Powerball jackpot reaches $1 billion

The Powerball jackpot has now climbed to one billion dollars! There was no winner in last night’s estimated $900 million jackpot. The next drawing is set for Wednesday. The new jackpot would be the third highest in U.S. history and will keep growing until someone wins. Powerball is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and…

Moss Point School District hosting Back to School Rally tonight

Tiger Nation will gather for a celebration to kick off the new school year. Moss Point School District’s annual Back to School Rally kicks off at 6 tonight at Jerry Alexander Stadium near Moss Point High School. There will be plenty of fun activities for Moss Point School District kids and families at the celebration. There is also a free…

Biloxi alum Duran Parish back on Coast with MGCCC basketball

Change of plans for Biloxi High School alum Duran Parish, who is back on the hardwood with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The freshman hoops star originally signed with Vanderbilt back in December for football, but is now closer to home with the Bulldogs. He should make an immediate impact for Gulf Coast, led by first-year Head Coach Owen Miller,…

USM alum Matt Wallner recalled by Minnesota Twins

Southern Miss alum Matt Wallner doesn’t really have much left to prove at the Minor League level and the Minnesota Twins agree, having recalled the USM home run king over the weekend. On Saturday, Wallner returning to the Big League club, still awaiting his first game action since late May. In a limited 11-game stretch earlier this year, Wallner tore…

7/17 – Jeff’s “Hot Pattern Settles In” Monday Night Forecast

Skies will be mostly clear the rest of the night and temperatures will be somewhat mild. Northwesterly winds will keep the humidity bearable for a little longer as this hot pattern builds in. Tuesday will feature a lot of sunshine and very hot temperatures. A Heat Advisory will be in effect from 12 Noon until 7 PM tomorrow. High pressure…

Wreck at Canal and Landon Road in Gulfport

Travelers of Canal and Landon Road may experience some traffic this week. Just before 3:30, an accident involving two vehicles occurred at the traffic light at Canal and Landon Road. A truck rolled to its side, hitting a utility pole which then caused the traffic lights to fall. Both people involved were taken to nearby hospitals. The intersection has been…

Powerball Jackpot nears a billion dollars

Many locals are getting in on the chance to win millions as the Powerball jackpot nears in on a billion dollars. The Powerball jackpot was jumped up to over $900 million after there was no winner Saturday night. The Mega Millions pot is expecting to grow to $640 million for Tuesday’s drawing. Fellow locals are clutching their tickets in hopes…

7/17 – Jeff Vorick’s “Clearing” Monday Evening Forecast

Spotty to isolated rain chances will be around this evening. Coverage will be around 20% or under partly cloudy skies. Skies will clear out overnight and winds will be light out of the northwest. This will help provide some relief by keeping humidity somewhat tame. It will be warm out the door tomorrow morning, but mild compared to what’s coming….

Abney Grace Pittman crowned Miss Hospitality

Abney Grace Pittman of Wayne County was crowned the 2023 Mississippi Miss Hospitality in Hattiesburg this weekend. She will serve as the 74th Miss Hospitality, succeeding Hannah Grace Crain and will be known as the Goodwill Ambassador for the state. All 41 contestants participate in one-on-one and panel interviews, speeches, on-stage interviews, and an evening gown component to determine who…

Coast schools preparing for upcoming year

Schools across the Coast are gearing up for a productive school year as registration continues. Gulfport School District is preparing for their first day this Friday while others are looking forward to starting between next week and the beginning of August. Teachers are preparing creative learning environments as parents ensure their children are set up for success. Vancleave Middle School…

South Mississippi schools preparing for return of students

Summer break is winding to a close for many Coast students as some schools start this week. School gets back in session for Gulfport students this Thursday. Administrators and teachers are ready to welcome students with open arms at Anniston Avenue Elementary. Returning to school means students need to be prepared with enough supplies to last the school year. Assistant…

Mississippi, under judge’s order, starts allowing religious exemptions for childhood vaccinations

BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi is starting the court-ordered process of letting people cite religious beliefs to seek exemptions from state-mandated vaccinations that children must receive before attending day care or school. In April, U.S. District Judge Sul Ozerden ordered Mississippi to join most other states in allowing religious exemptions from childhood vaccinations. His ruling came in a lawsuit…

Local hair salons provide free haircuts for back to school

A hair salon in Vancleave is making a positive impact by offering free haircuts to children as they prepare for the first day of school. More than 20 children gathered in Vancleave Middle School’s cafeteria to receive their free haircut. The owner of Magnolia Way Salon, Lauren Phillips, partnered with the owner of Hidden Gem Salon, Brook Hilton, to offer…

Meet the Candidates Forum in Harrison County

Mark your calendars for next week! Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is holding a forum to give residents a chance to meet the candidates for the upcoming election. The forum is being held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 25th at the Orange Grove Community Center on Dedeaux Road. Candidates for sheriff and circuit clerk, district 4 supervisor, and district…

Missing 77-year-old George County woman found

A bit of good news from the weekend over in George County. A 77-year-old woman missing since Friday was found safe. Myrtle Waltman was examined by first responders and greeted by friends and family after being found. Waltman had last been seen around 4 Friday afternoon on Vestry Road in George County. Multiple agencies worked on search and rescue through…

Morning Business Report: July 17th, 2023

A new study finds people are more likely to say ‘yes’ to requests for help than you might think and United reached a preliminary new contract with its pilots. Joya Doss is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

22nd annual Community Breakfast

North Gulfport Civic Club is hosting its 22nd annual Community Breakfast this week. Here to tell us more about the event is Valerie Hill. The 22nd annual Community Breakfast takes place Thursday, July 20th at 7 a.m. at the Good Deeds Community Center. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Community Breakfast, North Gulfport Civic Club

Woodside Wildlife Rescue in Pass Christian seeks permit

Woodside Wildlife Rescue is another step closer to receiving permits to help rehab birds of prey. A group of Seabees, along with other volunteers, are helping with phase two of expanding Woodside’s habitats by erecting cages for migratory birds. Those birds include hawks, eagles, owls, and other federally protected species. Once these bird cages are complete and comply with the…

CASA of Hancock County hosts annual Poker Run

It’s halfway to Mardi Gras and CASA of Hancock County let the good times roll with a poker run Saturday. The event started at noon with the poker run taking off at 4 p.m. from Dan B’s Restaurant and Bar. Guests made stops at more than a dozen locations across Hancock and Pearl River counties, bidding on auction items along…

7/17 – Chris’s “Rain Chances Decrease” Monday Afternoon Forecast

This afternoon temperatures will be in the low 90s, however heat indices will remain below advisory level. This is due to sea-breeze activity that will form coupled with daytime heating especially to the south of I-10 this afternoon. Activity will be brief and sparse with only a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Tomorrow temperatures will warm to the mid…