The 29th annual PCA Finals Rodeo comes to the Coast Coliseum

TOP COWBOYS AND COWGIRLS COMPETE FOR CASH AND PRIZES

BUCKLES SADDLES AND WHOLE LOT OF CASH WILL BE GIVEN AWAY THIS WEEKEND. It’s time to let er buck South Mississippi. The top 15 cowboys and cowgirls from across the country have all made it here to the Coast Coliseum to compete in the Professional Cowboy Association Finals Rodeo. Co-announcer Jeremy Coan says guests are in for a show. “Trust…

Coffee with First Responders in Long Beach

The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce hosted Coffee with First Responders at Bankhouse Coffee in Downtown Long Beach. Law enforcement officials met with the community to better foster a safe environment in the city. Chamber of Commerce Director Anna Claire Perronne tells us the healthy benefit of the connection between law enforcement and community. “It’s a hard job and it’s…

Krewe of Barkloxi Pawrade

We’re joined today by Katie King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi and Biloxi Bay Area Chamber Executive Director Tina Ross-Seamans to talk about the Krewe of Barkloxi Pawrade. The parade takes place Sunday at 11 a.m. at Point Cadet. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Krewe of Barkloxi Pawrade

I-10 W to CLOSE overnight at Menge Avenue

JACKSON, MISS. – All lanes of I-10 westbound at Menge Ave. will be closed overnight on Thursday, Feb. 15 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. as part of the Menge Ave. interchange project funded by the Harrison County Board of Supervisors and Buc-ee’s. The closure will allow a key process to take place in the construction of the new overpass. While…

Breakfast with Mayor Holloway set February 7

Breakfast with Mayor Kenny Holloway is planned for next week. On Wednesday, February 7 from 8 to 9 in the morning, citizens can meet with Mayor Holloway at the Lady May in downtown Ocean Springs. Breakfast with the mayor serves as a way for local business owners and citizens to meet in an informal setting to learn about plans and…

March of the Mayors Extra Table Food Drive Underway

Extra Table kicked started its annual March for Mayors Regional Food Drive today. The event kicked off at Ingalls Shipbuilding Maritime Training Academy. This is the 4th annual regional food drive. Each city partaking will have a selection of items to collect. Ingalls Shipbuilding and its nearly 11,000 employees are taking part as this year’s sponsor. Executive Director of Extra…

1/31 – Jeff’s “Welcome, February” Wednesday Night Forecast

Temperatures will be colder overnight compared to what we started with Wednesday. Clouds will increase tonight into tomorrow as an active branch of the jet stream will stream in mid-level and upper-level clouds. With that, Thursday will be cooler as temperatures will barely warm into the 60s. Sunshine returns for the end of the week as Friday will be a…

Singing River Hospice of Light ribbon cutting in Lucedale

Singing River Hospice of Light is celebrating 30 years of service, but that’s not the only thing they are celebrating! The grand opening of the Hospice of Light’s new location in Lucedale was today. The original building in George County suffered some fire damage with the new location moving to Mills Street. Families and friends of former patients were invited…

Jackson County Board of Supervisors holds State of the County Address

This afternoon, Jackson County Board of Supervisors held its State of the County Address. District Four Supervisor Troy Ross currently holds the presidency seat on the board. Supervisor Ross began the address detailing the economic growth the county has seen over the last few years. Ross says the main focus aside from economic growth is on infrastructure, parks and recreation,…

Stone County superintendent contract not renewed

The future fate of Stone County Superintendent Inita Owens has now been decided. The Stone County School Board has chosen not to extend Superintendent Inita Owens contract. The decision was made Monday night after a two hour long executive session. The public came out in masses, showing their support and to oppose Superintendent Owen’s contract extension during the meeting. For…

1/31 – Jeff Vorick’s “Turning Cooler” Wednesday Night Forecast

After a warm afternoon, temperatures will drop pretty quick this evening. Clouds increase overnight and temperatures will bottom out just below seasonal averages with 30s inland and 40s along the beachfront. Mid-level and upper-level clouds stream in tomorrow which will keep temperatures from reaching the warm levels we’ve had the last few days. The piece of the jet stream responsible…

Newly elected Stone County Sheriff aiming for change

Newly elected Stone County Sheriff Todd Stewart is working to make changes in both the Stone County Sheriff’s Department and Stone County community. The sheriff is focusing on recruiting more deputies, cracking down on pet and animal disturbances while also trying to establish more accreditation programs for the department which allows for more internal investigations. Sheriff Stewart is excited to…

Gulf Coast Orchid Society holding annual Orchid Show

Joining us today is Marilyn Ladnier of the Gulf Coast Orchid Society. They are presenting their annual Orchid Show this weekend at the Gautier Convention Center. The show runs from February 2nd to the 4th. Sales are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Exhibits open on: Friday: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday:…