Heat will be the biggest concern this afternoon through Saturday. The high pressure is still building/staying over our area, and general convection appears to be similar to yesterday, meaning an isolated t-storm could be possible, but most areas will be dry. As a result, heat index values are forecast to be above 108 with some locations, especially along the MS…
High pressure continues to dominate the upper level pattern. Heat will be the biggest concern tonight through Saturday. The high pressure is still building/staying over our area, and general convection appears to be similar to yesterday, meaning an isolated t-storm could be possible, but most areas will be dry. As a result, heat index values are forecast to be above 108…
Not a lot is going to change between now and Saturday other than subtle changes. The heat will remain into the weekend but some changes are on the way with respect to the heat. A look into the upcoming weekend and into early next week illustrates the same anomalously strong high-pressure center parked over the lower MS valley region. There…
What would you do if a bear showed up at your house? David Hamm of Saucier sent us video he took of a morning visitor at his home this week. Although bears are not frequent visitors to South Mississippi, they have been known to roam the area during mating season which is around this time. They typically have a 150-mile…
When the sun blazes and temperatures soar, animals already know what to do. While visiting the aquarium, we learned birds spread their wings out to cool down. Alligators and crocodiles open their mouths to stay cool and the otters take frequent dips in the water or hide in their log to beat the heat. Along with natural adaptations to high…
What a month it’s been for Harrison Central Softball Coach Jimmy Parker, having already been named to the Gulfport Sports Hall of Fame and now the recipient of the 2022 National Softball Coach of the Year award. That award is courtesy of the National High School Athletic Coaches Association and was announced during its national convention in Altoona, Iowa. Coach…
Today, Gulfport’s Kate Smith became the first girls soccer player in school history to win Gatorade Player of the Year for Mississippi not once, but twice. When asked about doing an interview, she said as long as its before 3 p.m. Of course, the Ole Miss signee would be watching her Rebels in the College World Series. Smith joining Ashton…
Ole Miss was the last team in the NCAA Tournament to lose a game, lucky for the Rebels it is double elimination for a reason. The Rebs didn’t have to be perfect, they just need to be more perfect than Arkansas and Dylan DeLuca was darn near close to perfect in today’s winner-take-all rematch against the Razorbacks. Sixth meeting of…
Biloxi Shuckers hosting the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. Shuckers in need of four straight wins to steal the Southern League South first half crown away from the Blue Wahoos. Pensacola wins 10-6. Blue Wahoos win the Southern League South First Half crown. Game four set for tomorrow. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports
Memorial Hospital welcomes ten new family medical residency students. During today’s meet and greet, residents met staff and were welcomed on behalf of the hospital. The residents will be working in Memorial clinics and hospitals for the next three years. As physicians, the residency transitions them to become independent doctors. They will be supervised and trained to give the best…
Not a lot is going to change between now and Saturday other than subtle changes. The heat will remain into the weekend but some changes are on the way with respect to the heat. A look into the upcoming weekend and into early next week illustrates the same anomalously strong high-pressure center parked over the lower MS valley region. There…
The St. Martin Middle School Robotics Team is headed to Texas. This year has been beyond successful for the Yellowjackets. The team competed at William Carey for district, won the state competition in Jackson, and they are now headed to Dallas for the national tournament. Different categories in the tournament include building airplanes, the solar car sprint, and the tech…
Thirty-one candidates from all over the state resume competition tonight for the title of Miss Mississippi and the opportunity to represent the state and compete at Miss America in December. One of top winners in the 1st preliminary Wednesday night was Ole Miss student Abigail Church, Miss University, who won talent. Southern Miss student Karsyn Ulmer, Miss Jones County, was…
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith held a news conference, along with Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville and others, on the 50th anniversary of Title IX. Hyde-Smith condemned the Biden administration’s proposed rule issued today that allows transgender individuals to take part in sports of their preferred gender. Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program receiving federal dollars….
Summer is here and as temperatures continue to rise, so does your electric bill as you try to stay cool. To save money, Mississippi Power offered some energy saving tips. When it comes to saving money, set your thermostat to 78 degrees or higher in the summer. Use a ceiling fan in occupied rooms to make yourself feel cooler. Close…
Yesterday, we told you the story about the potential Sports Illustrated Resort coming to the Coast. Today, we spoke with the resort’s CEO about the project and what else we can expect. CEO Chris Schroeder tells News 25 this new resort will have attractions built for every person. He says one of the main attractions will be an 11-acre man-made…
Keesler Air Force Base has expanded its Air Expeditionary Force Compound to increase the efficiency of simulated training for the 338th training squadron. To help airmen and women in the 338th training squadron reach their fullest potential, Keesler Air Force Base expanded their air expeditionary force compound to increase the efficiency of simulated deployment training. Lt. Col. Tobiah Jones said,…
Today was a big day for the Seabees in Gulfport. A change of command ceremony was held at the Naval Construction Training Center, which is responsible for training Seabees assigned to Gulfport-based battalions. This ceremony is a time-honored tradition formally restating the authority of command. Commander Matthew T. Williams is the departing commander welcoming the new commanding officer, Commander Weurielus…
Home prices keep rising even as the market cools and a record 42 million people are expected to hit the road over the Independence Day holiday. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Shaggy’s is teaming up with USM Gulf Coast Research Laboratory’s Marine Education Center to offer an angler camp for teens. Students will get to do a lot more than just reel in some fish. Here with more is Collin Caranna, the marketing director for Shaggy’s, and Lacy Lindsey with the USM Marine Education Center. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Shaggy’s Angler…
A summer full of life, that’s what Gateway United Methodist Church is hoping to accomplish by hosting a blood drive next week. Taco Sanchez is here today with more about how you can help save lives. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: blood drive, Gateway United Methodist Church
A medical marijuana business conference took place in Biloxi. The conference aims to educate business owners on how to be successful in the industry. The event features speakers, sessions, exhibitor booths, and networking opportunities. Steve Marritt is one of the featured speakers. He’s opening Southern Sky Brands, a medical marijuana distribution center in Canton, Mississippi. Marritt has been involved in…
Living and working in a small town doesn’t mean you have to think small. Thinking outside the box grabbed the attention of regional magazine ‘Country Roads’ which named Stephanie and Michael Paoletti as ‘Best Small Town Chefs.’ The couple, who owns ‘Food, Booze, and Hiccups,’ catering business, returned to Michael’s hometown of Ocean Springs a few years ago and decided…
Passersby who saw an accident that injured a mother and trapped three children inside their car leaped into action to get the people out of the vehicle. Video of the accident was provided by Ken Conn, who said the accident happened about 3 p.m. yesterday afternoon on Highway 90 in front of the Ocean Springs Walmart. A woman in a…