Isolated-Scattered showers and t-storms will be possible each day over the next couple of days, primarily during the peak daytime afternoon heating hours. Locally heavy rainfall will be possible inside thunderstorm development, based on the model consensus and parameters. Heat index values will be fairly high over the next couple of days during the afternoon hours thanks to the increased…
Today and Thursday, the normal summertime pattern will dominate the area. Southerly surface winds will help to advect warm air and moisture into the area, which will ultimately help with lifting in the environment. As a result, the rainfall will be fairly efficient and rainfall rates will be inside of thunderstorm development over the next few days. Scattered showers and…
A typical summer time pattern is in store throughout the near term as upper level high pressure begins to build in over the region from the western Atlantic. At the same time, Fred continues to move northeast over the Appalachians as it slowly transitions into a non-tropical low over the central United States moves northeast into the Great Lakes Region….
More hot and humid weather is on the way with only spotty afternoon activity. That means fewer cool spots in the heat of the day, and even then “cool” was definitely a relative term as today’s “cool” spots only fell to 95 on the heat index. Not complaining though, you take what you can get in the heat of a…
It’s always good to have options and Resurrection Catholic is going to have a lot of them on offense this year. The Eagles check in as stop number 18 on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days, looking to turn what could have been a potential weakness into their greatest strength. “It’s about taking what the defense gives you. It’s…
This evening, two D’Iberville Public Works employees were recognized for their help returning two-year-old Jack Vick to safety last month. On July 16th, Jack escaped Honey’s Development Center in D’Iberville and ran down the street until he was spotted by an alert public works crew. Workers Dereck Griffis and Chad Kangas returned Jack safely to the daycare. D’Iberville issued a…
Today was move-in day at the MGCCC Perkinston Campus and unlike any other, free COVID vaccines were available to students and staff. With over 800 students moving into the dorms, MGCCC is committed to doing all they can to keep students safe and healthy while on campus. Following CDC guidelines, all campuses require masks in indoor spaces and social distancing…
The long-awaited opening of the West Harrison Middle School campus is on the horizon for students. Students of the school have been learning virtually since the beginning of the school year due to construction delays on the campus. Following a construction meeting today, the school has announced a staggered opening for students. Beginning on Thursday, September 2nd, seventh grade students…
More hot and humid weather is on the way with only spotty afternoon activity. That means fewer cool spots in the heat of the day, and even then “cool” was definitely a relative term as today’s “cool” spots only fell to 95 on the heat index. Not complaining though, you take what you can get in the heat of a…
For the COVID-19 vaccine to protect, it must active the immune system, but in many immunocompromised patients, the ability is weakened so a third dose can boost the immune response. For those with organ or stem cell transplants, HIV infection, steroid therapy, or certain cancer treatments, the FDA authorized the ability for them to receive a third dose of the…
Former Southern Miss quarterback Brett Favre revealed a new PSA in partnership with the Concussion Legacy Foundation this morning on NBC’s Today Show. In the newest campaign, Favre 4 Flag, the Hall of Fame quarterback urges parents to not allow their children to play tackle football until they are 14 to prevent them from developing chronic traumatic encephaltophy, more commonly…
It’s move in day at MGCCC’s Perkinston campus and this one is unlike any other the school has seen. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at Perk with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: COVID-19 Vaccines, MGCCC, move in day
A lucky lady who is a part of the Women in Construction program at the Moore Community House in Biloxi was presented with a scholarship tool package to kick-start her career thanks to the Southern States Millwright Regional Council, and DeWalt. Asia Lewis, recipient of the scholarship tool package, won based on her training, transcript, and attendance, instructor recommendations and…
It’s Tuesday which means it is time for our Pet of the Week. Today we’ve got Katie King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi in studio with Frankie. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
The Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission recently awarded a $1.7 million contract for runway lighting aid and electrical improvements at Stennis International Airport. The project includes the replacement of approximately 100 existing navigational aid lights from existing incandescent to new LEDS. Nav-aid lighting helps pilots identify the airport, the runway, and the appropriate flight path. Over 120,000 linear feet…
You’re not going to believe what you can engineer by using two ingredients from the hardware store: a copper pipe and a dowel rod. Tags: Hooked on Science
There is a Hurricane Camille Memorial located in Biloxi. It is on the lot of the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer’s beach front grounds. Katrina destroyed the church and damaged the memorial. It has since been repaired and serves as a reminder of the 172 dead or missing on the Mississippi Coast. For the anniversary, red roses have been placed…
Today marks 52 years since Hurricane Camille made landfall on the Mississippi Coast. The year was 1969 when Hurricane Camille slashed through the Mississippi Coast. Biloxi Library Historian Jane Shambra said, “It was in August that Hurricane Camille hit with the most devastating winds and surges of water that no one expected.” Volunteers flocked to the Coast to aid in…
When Friday night meets Saturday morning in the middle of August, the countdown is on at Long Beach High School. Second year Head Coach Ryan Ross calls it Midnight Madness as the Bearcats strap on the pads before anyone else at stop number 17 on News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days. “For us, it kind of starts the season…
Winds from the southwest will spread over the entire area throughout the day today which will help to bring back a steady increase in moisture. The typical summertime pattern will dominate with mostly clear skies in the morning with clouds developing late morning into afternoon. Daytime heating will induce afternoon showers/t-storms. Confidence continues to increase in a rather hot period…
Fred has been downgraded to a tropical depression drifting north-northeast through western Georgia. Meanwhile along the northern Gulf coast, we remain parked underneath light westerly flow aloft upstream from the western section of departing TS Fred. Winds from the southwest will spread over the entire area throughout the day today which will help to bring back a steady increase in…
Starting today, the City of Long Beach is under major infrastructure construction being performed by the Harrison County Utility Authority. Construction will take place over the following year in various locations throughout Long Beach. A portion of Pineville Road is now closed for a couple of months. Pineville Road will be closed to traffic from Royal Drive to Alexander Road….
The Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center announced today the re-scheduling of Summer Beach Fest that was supposed to take place later this month. The three-day festival was set to feature a summer jam event, foam fest, and a Gucci Mane concert. Due to the high COVID numbers in Mississippi and the region, the event planners chose to reschedule the…
After a close call with Tropical Storm Fred it seems it’s just getting hotter and more humid in South MS. The humidity at least will be a short-lived bump, but we’re looking at a steady climb up the thermometer. NOAA gives the area as 60% chance of “above normal” temperatures, which would be around 91 degrees for August. The extended…