A true summer-like pattern is in progress this Monday, and it’s here to stay through the work week. Humidity is already on the rise compared to the relatively dry air we had over the weekend, and that too will increase. We’ll have a 20% chance of those isolated storm this evening, but chances will dwindle Tuesday and Wednesday as high…
The Singing River Board of Trustees voted on June 1st to put the hospital up for sale. Today, the board went in front of the Jackson County Board of Supervisors to present the resolution. After hearing from retired and current employees at Singing River Health System, the Singing River Board, and concerned residents in Jackson County, the Jackson County Board…
A sold-out crowd has gathered in Hattiesburg this afternoon to watch a showdown between Southern Miss and LSU. The winner of this baseball game will advance to the NCAA Super Regional and for the losing team, it’s the end of the season. News 25’s Jeff Haeger is in Hattiesburg with more. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Southern Miss, sports
The Congressional Primary Elections are tomorrow and poll workers have been hard at work getting ballots out to 32 precincts. Residents of the Fourth Congressional District can vote in either the Republican or Democratic primary. The incumbent, Steven Palazzo, will be challenged by six other Republicans. He’s facing off against Raymond Brooks, Carl Boyington, Mike Ezell, Kidron Peterson, Clay Wagner,…
Three arrests have been made in connection with a drive-by shooting on Three Rivers Road in Gulfport. On June 6, 2022, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 19-year-old Dayjohi Keshawn Wright, on two counts of drive-by-shooting, and 20-year-old Raymond Allen Derks Jr., and charged him with accessory after the fact. Malaysha Annastasia Curry, 18-years-old, was also arrested for tampering with evidence….
The medical marijuana process is underway in Mississippi. Licensing for medical marijuana is live and legal products through dispensaries are expected to be ready before the end of the year, that’s what we were told during a briefing earlier this morning. Cannabis testing regulations have been put in place to ensure product safety. The Mississippi Health Department website also provides…
‘U Pick’ blueberry farms are opening across the Coast. Bounds Blueberry Farm in Wiggins opened last week and need your help harvesting their berries. From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. the ‘u pick’ is open at Bounds Blueberry Farm in Wiggins. You can fill a gallon bucket with fresh berries for just $10. Picker Charna Smith said, “I buy about…
The non-alcoholic booze market has been booming and the baby formula plant at the heart of the shortage reopens. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Ocean Springs got patriotic over the weekend with its 17th annual Red, White, and Blueberry Festival. This festival featured over 30 vendors selling a wide variety of products. There were baked goods, homemade honey, homemade jams, and fresh produce. Those are just some of the many goodies that were available. The event was sponsored by Ohio-based organization Wahl Grooming. The…
Bringing Jackson County youth and law enforcement together, Community for Unity once again hosted its Hoops for Hope basketball games. The games returned Saturday following a brief hiatus due to the pandemic, with children and police officers from the Pascagoula and Moss Point communities gathering to drill some buckets. The goal of the games is to give teens a chance…
Beauvoir held a celebration on Saturday for the 214th birthday of Jefferson Davis. The event began early that morning when guests were greeted by period-dressed men and women to fit the 1800s theme. Visitors were able to hear from special guest speakers about Davis’ history and take tours through the main house and learn about Beauvoir’s history. One of the…
Ingalls Shipbuilding held a christening for a brand-new Coast Guard national security cutter ship in the Legend Class. The tenth national security cutter in the class is named Calhoun after Master Chief Petty Officer Charles Calhoun, who was the first master chief petty officer of the Coast Guard, serving from 1969 to 1973. Several guest speakers attended the celebration honoring…
It’s been a while, but this October the Mississippi Sea Wolves will finally make their return to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. Director of Ticket Sales Kory Dumond and Head Coach Phil Esposito are in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: hockey, Mississippi Sea Wolves, sports
Today on Mom to Mom, we have a fun nautical themed craft for you and your kids. Tags: Mom to Mom
Two 18-wheelers crashed and caught fire on I-10 in Biloxi near the Woolmarket exit, sending one driver to the hospital. Biloxi police say it happened around 4 Sunday morning. Police tell News 25 the trucks were headed in the same direction when they collided and got stuck on each other. The trucks then swerved off the road and caught fire….
This afternoon will fall into that bracket of typical summer thermal showers and thunderstorms. The best probabilities for getting activity will be the Miss gulf coast starting this morning. This crop should dissipate through the morning daylight hours and the next should start again this afternoon/evening. The extended forecast will start off rather warm and dry but should quickly turn…
Today will fall into that bracket of typical summer thermal showers and thunderstorms. There won’t be as many around as yesterday. And whereas yesterday was a bit easier in pointing out roughly where these were going to be, today will not be as easy. The best probabilities for getting activity will be the Miss gulf coast starting this morning. This crop…
Tonight through Tuesday Night, a mid to upper level ridge axis will gradually extend eastward from Texas across the Gulf South through Tuesday night. The direct result from this will be an increase in subsidence and drier air in the mid and upper levels of the atmosphere through the period. As the airmass warms and dries, a strong mid-level capping…
It’ll be relatively smooth sailing through Saturday once the Friday showers fizzle out. The weak cold front that brought those downpours will stall out and weaken over the weekend as slightly drier air filters in from the north, resulting in a relatively pleasant Friday night. With more subsidence (sinking air) to limit lift, storm chances on Saturday will be very…
We’ll continue with the spotty t-storms this Friday afternoon and evening as a weak cold front sags into our area. It will stall out and weaken over the weekend as slightly drier air filters in from the north. With more subsidence (sinking air) to limit lift, storm chances on Saturday will be very low, although it will remain hot. A…
The Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum in Gulfport has a lot in store for the summer. On Tuesday, June 7th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 104-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor Frank Emond will be visiting the museum to tell stories about his experience during Pearl Harbor. The museum will also kick off their aviation summer camp with the first session starting…
A family dedicated to serving our country, the Delgado siblings are continuing their family’s legacy of serving in the military. Amanda and Jose are following in the footsteps of their father, Jose Victor Delgado. After being born on an Air Force base, Amanda serves the military as an OBGYN physician and was promoted to a major in this ceremony. She…
It was a beautiful day to host an NCAA Regional. Number 11 overall seed USM rolled out the welcome mat for Army West Point to lead off the Hattiesburg Regional. Right-handed pitcher Tanner Hall got the nod to start the game on the mound against the Black Knights. Southern Miss wins their first game with a final score of 2-0….
Looking for a good time this weekend? The Coast has got you covered. One event happening is Jefferson Davis’ 214th birthday celebration at Beauvoir this Saturday in Biloxi. The grounds will open at 9 a.m. with special guest speakers, a 21-gun salute, cupcakes, and more. Period dressed tour guides will also be at the party to show guests around the…