7/26 – Rob Martin’s “End Of July” Tuesday Night Forecast

Another quiet night expected here along the Gulf Coast as the earlier showers fizzle out. Persistence is the call with the forecast Wednesday, as all systems remain in roughly the same place. The diurnally-driven storms will continue each day, primarily driven by sea-breezes that converge with flows over land, creating lift in the atmosphere. This means spotty, fairly slow-moving downpours…

Local boudoir photographer empowering women

One Mississippi photographer has made it her mission to help women feel empowered and celebrate their bodies in a way they’ve never done before. That’s Cheyenne Underwood photographing her brand ambassador, she specializes in boudoir photography. The photos being taken today will be used for social media marketing for her company, Cheyenne Lenna Fine Art Boudoir. Each boudoir session is…

State of the City under Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight

For the first time under the new administration, the City of Moss Point hosted its state of the city. Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight has served the first year of his mayoral team. In today’s State of the City Address, city departments like fire, police, public works, economic development and others shared a year’s worth of progress and projects they…

7/26 – Rob Martin’s “Stagnant Pattern” Tuesday Evening Forecast

More sunshine today bumped to those real-feel temperatures above 100 again. The diurnally-driven storms will continue each day, primarily driven by sea-breezes that converge with flows over land, creating lift in the atmosphere. Moisture continues to stay very elevated so expecting a similar pattern today where storms that do form would be extremely efficient rain producers with high rainfall rates…

Prices being slashed on some items at Walmart

Walmart says inflation is actually leading them to cut prices on some products. CEO Doug McMillion says rising food and fuel prices have many shoppers pulling back on buying clothes and other items. To get rid of a huge buildup of inventory, the company says it is slashing prices on clothing and some big-ticket products. The company also expects a…

Morning Business Report: July 26th, 2022

Family Dollar is recalling hundreds of items and Walmart says the high cost of food and gas is hurting the ability of its customers to buy anything else. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report.

Pet of the Week: Jane is looking for a forever home

  It’s Tuesday which means it is time to meet another adorable fur baby from the Jackson County Animal Shelter who is looking for a forever home. Maridee Mallette is in studio with this week’s pet, Jane. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Adopt, jackson county animal shelter, Mississippi, pet of the week

7/26 – Brittany’s “Isolated T-Storms” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast

Scattered showers and t-storms earlier have moved inland and begun to dissipate. The daily diurnally driven convection will continue each day primarily driven by sea-breezes or outflow boundaries that pop up. moisture values continue to stay very elevated so expecting a similar pattern today where storms that form would be extremely efficient rain producers with high rainfall rates but storms…

7/26 – The Chief’s “Hot Start” Tuesday Morning Forecast

The broad upper level ridge stretching across the CONUS is the main pattern the area will be in for the short term (and majority of the long term as well). The daily diurnally driven convection will continue each day primarily driven by sea-breezes or outflow boundaries that pop up. moisture values continue to stay very elevated so expecting a similar pattern…

News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days: George County Rebels

Team work makes the dream work at stop number four on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days where the George County Rebels are putting in work at their home away from home. The annual team camp at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College sets the tone for ‘we over me.’ “It’s hot and you’re going at each other 24/7, you’re…

City of Gulfport responds to ‘clickbait’ article naming Gulfport as tenth worst run U.S. city

The City of Gulfport responds to what they call a ‘clickbait’ article listing Gulfport as the number 10 worst run city in America. In efforts to discredit the article written by WalletHub, the city publishes a response titled ‘Pardon our Progress, WalletHoax.’ Proving the advancements and setbacks Gulfport has overcome, the response reads ‘Gulfport has more than $50 million in…

7/25 – Rob Martin’s “Last Week Of July” Monday Evening Forecast

The typical extension of our Bermuda High Pressure zone will dominate the forecast through the week. That extension of course doesn’t necessarily mean dry weather, as is the case most of the time in summer. It will fluctuate a bit in position and intensity. As such, weak steering currents will make the daily t-storm positioning/timing an uncertain affair. Sustained southeasterly…

Betsy Ann Riverboat to move to Bay St. Louis

The Betsy Ann Riverboat in Biloxi will soon set sail for the last time in the city before moving over to Bay St. Louis later this month. The boat will move to its new home at the Bay St. Louis Municipal Harbor on July 31st and will begin offering tours on August 3rd. While the move is across the Coast,…

Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation celebrates 100 years

The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation celebrated its 100th year anniversary today during the Bureau’s summer commodity meetings. Guests were invited to speak to all Bureau members in attendance, including Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson. Since the federation began in 1922, its total commodity production value has grown from $8.1 million to $8.1 billion. The average farm size has grown…

I-110 lane closures beginning tomorrow

Portions of the inside lanes of Interstate 110 both northbound and southbound will be closed for work. That closure starts tomorrow and runs through Tuesday, August 9th for median work. Those closures will be near the drawbridge stretch of the interstate. Drivers are asked to slow down and be mindful of crews working in the area during this time. Categories:…

Morning Business Report: July 25th, 2022

American Airlines says it is making money, but having trouble finding some key items for flight comfort and markets start what could be the most important week of summer. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: business, morning business report

Pine Hills Nursery throws Arts and Crafts Bash in Pass Christian

Residents did some shopping at Pine Hills Nursery Saturday at their inaugural Summer Arts and Crafts Bash. The event took place in Pass Christian with over 40 local vendors selling everything from wind chimes to cookies. Manager Polly Cuevas at Pine Hills wanted to give families and their pets more opportunities to do something fun together and help vendors showcase…

Inaugural One Love Caribbean Festival comes to the Gulf Coast

The inaugural One Love Caribbean Festival took place on Saturday at Orangutang’s Daiquiris and Bar in Gulfport. The festival showcased Caribbean and Jamaican culture through different reggae bands from New Orleans, retail shopping and food vendors. Event organizer Frank Selby says he hopes to expand the Caribbean and Jamaican market on the Coast for those who live and love the…

Annual Gulf Coast Music and Food Truck Fest hits the Coast

The second annual Gulf Coast Music and Food Truck Festival hit the Coast over the weekend, ready to fill a crowd hungry for a good time. As the name implies, guests entered the event greeted by 22 different food trucks with all different type of cuisine served. The festival also hosted a variety of musical artists, ranging from country to…