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Meggan Monday: Long Beach man's hobby is bottled up!

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2024-10-22 08:35:03

SUMMARY: Joe Fleming, a Long Beach resident, has turned a simple business trip keepsake into an extraordinary hobby, amassing over 8,600 miniature liquor bottles over 53 years at a cost of around $20,000. His collection began in London when he bought his first bottle to remind him of the trip, meeting his criteria of being inexpensive, lightweight, and compact. The oldest bottle in his collection dates back to 1908. Joe hopes to donate his impressive collection to a museum, ensuring others can appreciate it. He has meticulously cataloged and cross-referenced the items, highlighting his dedication to the hobby.

A Long Beach man’s decision to bring home a small keepsake from a trip to England turned into a lifelong collection of miniature bottles.

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08/29 Ryan's “Wet End to the Week” Friday Forecast

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2025-08-29 15:33:27

SUMMARY: South Mississippi begins Friday reflecting on Hurricane Katrina’s 20th anniversary, which struck on August 29, 2005, causing lasting damage compared to the 2004 Indian tsunami. Meteorologist Ryan reminds viewers to learn from past lessons and stay prepared as tropical activity remains low but a 30% chance of development is possible mid-next week off Africa’s west coast due to weakening dry air. Today is gray and cool with light to moderate showers, including heavy rain in Hancock County surpassing six inches in 24 hours, causing flooding. Rain will continue into Friday night, tapering off through the weekend with sunnier skies returning Sunday.

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8/27 – Sam Lucey's “Partly Cloudy and Comfortable” Wednesday Evening Forecast

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2025-08-28 09:32:27

SUMMARY: Sam Lucey’s “Partly Cloudy and Comfortable” Wednesday evening forecast shows a mix of blue sky, sunshine, and incoming clouds this afternoon. Mississippi Power Radar remains dry with temperatures in the mid to upper 80s, slightly warmer inland. Northeasterly winds tonight will bring drier air, easing humidity. Tomorrow, expect highs near 89°F with increasing cloud cover and a chance of showers or storms, especially inland, due to an approaching warm front. Rain chances rise Friday as the front moves through, with temperatures steady in the upper 80s to mid-80s through the weekend and early next week as skies gradually clear.

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Experts in marine science, technology gather in Biloxi for Oceans in Action workshop

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2025-08-27 14:43:38

SUMMARY: Experts in marine science and technology gathered at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center in Biloxi for the three-day Oceans in Action workshop. The event brings together professionals from industry, academia, and government across the Gulf Coast to collaborate, share knowledge, and showcase projects. Day one featured a panel on environmental DNA and presentations from state agencies and universities. The workshop aims to foster partnerships that drive innovation in marine science and technology, promoting progress in the blue economy. Organizers emphasize the importance of connecting diverse sectors to push boundaries and advance ocean research. The workshop continues through Thursday.

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