It remained hot out there today, with temperatures generally in the lower and middle 90s. The one difference for most of the area is that relative humidity values are 20 percent lower today, keeping heat index values closer to 100 today than to 110. The exception locally was around Bay St Louis, where the muggy air hung on with a…
Gulfport tied a record-high today at 95, and Pascagoula hit 99, which was one degree under their record of 100 (they have a shot at 100 Saturday). Mid-upper 90s today will repeat Saturday, keeping that heat advisory up. Remember heat is cumulative, making it very important to get to a place it is cool for a while each day, especially…
The big story will continue to be the heat. Temps are expected to tack on a degree or two the next few days for most sites. Mid-upper 90s for today will help keep the heat advisory going and this may be posted again Saturday. Remember heat is cumulative, making it very important to get to a place it is cool…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. — Residents at Chateau Bayou Apartments contacted News 25 about a fire in the laundry room of the complex, saying it started between 9 and 9:30 Thursday night. Apartment managers would not comment on the fire, but News 25 has since learned from Ocean Springs Police Department that the Ocean Springs Fire Department has opened an arson…
Golfers headed to the fairways of The Preserve Golf Course in Vancleave this morning for the annual Home of Grace Classic. And they’re teeing off with a purpose, as the the tournament raises money for the ministry that helps men and women struggling with addiction. Home of Grace has two facilities in Jackson County and helps between 5oo and 600…
Bottom line up front…it`s going to be hot. Heat Advisory will be repeated for today. We`ll be going day to day on the actual product issuances, but a Heat Advisory or Excessive Heat Warning will necessary Saturday. Our Excessive Heat Warning Criteria is 113F Heat Index or higher. If a backdoor cold front fails to move into the area Saturday…
Businesses in downtown Wiggins are getting a facelift, thanks to facade grants from the Stone County Economic Development District and Mississippi Power. Leaders gathered Thursday at Paul Hardy Properties to announce the three grants to spruce up the businesses. Stone County EDP and Mississippi Power partnered to provide $50,000 in grant funding to rejuvenate downtown Wiggins. Each grant of…
Bottom line up front…it`s going to be hot. Heat Advisory will be repeated for today. We`ll be going day to day on the actual product issuances, but a Heat Advisory or Excessive Heat Warning will necessary Saturday. Our Excessive Heat Warning Criteria is 113F Heat Index or higher. If a backdoor cold front fails to move into the area Saturday…
We all know turtles aren’t the fastest creatures, but do you ever wonder where they are headed? At the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport, a one-of-a-kind experiment is in the works for the shelly reptiles we call turtles. The majority of the turtles currently at the facility were stranded in Massachusetts because of cold event last year. “They…
Disposing of personal documents correctly is the best way to avoid identity theft. Utility bills, tax records, receipts there are a lot of paper trails to your sensitive information. Celeste Spencer with Navigator Credit Union stopped by with some tips on what kind of documents you should keep safe and which ones you should shred. Join us for a FREE…
Miss Gulf Coast, Katelyn Perry of Gulfport, is heading to Vicksburg to compete in the Miss Mississippi competition. The competition is scheduled for 8 p.m. June 25 at the Vicksburg Convention Center. Perry and 30 other women will be taking part in a week’s worth of events leading up to the crowning of a new Miss Mississippi. Some of those…
Heat advisories are up again for Friday, with a repeat likely on Saturday. It didn’t take long for heat advisories to return today, as heat index (real-feel) temps were among the highest of the week. Pascagoula again led the way with a reading of 114. Some temporary relief was had in our northern counties today, and less is expected Friday…
It didn’t take long for heat advisories to return today, as heat index (real-feel) temps were among the highest of the week. Pascagoula again led the way with a reading of 114. Some temporary relief is expected again this afternoon/evening as some storms and downpours rotate around the southern periphery of the high pressure area responsible for the heat. The…
A D’Iberville man has been charged with manslaughter in the death of a neighbor at his apartment complex. D’Iberville Police Chief Shannon Nobles said police got a 911 call about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday from Eric Adams, 35, who said he was putting his weapon away when it unexpectedly discharged. Officers who responded to Landmark Apartments found that the bullet from…
Upper ridge will shift westward over the next several days as troughing digs into New England. Another weak shortwave moving westward around the ridge will have the potential to develop convection during the heat of the day today, with somewhat better areal coverage expected, as precipitable water values increase from 1.8 today to around 2 inches tomorrow afternoon. Forecast convective…
To kick off this Father’s Day weekend, the Biloxi Lions Club presented its annual Father of the Year award. The award began in 1999 and since then, 24 men have received the honor. The 2022 recipient is Ryan Rockholt. Ryan was nominated by his daughter, Baylin, who called the high school teacher a “huge kid” who has no fear, loves…
Upper ridge will shift westward over the next several days as troughing digs into New England. Another weak shortwave moving westward around the ridge will have the potential to develop convection during the heat of the day today, with somewhat better areal coverage expected, as precipitable water values increase from 1.8 today to around 2 inches tomorrow afternoon. Forecast convective…
The Biloxi City Council has approved plans for the Biloxi Aqua Suites hotel near a residential area. The hotel will be located at 1252 Beach Boulevard and will feature 48 upscale rooms geared to couples. It also will have a rooftop pool and other water features, as well as a landscaped courtyard. The hotel is Phase I of the project…
STARKVILLE – Some of Mississippi State’s top Dawgs are soon hitting the road to visit with the Bulldog family in cities across Mississippi and portions of the Southeast. The new-look summer coaches tour will be comprised of the traditional marquee Road Dawgs tour stops in four Mississippi cities but will now also feature a series of new events known as…
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – The University of Southern Mississippi announced today a new four-year contract for Director of Athletics, Jeremy McClain. “Jeremy has demonstrated exemplary service and dedication to our Department of Intercollegiate Athletics,” said University President Rodney D. Bennett. “Extending his contract ensures the continuation of our current momentum to support the holistic growth and development of our student-athletes, which enhances their…
The heat didn’t let up Wednesday, with Gulfport and Pascagoula each tying record-high temperatures for the date (95 and 98 degrees, respectively). High pressure bringing us the heat is still in control for the most part. In fact, the heat really hasn’t let up even though heat advisories aren’t posted. Gulfport had a real-feel of 109 degrees at 2 PM,…
High pressure bringing us the heat is still in control for the most part. In fact, the heat really hasn’t let up even though heat advisories aren’t posted. Gulfport had a real-feel of 109 degrees at 2 PM, tying the reading at the usually-hotter Pascagoula location. The high has nudged enough to the north for spotty thunderstorms this afternoon and…
When Ole Miss punched its ticket to the College World Series for the first time since 2014, Pearl River Central alum Hayden Dunhurst was the one who started the dogpile. And he’s not the only former local star heading to Omaha. Ocean Springs alum Mitch Murrell also is representing for the six coastal counties. Much like East Central’s Brad Cumbest…
Biloxi Police are investigating two shooting incidents that may be related. Capt. Milton Houseman said the first incident happened about 10:15 p.m. Monday in the 100 block of Rodenburg Avenue. Officers responded to a report of gunfire and found that a business and two apartments in the area had been hit by bullets. While investigating the shooting, officers learned that…