As the temperature drops again tonight, Mississippi Power is enacting its winter weather plan. The organization starts prepping, however, for winter weather long before the wind chill hits. Starting in October, Mississippi Power starts wrapping equipment and pipes that could be exposed to the elements. Then, Mississippi Power will check each power plant to make sure it has the resources…
The Biloxi City Council is still amending ordinances following the shooting that took place during Black Spring Break last year. When this happened it began a conversation around how many people and what kind of special events the city can handle. The council has decided to amend the Biloxi Land Development Ordinance as it pertains to recreational vehicle parks –…
Trooper Cal Robertson with Mississippi Highway Patrol confirmed a car wrecked into the back of an MHP cruiser in Biloxi this morning. The two cars were driving west when the cruiser slowed down and was rear-ended. No injuries were reported. Categories: Local News, News Tags: mississippi highway patrol, wreck
FILE – New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr. is seen before the start of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and New Orleans Saints Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in New Orleans. The New Orleans Saints have fired offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr. along with senior offensive assistant Bob Bicknell and receivers coach Kodi Burns. Saints…
WIND CHILL & HARD FREEZE WARNINGS in effect tonight… Temperatures will struggle to warm into the 40s this afternoon especially with a strong north wind gusting into the 20 mph range. A HARD FREEZE and WIND CHILL WARNING is in effect for tonight into Wednesday morning. Temperatures will drop to 17 degrees tonight with more than likely several locations hitting…
The arctic front has started to creep slowly to the east as a WINTRY MIX is occurring in south Mississippi a couple of hours prior to sunrise. The area is under cold air advection and temperatures have dropped to freezing or slightly below. Temperatures will struggle to warm into the 40s this afternoon especially with a strong north wind gusting…
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for our area until 9 AM. There will be the possibility of light freezing rain leading to some icing concerns, mainly on elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses. Scattered light rain continues overnight, colder air will continue to work in. Locations that drop below freezing and roads cool the quickest will see…
The artic blast forecast for Mississippi hit the northern part of the state today. It’s expected to reach South Mississippi by early Tuesday morning. We all know to protect the pipes, plants, and pets when the temperatures drop toward freezing, but did you know that also applies to pool pipes and pumps? Not taking care of pool equipment can be…
We all know Martin Luther King Jr.’s most well-known line, “I have a dream.” The community in Picayune paid tribute to the activist today by hosting a celebration for anyone and everyone to enjoy together. “Martin Luther King had a dream,” said Eiram Magee, a young girl attending the parade. “and his dream was to have everyone united” 69 years…
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for our area tonight until 9 AM Tuesday. There will be the possibility of light freezing rain leading to some icing concerns, mainly on elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses. Scattered light rain continues this evening and overnight, colder air will then work in. Locations that drop below freezing will see the…
What exactly happ ens to all those parade floats when the route ends? For the Gulf Coast Carnival Association, Mardi Gras preparations for the next year start as soon as the floats finish the parade and roll into the Float Den. “After the parade, all the floats come back in, and then we have a several-week process of coming in…
Over in the Bay, the 7th annual Dolly Should Festival brought out all the Dolly lovers in the region. You could say Downtown Bay St. Louis was alive with Dolly Love on Saturday. So many people put on their Dolly Parton tribute costumes for the contest. Mockingbird Café had Dolly specials and also featured live entertainment from the country western…
Artificial intelligence is taking over the Consumer Electronics Show this year. Emily Cassulo reports on some cool products being featured in 2024. Categories: Techbyte
Dr. Stanford Owen with The A.D.D. Clinics discusses the links between A.D.D. symptoms and anxiety and depression and how he works through an effective treatment plan. Categories: Expert Talk
Over the weekend, a community expo was held on the Coast ahead of MLK Day. The second annual Martin Luther King Community Expo at the Orange Grove Community Center provided multiple resources to the community. Attendees were able to receive expert advice in the areas of health and wellness, entrepreneurship, and more. Angie Juzang with Memorial Health System shares with…
When it comes to protecting pets and animals from the cold, one local shelter is providing relief to the local homeless community and their pets. Monday and Tuesday, the Humane Society of South Mississippi in Gulfport is opening its shelter facilities to homeless and transient individuals who have pets, but need to find shelter themselves. We also spoke to shelter…
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY in effect… Obvious forecast problem through Tuesday night is the arctic air and it`s effect on any precipitation that may fall late this afternoon and overnight. There could be as much as a 20 degree spread or more across the area late this morning and early this afternoon, with the potential for that to occur over a rather…
A new Citi survey performed by You-Gov shows that while 90 percent of U.S. adults say they believe they’re able to fend off financial scams more than 27 percent reported having fallen victim to them at some point with increasing financial consequences. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with some tips on avoiding become a victim. Categories: Business Tags: morning…
The newest edition of Meggan Monday takes us to D’Iberville where one young scout is making a difference in her community while trying to earn the honor of being an Eagle Scout. This week we are bringing you a story about a 14-year-old who is working to become the youngest female to earn the rank of Eagle Scout and make…
A large upper level disturbance encompasses about the northern half of the country, with relatively zonal flow across the southern half of the country. The next in a series of strong disturbances is digging southward out of Canada through Montana early this morning Obvious forecast problem through Tuesday night is the arctic air and it’s effect on any precipitation that may…
A fairly tame one we’ve had this weekend will give way to a challenging week at times for the Mississippi Coast. DANGEROUSLY COLD temperatures arrive to the area by the middle of this week. But first, a Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect from 9 PM Monday (from 6 PM in Pearl River County) until 9 AM Tuesday for…
Gulfport Police are investigating a shooting on Saturday evening that left three people wounded. Officers were called to the 1000 block of 45th Avenue on Saturday about 6:27 p.m. about a shooting. When they arrived, officers learned three people has been taken to a local hospital with gunshot wounds. Two victims were in stable condition. The third victim was in…
Lonzo Norris PayneBiloxi Police have charged a man with leaving the scene of an accident after striking a pedestrian who died at the scene. Police say 70-year-old Lonzo Norris Payne was charged with leaving the scene of an accident causing death. He was arrested without incident and taken to Harrison County jail. Bond is set at $200,000. According to police,…
Gov. Tate Reeves has declared a state of emergency as frigid temperatures, sleet and snow creep into the state. On Sunday, Reeves posted the decree to his X account. “I’ve declared a State of Emergency in anticipation of freezing temperatures and severe winter weather,” Reeves said on X. “This will allow us to mobilize state assets, and better support response…