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…

39th annual Memorial Day Blowout returns to the Gulf Coast

Rev those engines South Mississippi because the 39th annual Memorial Blow Out is back in Gulfport. The weekend long event held at Gulfport Dragway will host 100 acres of exciting features such as racing, music, games, vendors, and more. Some of the games featured at the event include ring tosses, barrel races, a tattoo contest, and the weenie bite. Proceeds…

100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis celebrates Centennial Anniversary

The 100 Men Hall is celebrating a huge milestone this year. 2022 marks the 100-year anniversary of the 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis. The building was built by the Hundred Members Debating Benevolent Association in 1922. The purpose of the organization was to help the African-American community band together by forming a death and burial association. 100 Men…

Reeves Elementary teachers earn Golden Crayon award

Three teachers at Reeves Elementary School went above and beyond for one of their students this past school year. This year, Long Beach School District honored a few teachers with the annual Golden Crayon Award. This honor is awarded to people that make their school district a little bit brighter. In this case, teachers Brianna Barrows, Kim Bertucci, and Leigh…

Three injured in wreck on I-10 in Jackson County

Three people were injured this afternoon in a multiple-vehicle wreck in Jackson County. The wreck happened on I-10 east near the 53 mile marker close to the Gautier-Vancleave exit just after 2 p.m. Two lanes were closed while law enforcement worked the wreck. Categories: Local News, News Tags: i-10, Jackson County, wreck

Gulfport High student arrested after sending threatening texts

A Gulfport High student was arrested after harassing and threatening text messages among students off-campus were brought to the attention of school officials. Superintendent Glen East tells our media partner the Sun Herald that the threat was not made about any violence or plan directed at Gulfport High. The administration received the report of the texts Wednesday. School resource officers…

Memorial Day Weekend events around the Gulf Coast

A few events on tap this Memorial Day Weekend! The Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra is bringing back its popular concert ‘Sounds by the Sea.’ That event begins at 6 Saturday and it is free. If you miss that performance the orchestra will host another Sounds by the Sea tribute at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Pascagoula High Performing Arts Center….