Staying warm for now, but changes come this weekend
Tonight is looking clear and mild across South Mississippi, with temperatures dropping to around 68 degrees. We could see some fog develop toward daybreak Thursday morning, so keep that…
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Fuel prices are shaping summer plans as US boaters get ready to hit the water
By DEE-ANN DURBIN DEXTER TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — On the kind of warm, bright afternoon that Michigan boaters wait all year for, Malik Amine and his brother readied their family’s pontoon boat for the summer. The cover was off and Portage…
10/23 - Pleasant Friday, but Unsettled Marine Conditions Over The Weekend
We’ll start off our Thursday night on a quiet note with partly cloudy skies and comfortable temps dipping into the mid 50s. Friday looks fantastic with plenty of sunshine and a…
Hobie Sailboat Championships at Ocean Springs Yacht Club
Did you know the Ocean Springs Yacht Club is hosting a hobie sailboat national championship, featuring racers from all over? WXXV 25's Jordyn Lassiter has more...
2022 Memorial Day Weekend boating statistics
Almost 500 boating-related citations were issued by Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Conservation Officers during the Memorial Day Weekend, an enforcement period that began Saturday, May 28, and concluded Monday, May 30, at midnight. The citations included: 52…
Gulfport Yacht Club Offshore Challenge Cup
Hundreds of people from across the country are dropping their boats into the water at the Gulfport Yacht Club and revving up their engines to kick off the 39th annual Gulfport Yacht Club Offshore Challenge Cup. The races got underway…
Keeping it safe on the water
Memorial Day is just one week away and many South Mississippians plan to spend the holiday out on Coast waters, but a day of fun in the sun could turn into a tragedy in the blink of an eye. News…
Slip to Ship Regatta Catamaran Races at Ocean Springs Yacht Club
The Ocean Springs Yacht Club officially kicked off their summer series of Catamaran Races this weekend, starting off with the Slip to Ship Regatta. Every Memorial Day, sailors from all over the country are invited to one of the longest…
Boating Incident In Mississippi
Over the weekend four people were rescued from two separate and scary situations both in the Mississippi sound. The department of marine resources rescued two, 15 year old boys near "Front Beach" in Ocean Springs after the waters overturned their…
Operation Dry Water Aims to Make Boating Safety a Top Priority
Boat drivers beware! Multiple agencies will be out in full force this weekend on the lookout for drivers boating under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The legal limit for both driving and boat is .08.
Lake Mars Boat Ramp Gets Needed Repairs
Soon, residents of Jackson County will have one of their beloved boat launch ramps back and ready for use.
Dredging Begins in Davis & Simmons Bayous in Ocean Springs
Soon, getting your boat stuck in Ocean Springs’ bayou channels will no longer be a problem.
Biloxi Bait Shop Finally Reopens
After nine years, the new Biloxi bait shop is finally open for business.
Officials Urge Residents to be Safe Over Labor Day Weekend
The unofficial last weekend of summer is here, which means hundreds of families will be out on the water.
M.D.M.R. Encourages Boater Safety Over Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer, and many Coast residents and visitors take advantage of the holiday to go boating.