Ways to avoid contractor scams as hurricane season begins

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch and the Mississippi State Board of Contractors are warning against contractor scams this hurricane season. After a storm, individuals can pose as licensed contractors as a way to prey on vulnerable citizens. Here are a few ways you can avoid being scammed: Be wary of door-to-door repair operations or people who demand deposits or payment…

5/29 – Britt’s “Last Day of May” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast

Current upper level analysis shows a ridge centered near the Appalachian Mountains and a trough encompassing nearly half of the western US. A slither of that ridge will try to expand southwestward  across northern LA and into Texas over the next couple days. At the same time, tropical moisture will be pass across the Bahamas to the western Gulf of…

5/31 – Britt’s “Warm & Muggy” Tuesday Morning Forecast

Current upper level analysis shows a ridge centered near the Appalachian Mountains and a trough encompassing nearly half of the western US. A slither of that ridge will try to expand southwestward  across northern LA and into Texas over the next couple days. At the same time, tropical moisture will be pass across the Bahamas to the western Gulf of…

MSU alum/former Biloxi Shucker Ethan Small makes first MLB start

Former Biloxi Shucker and Mississippi State alum Ethan Small made his Major League debut today and his first career strikeout was against two-time All-Star Willson Contreras. The former first round pick punched four tickets across two-and-two-third innings, but struggled with his command, giving up two runs on four hits and four walks. His career Minor League numbers suggest better days…

Southern Miss hosting NCAA Regional

When you’re on the bubble of the NCAA Tournament, hosting a watch party can be risky business, knowing there’s a chance there’s nothing to party about. But Southern Miss is one of 16 teams that didn’t have that problem coming into Selection Monday, having already been picked as one of 16 regional host sites on Sunday. Now USM just needs…

Dinosaurs take over at the Mississippi Aquarium

During the Memorial Day Weekend, several families decided to travel back in time to meet some friendly and not-so-friendly giants. This past Saturday, the Mississippi Aquarium officially opened up the Dinosaurs around the World exhibit which features a variety of animatronic dinosaurs. Each dinosaur has fun facts in front of it such as its name, size, geographic location, and more…

Travelers discuss reasons for choosing Memorial Day locations

Memorial Day is a time that family and friends can come together and enjoy each other’s company. At the pier on Courthouse Road, beachgoers were asked why they chose to attend this specific spot. Several answers included the view, the company, and the beach, but the most common answer was the proximity and the ability to get there. That most…

Two killed in Kiln house fire identified

Hancock County Coroner Jeff Hair has identified the two people who died in a Memorial Day Weekend tragedy. At 10: 25 p.m. Saturday, 58-year-old Mark Failor and 52-year-old Candace Failor, both from Magee, died in a house fire in the Kiln as they were visiting the Coast for the weekend. Neighbors say they heard an explosion before the house erupted…

Blessing of the Fleet returns to the Small Craft Harbor

Going on nearly a hundred years, the Blessing of the Fleet in Biloxi rings in another safe season for fishers and boaters. It’s a ceremony steeped in tradition — a member of the clergy takes to the Biloxi channel to bless these vessels with holy water as they pass by. A ceremonial wreath is then dropped into the water honoring…

St. Clare Seafood Festival draws a crowd

St. Clare’s Seafood Festival in Waveland made a comeback this weekend and variety was the name of the game at the festival. Between dizzying fair rides and refreshing beer and seafood, the sprawling get-together had a little something for everyone. The money raised from this festival goes straight to St. Clare Catholic Church which invests in the community. That will…

5/30 – The Chief’s “Memorial Day/Hotter Conditions” Morning Forecast

Much, but not all, of the short term forecast period will be dry, with a good bit of sunshine. A weak disturbance currently across the area will have the potential to produce at least isolated showers/storms during the day today, mainly near lake/sea breeze boundaries near the coast. Any convection that does develop should dissipate quickly by sunset. A stronger impulse…

5/29 – Britt’s “Clear” Sunday Evening Forecast

Impulses associated with the weak upper low over the northeast Gulf will work their way westward over the next 48 hours. One will approach the Mississippi coast overnight tonight, with another approaching during the day on Tuesday. Precipitable water values will generally remain near or below an inch over the next few days, but will maximize around 1.5 inches as…

Legally blond PRCC Wildcats ready for World Series run

Before the Pearl River Community College baseball team left for the NJCAA Division II World Series on Wednesday, Head Coach Michael Avalon said he was going to get with the program and dye his hair blond. News 25 can now confirm, he’s since followed through with his promise. The Legally Blond Wildcats are now less than 48 hours away from…

Southern Miss splits on dramatic Day 3 of C-USA Tournament

The Southern Miss baseball team is still in the regional host conversation, trying to build its case with a strong showing in the Conference USA Tournament at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg. Golden Eagles taking on UTSA in a winner’s bracket game this morning, huge spot for both teams. Loser has to play again tonight. UTSA takes this one 7-6….

NCAA Softball: Mississippi State vs. Arizona

In Starkville, 13th ranked Mississippi State softball hosting 16th ranked Arizona in a Super Regional for the first time in program history. Tough game one loss for the Bulldogs, falling 3-2 in eight innings. They need to win games two and three to keep the dream season alive. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: mississippi state, softball, sports

5/27 – Rob Martin’s “Splendid Last May Weekend” Friday Night Forecast

Expect clear skies and very pleasant weather Friday night, with lows down into the 60s. High pressure continues its dominance over the weekend with plenty of sunshine, acceptable humidity, and warm afternoon temperatures. It’ll also be an excellent weekend for beach and boating activities with relatively calm seas. A weak upper low-pressure system could form in the eastern Gulf of…