8/10 – Rob Knight’s “HEAVY RAIN THREAT” Wednesday Morning Forecast

At the risk of sounding repetitive, another day of high rain chances is on tap for the area. Once again, these storms can easily produce hourly rainfall rates that will be capable of causing flooding issues. Short term models are consistent on showing this activity likely beginning earlier than yesterday with some heavy rainfall moving into the Mississippi coastal counties…

News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days: Pearl River Central Blue Devils

It’s about that time at stop number 15 on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days where the Pearl River Central Blue Devils sound ready to show off their brand-new attitude at the start of a brand-new season. “Football season is an exciting time of year. The grass smells better. Pep rallies. Kids walking the hallways in their jerseys. I’m…

8/9 – Brittany’s “Tropical Moisture” Tuesday Evening Forecast

In a near carbon copy of last week, rain chances will once again continue to be high through the period. High pressure over the western Atlantic will keep the area in a period of onshore flow. In addition, a tropical wave will be moving slowly across the north-central Gulf of Mexico today and tomorrow. The combination of those features will…

Jackson County School District discusses potential solar farm

The Jackson County Board of Education held their monthly meeting Monday evening to discuss a potential new project. The board hosted the meeting to update on the potential solar farm project on District 16 section property. Since December 2021, the district has been working on a framework for an agreement that would satisfy the interest of the developer, the state,…

Redevelopment Authority returns to the City of Moss Point

Moving toward growing economic development, today Moss Point’s Redevelopment Authority held their second meeting. Making a comeback after 20 years of inactivity, the Redevelopment Authority has plans to help Moss Point grow economically. First, the board wants to look back at what redevelopment plans were made two decades ago then decide what areas of the city to focus on to…

City of Moss Point proclaims August 7th-13th as National Health Center Week

The City of Moss Point proclaims this week as National Health Center Week. During last week’s city council meeting, Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight presented Angel Greer, CEO of Coastal Family Health Center, with a certificate declaring August 7th through the 13th 2022 National Health Center week. In July, Coastal Family Health Center’s Moss Point Pharmacy held their grand opening…

Margaritaville’s Paradise Pier is in the works in Biloxi

Margaritaville is about to get a lot more fun with these new additions. If you have noticed some construction near Margaritaville, it’s because Paradise Pier is on its way. Paradise Pier will have three new attractions which will include an observation wheel, an arrow bar, and a roller coaster. Not to be confused with a Ferris wheel, an observation wheel…

William Carey hosts retirement party for President Dr. Tommy King

William Carey University Tradition Campus hosted a retirement reception today for the school’s president of 15 years. Friends, faculty, and former students gathered at the school to say goodbye to President Dr. Tommy King. King became the school’s ninth president in 2007 and is the first graduate of William Carey to hold that title. In addition to a Bachelor of…

Comeback Coolers delivered over 180 coolers to Kentucky flood victims

Volunteers with Comeback Coolers went to Kentucky over the weekend to deliver some much-needed supplies to those affected by devastating flooding. They’ve shared some of their pictures and videos with us. These volunteers delivered more than 180 coolers inked with words of encouragement and packed with drinks, fruit, water, wet wipes, and many other items. While in Kentucky, volunteers posted…

LSU Report: Traces of BP Oil Spill still detected

Traces of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill were still detectable as recent as two years. According to a Louisiana State University report, small amounts of highly weathered oil residues from the Deepwater in 2010 were still present in the surrounding area ten years later in 2020. Around 30 to 40 percent of the spilled oil evaporated into air while…

Morning Business Report: August 9th, 2022

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ just passed ‘Titanic’ at the all-time domestic box office and meme stocks are back. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

8/9 – The Chief’s “Coastal & Flash Flood Watch” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast

A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY is in effect through midday Thursday. High pressure over the western Atlantic will keep the area in a period of onshore flow. In addition, a tropical wave will be moving slowly across the north-central Gulf of Mexico today and tomorrow. The combination of those features will allow tropical moisture to stream into the area, supporting high precipitation chances…

8/9 – Rob Knight’s “Heavy Rain Threat” Tuesday Morning Forecast

In a near carbon copy of last week, rain chances will once again continue to be high through the period. High pressure over the western Atlantic will keep the area in a period of onshore flow. In addition, a tropical wave will be moving slowly across the north-central Gulf of Mexico today and tomorrow. The combination of those features will allow…

News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days: Gautier Gators

Heading into last season, there was a lot of talk around Gautier High School about what the football program could accomplish for the first time in a long time. Now heading into this season, the Gators have already accomplished a lot of those things, leaving them even hungrier for the rest at stop number 14 on News 25’s 25 Teams…

Roosters once again patrolling Downtown Ocean Springs

Carl, the beloved rooster in Downtown Ocean Springs, has a few successors patrolling the streets and business owners are delighted to once again have roosters back in the area. This is Ricky the Rooster, he’s small, sweet, and loves carbs, according to Keri Hawkins, a waitress at Tom’s Extreme Pizzeria. “I found him across the street in that little grass…

The Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum holding Mardi Gras Experience Film Premiere

Tomorrow the Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum will premiere its new film ‘The Mardi Gras Experience.’ Experts in the film discussed the origins of Mardi Gras, history of Mardi Gras in Mississippi, the formation of the Gulf Coast Carnival Association, costume design, royalty, krewes, float making, parades, music, and Mardi Grad foods and King Cakes. The film was produced by…