Hotels and casinos along the Coast are filling up with out-of-town guests for the upcoming New Year’s holiday. Biloxi City Councilman Kenny Glavan, who is president of the Mississippi Hotel and Lodging Association, says rooms started filling up right after Christmas. With the Sugar Bowl being played right down the road in New Orleans, fans heading to the game are…
Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson announced Wednesday he will not seek a third term in office. Peterson said in a press release that he will serve out his current term until 2024 and then retire. He has nearly 40 years in law enforcement. Two people already have declared their intention to run for sheriff — Major Louis Elias Jr. and…
This afternoon will remain mostly quiet outside of a couple possible showers over the coastal waters. We see our first real warm-up day of the warming trend that will continue through what looks to be the next several days. High temperatures this afternoon are forecast to reach the mid-60s to low 70s for all. Going to hit on the fog…
The forecast remains mainly unchanged, with heavy rain possibilities and fog potential remaining the focuses of the short term. Today will remain mostly quiet outside of a couple possible showers over the coastal waters. We see our first real warm-up day of the warming trend that will continue through what looks to be the next several days. High temperatures this afternoon…
Many people are still trying to get home after spending Christmas away with their friends and family. Travelers at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport were among the thousands of flights canceled by the winter storm. “I’m here. I made it. I need to get my car from New Orleans now because that’s where my flight was from. A little bit of driving…
The cold airmass is modifying across much of the eastern two-thirds of the U.S. However, the combination of light winds turning calm and clear skies have led to efficient radiational cooling. They won’t drop off much more thanks to increased moisture content in the air. A few clouds will be around Wednesday but temperatures will warm well into the 60s….
If you’re looking for a fun time during New Year’s Eve, some of the hotels and resorts around the Coast have you covered. First, the White House Hotel in Biloxi will kick off the celebration with its own party. The fun there begins during the day when the hotel offers a New Year’s special meal for guests. Reservations for the…
Harrison County Fire Rescue, along with the US Forest Service firefighters, responded to a large wooded area for a fire that is believed to have been set. Fire crews kept the fire from spreading to nearby homes. No injuries were reported and the arson fire is under investigation. Chief Sullivan said, “But this is a fire we believe is arson,…
Is health and fitness on your list of goals for 2023? Voted WXXV’s Best Boot Camp, Brantley Ellison Fitness in Biloxi is hosting their first New Year’s Eve 5K run for free. This Saturday at 8 a.m. runners will meet at ‘B.E. Fit’ Gym on Cedar Lake Road. The family is invited to start off the year with fitness vendors,…
Temperatures managed to hit 60 degrees in a few spots this afternoon. The cold airmass is finally losing its grip on South Mississippi. Clear skies and relatively light winds will allow for another sharp cooldown this evening. However, increased moisture in the air will keep temperatures from bottoming out too low. There is potential for patchy, light fog in the…
Mark your calendars for Saturday as Lynn Meadows Discovery Center will host its annual Countdown to Noon. This annual party allows kids to ring in the new year a little early without the hassle of staying up until midnight. The event begins at 10 a.m. Saturday and children and their parents will be able to play games, do new year’s…
The celebration of Kwanzaa began yesterday and the Gulf Coast Kwanzaa Coalition will host its 30th annual Kwanzaa Celebration tomorrow. Kwanza was created in 1966 and is an African American and Pan-African holiday that celebrates history, values, family, community, and culture. The ideas and concepts of Kwanzaa are expressed in the Swahili language, one of the most widely spoken languages…
News 25 went to Pascagoula to see how the city-wide boil water notice is impacting local businesses. Those that are open are adapting, but many have closed their doors for the holiday season and won’t be open again until the new year. Pascagoula City Manager Michael Silverman says they are working as quickly as possible to alleviate any inconveniences the…
People in Pascagoula are now in the fourth day under a city-wide boil water notice. Testing of water samples is happening today. In the latest update, released at 1:15 this afternoon, the city says water samples are expected to be pulled and sent to the lab for 24-hour testing. Still, the boil water notice remains in effect until the all…
Now may be the best time of the year to buy a new car and Southwest Airlines stock is under scrutiny today as it canceled or delayed 80 percent of flights over the holiday weekend. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Every other week we feature a pet up for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. This week’s pet is Peanut. Adoption Coordinator Maridee Mallette and Peanut are in studio with more! Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
If your New Year’s resolution has anything to do with making more money, winning the Mega Millions jackpot would be a great way to get off on the right foot. It is now at a whopping $565 million, the sixth largest in the 20-year history of the game. The jackpot has continued climbing after no ticket matched all six numbers…
The annual Christmas tree recycling period is now underway in two Coast counties. The Harrison County Beautification Commission and Mississippi Power have teamed up once again to set up drop-off locations across the county. Those five locations are: Plant Watson on Cowan-Lorraine Road Courthouse Road Pier Highway 90 parking bay at Rodenburg Avenue Long Beach Harbor Pass Christian Harbor You…
Mississippi Highway Patrol has released numbers from its Christmas travel enforcement period which wrapped up at midnight last night. MHP ended up making 80 impaired driving arrests during the four-day period while also responding to 160 crashes across the state. Of those crashes, 36 people were injured and seven killed. One of those deaths happened right here in South Mississippi….
Surface high pressure will build into the region behind this front today bringing mostly sunny skies and calm winds. Heading into the late evening and overnight hours, surface high pressure slides to the east and the low level winds will shift onshore helping to bring moisture back into the area. Would not be surprised to see some radiational fog Wednesday…
A weak disturbance will be passing over the area within the next few hours, but not causing much noise as it comes through. It will delay our big warm up of temperatures, but with a pretty big lack in moisture this will be a dry front outside of the small chance of a stray shower in the outer Gulf waters….
Southern Miss wide receiver Jason Brownlee is set to play in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl in Pasadena, California. Played in the Rose Bowl Stadium, this collegiate bowl is the premier postseason all-star game for any draft eligible college football players, along with opportunities to showcase their game to NFL scouts and coaches. Brownlee lead the Golden Eagles with 52 catches,…
The New Orleans Saints coming in hot after beating their NFC South rival Atlanta Falcons, but week 16 had some much cooler plans, literally. In their coldest game in franchise history, the Saints rallied from a 10-point deficit to defeat the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 17-10 on Saturday and the Saints have their first winning streak of…
Temperatures are cold, but widespread freezing conditions are not on the table tonight. Clouds will be in the area thanks to a cold front that has made its way through the Tennessee Valley. The cold front will not be significant for our area. Tomorrow will be slightly warmer than today with high temperatures near seasonal averages. Expect a few upper-level…