The Mississippi Aquarium and Mississippi State University joined forces for a community cleanup over the weekend at Jones Park Beach. Originally over 60 people registered to help, but only a fraction attended because of the rainy condition. “It seems like a fun thing to do. We didn’t have anything else to do so we did it.” “This is the state…
On Thursday, the three part ‘Courageous Conversations’ series kicks off presented by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce. Here to give us a preview of this week’s discussion and the series as a whole is the Chamber’s CEO Adele Lyons. Tags: Courageous Conversations, mississippi gulf coast chamber of commerce
On Mondays here on News 25 we feature children from Mississippi hoping to get adopted. Today, we’re introducing you to Nathan, a boy who says life with a forever family would be normal and fun. If you’re interested in adopting Nathan, you can visit the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services website at mdcps.ms.gov and click on the Mississippi Heart…
With daytime heating, afternoon showers/t-storms will affect the area with the activity diminishing around sunset. By Tuesday, the upper-level dynamics supporting showers/t-storms upstream of the zonal deep-layer flow exits towards our north, as we settle into overall weaker moisture flow. This slows down storm motion back to a crawl yet again. Models indicate a southeasterly low-level flow taking over, surging…
Another day, another wet forecast as focus will be out towards our west at a disorganized cluster of showers and storms ongoing across central LA and eastern TX. This activity remains supported by noticeable instability denoted by a broad unstable warm sector across SW LA. By Tuesday, the upper-level dynamics supporting showers/t-storms upstream of the zonal deep-layer flow exits towards our…
With the continued scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms expected Monday, high temperatures below seasonal norms are expected. Mid to upper 80s are expected Monday. Tonight, with the humid airmass in place, low temperatures a bit above normal are expected, bottoming out in the low to mid 70s inland, mid to upper 70s along the coast. Confidence is increasing that…
No surprises in tonight’s forecast, just more hot, humid, and occasionally active weather. This afternoon was more rainy than yesterday was, slightly above average, but we’ll trend in a drier direction for the weekend. That’s not to say “dry” weather, we’ll still see a shower or two, but it will be “drier.” Expect that trend to continue tonight with a…
This afternoon will bring scattered showers and t-storms. A southerly surface winds will help to enhance the warm air and moisture advection into the area, which will enhance the lifting in the environment. Models indicate the possibility for locally heavy rainfall inside thunderstorm development over the next few days. Higher rainfall rates will still be possible inside thunderstorm development, particularly…
Gautier Police are investigating an early morning accident that left a bicyclist dead. Police posted on their Facebook page that the bicyclist was hit while traveling on U.S. 90 near Suter Road. Anyone with information on this accident please call the Gautier Police at 228-497-2486. WXXV is following this story and will provide details as they become available. Categories: Featured,…
Today through Sunday, scattered showers and t-storms and enhanced rain chances will be possible, especially each afternoon. Southerly surface winds will help to enhance the warm air and moisture advection into the area, which will enhance the lifting in the environment. Upper level divergence, mainly today, will help to enhance buoyancy in the environment, which will also enhance the rainfall…
America’s pastime is stronger than ever in the Magnolia State with the Bulldogs winning the 2021 College World Series and players from three different Mississippi colleges earning All-America honors from various publications and organizations. Most recently, Baseball America released its 2021 College Baseball Freshman All-America teams featuring players from Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and Southern Miss. From Starkville, starting pitcher…
Tonight, the Biloxi Shuckers are looking to take the lead in their series with the Birmingham Barons after tying it up at one game a piece last night on the back of pitcher Andy Otero’s season high eight strikeouts and designated hitter Alexandra Palma’s hit parade, making him Biloxi’s most productive hitter over the last five contests with a .550…
An Ocean Springs townhouse development must be demolished after not complying with zoning and structural spacing laws. Controversy is once again stirring in Ocean Springs over the Sands Development Project. Long time Coast attorney Leonard Blackwell II represents a group of neighbors, Ocean Springs residents, who noticed an unlawful change to their neighbor. “A development was being put in the…
If you’re looking for a family fun event all in the name of a good cause, head to Pass Christian this weekend. The second annual Paddle the Bay kicks off Saturday at Henderson Point Park at the base of the Bay Bridge and this year they’ve added a 5K to the event. Paddle the Bay is hosted by the Rotary…
The ‘Ugly Tie Fest’ is happening this Saturday in Downtown Gulfport. The festival is being put on by SuperTalk Mississippi Media, the same group that also put on Food Truck Fest in Biloxi in May. That festival drew in almost 4,000 people in about six hours so the City of Gulfport asked for their assistance in putting on the Ugly…
The Mississippi Aquarium is in search for the young lady that will reign as Miss Aquarium. The Miss Aquarium Pageant is a natural pageant that will help build self-esteem and confidence in young women. The overall title winners from three divisions will represent Mississippi Aquarium as hospitality ambassadors, sharing the aquarium’s mission, education initiatives, and conservation efforts through community interaction….
The William Carey University School of Pharmacy has received full accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. William Carey is one of only a few accelerated pharmacy programs in the country. Instead of the usual four years, students complete the program in two years and 10 months. The curriculum includes classroom instruction and experiential learning as well as clinical…
Catalytic converter theft is on the rise here on the Gulf Coast. To help prevent theft, local law enforcement released these tips to help: Park in a garage or secure well-lit area Install an anti-theft device to the converter Engrave your VIN on the converter Paint the converter with bright high-temp spray paint to deter theft Install outdoor motion sensing…
The Naval Construction Battalion Center’s public works department and environmental teams spent the day cleaning up a fuel spill that occurred overnight. According to officials, a refrigerator truck parked by warehouses near the 28th Street fence line ruptured a fuel line and spilled up to 80 gallons of diesel fuel. The spill was reported around 7:30 this morning and responders…
A gas leak in Biloxi earlier today that caused over 50 Biloxi residents to flee their homes has been capped off. Around 10 a.m. this morning Biloxi firefighters received a call of a gas leak at the intersection of Seal and Division. When crews first arrived on scene, they discovered a large gas leak. Biloxi firefighters blocked off areas surrounding…
The Pass Christian Rotary Club is holding its second annual Paddle the Back Bay event this weekend. We’ve got two former presidents of the club on set, Paul Ellis and Ollie Bailey, to give us a little more information on the event. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Paddle the Back Bay, Pass Christian Rotary Club
The summer time is a time for fun and relaxation for kids, but adjusting to a new school year and keeping up with learning during the summer can be tough. Jackson County School District’s Curriculum Director Dr. Penny Westfaul is on set with tips to prevent the summer brain drain. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: education, summer learning loss
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch joined a coalition of 37 attorneys general across the U.S. to file a lawsuit against Google. The attorneys general are alleging exclusionary conduct relating to the Google Play Store for Android Mobile Devices and Google Billing. This antitrust lawsuit is the latest legal action against the tech giant, claiming illegal, anticompetitive, and unfair business practices….
The interaction of outflow boundaries and sea/land breeze boundaries have been the focus of some recent instances of high rainfall amounts and that will likely be the case as well this afternoon. So while the overall threat for flash flooding is too low to justify a flash flood watch, the potential exist for someone in the area to see heavy…