How will you ring in the New Year? There are a number of events happening across South Mississippi. If you’re looking for places to celebrate the end of 2021 and welcome 2022, here are some celebration suggestions for where you can complete the countdown. If you have children and want to be in bed by a more reasonable time, visit…
One of the suspects in the shooting death of 16-year-old Lazairus Smith in Harrison County earlier this month is now facing additional charges for a separate incident that happened a week earlier. According to our media partner the Sun Herald, 21-year-old Johnte Pouerie of Colorado is also accused of shooting into a car with three people inside, one of which…
As the high pressure remains seated over the Bahamas warm and moist air advection continues to be brought in from the Gulf. While there is the possibility of thunderstorms, indices are most favorable in the SW MS, and the LA Parishes bordering MS. An upper level low that forms over the SW CONUS and is absorbed by the upper level trough…
Rain showers and unseasonably warm temps continue through the next few days. As the high pressure remains seated over the Bahamas warm and moist air advection continues to be brought in from the Gulf. While there is the possibility of thunderstorms, indices are most favorable in the SW MS, and the LA Parishes bordering MS. An upper level low that forms…
Tonight, expect lows to be in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Showers and a few thunderstorms are possible Wednesday night through Thursday morning with an overnight rain chance near 50 percent. The rain should taper off somewhat during the day tomorrow with only isolated to scattered showers possible through the afternoon. Rain chances drop to 30 percent for Thursday…
In a season of extreme ups and downs, including two wins over the defending Super Bowl champions Tampa Bay Bucs, a mid-season five-game losing skid, and most recently a 20-3 loss to the Dolphins at home on Monday Night Football, dropping the Saints to 7-8, New Orleans still has a chance to make the playoffs. Most critical for the Saints…
D’Iberville and Yazoo City with the 6 o’clock tip off and the first of two semifinal games tonight, the Warriors coming off a major win Tuesday, taking down the number one Wildcats. D’Iberville punches their tickets to the finals, defeating Yazoo City 39-29. In the other holiday classic semifinal game, the Gulfport Admirals defeated the Picayune Maroon Tide 52-50, setting…
Another day of over five straight hours of high school basketball happening today in the 2021 Adidas Holiday Classic hosted by Gulfport High School. Opening the second day of the Christmas tournament was Meridian taking on Harrison Central with the Wildcats defeating the Red Rebels 68-31. In the second of four games, Moss Point battling Wayne County. Moss Point wins…
It has been a busy week at the Mississippi Lottery Corporation with holiday winners steadily claiming their prizes at the lottery headquarters. Tonight, the roll for the Powerball and Mega Millions jackpot continue to gain momentum. During the holidays, lottery tickets are a popular Christmas gift for family and friends and tonight is no different with the Powerball growing to…
While many prepare to celebrate the new year, some are preparing for one of the most stressful times of their year. Many military veterans experience post-traumatic stress disorder triggered by new year’s celebrations such as the booms of fireworks. Veteran and President of Crusaders for Veterans Kevin Cuttill suggests getting in touch with veteran neighbors and warning them about potential…
Tonight, expect lows to be in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Showers and a few thunderstorms are possible Wednesday night through Thursday morning with an overnight rain chance near 50 percent. The rain should taper off somewhat during the day tomorrow with only isolated to scattered showers possible through the afternoon. Rain chances drop to 30 percent for Thursday…
‘Can’t Stop my Selfie’ is now open in Downtown Gulfport. It’s an interactive selfie studio located at 1615 25th Avenue. Inside the studio you’ll be able to snap photos using their ring lights inside one of their seven selfie exhibits. There’s a babe cave, pink ball pit, luxury airplane, and retro room to name a few. Owner Leilani Foxen is…
The City of Biloxi is nearing the competition of its half a million-dollar lighthouse parking lot project. This project has been in the works since Cruisin’ the Coast to try and make the lot more accessible for residents. The lot will be expanding from about 78 parking spots to about 178 with 12 of them being handicapped. City officials hope…
Slamming drinks before driving will land you in the slammer. Mississippi Highway Patrol is advising motorists to slow down, stay alert, and drive sober this new year. Trooper Cal Robertson tells News 25 that Troop K on the Gulf Coast had more than 400 incidents on state roadways this time last year. From December 30th to January 2nd at midnight,…
People are preparing to light up the sky going into the new year and fireworks sales seem to be going well. Wilson Fireworks in Ocean Springs is seeing a steady flow of customers looking to purchase fireworks, but CEO Barbara Wilson says a lot of people are waiting until the last minute to purchase fireworks. Wilson says she has an…
One group that needs support during the New Year’s festivities are pets. Anxiety in animals during New Years is a common occurrence, but thankfully there are several ways to relieve the stress. An easy way to help the animals is to turn the volume up on the television or radio to drown out the fireworks. Giving your pet prescribed medicine…
Kwanzaa started the day after Christmas and one local book store is teaching kids about the celebration through stories. Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration of African-American culture from December 26th to January 1st. To help educate children about Kwanzaa, Wow Book and Toy Store in Gulfport is helping to spread knowledge through books. Owner Tonisha Kimble said, “Kwanzaa celebrates commitment…
Mississippi nursing homes are experiencing COVID outbreaks from the omicron variant. COVID cases in assisted living facilities have doubled in the last week. According to State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers, the outbreaks indicate the state is heading into its 5th wave of COVID-19. Mississippi State Department of Health has increased community testing appointment slots from 15,000 to 20,000 to accommodate…
In Gautier, neighbors in the area of Dolphin Drive say a prankster has been menacing residents with a drone. Now, someone’s been injured after it reportedly dropped a decorative anchor on a local woman. Sometimes bad luck falls right out of the sky. A Gautier woman is injured after a metal object fell from a drone and struck her on…
Neighbors are shocked to hear of the death of a two-year-old boy who lived on their street in Biloxi. On Monday morning, a woman called 911 saying her son was unresponsive. Law enforcement arrived at the home on St. Mary Boulevard and took the child to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Neighbors declined on camera interviews but tell…
On today’s edition of Living Well, Troy Thompson talks to a mixologist about how to make some fun cocktails to ring in the New Year. Tags: Living Well with Troy Thompson
Cruise ships confirm omicron outbreaks as travel is disrupted and 2021 was a huge year for space exploration. 2022 could be even bigger. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
As we wind down the year, the Jackson County Animal Shelter is working hard to find new homes for hundreds of abandoned animals. Maridee Mallette with the shelter has brought one of those loveable pets with her to the studio, John Deere.
The third and final hockey game of the year is happening tomorrow night at the Coliseum. This is the last of the neutral site games that will determine if pro hockey is here to stay. Tomorrow night is Sea Wolves Tribute Night. Organizers are asking the crowd to wear all white. The Port Huron Prowlers will be playing as the…