NCAA Baseball: Ole Miss vs. Arkansas State
Ole Miss and Arkansas State a day late, but better late than never, but never late is better. Ole Miss wins 15-5, improving to 4-0. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Ole Miss, sports
Play of the Day: CCA Bulldogs Buzzer Beater
Today’s WXXV Play of the Day goes to Hans Jackson of Christian Collegiate Academy, calls game from the corner, buzzer beater three pointer to win it over Bayou Academy, 52-49 in the first round of the MAIS Overall Tournament. CCA improves to 25-4 on the season, 4-0 in district, and Jackson led the team in scoring with 24 points. Categories:…
MACCC Baseball: MGCCC vs. Coastal Alabama-South
On the diamond, MGCCC playing host to Coastal Alabama South, having already dropped game one to the Sun Chiefs 7-6, looking for some get back in game two. Bulldogs win game two 5-2. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, MGCCC, sports
MACCC Men’s Basketball Tournament Semifinals: PRCC vs. East Mississippi
Both the Pearl River Community College men’s and women’s basketball teams won the MACCC regular season crown, giving them both the right to host the league tournament. Unfortunately for the Lady Wildcats, they were bounced in the first round, leaving it up to the Wildcats to hold down the fort. PRCC taking on East Mississippi in the semifinals. East Mississippi…
Mardi Gras sales increase closer to Fat Tuesday
As Mardi Gras celebrations parade throughout the Coast, cases of beads and other toys are sold at Coast Mardi Gras Outlet in Ocean Springs. Less than a week away from Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras stores are experiencing a rush of business as shoppers flood the stores buying supplies for parades, floats, balls, and parties. Coast Mardi Gras Outlet in Ocean…
Remembering Jackson County business man Jerry Lee
Long-time grocery store operator Jerry Lee has died. Lee was a local icon in Jackson County. The long-time grocery store operator spent much of his life making long-term connections with the people of the Coast. Lee has died at the age of 88 at his home on Monday. Lee was born in Foxworth, Mississippi and was a Marine Corps veteran…
The monthly price of rent is up
Has your rent increased this past year? For many, that answer is yes. All across America, the price of rent is up and Mississippi is no exception. According to the November Rent Report 2021 by ApartmentGuide.com, the monthly average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Mississippi is $963, up 4.36 percent from 2020. Rental Management LLC Property Manager Wendy Lassabe…
Biloxi businesses prep for Mardi Gras parades this weekend
Saturday, the Krewe of Neptune night parade will sweep Downtown Biloxi in a cascade of lights and businesses are preparing. As the floats turn briefly down Howard Avenue, guests who plant themselves there for the show will find that it’s a great spot to grab food and drinks. Makin’ Groceries is a family-owned plant-based eatery on Howard and they’ll be…
Second Street Social Club prepping for inaugural event
A new Mardi Gras event is taking place this Sunday at Centennial Plaza to bring favorable attention to the history and charm of 2nd Street in Gulfport. The Second Street Social Club will host their inaugural parade that will form east of the Public Safety Center in downtown Gulfport and roll down 2nd Street to Centennial Plaza. The event will…
City of Biloxi updates fireworks ordinance
The City of Biloxi held a meeting updating their fireworks ordinance. Fireworks are allowed to be sold, but only during certain months. They can be sold from June 15th to July 4th and from December 5th starting at 6 p.m. until January 1st at 1 a.m. Fireworks can also be sold during Lunar New Year. Anyone 18-years or older will…
‘Wall that Heals’ comes to the Coast
It’s the Touring Memorial’s 40th anniversary and Bay St. Louis will be its first stop. The wall is a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Memorial that can be found in Washington, D.C. The exhibit, when it launches March 24th at the Bay St. Louis Sports Complex, will be open 24 hours a day. More than $3 million Americans served…
MGCCC hosting food drive for animal shelter
MGCCC Perkinston Campus Faculty Association is sponsoring a food drive for Stone County SPCA. Boxes are located throughout the campus for anyone to drop off donations. To ensure the animals get the healthiest food, the faculty association is asking for the Purina brand or better. Items being taken up for donations include bagged or canned unopened or unexpired food. History…
Man in critical condition after falling two stories at Margaritaville Resort in Biloxi
A Louisiana man attending an event at Margaritaville Resort Biloxi fell two floors last week. Biloxi police said the incident is an open case, but no criminal activity is believed to be associated with the man’s fall. Captain Milton Houseman says the man was involved in an altercation earlier in the evening and that the fall was a separate incident….
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department to open new substation
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is opening a new substation in Hurley. It’s located on Highway 613 across from the golf course. A ribbon cutting is scheduled for 1:30 tomorrow afternoon. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell will be there along with county supervisors. Sheriff Ezell says the substation was added to better serve a growing area of the county and…
Living Well with Troy Thompson: February 23rd, 2022
As we move into the warmer months ahead, you’ll probably be spending more time outside, soaking in some of that South Mississippi sun, but you need to make sure you’re doing so safely, monitoring your skin for sun spots. Here’s Troy Thompson with some things to look out for. Tags: living well, Living Well with Troy Thompson
Morning Business Report: February 23rd, 2022
Airfares could go up this summer as fuel prices rise and nearly one in four Americans compromise on food and/or medicine in order to pay their energy bill. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Marketsite with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
MHP ‘P.R.O.M’ campaign raising awareness of drunk driving risks
Mississippi Highway Patrol wants to deliver an important message to high school students attending proms: drunk driving is dangerous. Trooper Cal Robertson is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: drunk driving awareness, mississippi highway patrol, safety
Mardi Gras Bead Recycling at Mississippi Aquarium
After you catch your Mardi Gras beads you might be wondering what to do with them. Instead of throwing away your Mardi Gras cheer, bring your extra throws to the Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport. From now until April 2nd, you can drop off your unwanted throws to the aquarium and they’ll bring the beads to the Arc of Greater New…
Memorial hosting monthly blood drives
You can give the gift of life today at Memorial. They’re hosting a blood drive until 5:30 today at their medical office building in Gulfport. They’re hosting monthly blood drives working alongside the Red Cross in hopes of replenishing the historically low supply of blood. In the past six months, the Red Cross has witnessed a decrease in blood donations…
Financial Tips with Navigator: Paying off Holiday Debts
The average person racked up more than $1,200 in holiday debt this past Christmas. So, it’s no surprise many are struggling to pay it off and may still be paying it off by the time Christmas rolls around again. Here to help you achieve your best financial success is David Farley, manager for the Gulfport Branch of Navigator Credit Union….
Local businessman Jerry Lee passes away at 88
Long-time grocery store operator Jerry Lee has died. The 88-year-old died at his home on Monday, surrounded by family. Lee was born in Foxworth, Mississippi and was a Marine Corps veteran, serving three years before returning home to help with the family business. He and his wife Polly founded Jerry Lee’s grocery in 1958 on Ingalls Avenue and expanded it…
2/23 – Brittany’s “Stagnant Pattern” Afternoon Forecast
Warm and humid flow will continue from the Gulf of Mexico. The way above seasonal temperatures will continue as well as overnight DENSE FOG. A cold front draped across north central Mississippi will keep the bulk of the rain north of our area through Friday morning. With the proximity of the front, this afternoon and Thursday afternoon will bring a…
2/23 – Rob Knight’s “Way Above Seasonal Norms” Wednesday Morning Forecast
Warm and humid flow will continue from the Gulf of Mexico giving us dense fog in the area this morning. A dense fog advisory will be in effect through 10 a.m. Both tomorrow and Friday mornings will also have areas of dense fog. Temperatures will remain well above seasonal average with the highs for today being in the upper 70s…
NCAA Baseball: Southern Miss vs. South Alabama
Whenever Southern Miss does join the Sun Belt Conference, one of its biggest rivals, if not the biggest rival, will be South Alabama. What better way to get a jump start on that high-octane Highway 98 series than playing one another three times this season. USM hosting the Jaguars in the first mid-week game of the year for both teams….