Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fiery single-car crash that killed a woman on Saturday. Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr., identified the victim as Christina Osborn, 41, of Vancleave. Deputies responded to the 7000 block of Old Fort Bayou Road on Saturday night, where a car was parked in front of a home. Before deputies arrived, however, the car took…
A Gulfport man is behind bars after allegedly shooting and injuring two people in downtown Ocean Springs this weekend. 21-year-old Jeremy Liberto is charged with two counts of aggravated assault. His bond was set at $250,000 per count for a total of $500,000. Ocean Springs Police say Liberto was initially involved in a physical altercation with one of the victims…
The main weather maker for the week is the system that will impact the local area over the next 24 hours. Dry air will modify quickly ahead of a New Mexico disturbance moving east. This disturbance will lift into the middle Mississippi River Valley overnight tonight as a surface frontal wave develops along the front over the northern Gulf of…
Tonight will be another cold night across South Mississippi. Temperatures will plummet into the 30s in quick order. Upper-level clouds streaming in combined with a slight wind shift should keep temperatures above the freezing mark in most locations. Monday will provide for a brief pattern transition. Winds will shift to more of an east-southeasterly flow. A system to our west…
Defending 5A State Champion Picayune, led by Mr. Football for Class 5A Dante Dowdell, ready to roll tide roll over Laurel. Picayune wins 24-9 and heads to the next round. Oak Grove -28 Biloxi-7 Vancleave-41 Hattiesburg-35 West Jones-38 East Central-0 Hamilton-31 Resurrection Catholic-10 Poplarville-48 Newton County-21 Stone-17 North Pike-16 Quitman-39 Moss Point-13 Raleigh-30 St. Stanislaus-21 Categories: Friday Night Showcase Tags:…
Before last week, the Gautier football program was riding its first eight-game winning streak in 23 years. Picayune needed overtime to defend its Region 4 Class 5A title, but the Gators proved they very much belong in the state title conversation. Gautier led by Ole Miss baseball signee Kaden Irving hosting Wayne County out of Region 3. Gautier wins 38-21….
Over at Gulfport, two-seed Admirals looking for their first opening round win since 2019, playing host to Warren Central out of Region 3. Warren Central wins 38-6, closing the book on the Admirals 2022 football season. The Admirals had an overall record of 9-3 and a regional record of 6-1. Categories: Friday Night Showcase Tags: Friday Night Showcase, high school…
We’ll have a strong cold front make its way through our area late tonight into early tomorrow morning. The cold front will bring along with it increasing clouds and low rain potential, mainly for tomorrow morning. By tomorrow afternoon, we’ll see clearing and cooler conditions. By Sunday, we can expect clear skies and cold temperatures. We could see overnight lows…
The high school football playoffs are underway across the entire state tonight and it’s pretty safe to say the Gulf Coast is going to have some first-round winners. Starting with Region 4 Class 6A champion Ocean Springs, having won 21 out of its last 22 games and showing no signs of slowing down. Not to mention the Greyhounds have quarterback…
Main forecast concern in the short term will be temperatures and winds with the greatest forecast question being morning lows Sunday and Monday morning. Remnants of Nicole continue to lift to the north and will be all but absorbed by the L/W trough which will dominate the eastern CONUS. As the trough axis moves across the MS Valley it will…
If you want some unique gift ideas, you may want to head over to Bay St. Louis this weekend. The Krewe of Nereids is hosting its Mermaid Arts and Crafts Show this weekend. They have more than 75 vendors selling a variety of homemade items at the Historic Train Depot. They’ll be out there from 9 to 5 on Saturday…
Happening this weekend, the return of the Highland Games and Celtic Music Festival. After a COVID-induced hiatus, the popular event is coming back to the Harrison County Fairgrounds. It’s open Saturday from 9 to 5 and again Sunday from 9 to 4. You will be treated to jousting, live animals, storytelling, authentic food, and live music. Admission to the Highland…
Golfers took swings to support children left behind by those who proudly served our country. The Bayou Vista Golf Course hosted a golf tournament supporting the Special Operations Warrior Foundation in light of Veterans Day. The Special Operations Warrior Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1980 that provides college scholarships and educational counseling to the surviving children of special…
Woolmarket Elementary hosted a Veterans Day ceremony to honor the men and women in our community who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The ceremony included a performance of patriotic songs sung by each grade that was very emotional for some veterans and guests. During a patriotic slide show, the school took the time to recognize those who…
Gulfport High School honored veterans today to show their appreciation. Culinary students prepared breakfast for those who served. After breakfast, everyone walked down to the gym where a bigger celebration was planned. The principal welcome guest speakers who expressed how grateful they were to have a huge support system for those who served our country. The school’s band, choir, and…
WXXV News Anchor Meggan Gray stopped by the Magic 93.7 studios to help flip the switch to Christmas. That means from now until Christmas, you can listen to your favorite holiday music on 93.7. It’s a tradition more than 20 years in the making and some people here in South Mississippi look forward to it more and more every year….
American Legion Post 1992 honors veterans in Gautier by laying a single wreath. Veterans and guests gathered at the ninth annual Laying of the Wreath ceremony at the Tribute Tower. Members of the post, along with guest speakers, took turns reading poems and singing songs that left people in tears. The wreath brings a story of service and sacrifice. There…
The family of a child killed by gunfire during a pursuit and shootout on Interstate 10 last year has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Hinds County. According to our media partner the Sun Herald, the family named the Department of Public Safety, Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson, two deputies, a Gulfport officer, and several unnamed MHP troopers. In May…
What are the best cities for veterans and holiday shoppers have already spent $72 billion as early deals kick in. Joya Dass is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA is preparing to host its 13th annual Humanitarian Award and Charity Banquet. CEO Jara Miller is in studio with more. Tags: beau rivage, YMCA Humanitarian Awards and Charity Banquet
Celebrating the blues and the amazing talent we have right here in South Mississippi, the inaugural Ground Zero Biloxi Blues Festival is coming up in about a week. Here with details is Keith Smith and Hobbs, both from Ground Zero Blues Club Biloxi. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Ground Zero Blues Club
If you want to get a jump start on your Christmas shopping, this weekend is the perfect time to do so. Ron Meyers Christmas City is back at the Coast Coliseum and Convention Center. The gift show opened today and continues Saturday and Sunday. Guests can browse more than 300 booths filled with all sorts of gifts, everything from ornaments,…
Some restaurant chains are also saying ‘thank you for your service’ by offering complimentary deals. Active-duty members and veterans can get a free meal from a select menu at Applebee’s. Dine-in veterans can get a free meal at Chili’s. Buffalo Wild Wings is giving veterans ten boneless wings and fries. Dunkin and Krispy Kreme are giving veterans a free donut….
Several schools across the Coast held events today in honor of Veterans Day. One of those was Stone Elementary. Students there showed their appreciation for our veterans by hosting a breakfast, followed by a parade. After the breakfast ceremony, the fun moved outdoors for the parade. Stone High School’s band brought the jams while students at Stone Elementary lined up…