A weak backdoor trough is expected to linger over the area for the next few days. Upper level high-pressure is expected to weaken slightly over the next few days. Southerly surface winds will help to advect warm air and moisture into the region, which will help enhance lifting and humidity in the environment. As a result, any rain that occurs…
Things have been consistent recently in South MS, but much wetter and slightly cooler trends are moving in. Neither is going to be a very drastic shift. Certainly nothing like we saw through June and July, but it will be wetter than average. In terms of my forecast that means more 30% and higher afternoons where we’ve been lingering in…
The Pass Christian football program is just one year removed from making history. A lot of seniors on this year’s team remember just how fun that run was as sophomores and now they want that kind of legacy for themselves. Head Coach Chase Carmody said, “We would do that anyways, when it’s a new year, whether we were undefeated or…
After nine months of being administered, the Pfizer vaccine has become the first COVID-19 vaccine to be fully approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Since the start of its emergency use in December, over 200 million doses of Pfizer have been given out in the United States. Singing River Health System continues to encourage everyone who is eligible to…
Things have been pretty dry and hot recently in South MS, but a much wetter trend is moving in. It isn’t going to be a very drastic shift. Certainly nothing like we saw through June and July, but it will be wetter than average. In terms of my forecast that means more 30% and higher afternoons where we’ve been lingering…
Adopt a Grandparent Day is set for September 11th and they are in need of volunteers to help pack the senior gift bags. Lee and Kathy Rodgers founded Adopt a Grandparent Day in 2014 as a day sat aside to recognize and honor the life and value of the elderly in our society by providing them with love and affection….
The Coast Transit Authority has announced another vaccination day as a way to get more people vaccinated here on the Coast. CTA is partnering with Singing River Health System to host a vaccine drive this Saturday at the Biloxi Transit Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Pfizer and Johnson and Johnson shots will be available and free CTA fixed-route…
Starting this week, nearly 15,000 Coast motorists may have to reroute their commutes through Biloxi. Multiple railroad crossing construction projects begin this week in Biloxi, causing several detours in the downtown area. Porter Avenue between Judge Sekul Avenue and Division Street will close for two weeks beginning today and will reopen September 6th. Drivers should plan to use Forrest Avenue…
Family, friends, and colleagues all gathered at Agricola Baptist Church in Lucedale to say their final goodbyes to Deputy Bobby Daffin. Thirty-seven-year-old Bobby Daffin passed away on August 12th after losing his battle to COVID-19. Bobby had been in law enforcement for 14 years, beginning his career as a correctional officer and most recently acting in the capacity of deputy…
Over the weekend, local track star Cory McGee returned to her high school stomping grounds for the first time since her days at the Tokyo Olympics. McGee and the City of Pass Christian came together at Pass Christian High to commemorate the track star’s achievements. The city also partnered with Coastal Family Health Center and others to offer free COVID-19…
The Gulf Coast Healthy Families, Mothers and Babies Initiative gathered this weekend to feed the hungry one grocery bag at a time. The organization held a food distribution drive Saturday to help the community members in Jackson County. The team also offered free COVID-19 vaccinations to the residents who participated. The organization is currently on a five-year cooperative agreement funded…
Seabee veterans of all generations came together over the weekend to honor their fallen brothers and sisters. The Seabee Historical Foundation held a brick dedication ceremony on Saturday at the Naval Construction Battalion Center. The foundation held the event for the Navy Seabee Veterans of America organization which was in the local area for a convention. The gathering was held…
The Gautier American Legion held a ceremony Sunday to honor the achievements of a military hero. World War II veteran Ira Edwin Allison was recognized for his past heroisms and accomplishments. Allison served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1945 as boatsman second class. He was stationed in Plymouth, England and ran in the first wave of soldiers during…
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On Mondays on News 25 we feature children from Mississippi hoping to get adopted in our Grant me Hope segment made possible by Caring Hearts Counseling Services. Today, we introduce you to Zakiyyah, who describes herself as a fun person that likes to make other people laugh. If you’re interested in adopting Zakiyyah, you can visit the Mississippi Department of…
High-pressure slightly stronger than yesterday, is still centered along to just west of the TX/LA border and remains the biggest influence on the local weather. Its close proximity to the area means low rain potential and HOT TEMPERATURES. From a temp perspective, today seems to be a bit warmer with less mixing down lower dew-points. This is will allow heat…
High-pressure slightly stronger than yesterday, is still centered along to just west of the TX/LA border and remains the biggest influence on the local weather. Its close proximity to the area means low rain potential and HOT TEMPERATURES. From a temp perspective, today seems to be a bit warmer with less mixing down lower dew-points. This is will allow heat…
With less cloud cover and storm coverage, Monday will be a fairly hot day with mid 90s for highs, with some isolated spots reaching the upper 90s. Heat indices will range between 103 and 112 degrees. Both Monday and Tuesday, chances for scattered showers and storms will begin over the Gulf and near the coast in the morning, then translate…
With less cloud cover and storm coverage, Monday will be a fairly hot day with mid 90s for highs, with some isolated spots reaching the upper 90s. Heat indices will range between 103 and 112 degrees. Both Monday and Tuesday, chances for scattered showers and storms will begin over the Gulf and near the coast in the morning, then translate…
Today we were upgraded to an excessive heat warning, so there won’t be much relief from that oppressive heat and humidity. That means heat indices across South MS will lie between 104-112, and could climb as high as 115. Heat illness can occur in 10 minutes or less in these conditions, so please exercise caution outdoors. Sadly this dangerous weather…
Among the teams not playing in a jamboree on the second to last Friday in August is Hancock. The Hawks are all too familiar with the story, having lost two district games last year due to COVID-19 and are just ready for some normalcy in 2021. Head Coach Neil Lollar said, “A regular regular season would be really clutch for…
Over in Hancock County, Bay High hosting Resurrection Catholic. Tigers were supposed to play Pearl River Central, however the Blue Devils had to go virtual. This scrimmage ends in a 13-13 tie. The Tigers host West Harrison next week for the first official game of the season and Resurrection hosts North Forrest in two weeks on September 3rd. Categories: Local…