Mississippi Regional Housing Authority VIII is gearing up to host a free community health fair at the Orange Grove Community Center next week. More than 40 vendors will be set up, passing out information and offering free screenings, COVID testing, vaccines, and STD testing. Guests will be also be able to get free haircuts and manicures on the spot. A…
A street festival with live music, special beer release, and food trucks is what you’ll find at this year’s Llamapalooza. Here with the details is Fly Llama Brewing Owner and Brewmaster David Reese. Tags: Fly Llama Brewing, Llamapalooza
The ‘Swing for a Cause’ Golf Tournament teed off at the Bridges Golf Course in Bay St. Louis today. This tournament helps raise funds for the Hancock County Community Development Foundation. The foundation was established in May 2006 in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina to act as an umbrella organization for 20 nonprofit causes for projects with a broad community…
If you’re looking to try your luck at the lotto, the next Mega Millions drawing will take place tonight. The jackpot has now reached $445 million which comes to a cash payout of about $226 million. If a winner is drawn tonight, this would be the 12th largest jackpot in the game’s 20-year history. The last jackpot won on July…
NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre is speaking out about his role in the ongoing investigation into the misuse of welfare funds in the state. Favre said in an exclusive interview with Fox News that he has done nothing wrong. Favre said, “I have been unjustly smeared in the media. I have done nothing wrong and it is past time…
The pattern will moderate from the recent dry air pattern to a more humid flow through the day today. This morning, we will find clear skies and a quick warm-up will begin. Northeast winds will shift to southeast around 8 to 10 MPH by this afternoon and it will be in the low-to-mid 80s across the viewing area under partly…
After a beautiful day to start the workweek, high pressure to the north will begin to move to the east and the return flow will begin. Humidity will creep back into the area Tuesday and that will provide an increase in cloud coverage. By Tuesday night, a more humid airmass is in the area. Temperatures will only fall into the…
As for that SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week award, the other half going to Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers, Mingo’s former teammate at Brandon High School. The nation’s leader in passing yards shredding Arkansas for 395 yards and three touchdowns en route to a dominating 40-17 home win over Arkansas, earning the Bulldogs their highest rank of the Mike…
Throughout the first half of the Ole Miss football season, Head Coach Lane Kiffin has been frustrated at times over some of his team’s lackluster second half performances. That was not the case in the Rebels 52-28 rout of Vanderbilt. Down 20-10 in the second quarter, Ole Miss came roaring back to life in the final 31 minutes of the…
On the New Orleans Saints roster, Taysom Hill is officially listed as a tight end, which is funny because he did just about everything but catch a pass including kick-off returner as the star of their much-needed 39-32 week 5 home win over the Seattle Seahawks. Hill putting on a show for the ages on Sunday, becoming one of just…
Following the tragic death of 15-year-old Gulfport High School freshmen Jaheim McMillan, tears, posters, condolences and prayers have surrounded his family. Last Thursday the teen was shot in the head during an officer-involved shooting at a Family Dollar in Gulfport. Jaheim was transferred to a hospital in Mobile for treatment where he later died from his injuries. Sunday, a balloon…
Overall, a fairly tranquil day across the region with mostly sunny skies. Speaking of sun, plenty of insolation has occurred allowing for the boundary layer to mix quite effectively this afternoon. Winds, especially closer to coastal areas have been in the 10-15 kt range. This will decrease the moment we decouple this afternoon. Rainfall is looking like a safe bet…
The Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport has an exciting line up of events this month! First, the Mermaids and Pirates event is returning to the aquarium for the next two weekends. Starting Thursday, mermaids will be diving into the Aquatic Wonders exhibit where you can see them through the big windows. The mermaids are also available for a meet-and-greet. During this…
Billed as ‘where fairy tales come to life,’ the Mississippi Renaissance Festival is coming to the Harrison County Fairgrounds this coming weekend. Guests will have the opportunity to explore ‘the year of our Lord 1306.’ The festival offers the chance to travel through time and culture. Three distinct town markets will be offered for guests to enjoy their favorite renaissance…
MS Gulf Coast Buddy Sports will host a fishing experience everyone can enjoy. The Buddy Sports organization provides recreational sports and leisure opportunities for youths and adults with special needs. Tomorrow, Buddy Sports has planned a near shore charter boat fishing event called ‘Fishing with Buddies.’ The event will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. at Shaggy’s Charter Docks…
Thanks to a Cares Act Grant, the Harrison County Library System and Coast Transit Authority have partnered to provide free Wi-Fi on bus route 37 and route 38. Starting today, riders will be able to connect to the on-board hotspot during their ride. Signage on buses will direct users to the network where they can get online while they ride….
This year’s Cruisin’ the Coast also saw a higher number of law enforcement activities in Biloxi than the last two years. A total of 326 case numbers were issued over 100 more than last year. Twenty-nine incident offenses were also recorded. During the week, there were 22 arrests related to Cruisin’ the Coast with a total of 31 arrest charges….
It’s official, this year’s Cruisin’ the Coast broke records. There was a total of 9,618 cars registered for the week-long event, the highest number in the event’s 26 years. Better yet, they already had more than 1,100 car owners pre-register for next year’s event while they were at Centennial Plaza. For the first time in eight years, the registration fee…
If it does not feel like the Halloween season yet, we know just the place for you to get a good scare. Movie producers who originally came to the Coast to shoot horror films thought it would be a good idea to use their company ‘Sideshow Props’ out of Louisiana to turn a warehouse into what is known as Terror…
Cruisers have headed back home this morning, but before Cruisin’ the Coast 2022 came to a close, there were trophies, awards, and cars given out to wrap up the event. Twelve car clubs provide over 650 volunteers for Cruisin’ the Coast and everyone in the club can nominate one person within the group for Volunteer of the Year. Woody Bailey,…
People came out to show their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the Solid Pink Drive-Thru. WXXV and Carter’s Champions teamed up to collect donations that went directly to the Memorial Foundation to help with local breast cancer patients. Everyone who drove through the pink arch got a pink shirt and a donut from the Donut Shop, a new…
One struggling retailer is reportedly cutting off air conditioning to save money and the FDA weighs in on the fall COVID shots and Monkeypox. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Three local bands will be battling it out this weekend to help the Rotary Club of Bay St. Louis raise money to end polio worldwide. Dave Mayley and Ashley Mayley with the Rotary Club are in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Battle of the Bands, Rotary club of Bay St. Louis
Today on Mom to Mom, we have a fun game you can play with your toddlers. Tags: Mom to Mom