The City of Ocean Springs is hiring police officers and firefighters. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf stopped by the Ocean Springs Fire Department and spoke with firefighters about what being a first responder means to them. Ocean Springs Firefighter Adam Johnson said, “I’ve worked for Ocean Springs Fire for four years now and every bit of those four years has been…
The Jackson County community is coming together to support a Pascagoula High School sophomore who was injured in a deadly motorcycle accident on Saturday. What seemed to be a typical day, a family celebrating a birthday on Saturday afternoon turned tragic after a motorcycle accident just a mile away from the party took the life of Jeremy Steinmetz. He was…
After years of planning, The Arts, Hancock County officially cut the ribbon on their new facility on Blaize Avenue this past weekend. The Arts, Hancock County mission is to promote, enhance, and support the arts in Hancock County. Their goal is to seek out under-represented populations to integrate art within the community. The new studio is inclusive of all artists,…
A strong mid-level ridge will expand eastward and a drier air mass is advected around its periphery from southern Appalachians. This will suppress convective development through the week as much drier low- levels inhibit cu development and aid in much warmer high temperatures into the low 90s. For this first couple days of this forecast period, the upper level ridge…
Shaggy’s Restaurant in Gulfport took home the Golden Chef Award during the 38th annual Chefs of the Coast event. For those who don’t know, the Chefs of the Coast gala is an event where guests are able to try a variety of dishes from restaurants all across the Coast. This year, about 20 restaurants created a signature dish that guests…
Since closing last Wednesday, El Agave’s social media has been overflowing with love and positive words from patrons. After nine years of serving the people of Gulfport, El Agave closed its doors. Due to the rising costs of products, Owner Mercedes Carranza made the difficult decision to close the Mexican restaurant because he could not justify raising the prices on…
We have been following the story of Kyleigh Ward for a while now and today we have a sweet update on her journey. After bouncing back and forth between states along the South, Kyleigh is officially back along the Coast as she began her first day of second grade in person at Crossroads Academy in Gulfport. Kyleigh has had a…
Phillip York was sentenced to life in prison today for the murder of Sarah Jane Willard. In 2019, 29-year-old Willard was found buried in the backyard of a St. Martin home after a missing person report was filed for her. York was sentenced to life for first-degree murder. He was also sentenced to ten years for possession of a firearm…
Leading up to their birthday celebration, Our Lady Academy hosted a 5K mercy run and one mile fun run in Bay St. Louis at Washington St. Pier on Saturday morning. Over 50 participants ran in honor of a dynamic and devoted English teacher, Mary Alice Benvenutti and one of the most memorable and spiritual icons who recently passed away, Coach…
Many gathered in D’Iberville’s Town Green to participate in Jubilee Havens ‘Stop the Traffic’ Color Walk. Jubilee Havens is a group on a mission to provide safe havens for victims of human trafficking. The walk gave people a chance to support a great cause while having fun and getting some great exercise. All the proceeds went towards the Whistle Stop,…
People ‘rocked the bald’ at Bayou View Park in Gulfport during the inaugural St. Baldrick’s event. Attendees lined up Saturday to get their heads shaved for a good cause. ‘Rock the Bald’ raises money for childhood cancer research. It hopes to find a chemo treatment that will kill cancer without harming a child and avoid long-term side effects. Those who…
No seats were empty at Diamondhead’s monthly ward meeting Saturday as residents came to learn about growth in the city. Diamondhead has a lot of new projects going on within the next couple of months. Mayor Nancy Depreo presented development plans for a new kayak launch, a waterfront space, a new boat launch, and a new commercial development. $4 million…
Carter’s Champions is gearing up for a ‘Rock the Tatas’ concert to raise money for breast cancer awareness. An all-female lineup will take the stage at Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi at the end of the month. One of those artists, Julia Harrington, is in studio with Terry McCormack with details. Tags: Carter’s Champions, Ground Zeros Blues Club, ‘Rock…
If you’re looking for a new gig, the D’Iberville/St. Martin Chamber of Commerce is here to help set you up with potential employers. They’re hosting a job fair all day Thursday at the D’Iberville Community Center. In studio with details are Chamber President Joyce Johnson and Executive Director Sissy Andrews. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: D’Iberville-St. Martin Chamber of Commerce, job…
What’s the best time to buy your plane ticket if you’re flying for the holidays this year? And another big interest rate hike is likely coming this week. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast hosted a Day for Kids to enjoy and celebrate the life changing work that takes place at Boys and Girls clubs each day. By encouraging adults to spend meaningful time with young people and engage in fun activities, this year’s theme was happy, healthy, and hopeful kids. Children enjoyed food, healthy…
More than 10,000 pounds of food was given away at Fresh Oil Apostolic Ministries in Gulfport this weekend. Cars lined up waiting to receive boxes filled with poultry, non-perishable food items, dairy, and fruits. With grocery prices spiking, Pastor Tabatha Ware felt it was a perfect time to deliver food to people. Along with the food giveaway, the youth ministry…
After four straight regular season wins over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the New Orleans Saints were in a prime position to make it five straight in week two after shutting out their NFC South rival in the first half for the second game in a row. But here’s where it all went wrong, Mark Ingram was one of the bright…
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 17th through October 15th and the Gulf Coast got a taste of authentic Latin foods and was introduced to other cultural festivities at the inaugural Festival Hispano at Pascagoula Beach Park. The festival spotlighted many Hispanic businesses, giving them a chance to promote and get to know the community. People crowded the park, dressed…
Biloxi High School recognized one of its own Friday night prior to the team’s football game against Pearl. Joey St. Amant was diagnosed with ALS about six months ago and it was an emotional pre-game scene for the Big Red family. Both Biloxi and Pearl raised money in support of the one they call Elmo. The field and stands were…
High pressure will expand across the southern US early in the week and should be centered across TX. An upper level weakness looks to clip the Great Lakes and Northeast mid-week. It’ll cause the eastern side of the ridge to erode. For these forecast days, that will have little to no impact on the temps. Relatively low dew-points are still…
For this first couple days of this forecast period, the upper level high pressure will dominate the forecast. After expanding across the southern US early in the week, it should still be centered across TX. An upper level weakness looks to clip the Great Lakes and Northeast mid-week. It’ll cause the eastern side of the ridge to erode. For these…
Tomorrow will likely be drier. The ridge will continue to build over both the southern Plains and Lower MS Valley likely stretching east across most of the southeastern CONUS. The ridging aloft will help suppress the deeper moisture south with PWs dropping to below 1.3″. The slightly increasing suppression and especially the lower moisture content will pretty much shut off…
Tomorrow is looking nice to start yet again with some low-level clouds around. Main focus will be the continued return of low-level moisture drifting north adding to that old familiar more humid feel to the air. Gulf moisture return continues to deepen throughout the late morning and afternoon revealing a more moist low-level mixed profile. Overall, rain chances go up…