6/20 – Rob Knight’s “Hot & Humid” Monday Morning Forecast

The main story will become the heat again after today. That’s not to say today won’t be hot just not when compared to the next several days. Within the framework of the short term, today will stay just below heat advisory criteria but no doubt a few locations will hit it. A heat advisory will likely be needed for Tuesday…

Ocean Springs laundry room fire under investigation

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. — Residents at Chateau Bayou Apartments contacted News 25 about a fire in the laundry room of the complex, saying it started between 9 and 9:30 Thursday night. Apartment managers would not comment on the fire, but News 25 has since learned from Ocean Springs Police Department that the Ocean Springs Fire Department has opened an arson…

Golfers tee up to help Home of Grace

Golfers headed to the fairways of The Preserve Golf Course in Vancleave this morning for the annual Home of Grace Classic. And they’re teeing off with a purpose, as the the tournament raises money for the ministry that helps men and women struggling with addiction. Home of Grace has two facilities in Jackson County and helps between 5oo and 600…

6/17 – Britt’s “Oppressive” Friday Afternoon Forecast

Bottom line up front…it`s going to be hot. Heat Advisory will be repeated for today. We`ll be going day to day on the actual product issuances, but a Heat Advisory or Excessive Heat Warning will necessary Saturday. Our Excessive Heat Warning Criteria is 113F Heat Index or higher. If a backdoor cold front fails to move into the area Saturday…

Grants will help businesses spruce up downtown Wiggins

  Businesses in downtown Wiggins are getting a facelift, thanks to facade grants from the Stone County Economic Development District and Mississippi Power. Leaders gathered Thursday at Paul Hardy Properties to announce the three grants to spruce up the businesses. Stone County EDP and Mississippi Power partnered to provide $50,000 in grant funding to rejuvenate downtown Wiggins. Each grant of…

6/17 – Brittany’s “Summer-Like” Friday Morning Forecast

Bottom line up front…it`s going to be hot. Heat Advisory will be repeated for today. We`ll be going day to day on the actual product issuances, but a Heat Advisory or Excessive Heat Warning will necessary Saturday. Our Excessive Heat Warning Criteria is 113F Heat Index or higher. If a backdoor cold front fails to move into the area Saturday…

Satellites to track turtles IMMS will release this weekend

We all know turtles aren’t the fastest creatures, but do you ever wonder where they are headed? At the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport, a one-of-a-kind experiment is in the works for the shelly reptiles we call turtles. The majority of the turtles currently at the facility were stranded in Massachusetts because of cold event last year. “They…

Navigator Credit Union Financial Tips: Disposing of Documents

What to Keep, What to Shred and When

Disposing of personal documents correctly is the best way to avoid identity theft. Utility bills, tax records, receipts there are a lot of paper trails to your sensitive information. Celeste Spencer with Navigator Credit Union stopped by with some tips on what kind of documents you should keep safe and which ones you should shred. Join us for a FREE…

Miss Gulf Coast Katelyn Perry heads off to Miss Mississippi

Miss Gulf Coast, Katelyn Perry of Gulfport, is heading to Vicksburg to compete in the Miss Mississippi competition. The competition is scheduled for 8 p.m. June 25 at the Vicksburg Convention Center. Perry and 30 other women will be taking part in a week’s worth of events leading up to the crowning of a new Miss Mississippi. Some of those…

D’Iberville man faces charges after gun accidentally discharges, kills neighbor

A D’Iberville man has been charged with manslaughter in the death of a neighbor at his apartment complex. D’Iberville Police Chief Shannon Nobles said police got a 911 call about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday from Eric Adams, 35, who said he was putting his weapon away when it unexpectedly discharged. Officers who responded to Landmark Apartments found that the bullet from…

6/16 – Britt’s “Practically Summer” Thursday Afternoon Forecast

Upper ridge will shift westward over the next several days as troughing digs into New England. Another weak shortwave moving westward around the ridge will have the potential to develop convection during the heat of the day today, with somewhat better areal coverage expected, as precipitable water values increase from 1.8 today to around 2 inches tomorrow afternoon. Forecast convective…

6/16 – Brittany’s “Heat Advisory” Thursday Morning Forecast

Upper ridge will shift westward over the next several days as troughing digs into New England. Another weak shortwave moving westward around the ridge will have the potential to develop convection during the heat of the day today, with somewhat better areal coverage expected, as precipitable water values increase from 1.8 today to around 2 inches tomorrow afternoon. Forecast convective…

Biloxi approves Aqua Suites development

The Biloxi City Council has approved plans for the Biloxi Aqua Suites hotel near a residential area. The hotel will be located at 1252 Beach Boulevard and will feature 48 upscale rooms geared to couples. It also will have a rooftop pool and other water features, as well as a landscaped courtyard. The hotel is Phase I of the project…

Mississippi State Road Dawgs Tour makes stop through Gulfport

STARKVILLE – Some of Mississippi State’s top Dawgs are soon hitting the road to visit with the Bulldog family in cities across Mississippi and portions of the Southeast. The new-look summer coaches tour will be comprised of the traditional marquee Road Dawgs tour stops in four Mississippi cities but will now also feature a series of new events known as…

Jeremy McClain signs 4-year contract extension as Southern Miss AD

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – The University of Southern Mississippi announced today a new four-year contract for Director of Athletics, Jeremy McClain. “Jeremy has demonstrated exemplary service and dedication to our Department of Intercollegiate Athletics,” said University President Rodney D. Bennett. “Extending his contract ensures the continuation of our current momentum to support the holistic growth and development of our student-athletes, which enhances their…