Mississippi Power volunteers clean up Turkey Creek

Mississippi Power volunteers partnered with the Land Trust for the Mississippi Coastal Plain to do a clean-up at Turkey Creek. This clean-up was a scheduled Martin Luther King Jr. Day of service project. It was one of three on the Coast. Mississippi Power had a group of volunteers at Gulfport’s Wholistic Garden and at Sue’s Home, a women’s shelter in…

Moss Point special call meeting to discuss personnel matter

The City of Moss Point will have a meeting at 6 p.m. tonight to discuss a personnel matter that apparently involves the city’s fire chief. A special called meeting lists an executive session, citing only that it is a personnel matter. Other media outlets are reporting that Fire Chief Danny Wade was placed on leave over a personnel matter. Battalion…

Tech Byte – AI & Photography

In this week’s “Tech Byte,” Patrick Moates is joined by Nino Batista and Renee Robyn to discuss the impact artificial intelligence is already having on photography and what may be possible in the future. Sponsored by Rogers Technology Solutions Tags: AI, articial intelligence, patrick moates, photo, Photography, rogers technology, solutions, Tech Byte, techbyte

MGCCC Foundation Scholarship Gala

Joining us in studio today are Dr. Suzi Brown, the vice president of Institutional Advancement at MGCCC, and a Gulf Coast student, Norberto Lopez. They are here to tell us about the scholarship gala that will be held next week at the Beau Rivage. The gala begins with a silent auction at 6 p.m. and runs until 9 p.m. in…

2/29 – The Chief’s “Cloudy & Often Windy” Thursday Morning Forecast

A dry airmass continues to reside across the region this morning with a fairly active WSW flow aloft with moisture continuing to stream into the region. This will continue to lead to mostly cloudy conditions across the region today. A cold air advection regime will continue today. With the cold air advection and limited insolation, temperatures will be held down…

2/28 – Trey’s “Tough Clouds” Wednesday Night Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

A zonal flow pattern will be in firm control of the area through next Tuesday. A series of fast moving shortwave troughs embedded within this zonal flow pattern will sweep through the area. The first of these features will be push through on Friday. Strong deep layer forcing will combine with a moderately unstable and very moist airmass to produce…

2/28 – Trey’s “Wind Tunnel” Wednesday Evening Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

A surface cold front associated with low pressure over the Ohio valley is intruding across our area into the northcentral Gulf Of Mexico. Currently there are some scattered areas of rain in the northern parts of the area that will decrease as the front passes the area. The big impact from the front will be the pressure gradient surface winds…

Two Men and a Truck prepare for annual Movers for Moms drive

Two Men and a Truck is gearing up for Movers for Moms, the business’ annual donation drive for mothers in need around the Mississippi Gulf Coast. For six years, Gulfport’s Two Men and a Truck has been celebrating Mother’s Day by collecting and delivering items to local organizations that help moms. In fact, they are the third location in the…

Gulfport High puts on Prom Promise safety demonstration

Wednesday morning, Gulfport High School held its annual Prom Promise where they staged a mock fatal car wreck before its upcoming prom. Seniors in the school’s law and public safety class teamed up with Gulfport police and fire and rescue department. The focal point of the event was to draw students to the severity of what could happen driving impaired…

MGCCC Harrison County Campus celebrates Black History Month

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Harrison County campus held its Black History Month celebration this afternoon. The celebration took place at the Hospitality Resort Management Center on the campus. Attendees celebrated the month by having food and hearing songs and poems related to African American history. The program also featured a panel of community leaders in the African American community….

Gautier hosting State of the City on March 12

The City of Gautier will be hosting a State of the City on March 12, starting at 6 PM. Mayor Casey Vaughan will be hosting an address that provides a comprehensive overview of the city’s achievements, progress, and upcoming projects. The State of the City will be held at the Gautier City Hall’s Council Chambers. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…

Biloxi hosting State of the City on March 7

Biloxi is hosting a State of the City Address on March 7. Doors open at 11 and the program begins at 11:30. Mayor FoFo Gilich will be speaking about updates on the city. The deadline to purchase a table to attend is February 29. Individual tickets are $60 and reserved tables for 10 people is $750. The address will be…

I-10 E to CLOSE overnight at Menge Ave. March 7

While I-10 E is closed, crews will place concrete beams, perform bracing and install safety devices across the eastbound lanes, a critical process in the construction of the new overpass. During the closure, traffic will be re-routed utilizing the Menge Ave. exit and entrance ramps. Detour signage will be in place, and drivers may seek alternate routes. Motorists are reminded…

March of the Mayors Drive ends March 1st

We’re joined today by Martha Allen with Extra Table to update us on how the March for the Mayors Food Drive is going. The March of the Mayors Food Drive ends March 1st. There will be a packing party March 8th at the Lyman Community Center. You can check your city’s Facebook page for drop off points. Categories: Local News,…

Pascagoula Panthers, Hancock Lady Hawks, and St. Martin lady Yellow Jackets gear up for State Semi-finals in Jackson, MS

The Pascagoula Panthers, St. Martin lady Yellow Jackets, and Hancock lady Hawks all breezed through the State Quarter-final round last weekend and now have the opportunity to compete for a State Championship this week in Jackson, MS. Hancock kicks things off for the coast teams remaining as they will play the State Semi-final matchup on Wednesday at 5:30. They will…

2/27 – Trey’s “Rainy Outlook” Tuesday Night Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

A largely zonal flow pattern will develop over the area on Friday and remain in place through next Monday. Embedded within this zonal flow regime, a series of fast moving shortwave troughs will sweep through the area. The first of these shortwave features will be moving through the area on Friday. Ample deep layer forcing will tap into a moderately…

2/27 – Trey’s “Above Average Temperatures” Tuesday Evening Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

Currently the area is under upper level southern branch flow with Troughing over the central plains. As the trough moves east an Associated front drops into the area on Wednesday. This front Brings pops in the 30% range over the ne portion of the area but with Very little if any accumulation. The significant impact will be decreased winds ahead…

Memorial Health System celebrates Black History Month

Memorial Hospital hosted its annual Black History Month program Tuesday morning, celebrating African-American pioneers in medicine in hospitals around the country. This marked the hospitals third annual Black History Month program. The program’s focus was dedicated to African-Americans in the arts and provided local musicians and dancers in the community a chance to display their talents. Officials from around Harrison…