Every career has its signature moment and for Biloxi native Barry Lyons, his signature moment is cooler than most, hitting a go-ahead grand slam for the New York Mets in a 7-4 win over the San Francisco Giants on August 20, 1987. Literally was floating around the bases,” said Lyons. “It was a surreal moment. I mean I hit…
Walmart says inflation is actually leading them to cut prices on some products. CEO Doug McMillion says rising food and fuel prices have many shoppers pulling back on buying clothes and other items. To get rid of a huge buildup of inventory, the company says it is slashing prices on clothing and some big-ticket products. The company also expects a…
Today’s Hooked on Science experiment involves a chemical reaction.
Family Dollar is recalling hundreds of items and Walmart says the high cost of food and gas is hurting the ability of its customers to buy anything else. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report.
It’s Tuesday which means it is time to meet another adorable fur baby from the Jackson County Animal Shelter who is looking for a forever home. Maridee Mallette is in studio with this week’s pet, Jane. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Adopt, jackson county animal shelter, Mississippi, pet of the week
Scattered showers and t-storms earlier have moved inland and begun to dissipate. The daily diurnally driven convection will continue each day primarily driven by sea-breezes or outflow boundaries that pop up. moisture values continue to stay very elevated so expecting a similar pattern today where storms that form would be extremely efficient rain producers with high rainfall rates but storms…
The broad upper level ridge stretching across the CONUS is the main pattern the area will be in for the short term (and majority of the long term as well). The daily diurnally driven convection will continue each day primarily driven by sea-breezes or outflow boundaries that pop up. moisture values continue to stay very elevated so expecting a similar pattern…
Team work makes the dream work at stop number four on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days where the George County Rebels are putting in work at their home away from home. The annual team camp at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College sets the tone for ‘we over me.’ “It’s hot and you’re going at each other 24/7, you’re…
After some morning downpours it’ll be a quiet Monday Night. Our Bermuda High Pressure zone will dominate the forecast through the week as it oscillates slightly over the gulf. That “domination” doesn’t necessarily mean dry weather, as is the case most of the time in summer. It will fluctuate a bit in position and intensity. This will make the daily…
The City of Gulfport responds to what they call a ‘clickbait’ article listing Gulfport as the number 10 worst run city in America. In efforts to discredit the article written by WalletHub, the city publishes a response titled ‘Pardon our Progress, WalletHoax.’ Proving the advancements and setbacks Gulfport has overcome, the response reads ‘Gulfport has more than $50 million in…
The typical extension of our Bermuda High Pressure zone will dominate the forecast through the week. That extension of course doesn’t necessarily mean dry weather, as is the case most of the time in summer. It will fluctuate a bit in position and intensity. As such, weak steering currents will make the daily t-storm positioning/timing an uncertain affair. Sustained southeasterly…
Mega Millions excitement is growing almost as fast as the jackpot. Todd Graves, the founder of Raising Cane’s restaurants, is buying 50,000 Mega Millions of tickets, in honor of his 50,000 employees, in hopes of winning the jackpot that will be draw Tuesday night. If he wins, he says he’ll take that money and distribute it to employees throughout the…
The Betsy Ann Riverboat in Biloxi will soon set sail for the last time in the city before moving over to Bay St. Louis later this month. The boat will move to its new home at the Bay St. Louis Municipal Harbor on July 31st and will begin offering tours on August 3rd. While the move is across the Coast,…
The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation celebrated its 100th year anniversary today during the Bureau’s summer commodity meetings. Guests were invited to speak to all Bureau members in attendance, including Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson. Since the federation began in 1922, its total commodity production value has grown from $8.1 million to $8.1 billion. The average farm size has grown…
Portions of the inside lanes of Interstate 110 both northbound and southbound will be closed for work. That closure starts tomorrow and runs through Tuesday, August 9th for median work. Those closures will be near the drawbridge stretch of the interstate. Drivers are asked to slow down and be mindful of crews working in the area during this time. Categories:…
The Harrison County Library Board had quite a busy afternoon. Harrison County residents concerned about the presentation of LGBTQ+ books at the library addressed the board Monday at the monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees at West Biloxi Library. In the middle of the meeting, the floor was open to Pastor Blair Bradley and Ms. Coleen Tucker. “We want…
American Airlines says it is making money, but having trouble finding some key items for flight comfort and markets start what could be the most important week of summer. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: business, morning business report
Residents did some shopping at Pine Hills Nursery Saturday at their inaugural Summer Arts and Crafts Bash. The event took place in Pass Christian with over 40 local vendors selling everything from wind chimes to cookies. Manager Polly Cuevas at Pine Hills wanted to give families and their pets more opportunities to do something fun together and help vendors showcase…
The inaugural One Love Caribbean Festival took place on Saturday at Orangutang’s Daiquiris and Bar in Gulfport. The festival showcased Caribbean and Jamaican culture through different reggae bands from New Orleans, retail shopping and food vendors. Event organizer Frank Selby says he hopes to expand the Caribbean and Jamaican market on the Coast for those who live and love the…
The second annual Gulf Coast Music and Food Truck Festival hit the Coast over the weekend, ready to fill a crowd hungry for a good time. As the name implies, guests entered the event greeted by 22 different food trucks with all different type of cuisine served. The festival also hosted a variety of musical artists, ranging from country to…
Volunteers and members of the Gulfport Police Department spent part of their Saturday morning picking up debris and trash around the Courthouse Road Pier. Police Chief Adam Cooper says the clean up team filled an entire box of trash by the end of the cleanup. Gulfport police plan to do bi-monthly cleanings, typically in the morning hours, depending on the…
First Missionary Baptist Church in Bay St. Louis held a blood drive for a two-year-old Coast girl fighting a brave battle. Amora Swanier was diagnosed with acute leukemia back in May. She has been overcoming battles since birth, from being born prematurely to now having a rare form of blood cancer that’s keeping her from walking. The church’s goal was…
Consistency is key at stop number three on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days. The Poplarville football factory has reached the final four of Class 4A for the last half-dozen years. Ready or not, once again, here come the Hornets who seem to be at their happiest when their opponents are unhappy. Outside linebacker Mark Will said, “We know…
Today on Mom to Mom, we have an ice cream party hack to make your life easier. Categories: Mom to Mom Tags: Mom to Mom