Biloxi Shuckers vs. Montgomery Biscuits
The Biloxi Shuckers are back in action again in Montgomery for their third matchup of the series. The Shuckers win this one 2-0. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports
Zion Williamson re-signs with the New Orleans Pelicans
What better way for Zion Williamson to celebrate his 22nd birthday than agreeing to a maximum contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans? Williamson said his ultimate goal was to prove he can overcome all the obstacles that have been in his way and to win a championship. He signed a five-year contract rookie extension worth $193 million. Categories: Local…
Two local football coaches chosen for North/South All-Star Game
The coaches for the 2022 Bernard Blackwell North/South All-Star Game have officially been announced. Two local teams will be represented in the All-Star game with assistant coaches those being Ocean Springs Head Coach Blake Pennock, who was undefeated in district play and had an overall record of 11-1, and Poplarville Head Coach Jay Beech, who has led the Hornets to…
Harrison Central Softball Coach Jimmy Parker discusses recent success
What a month it has been for Harrison Central Softball Coach Jimmy Parker after being inducted into the Gulfport Sports Hall of Fame and being named the National Coach of the Year. The Harrison Central softball team is known for making noise and their success in the postseason, but every team has its leader and in this case that leader…
Hancock Women’s Center holds Grand Reopening
Today, the Hancock Women’s Center in Bay St. Louis held a grand reopening to symbolize a new era of the business under new ownership. Dr. Noel Duplantier has officially taken over full ownership of the business after her partner of 20 years retired. Dr. Duplantier took this opportunity to model the business fully in her own style. The women’s center…
Jackson County teens save their friends from drowning
WXXV has the full story of a community coming together to save the lives of three friends after their car filled with water in Jackson County. The night started with teens hanging out under an I-10 boat launch near the Pascagoula River, but ended with a brave rescue. In video from the night of the rescue, you can hear the…
7/7 – Rob Martin’s “Heat Peaks Friday Then Wetter” Thursday Evening Forecast
Some heat has returned to the gulf coast today, with Pascagoula checking in with a real-feel of 110 degrees at 1 PM. High pressure will continue to shape the forecast into the weekend. As an upper level disturbance digs through the Great Lakes and Ohio River Valley, it will push a weak frontal boundary toward the area. So, expect similar…
Gulfport Little Theatre one step closer to reopening
Gulfport Little Theatre is making progress toward reopening. During this week’s city hall meeting, city council approved zoning so the theatre can rezone and officially remortgage the building. It’s taken a year for correct paperwork to be filed so the theatre can move forward hosting plays again. Little Theatre is looking for the communities help with a new air conditioning…
Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art holding birthday bash in honor of George Ohr’s 165th birthday
Saturday is the anniversary of what would be George Ohr’s 165th birthday. To celebrate the occasion, the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum will be throwing him a birthday party. You’ll be able to visit the museum Saturday free of charge. So, you’ll have a chance to tour the museum and admire the Ohr’s work along with the work in their rotating exhibits. There…
City of Gulfport announces Gumbo Festival coming to the Coast
The City of Gulfport held a press conference today to announce a new festival coming to the Coast that will bring even more tourists to the area. Gumbo Festival is coming to the City of Gulfport and to celebrate the good news, a celebration took place at Centennial Plaza. The event will bring family, food, and fun together. Gulfport Mayor…
Local insurance agent helping teachers along the Coast
One State Farm agent is doing a good deed to help teachers supply their classrooms for the upcoming school year. Ashleigh Fallo, State Farm Insurance Agent, is taking call-in quotes the entire month of July and if someone mentions a teacher, the school they work for, and a way to contact them, Ashleigh and her team will donate a $5…
Mississippi’s only abortion clinic shuts down
Mississippi’s trigger law banning most abortions is now in effect. That means nearly two weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court upended abortion rights, Mississippi’s only abortion clinic has closed. Doctors at Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the medical facility at the center of the controversial Supreme Court ruling, were trying to see as many patients before it was forced to close…
Biloxi PD needs help identifying alleged catalytic converter thieves
The Biloxi Police Department is asking the public for help identifying two alleged theft suspects. The two allegedly removed a catalytic converter in the 100 block of Beach Boulevard on April 6th around 4 p.m. Both suspects left the area in a white Honda Accord with a Virginia license plate. The suspect vehicle was possibly involved in an accident on…
Emmett Till’s family holds press conference to demand arrest of Donham
Several family members of Emmett Till made their way to the federal building in Jackson, Mississippi demanding the arrest of Carolyn Bryant Donham. This presser follows National Civil Rights Activist John C. Barnett’s press conference last week demanding the same justice be served. A warrant was found two weeks ago by a team of researchers calling for the arrest of…
Morning Business Report: July 7th, 2022
Major retailers are having their own big sales to compete with Prime Days and West Coast dockworkers are working without a contract, potentially disrupting the supply chain. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
CASA of Hancock County hosting annual Poker Run
CASA of Hancock County is getting ready to deal out hands for its annual Poker Run. It’s a fun opportunity to contribute to their mission helping kids while also supporting local businesses. With us in studio to tell us about it is CASA of Hancock County Executive Director Cynthia Chauvin and Lindsey Lind, who is here on behalf of Coldwell…
Community Action of South Mississippi hosting first-time homebuyer workshops
Buying a home can be stressful and confusing, especially if it’s the first time. That’s why Community Action of South Mississippi is hosting a series of workshops for first-time homebuyers. Here to tell us more is Lee Ann Kendrick. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Community Action of South Mississippi, first time homebuyers workshop
Wilkes Drawbridge closures rescheduled
The overnight closures on the Wilkes Drawbridge have been rescheduled. Instead, the bridge will be closing overnight Sunday through Wednesday from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. It’s all so crews can put the final touches on a $22 million bridge rehabilitation project. Traffic on the heavily traveled bridge has been reduced to two lanes since January when the work stared….
New community garden blossoms at Salvation Army Kroc Center
What was once a barren plot of land beside the track at the Salvation Army’s Kroc Center has been transformed into a community garden. It’s not just for Kroc Center members, anyone is welcome. Walking through the garden you see plenty of fruits, veggies, and herbs. Mississippi Farm to School partnered with the Salvation Army for the project and together…
Off-duty Gulfport police detective charged with DUI
An off-duty detective with the Gulfport Police Department has been charged with DUI. According to Gulfport PD, Detective Manual Santos was in his city-assigned vehicle when he drove off the road. It happened just before 3 this morning on Highway 605 near the Highway 67 interchange. Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a call about a vehicle leaving the road. They…
7/7 – Rob Knight’s “Summertime Pattern” Thursday Afternoon Forecast
High pressure will continue to shape the forecast into the weekend. As an upper level disturbance digs through the Great Lakes and Ohio River Valley, it will push a weak frontal boundary toward the area. But it will take until Saturday afternoon for it to get anywhere close to us. With convective temperatures forecast to be in the lower 90s…
7/7 – The Chief’s “Continued HOT” Thursday Morning Forecast
High pressure is over much of the lower Mississippi River Valley and extends westward across the northern Gulf of Mexico. Don’t see much indication of a frontal boundary anywhere close, maybe one north of the Ohio River. As an upper level disturbance digs through the Great Lakes and Ohio River Valley, it will push a weak frontal boundary toward the area….
Biloxi Shuckers vs. Montgomery Biscuits
After a much-earned day off after playing seven consecutive games, the Biloxi Shuckers are back in business in Montgomery. Biscuits win this one 8-4. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports
Former Shucker Keston Hiura making his name known in the MLB
You may recognize him in a Shuckers uniform, but Keston Hiura made two unforgettable plays for the Brewers against the Chicago Cubs. It all started for the former Shucker in the top of the fifth with an unbelievable catch, running back to the warning track at full speed, crashing into the left field fence while still holding on tight to…