Hooked on Science: January 4th, 2022
You’re not going to believe the science experiment you and the family can do with a toilet paper tube. Tags: Hooked on Science
Morning Business Report: January 4th, 2022
Thirty-nine percent of workers are looking to change jobs and a jury convicts Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes on four counts of fraud. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Pet of the Week: Saint is hoping to find a forever home
It’s Tuesday which means it is time for our Pet of the Week. Katie King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi is in studio with Saint. Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
1/4 – Rob Knight’s “Warming Trend” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast
Tonight into Wednesday, zonal flow will continue to dominate the upper level pattern. Southerly surface winds will act to reintroduce warm air and moisture into the region, which will enhance some instability in the area. As a result, an isolated shower or two will be possible Wednesday, mainly during peak afternoon daytime heating hours along the coastal areas. Thursday, a…
Gulfport firefighters battle blaze in vacant house
Gulfport firefighters were called out to a house fire just before 6 p.m. Monday. Chief Billy Kelley said the call came in at 5:51 p.m. and the first units arrived at 2506 Madison Street minutes later. The house was fully involved, but was brought under control within about 30 minutes, Kelley said. No firefighters or civilians were injured in the…
1/4 – The Chief’s “Frigid Start” Morning Forecast
Upper level moisture and clouds will move across the area this morning with more sunshine this afternoon. Tonight into Wednesday, zonal flow will continue to dominate the upper level pattern. Southerly surface winds will act to reintroduce warm air and moisture into the region, which will enhance some instability in the area. As a result, an isolated shower or two will…
Ole Miss wide receiver Dontario Drummond declares for NFL Draft
Ole Miss wideout Dontario Drummond has declared for the NFL Draft, having played his final game for Ole Miss in Saturday’s Sugar Bowl. He went out on a high note, leading the Rebels in receiving with nine receptions for 104 yards, putting him over 1,000 yards for his junior season to go along with 76 receptions and eight touchdowns, all…
1/3 – Brantly’s “Freezing Cold” Monday Night Forecast
Tonight into tomorrow morning, north winds will help to push cold and dry air into the region. Clear skies and dry conditions will prevail through the evening. Very quick cooling will be likely this evening due to the clear skies and calmer winds in the forecast. Lows tonight heading into tomorrow morning will be in the mid-upper 20s to low…
Ole Miss running back Jerrion Ealy declares for the NFL Draft
Ole Miss junior running back Jerrion Ealy has declared for the NFL Draft, saying the Sugar Bowl was his last game in an Ole Miss uniform. A five-star recruit out of Jackson Prep, Ealy was very consistent during his time in Oxford, rushing for more than 700 yards all three years while totaling almost 3,700 all-purpose yards and 26 all-purpose…
Ole Miss WR John Rhys Plumlee to enter transfer portal
One of the most electrifying high school football players to ever come out of South Mississippi is looking for a new home for his senior year of college. Ole Miss junior wide receiver John Rhys Plumlee is entering the transfer portal just two days after the Rebels’ 21-7 loss to Baylor in the Allstate Sugar Bowl. In 2019, Plumlee was…
Saints Report: Saints keep playoff hopes alive with win over Panthers
The New Orleans Saints have already started four quarterbacks this season, which means they’ve had to rely pretty heavily on the run game. But what happens, when that’s not working. Well, the Saints found a way to win anyway against the Carolina Panthers. On Sunday, the Saints were held to negative rushing yards in the first half for the first…
Mississippi State men’s basketball dealing with COVID-19
In Starkville, the Mississippi State men’s basketball team dealing with COVID-19 issues within the program. Per SEC protocols, the Bulldogs are postponing their January 5th road game at Missouri. Bad timing for MSU, coming off four straight wins to close out the 2020 part of their season. They’ll be 10-3 whenever they get back on the court. Categories: Local Sports,…
1/3 – Brantly’s “Another Cold Night Ahead” Monday Evening Forecast
Tonight into tomorrow morning, north winds will help to push cold and dry air into the region. Clear skies and dry conditions will prevail through the evening. Very quick cooling will be likely this evening due to the clear skies and calmer winds in the forecast. Lows tonight heading into tomorrow morning will be in the mid-upper 20s to low…
Community leaders asking public to stop the violence after NYE shooting in Gulfport
Community leaders are coming together, begging people to stop the violence after a New Year’s Eve shooting left four people dead and three people injured. New Year’s Eve is supposed to be a night of celebration but in the City of Gulfport, 50 shots rang out just minutes before the new year. Gulfport Councilman Kenneth ‘Truck’ Casey said, “It was…
Cold weather shelters open again tonight
As low temperatures sweep in along the Gulf Coast for the second night in row, cold weather shelters are open so no one has to sleep in the cold. What usually serves as the fellowship hall at St. Peter’s by the Sea Episcopal Church on 15th Street in Gulfport is now a space of warmth, security, protection, and comfort. Salvation…
First baby born at Merit Health Biloxi for 2022
We have photos of the first baby born at Merit Health Biloxi for 2022. Little Elijah was born on January 2nd at 2:39 p.m. Eliceia, Elijah’s mother, is very excited to welcome him to the world. Categories: Local News, News Tags: 2022, baby born, Merit Health Biloxi
City of Biloxi Twelfth Night Celebration takes place Wednesday
The City of Biloxi’s Twelfth Night Celebration is back. The annual event kicks off Mardi Gras in the city, toasting to their 113th carnival season. The celebration starts at 5 Wednesday night where crowds will be gathering at the Biloxi Visitors Center. The royal courts of 2020 will turn off the Christmas lights at the Biloxi Lighthouse before parading down…
Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church moves to newly built home for parishioners
After years of work and planning, Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Kiln-Delisle Road in Harrison County welcomed parishioners home on Christmas Eve. After ten years, Father Paddy Mockler and the parishioners of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Pass Christian are worshipping in their new home, but they didn’t go very far from where they’ve spent the last decade….
January dedicated as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month
The International Association of Firefighters has designated January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, firefighters have a 68% greater chance to get cancer than the average citizen. Common cancers amongst firefighters include lymphoma, prostate cancer, and lung cancer. However, the team with Harrison County Fire Service has implemented several protocols such as not…
Classrooms prepare to open doors during COVID spike
Students are returning to school soon and COVID numbers are continuing to rise. Due to the spike, school districts are taking new precautions as well as following new protocols for the remainder of the year. In accordance with the CDC, the Ocean Springs School District has reduced its quarantine period from 10 days to five days. However, the school will…
Morning Business Report: January 3, 2022
Telecom giants say they won’t delay the rollout of the new 5G service despite pressure from the White House and the consumer electronics show will happen in-person this week, but things are going to be different. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more.
Chapel Hart holding homecoming concert in Poplarville
Home is where the ‘hart’ is and this weekend a beloved Mississippi band is coming home to Poplarville for a big concert. They’ve been dubbed CMT’s ‘Next Women of Country’ and the ladies of Chapel Hart stopped by WXXV to tell us more about their exciting homecoming. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Chapel Hart, concert
Ole Miss QB Matt Corral injured in Sugar Bowl loss to Baylor
One of the main storylines leading up to the Sugar Bowl was Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corral’s decision to play against Baylor as opposed to opting out to prepare for the NFL Draft. Everyone’s worst fears were realized in the first quarter and the Rebels were never able to recover in Saturday’s defensive slugfest. Rebels playing in their first Sugar…
Mom to Mom: Snowman milk jug craft
Today on Mom to Mom, we’ve got a fun craft that will help utilize that empty milk jug. Tags: Mom to Mom