Hancock County EMA Director Brian Adam discusses winter storm preps
Winter storms are on everyone’s mind right now and county governments are busy preparing for the incoming weather. Hancock County EMA Director Brian Adam joins us…
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Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Many South Mississippians reflected today on the Civil Right icon’s legacy. On the third Monday of the month — close to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Jan. 15 birthday — federal, state and…
Memorial Clinic Closures Due to Winter Storm
With the approaching winter storm, Memorial clinics will have adjusted hours. Memorial Urgent Care will be the only Walk-In Clinic open tomorrow, January 21, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Memorial Urgent Care is located at 1104 Broad Avenue |…
Palace Casino Resort closing due to weather
Palace Casino Resort will be closed on Tuesday, January 21. The hotel will be open to overnight guests, but the casino and restaurants will be closed.
CTA cancels bus service for Tuesday, January 21st
Due to forecasted inclement weather, CTA will not run bus service on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Normal bus service is scheduled to resume at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, January 22, 2025 For additional information call 228-896-8080 or visit www.coasttransit.com.
Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort announces closure due to impending severe weather
January 20, 2024 –Due to impending severe weather, The Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort will close the casino and hotel at midnight on Monday, January 20. They hope to reopen by noon on Wednesday, January 22, weather and roads permitting. Scarlet…
WM suspends collection service in Harrison and Jackson counties, and surrounding areas due to severe winter weather conditions
BILOXI, MS – (Jan. 20, 2025) – WM has suspended all garbage and trash collection service due to projected snow and freezing weather conditions in Harrison and Jackson counties, and surrounding areas on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. WM will evaluate conditions on Tuesday and…
Cold weather shelters opening on the Coast
Due to the anticipated cold weather, shelters are opening across South Mississippi. In Harrison County, the Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center on Automall Parkway in D'Iberville opens Monday at 4:30 p.m. The Salvation Army Center of Hope opens at 6 p.m.…
Closures announced because of winter weather
Several businesses and offices are announcing closings ahead of the winter weather expected this week. Pascagoula Municipal Court has canceled court hearings on January 22nd due to hazardous traveling conditions. You will receive a letter in the mail with your…
Humane Society offers emergency shelter for vulnerable pets
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is opening its doors as a temporary shelter for dogs at risk of having to stay outdoors. HSSM will allow people who are going to a cold weather shelter to drop off their animals…
Singing River Health System to Close Clinics and Reschedule Elective Surgeries Due to Severe Freezing Weather
Miss. Gulf Coast - Due to severe freezing weather conditions and expected snow, Singing River Health System will close all clinics and reschedule all elective surgeries scheduled for Tuesday, January 21. Clinics are expected to reopen by noon, on Wednesday,…
Coast Electric preparing for winter weather
Kiln, Miss. - Coast Electric employees are prepared to respond to any challenges caused by the winter weather in our area. Operations teams are positioned in each district throughout the service area to ensure quicker response times. As always, dispatchers are on…
Trump will order the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico and more
A spokeswoman for the transition team says Donald Trump will order the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska’s Mount Denali in his first executive orders. Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said on the social platform X that the Gulf of…
Donald Trump to be sworn in as 47th President of the United States
By ZEKE MILLER, CHRIS MEGERIAN and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press Donald Trump has begun his Inauguration Day alongside much of his incoming Cabinet with a prayer service at St. John’s Episcopal Church, near the White House. The Republican will…
Wiggins opening cold weather shelter
The City of Wiggins will operate a warming shelter on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights from 5 pm to 7 am at the Ferris O'Neal Senior Center 1240 South Magnolia Dr. We will provide a cot, blanket, and a warm…
County to close offices ahead of expected winter weather
Harrison County will close operations until 12 p.m. Wednesday in anticipation of winter weather hitting South Mississippi on Tuesday morning. Offices already were to be closed Monday for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Emergency Management Director Matt Stratton…
Singing River Health System Announces New Event Date for Emma Benoit’s Journey of Hope and Healing
Pascagoula, Miss - Due to forecasted severe cold weather conditions, Singing River Health System has announced a new date for Emma Benoit's Journey of Hope and Healing, a motivational event designed to inspire attendees and raise awareness about mental health…
MDWFP announces new comprehensive licensing platform launching February 18, 2025
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI – The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks’ is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of an improved online platform on February 18, 2025. The new, user-friendly platform will provide an easier and more convenient way to…
Cold-weather shelters opening in Harrison County
Due to anticipated cold weather conditions, two warming centers will open in Harrison County tonight, and subsequent nights as necessary. D’Iberville - Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center – Opens at 4:30 pm • 10395 Automall Parkway, D’Iberville Gulfport – Salvation Army…
MSDH Shares Frigid Weather Safety Tips
Jackson, Miss.- In anticipation of prolonged frigid temperatures and winter precipitation next week, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is cautioning residents to take steps now to ensure safety later. Freezing temps, snow/ice, and loss of power or water…
Governor declares state of emergency ahead of winter weather
Gov. Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency for Mississippi ahead of the arctic weather moving in. Freezing temperatures, snow, freezing rain and ice are expected to move in starting Sunday and continuing through Wednesday statewide. In his declaration, Reeves…
Gulfport Resident Heading to Washington DC for the Presidential Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump will officially start his second term in the White House on January 20th marking the 60th presidential inauguration. Ahead of the big day…
TikTok goes dark in the US
NEW YORK (AP) — TikTok’s app was removed from prominent app stores on Saturday evening just before as a federal law that bans the popular social media platform went into effect. By 10:50pm Eastern Standard Time, the app was not…
MDOT preparing for potential winter weather
JACKSON, MISS. – A second round of winter weather, with the coldest temperatures this season, is headed to Mississippi next week and will likely impact travel conditions. The National Weather Service is forecasting sub-freezing temperatures and measurable snowfall that could extend…