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2024 Tour of Historical Churches brings community together for holiday season

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-12-04 08:10:29

SUMMARY: The historical church tour in Gulfport featured four downtown churches and was attended by around 50 people. Starting at Morning Star Baptist Church, participants learned about the rich histories and current offerings of these long-standing places of worship. Celebrating over a century, CH Seat continues to foster community and faith. Attendees, many longstanding followers of the event, appreciated the opportunity to reconnect with friends and engage in the holiday spirit. Organized by the Gulfport Historical Society, the tour also honored late member George Slal’s goal of uniting the community, concluding at the Gulfport Museum of History for enhanced learning.

Those attending this year’s Tour of Historical Churches in Gulfport got to learn about the rich history of four downtown churches.

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Steps being taken to reopen parking garage at Harrison County Courthouse

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-07-18 06:20:31

SUMMARY: Harrison County leaders are taking steps to reopen the parking garage at the courthouse, which has been closed since November 2024 after parts of the concrete were found to be crumbling. Bids are now being accepted to address structural issues within the garage. County Engineer Jaclyn Turner emphasized that while the structure is not in critical condition, it remains closed to prevent any potential damage. Turner remains optimistic that the garage could be reopened next year. She noted that repairs have been discussed for years and expressed determination to ensure the work is finally completed.

Steps being taken to reopen parking garage at Harrison County Courthouse

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Sandbag locations open ahead of tropical weather

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-07-17 12:28:53

SUMMARY: Free sandbags are now available for residents and businesses in Biloxi, Gulfport, and D’Iberville to help reinforce properties ahead of tropical weather. These sandbags can be picked up at self-serve locations, where individuals must bring their own shovel. In Gulfport, there is a limit of 10 sandbags per person. For a complete list of sandbag distribution sites, visit the WLOX-DOT website. The initiative aims to support community preparedness and minimize damage during upcoming storms by providing necessary materials at no cost.

In preparation for possible tropical weather, sandbag locations are available.

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Sam’s “Warm and Humid” Tuesday Evening Forecast

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2025-07-16 10:59:22

SUMMARY: A hot and humid Tuesday afternoon in South Mississippi features temperatures near 93°F with heat indexes reaching around 102 to 108°F, prompting a heat advisory until 7 p.m. Light breezes at 5 mph provide slight relief. Tonight, temperatures will drop to the mid and upper 70s with increased humidity and light northwest winds. Tomorrow starts sunny with highs near 95°F around noon, but rain chances increase to 60% later, linked to a tropical disturbance in the Gulf that could bring heavy rain Wednesday afternoon and evening. Water conditions will worsen by Thursday, with rain chances remaining high through the week.

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