Family and friends came together to honor William ‘Prince’ Jones as Gulfport High School dedicated their track and field complex to him Saturday. Coach Jones is remembered as the legendary coach that brought the school 12 state championships. Beyond his strict coaching skills that turned some individuals into Olympic medalists, he was also a fatherly figure to most, making sure…
Toys are getting smaller and cheaper this holiday season and Disney plans to freeze hiring and cut jobs. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Santa has some extra helpers here on the Coast. Captain Al’s Steak and Seafood in Gulfport started gathering gifts early at their annual Cruisin with Captain Al’s Toys for Tots Car Show. The car show had more than 80 participants who brought wrapped gifts for a good cause. Car winners took home special awards in different categories. This year, the…
The annual Celtic Music Festival and Scottish Highland Games took over the Harrison County Fairgrounds over the weekend. Those who went were really transported back in time as they were treated to a variety of traditional activities, Scottish music, food, beer, and highland dancing competitions to name a few. You could even learn about your own Scottish heritage and clan…
Back Bay Mission teamed up with Biloxi Bicycle Works to host a walk, ride, or run to raise awareness around hunger and homelessness. According to James Pennington, the executive director at Back Bay Mission, there’s 1,700 people living on the streets in Mississippi and on the Coast, about 300 people. “I think it’s really critical right now. We’re seeing a…
It’s time to highlight a local teacher making a difference in the lives of their students. For this month’s Class Act Segment, let’s go to Oak Park Elementary in Ocean Springs where one kindergarten teacher is helping her young students reach for the stars at an early age. For Oak Park Elementary’s Ashley Tatham, education has been a lifelong passion….
Despite the very cold start, temperatures are warming in quick order. High temperatures will struggle to reach the 60s across South Mississippi. Northeast winds will become easterly this afternoon around 10 to 15 MPH. Cloud coverage will be in place ahead of our next storm system. The storm system is forming in the western Gulf of Mexico and will move…
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…