7/18 – Rob Knight’s “Summertime Heat” Monday Morning Forecast

The general upper level setup aloft hasn’t changed in the last week or so for all intents and purposes with the exception of small variations. A broad upper level remains centered near New Mexico and extends from Mexico to Canada and the Pacific Ocean to the MS River Valley. It will generally be in centered this position through this forecast…

7/17 – Brittany’s “Typical Summer Pattern” Sunday Evening Forecast

Going into the new workweek, not many changes to note. The region will still be within the H5 weakness between the subtropical/Bermuda high to the east and the very hot 596dam heat bubble over the desert southwest. This will keep a much drier northeasterly flow aloft over the region, which should overall limit convective coverage and intensity. However, similar to…

Biloxi Shuckers vs. Tennessee Smokies

The Biloxi Shuckers have been a streaky team so far this season, having won as many as seven in a row and having lost as many as seven in a row. Currently riding a five-game skid, in jeopardy of tying their second-longest losing streak of the season. Shuckers on the road taking on the Tennessee Smokies for game four. Shuckers…

Blue Bell introduces two new ice cream flavors

July is National Ice Cream Month so the team at Blue Bell Creameries has decided to introduce two flavors to the world. The newest of the two flavors is Oatmeal Cream Pie. This tasty treat takes on all the best parts of an oatmeal cream pie and puts it into ice cream with hints of brown sugar, bits of actual…

Gulf Coast Big Rig Show returns to the Coast

The seventh annual Gulf Coast Big Rig Truck Show held its first day of activities at the Biloxi Convention Center today. This year over 110 trucks registered for the event which is more than 80 since the show’s first year in 2015. The event offers a lot of fun to be had such as various light shows, live music, vendors,…

Mental Health Association hosts Don’t Worry, Be Happy event

Today, the Mental Health Association hosted its 2022 Don’t Worry, Be Happy event. Guests decked out in their favorite sports gear entered the Biloxi Civic Center to help raise funds and awareness for mental health. The event began with a live mixology taste test competition outside in the halls. Guests then entered the main room where guests were able to…

Ole Miss College World Series trophy coming to MGM Park

Ole Miss is continuing its College World Series championship party with a couple of stops on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. On Friday, July 29th, Ole Miss will bring the precious hardware to MGM Park for a Biloxi Shuckers home game against the Montgomery Biscuits. First pitch is set for 6:35 p.m. The Rebels are less than a month removed from…

Coastfest Car Show Saturday at Beauvoir

The Coastfest Car Show is returning to Beauvoir tomorrow. All makes, models, and years of vehicles are welcome and who knows, you may win a trophy. There are more than 20 up for grabs. It costs $25 to register your vehicle. Saturday’s car show is from 8 to 10 a.m. with judging from 11 to 1 and then the trophy…

Keeping pets safe in case of a fire

Are you an animal lover and want to ensure your pet is safe? We have some tips on how to keep your furry friend safe in case of a fire. The number one thing in any type of fire safety is early warning. Smoke detectors are life-saving for people and pets. The earlier the station has a warning of the…

MS Power Foundation and MS Coast Chamber award grants to local minority businesses

Today, minority business owners not only learned ways to make money, but also received money thanks to the Mississippi Coast Chamber of Commerce and Mississippi Power Foundation. Minority small business owners from across the Coast gathered at the Knight Nonprofit Center to enjoy breakfast, a diversity council workshop, and 16 businesses even received $1,000 through the Shine a Light Minority…

22nd Naval Construction Regiment Change of Command Ceremony

Commodore Kemit W. Spears not only relinquished command of the 22nd Naval Construction Regiment today, he also called it a career. Spears, who served as commanding officer for more than two years, is succeeded by Captain Angel L. Santiago. In a double-duty ceremony, the Seabees also held a retirement for Spears, who has spent more than 27 years in the…

Suspect charged in vandalism of St. Thomas Grotto statues

Church members who worked to restore a garden and grotto at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Long Beach are heartbroken over vandalism that heavily damaged the site. The St. Vincent De Paul Society at St. Thomas raised money and worked to restore the grotto, which was rededicated in May, but Friday morning, a church member discovered the statue…

Morning Business Report: July 15th, 2022

A rough second quarter for a big bank and a bigger pay raise might be in your future. Brian Martin is in Los Angeles with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Mississippi Aquarium releases Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles

Mississippi Aquarium’s veterinary staff just released three endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles into the Gulf of Mexico. These turtles were flown down to the aquarium last year after being cold-stunned off the coast of New England. Since opening in August 2020, the Mississippi Aquarium has released 66 Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles. The aquarium tells us they are still rehabilitating four…

Mississippi Aquarium recognizes majority-female dive time in honor of Women’s Dive Day 2022

July 16th is ‘Women’s Dive Day.’ As we spotlight women in this male dominated industry, News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf stopped by the Mississippi Aquarium to speak with a member of their majority female dive team. “You’ll hear a lot of parents talk to their kids about the divers in the water and they’ll say ‘look honey, he’s cleaning’ and I’m…

Dr. Raymunda Barnes steps into new role with PRCC

The Hancock County campus of Pearl River Community College has a new vice president and his appointment comes at a time of big growth for the college and its campuses. Dr. Raymunda Barnes is a Biloxi native and has been with PRCC for the past 15 years in a variety of roles. The Hancock campus offers an array of courses…

7/15 – The Chief’s “Hot & Muggy” Friday Morning Forecast

Today through Sunday a broad upper level high pressure will be centered near the 4-corners region extends from Mexico to Canada and CA to around MS. It will generally be in centered this position through this forecast period with a small drift to the east before shifting right back west. The eastern portion of the high pressure was partially and…

Gulfport Volleyball’s Sydney Mitchell named MAC All-Star Game South MVP

At Gulfport High School, volleyball star Sydney Mitchell taking home some hardware from last night’s Mississippi Association of Coaches All-Star Game. The former News 25 Student Athlete of the Week was named MVP of the southside alongside teammates Brooklyn Montana and Anna Kate Rounsaville as well as Coach David Irwin. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Mississippi Association of Coaches All-Star…