Feline Coalition and Kiwanis Club of Gautier/Ocean Springs is hosting a two-day charity tennis tournament taking place this Friday and Saturday. The event is being held at the Ocean Springs Halstead Tennis Complex and proceeds will be going to help spay and neuter…
Long Beach Aldermen decided to allow developers to cut down a nearly 200-year-old tree to make room for an $8 million development, but there’s been pushback. The removal will make room for a new boutique hotel across from the town green on Jeff Davis Avenue. Developers wanted to remove both live oak trees and were originally told no. After some…
Three bills in state senate committees are aimed at helping stabilize hospitals and growing the health workforce in the state. Among them is Senate Bill 2372 which creates a program to provide $80 million in grants to a hospital based on number of licensed beds and care. Legislation also requires recipient hospitals to submit a report detailing their patient census,…
Gen Z is driving luxury sales lately and two of the world’s biggest tech companies have announced more job cuts. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report