Chef teaches classes on how to make sushi at Pass Christian Library

Folks are rolling with style at the Pass Christian Library. A sushi class led by chef and author Steve DeWitt was held earlier today. The classes have been going on at the library for over a decade. Monday’s class was held for teens and adults. Tuesday’s class will be held for families to learn the art of the sushi roll….

From field to classroom: HCSD’s new superintendent creates game plan for student success

After 54 years in education, Mitchell King retired as the Harrison County superintendent. In his place now is William Bentz, a former coach and teacher just like King. Prior to becoming superintendent, Bentz served as a principal where he learned coaching doesn’t only happen on the field. “As a coach, we stay coaches throughout education. It doesn’t matter what position…

Make-A-Wish sending local three-year-old to Walt Disney World

Over in Biloxi at Big Play, Make-A-Wish granted a toddler’s wish to send her and her family to Disney World. Three-year-old Scarlett McCubbin has been in remission for a year after a bout with cancer, along with other health complications. Her parents, Amanda and Mike, share more about the surprise and celebration. “It’s everything for us. I mean, everything we…

Seabee Memorial Chapel blood drive happening this Thursday

Help save a life this Thursday at the Seabee Memorial Chapel blood drive. That drive is happening from 11 in the morning until 3. Ways to schedule an appointment can be found on the flyer at the bottom of the article, a QR code can also be scanned. Walk-ins are welcome as well. Donors who come out will be emailed…

The King’s Kitchen looking for hygiene items and clothing donations

One local group on the Gulf Coast is looking for donations of hygiene items and clothing. The King’s Kitchen says the Mississippi Department of Corrections is giving items to men at their restitution house. The King’s Kitchen is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 in the morning until 1. During these times, items for donation include toothpaste, deodorant, razors,…

Assistant Coach and former Bulldog player Zac Haarala named Vancleave Head Baseball Coach

There’s a new skipper in town for the 2024 5A Baseball State Champions. The Vancleave Bulldogs are flipping over to a new chapter now, named the Haarala era. The school administration didn’t have to look long and far when it came to announcing Zac Haarala as the new head coach for the Vancleave baseball program.  Haarala has served the Gulf…

2024 Rummage Sale benefiting Women’s Club of Gulfport

Joining us in studio is Jana Owen, president of the Women’s Club of Gulfport. She is here to talk about the club’s annual rummage sale. The rummage sale takes place this Friday and Saturday from 8 to 2 at 400 Security Square in Gulfport. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: 2024 Rummage Sale, Women’s Club of Gulfport

Ocean Springs community comes out for Back to School Bash and Giveaway

It’s back to school time in South Mississippi and in honor of this, the Ocean Springs community came together to support students with the third annual Back to School Bash. Families filed into the Mark Seymour VFW for the school supply and backpack giveaway. The event handed out over 300 backpacks in partnership with Krewe Unique community outreach, the auxiliary…

Meggan Monday: Mental Health Association of South Mississippi

The Mental Health Association of South Mississippi provides support services for people seeking mental health wellness and recovery in our area. They’ve been a champion of positive mental health and wellness now more than 60 years. Today, Meggan takes you inside a drop-in center that serves the Bayou View community. It’s just one example of the many ways the Mental…

7/22 – Trey Tonnessen’s “Steady Thunderstorms” Monday Morning Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

Monday’s main areas of thunderstorms should develop around the same locations as Sunday, mainly along the coast. This should then spread and develop eastward through the morning hours. All ingredients are still there for heavy rainfall and some very isolated flooding issues and severe storms which will include water/land spouts. As the day progresses, rainfall should be here from mid…

7/19 – Sam Parker’s “Rainy Day” Friday Evening Forecast

Rain continues to make its way through southern Mississippi Due to a deep upper level trough over the south eastern U.S. and a weak low pressure heading into central Mississippi, a stationary front is hanging over the area. This is allowing for moisture from the Gulf to continue and increase rain totals into Friday night. With all this rain, a…

“Technology can always fail”: Local hospitals respond to national outage

As soon as our local hospitals learned about the national outage, they immediately jumped into action to see how it would impact their patient care. Chief Communication Officer for Singing River Health System, Michael Dozier, says the hospital’s first course of action was identifying the risk. “We were up this morning very early making sure that our systems were not…

Gautier High School seniors paint their parking spots

Ahead of Gautier High School’s first day of school on Tuesday, seniors took the time to paint their own parking spots! A bird’s-eye view of all the spots was posted on the Pascagoula-Gautier School District’s Facebook page. Many of the designs reference pop culture, such as Taylor Swift, Finding Nemo, and even one Lightning McQueen design! A huge congratulations to…

Chillville Creamery in Gulfport offers ways to beat the heat

One Coastal business is helping the community cool down. Chillville in Gulfport offers all types of ice cream and refreshments. The business is family-owned and provides a place for artists to display their work. Both Chillville’s owner and general manager tells the history of the business as well as a special surprise for the weekend.  Owner Kelli Bell said, “We…

Annual Senior Breakfast happening July 23rd

One church in Gautier is hosting their annual Senior Breakfast next week. On July 23rd, First United Methodist Church will be hosting their breakfast at 7 AM. The event is to celebrate the Class of 2025’s last first day of school! A class photo will be taken at 7:30 as well. A perfect way to start the first day of…