Barbecue and blues filled the air down in Bay St. Louis over the weekend. St. Rose de Lima Catholic Church held its 97th annual blues and BBQ fest. It’s a major fundraiser hosted each year, bringing Hancock County residents together for fun. 30 craft and food vendors were camped out along the Historic Depot Grounds for people to shop and…
Tony Trapani’s legacy was cemented in a big way over the weekend. The Hancock County Community Development Foundation honored Trapani Saturday with a Heritage Memorial Star outside of his restaurant. Tony’s wife Jolynne, daughter Grace, and son Joseph all gave speeches in remembrance of the beloved father and husband. Trapani is well-known for his loyalty and commitment to Bay St….
A new marker has been added to the Mississippi Freedom Trail, commemorating an American hero and Civil Rights activist native to Pass Christian. City leaders, family members, and friends gathered around what was once an old playground Lawrence Guyot used to play on for an unveiling of the new Mississippi Freedom Marker. Mayor Jim Rafferty said, “Here we have an…
Which Zodiac sign spends the most on vacation? And stamp prices just increased again. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Singing River Health System is hosting a mental health summit tomorrow in Jackson County. Jackson County Chamber CEO Paige Roberts is a panelist. She is in studio with more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Mental Health Summit, Singing River Health System
Currently there is a stationary front to the north of the I-20 corridor with showers and thunderstorms to the south of it. This afternoon will bring partly cloudy skies with a 50% chance for showers and thunderstorms. High temperatures will climb to around 90 degrees with the heat index around 100 degrees. The rea is under a “Marginal” threat for…
Some Moss Point residents who applied early for help from FEMA after a tornado hit the city are hearing back from FEMA — but assistance is not yet available for the city. State and local officials are still in the process of having the city declared a federal disaster area. Neither Gov. Tate Reeves nor President Joe Biden have declared…
Overnight activity has now diminished across the area. Currently there is a stationary front to the north of the I-20 corridor with showers and thunderstorms to the south of it. Today we will bring mostly cloudy skies becoming partly could this afternoon with a 50% chance for showers and thunderstorms. High temperatures will climb to around 90 degrees with the…
Earlier tonight, dreams came true for 70 talented athletes who heard their names called in the first two rounds of the 2023 MLB draft, but that also means hundreds of other athletes are patiently waiting to see if they’ll get a call. Someone who knows that feeling all too well is Southern Miss alum Tyler Stuart, who was drafted…
Rounds of thunderstorm chances have been in the area much of today. There will be the potential for scattered thunderstorms overnight and again tomorrow. Rain chances are around 60% for the next 24 hours. Some thunderstorms could bring the potential for a strong wind gust. The main issue will be efficient rainmakers and isolated pockets of flooding. Rain chances will…
Last season, the Southern Miss Men’s basketball team had an outstanding year with a Sun Belt title to prove it. Along with the talent they already had, the team picked up some key players, along with additional leadership, and a new motto that reminds them who they play for. This year, the team is giving a whole new meaning to…
Some clearing will take place towards daybreak with still-humid conditions. Tomorrow will feature partly cloudy skies and isolated rain chances. Sunday will provide for more unsettled conditions and the potential for very heavy rain. Rain chances for Sunday and Monday will be around 60%. The unsettled pattern sticks around into the new week. Ridge of high pressure will build in…
Isolated thunderstorms will be possible at times this evening. Other than that, it will remain humid overnight with isolated rain clearing the area. Cloud coverage will thin somewhat towards the morning. Into tomorrow, expect isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon. The pattern will become much more unsettled for Sunday. Rainfall will be much more widespread Sunday through Tuesday. There is a…
Another day of mid/late afternoon showers/t-storms, as high pressure to the south will continue to pump in the moisture. Temperatures may be a little higher than forecast…but with the expected cloud cover, should remain generally in the lower 90s. High pressure is still centered in the central Gulf with additional ridging to the west over Texas and New Mexico. We…
Some light showers continue across the area, mainly near the coast and over the coastal waters…with more of the same on tap for today. We will have another day today where we continue to balance between heat and possible rain chances. Given the lack of development yesterday and a similar set up showing on short term models, have gone a…
You may be wondering what the Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and one of our local gymnasts have in common, but they truly share similarities in more ways than one. Introducing a gymnast representing Team USA from right here in Gulfport, Mississippi, this is Tyse Love’s story. When Gulfport native Tyes Love was five years old, his mother knew he…
Cloud cover will remain overnight with mostly cloudy skies around for daybreak. Some isolated thunderstorms are possible through tonight but coverage will be isolated in nature. Temperatures will be somewhat mild but the humidity will remain. Scattered thunderstorms will be in the picture for your Friday. Coverage will peak in the afternoon. More sunshine will be possible this weekend. That…
You may not be familiar with Louie the Lightning Bug, but local kids at the Kroc Center in Biloxi are thanks to a contribution from Mississippi Power. Mississippi Power partnered with the Kroc Center to welcome kids to the Louie’s STEM Lab at the center. The lab consists of six computer stations and tons of building toys designed to get…
School is out and summer camps are in. The Gulfport Police Department is partnering with the city of Gulfport to hold a fishing camp this week. Camp begins with a trip to the aquarium. During the week the children learn how to fish in freshwater and saltwater. The camp is free and open to children between the ages of eight…
If you are thinking about adopting a pet, July is the perfect time to bring home a furry friend. The Humane Society of South Mississippi is on a mission to empty the shelter. They are discounting adoption fees for all pets through the end of July. Volunteer coordinator Cece Collins says the goal of the project is to help pets…
Young readers in Hancock County had the opportunity to share their favorite stories with dogs! In collaboration with Visiting Pet Teams of South Mississippi, Hancock County Library System is now hosting Sit-Stay-Read. It will be used to develop children’s reading skills in a judgement free space and a chance for therapy dogs to further their socialization skills. Kids took turns…
The Lyman Senior Center is advising senior citizens make sure they are protected in heat. The center nurses are making sure their patients drink tons of water before and after being outside – teaching them how to stay cool while performing activities outside. According to the CDC, those at greatest risk to heat-related illnesses are infants and children up to…
Isolated thunderstorms will be around for portions of this evening. They will be capable of producing lightning and very heavy rainfall. Winds will gradually shift to a northerly direction overnight which will allow for somewhat milder temperatures. Cloud coverage will remain dominant. Tomorrow will provide for similar conditions with thunderstorms on the table again. Rain chances will be around 50%…
We’re still a month away from Mississippi’s primary elections, but there are some important deadlines we need to remind you about. If you want to vote in the upcoming August 8th primary election, you have to register to vote by this coming Monday, July 10th. You can register in person at the circuit or municipal clerk’s office by 5 PM…