Biloxi Shuckers vs. Montgomery Biscuits
The Biloxi Shuckers are continuing their road series against the Montgomery Biscuits. Shuckers win 10-4. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports
Two local high school golfers heading to National Invitational
Two local high school golfers are packing up their clubs and heading to North Carolina. The boys, St. Patrick’s Will Notle and Biloxi High’s Garner Seymour, are headed to the 4th annual NHSGA High School Golf National Invitational. The invitation-only tournament is three days long and features more than 330 golfers from across the country. There are less than ten…
USM alum Matt Wallner selected to play in MLB All-Star Futures Game
Minnesota Made turned into Hattiesburg Hero, Matt Wallner is doing wonders as he continues his journey towards the big leagues. Wallner was recruited out of Minnesota to join the Southern Miss baseball team in 2017. During his time as a Golden Eagle, Wallner set the record for most home runs after only three seasons. He’s still hitting home runs after…
7/8 – Rob Martin’s “What The Weekend Holds” Friday Night Forecast
It’ll be muggy this Friday night with lows not far from 80 degrees. Gulfport led the way with a real-feel of 111 degrees today, followed closely by Pascagoula at 110. It will remain hot this weekend with heat advisories again Saturday for real-feels up to 109 degrees. If you’re hitting the road, it won’t be any better in any direction, in particular…
7/8 – Rob Martin’s “HOT But What About Rain” Friday Evening Forecast
Gulfport led the way with a real-feel of 111 degrees today, followed closely by Pascagoula at 110. It will remain hot this weekend with heat advisories again Saturday for real-feels up to 109 degrees. If you’re hitting the road, it won’t be any better in any direction, in particular going north where there’s excessive heat warnings for real-feels upwards of…
Boys and Girls Club kids experience Camp Aqua at Mississippi Aquarium
Mississippi Power Foundation and the Bacot McCarty Foundation partnered together to send kids in the Boys and Girls Club to Camp Aqua. Over 30 kids from the Boys and Girls Club in Pass Christian and Gulfport spent all week getting the opportunity to learn about marine life at Mississippi Aquarium’s Camp Aqua. Todd Trenchard with the Bacot McCarty Foundation said,…
Salvation Army cuts the ribbon on the new Center of Hope
A dedication and ribbon cutting took place today in celebration of the official opening of the Center of Hope. In April 2021, Salvation Army broke ground on the Center of Hope in Gulfport and now the facility is officially open. The center has eight two bedroom furnished apartments that will house homeless families. While being housed at the center, families…
Gas prices dropping slightly
At the height of the summer driving season, Americans are finally catching a break at the pump. After months of record highs, gas prices are starting to come down. The national average is now 26 cents lower than the record set on June 14th. Eighty percent of gas stations in the U.S. are now charging less than $5 a gallon….
Morning Business Report: July 8th, 2022
Mortgage rates fall as the Federal Reserve prepares for further hikes and GameStop has fired a top executive. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Paul Overstreet in studio to discuss tonight’s concert at Grand Magnolia Ballroom
His songs have topped the Billboard Country music charts and now he’s here on the Coast this weekend to perform for South Mississippi. In studio with more is Grammy Award winning country singer and songwriter Paul Overstreet. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: concert, entertainment, music, paul overstreet
‘Curing the Coast’ concert benefiting Bethel Free Health Clinic
Tomorrow night you have an opportunity to enjoy a wonderful night of entertainment while also helping Cure the Coast. Here to tell us about a special fundraising concert are Coast performer David Delk and Kay Capelle from the Bethel Free Health Clinic. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Bethel Free Health Clinic, Curing the Coast
Juveniles with gun arrested after attempted break-ins in Moss Point
Moss Point police have arrested three juveniles accused of trying to break into houses. Police received reports of juveniles with a gun attempting to enter houses on General Ike Avenue around 1:45 Wednesday afternoon. When police stopped the suspects, they found a gun and a felony amount of marijuana along with other stolen items. The three juveniles were arrested and…
Mississippi abortion clinic files to state Supreme Court
Mississippi’s only abortion clinic has filed an appeal with the state Supreme Court with hopes of reopening the clinic next week. Jackson Women’s Health Organization closed its doors Wednesday in advance of the state’s trigger law regarding abortion going into effect yesterday. Earlier this week, a state judge denied the clinic’s request for preliminary injunction and refused to block a…
7/8 – The Chief’s “Hot But Wet Weekend” Friday Afternoon Forecast
Southerly surface winds will help to advect moisture and warm air into the environment. There will still be plenty of moisture in the atmosphere and moisture values are forecast to be elevated above the 75th percentile for this time of year. As a result, any storms that develop will be more efficient with higher rainfall rates possible. Looking at the models,…
7/8 – Rob Knight’s “Wet Pattern Ahead” Friday Morning Forecast
High pressure will dominate the upper level pattern today through Saturday morning. Southerly surface winds will help to advect moisture and warm air into the environment. There will still be plenty of moisture in the atmosphere and moisture values are forecast to be elevated above the 75th percentile for this time of year. As a result, any storms that develop…
7/7 – Rob Martin’s “Hot Friday” Thursday Night Forecast
It’s back to the heat..for now. As of 8 PM Thursday, real-feel temperatures were still near 100 degrees, with Pascagoula peaking at 110 degrees at 1 PM. High pressure will continue to shape the forecast into the weekend. As an upper level disturbance digs through the Great Lakes and Ohio River Valley, it will push a weak frontal boundary toward…
Biloxi Shuckers vs. Montgomery Biscuits
The Biloxi Shuckers are back in action again in Montgomery for their third matchup of the series. The Shuckers win this one 2-0. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports
Zion Williamson re-signs with the New Orleans Pelicans
What better way for Zion Williamson to celebrate his 22nd birthday than agreeing to a maximum contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans? Williamson said his ultimate goal was to prove he can overcome all the obstacles that have been in his way and to win a championship. He signed a five-year contract rookie extension worth $193 million. Categories: Local…
Two local football coaches chosen for North/South All-Star Game
The coaches for the 2022 Bernard Blackwell North/South All-Star Game have officially been announced. Two local teams will be represented in the All-Star game with assistant coaches those being Ocean Springs Head Coach Blake Pennock, who was undefeated in district play and had an overall record of 11-1, and Poplarville Head Coach Jay Beech, who has led the Hornets to…
Harrison Central Softball Coach Jimmy Parker discusses recent success
What a month it has been for Harrison Central Softball Coach Jimmy Parker after being inducted into the Gulfport Sports Hall of Fame and being named the National Coach of the Year. The Harrison Central softball team is known for making noise and their success in the postseason, but every team has its leader and in this case that leader…
Hancock Women’s Center holds Grand Reopening
Today, the Hancock Women’s Center in Bay St. Louis held a grand reopening to symbolize a new era of the business under new ownership. Dr. Noel Duplantier has officially taken over full ownership of the business after her partner of 20 years retired. Dr. Duplantier took this opportunity to model the business fully in her own style. The women’s center…
Jackson County teens save their friends from drowning
WXXV has the full story of a community coming together to save the lives of three friends after their car filled with water in Jackson County. The night started with teens hanging out under an I-10 boat launch near the Pascagoula River, but ended with a brave rescue. In video from the night of the rescue, you can hear the…
7/7 – Rob Martin’s “Heat Peaks Friday Then Wetter” Thursday Evening Forecast
Some heat has returned to the gulf coast today, with Pascagoula checking in with a real-feel of 110 degrees at 1 PM. High pressure will continue to shape the forecast into the weekend. As an upper level disturbance digs through the Great Lakes and Ohio River Valley, it will push a weak frontal boundary toward the area. So, expect similar…
Gulfport Little Theatre one step closer to reopening
Gulfport Little Theatre is making progress toward reopening. During this week’s city hall meeting, city council approved zoning so the theatre can rezone and officially remortgage the building. It’s taken a year for correct paperwork to be filed so the theatre can move forward hosting plays again. Little Theatre is looking for the communities help with a new air conditioning…