St. Jude Children’s research hospital has encouraged people to take part in the lemonade stand in July challenge in efforts to raise funds and support St. Jude’s mission, and two south Mississippi girls taking part in the challenge are hitting the ground running. Lola and Elliott from Saucier set up their precious lemonade stand in their neighborhood Saturday afternoon. The…
A possible drowning reported on Saturday has a happy ending. On Saturday, Biloxi Police received a call about someone jumping into the water at Broadwater Marina and not resurfacing. Biloxi Police, Biloxi Fire and the Coast Guard responded to investigate, but did not find anyone. On Sunday about 3 p.m., first responders learned the person who was seen going into…
Any remaining thunderstorm activity this evening will come to an end by midnight or so. Clouds will gradually clear out towards daybreak. Some clouds will be possible to start your Monday but sunshine will provide for a very hot start. The weather pattern is going to become dominated by strong high pressure this week. Some isolated thunderstorms are possible tomorrow…
Some pre-game excitement at the ball park, starting with the Mississippi State mascot, Bully, throwing out the first pitch at the Biloxi Shuckers game. He might have hit a right-handed batter! Not to worry, Gulfport’s own Mary Frances Symmes, Mississippi Gatorade Player of the Year for girls soccer, really good with her feet, but a pretty good right arm as…
Major League Baseball is fresh off its mid-summer classic and so is Minor League Baseball, but it’s a true fresh start in the Southern League, where the winner of the second half is guaranteed a trip to the playoffs. Clean slate for the Biloxi Shuckers, hosting the Rocket City Trash Pandas after being off the last four days. Trash Pandas…
The City of Long Beach, alongside the Harrison County Board of Supervisors, held the ribbon cutting for its newly created beach volleyball courts. The courts were financed through the legislature from funds given to the county. The facility has nine courts with built-in lights for recreational and amateur athletes. Officials hope to grow the sport of beach volleyball in the…
The Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport will host a change of command Friday, July 28th at 10 a.m. Captain Jeffrey Powell is retiring from the United States Navy after 28 years of service. He served as the commanding officer of NCBC for the last three years, reporting for duty in August 2020. The new commander is Captain Ana Franco…
Thunderstorm chances this evening will move out and skies will also clear somewhat. Humidity will remain uncomfortable to start your weekend. A Heat Advisory will be in effect from 10 AM until 8 PM due to heat indices of 105-110 degrees expected. Some thunderstorms could be possible tomorrow afternoon and evening but rain chances remain isolated. Sunday has the potential…
Summer is a time to be outside and enjoy time on the water along the Gulf Coast, but it’s a time to be careful and stay aware of your surroundings. Sharks play a very important role in our Coastal ecosystems by keeping the waters clean, making sure the species are in balance, and ensure we have a healthy dynamic. During…
Are you ready for the season of giving? Because Christmas came early for a few locals thanks to a bakery in Long Beach. Dolce Bakeshop in Long Beach is having its annual Christmas in July special that ends Saturday. There will also be a city-wide early bird Christmas celebration in the town green. The special ran all week with some…
A Heat Advisory is in effect until 8 PM for heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees. This evening, thunderstorm chances will be elevated for a window of time. It will clear out overnight and the warmth and humidity will linger. Very hot and humid conditions are back and again, a Heat Advisory will be in effect from 10 AM…
Southern Miss and the Mississippi Aquarium are teaming up to show their appreciation for teachers this weekend. Saturday and Sunday, teachers and school staff will receive free admission when they present their school ID at the ticket area. There will be opportunities for teachers to take guided tours of the aquarium and its classroom, along with information about field trip…
Tomorrow night, you can sip your favorite martini and help make wishes come true! Make-A-Wish Mississippi’s annual Martini Shakedown fundraiser starts at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Beau Rivage. Martinis, great food, and lots of fun are being mixed up for a good cause. Make-A-Wish uses the proceeds of the benefit to grant wishes for children with critical illnesses. In…
The Coast Young Professionals welcomes their youngest member yet. A teen from Bay St. Louis adds his membership to a list of achievements. Most 15-year-olds are looking forward to getting their drivers license, but James Chilimigras is looking forward to starting law school at Loyola in New Orleans this fall. James graduated high school at age 12 and by 15…
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has requested additional damage assessments after severe weather hit the state on June 18th and 19th. After damage was assessed in Jackson and Jasper counties, FEMA found the state has not met the damage threshold of $5.2 million to request a federal disaster declaration. Both counties’ public infrastructure damage was $4.1 million in eligible costs….
Sunday afternoon, you can take in some great local music and help a great cause at the same time. Ground Zero Blues Club is hosting Musicians with a Mission, a benefit to help Back Bay Mission. Music from several Coast artists will keep the tunes going and all proceeds will be used to help fund programs at Back Bay Mission….
It’s half-way to Mardi Gras and CASA of Hancock County is ready to let the good times roll with a poker run. The tenth annual poker run presented by Lindsey Lind of Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty and Parker Contracting is tomorrow in Bay St. Louis. Registration is $20 and starts at noon with the poker run taking off at 4…
Mississippi’s first Safe Haven Baby Box has been installed at the Long Beach Fire Station on Klondyke Road. The box is now undergoing required testing before being officially rolled out for use. It’s been a ten-month process to get this box put into. We will keep you updated when the box is fully ready for use. Categories: Local News, News…
Taylor Swift’s impact on the economy has caught the eye of the Federal Reserve and the FDA approves the first over the counter birth control pill. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
We are joined today by Theresa Jaye with CASA of Southeast Mississippi to talk about an upcoming spaghetti dinner fundraiser. The fundraiser takes place July 28th at 5:30 p.m. at Leakesville UMC. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: CASA of Southeast Mississippi
A popular Poplarville trio is thrilled about performing a show close to home tonight. Chapel Hart will be continuing their Glory Days Tour as they pass through Gulfport. The trio has been all over the country performing and their favorite part has been embracing fans and expressing gratitude for their support since their journey on America’s Got Talent. Tonight’s show…
Community leaders and organizations joined forces this morning to host a workshop aimed at raising more awareness for domestic violence. The Safe Haven Center for Domestic Violence presented the workshop at the Biloxi Visitor Center. Domestic Violence survivor and advocate Dawn Schiller organized the discussion. Law enforcement officials, other domestic violence advocacy organizations, and survivors all talked about their experiences…
A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect until 8PM for today as dew-points in the mid to upper 70s support heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees through the afternoon hours. An area of strong high pressure will extend eastward into our area and induce both warming and drier air. We will still have the chance of isolated thunderstorms due…
An area of strong high pressure will extend eastward into our area and induce both warming and drier air. We will still have the chance of isolated thunderstorms due to the development of a weak sea-breeze boundary along the coast. The sea-breeze development will also limit daytime high temperatures from the low to mid-90s both today and tomorrow. A HEAT…