Polls are open in the runoff special election for the Ward 4 Seat on the Diamondhead City Council. Polls opened at 7 a.m. at the Diamondhead Community Center and will be open until 7 p.m. Brigitte Becker and Austin Clark are the two candidates looking to become the next member of the council. They were the top two vote getters…
Since the dawn of computers, they’ve all been controlled with handheld devices. When I got my first Nintendo in the mid-80s it came with two handheld controllers. Eventually the technology brought us wireless controllers. Today I am so excited to introduce you to the man behind computers inputs and the next step forward. I’m Patrick Moates, welcome to this week’s…
Today on “Mom To Mom,” we are creating a weekly menu to help your meal decision a little bit easier. One of the things I hate the most is dinner time and getting prepared for it. I never know what everyone in my house is going to want for dinner. So today we are going to create a weekly dinner…
An area of upper level high-pressure extends from western Mexico northward through the Rockies. At the surface, high pressure extended from New England to the Louisiana coast. The high pressure over the Rockies will shift eastward to the lower and middle Mississippi River Valley by Wednesday afternoon, with the surface high shifting to our east. The only impactful weather expected during…
We are on the backside of a trough and expecting an incoming ridge that is located generally over the Rockies this afternoon. At the surface we have high pressure over the eastern US down into the Gulf Of Mexico. Under the influence of the ridge we will have clear skies and very moderate temperatures, perhaps ten degrees above normal. Winds…
The lady Hurricanes welcomed Poplarville to town for their fourth game of the year. West Harrison would pick up their second win of the season, winning 7-5, while the Hornets are still in search for win number one. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: High School Softball, Poplarville, sports, West Harrison
The USM baseball team just wrapped up their first series of the new season winning two out of the three games against Marist College. On Saturday a few familiar faces were back in town to receive some special jewelry that the team earned off their play last season. Before their game on Saturday the Golden Eagles were given their regional…
There were a handful of coast high school soccer teams that brought how state championship hardware over the weekend. Three teams to be exact: the Bay Tigers, the Long Beach Bearcats, and the St. Patrick fighting Irish girls soccer team. The lady Irish didn’t just become class 1 state champions…they can now call themselves back-to-back state champs after their dominating…
The University of Southern Mississippi has selected Cohort one of Blue Technology companies for the unique Gulf Blue Navigator Program. Cohort is a field of subjects that share a defining characteristic. The blue-tech startups are provided an opportunity to operate in a region of the US characterized by a body of water. The Gulf of Mexico presents unique challenges and…
The University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Construction and Design has partnered with Itawamba Community College for a 2+2 Program, enabling students to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in construction management. The partnership allows ICC students who completed their Associate of Applied Science degree the opportunity to enter the third-year with the rest of the USM-BCM track students. The…
Moss Point PD has designated a “Safe Trade Zone” for anyone doing internet transactions. The location can also be used as a spot for child custody exchanges. The safe trade area is located in the front parking lot of the Moss Point Police Department, being well lit and is under 24-year video surveillance. Moss Point Police do not monitor these…
A funeral Mass was held for Former Bay St. Louis Mayor Eddie Favre, who died last Sunday. Family, friends, and community leaders turned out to honor the former mayor. Friends and colleagues from Hancock County, Waveland, and Bay St. Louis filled Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church. Other colleagues from the Coast, including Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich, were also…
The Hattiesburg Zoo made a trip to the Coast Saturday afternoon to showcasing some of their reptiles and mammals. Animals that made the trip include a box turtle, speckled king snake, and hedgehog at the Edgewater Mall. Children and their families were educated on ways these animals support one another and contribute to further research and education. Many kids and…
Over the weekend, the Biloxi Lion’s Club celebrated its 100th birthday! During its 100 years, the club has grown to help those who can’t afford surgeries for children and adults. The Lion’s Club also has camps for kids with disabilities. One of the continued missions for Biloxi Lions members is joining forces with other local non-profits to promote vision screenings…
Very nice comfortable/dry conditions ahead today as highs top out in the mid-60s for most. Cool tonight, but no freezing temps expected. The nice continues into Tuesday as highs move into the 70s. Return flow will begin from west to east today but more pronounced Tue. No real muggy conditions, but moisture will be on the rise. No impacts expected…
Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight took to social media recently to discuss two issues currently impacting the River City. In a River City Chat posted to the city’s Facebook page, Mayor Knight addressed recent concerns from residents over speeding and illegal trash dumping. In the video, he says people have complained of teenagers excessively speeding on local roads across the…
The Quilts of Valor Foundation gave away four uniquely woven quilts to veterans on the Coast. The vets range in age from 60 to 90 years old. They received specifically crafted quilts symbolic of the branch they served in and the stories they experienced serving the United States. The event is the first of many for the local Quilts of…
It’s time for Meggan Monday and today Meggan is introducing us to a young Seabee who formed a bond with a sweet pup while on deployment and how he brought her to the states so she could have a forever home. Today we want to introduce you to a special pair: Will Mechtly and his dog, Stinky. Will, a builder…
We’re joined this morning by Kevin Cuttill to talk about an upcoming Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony hosted by Crusaders for Veterans. The ceremony takes place Friday, March 29th at 10 a.m. at the Biloxi National Cemetery. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Crusaders for Veterans, Vietnam Veterans Day, Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony
Harrison County Fire Rescue, CRTC, and Gulfport Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident at Highway 49 and Old Hwy 49 Saturday. Fire crews had to extricate one person and Rescue Five flew one person to a trauma center. Traffic on Highway 49 had to be diverted for a period of time while crews worked the accident. Mississippi Highway Patrol…
Allen Beverages highlights unique local restaurants across South Mississippi. This month Jesus Ramirez and Scott Sutherland take us for a look inside The Blind Tiger’s latest franchise – The TBT Butcher Shop & Depot Deli located in Bay St. Louis’s historic depot district. Categories: Local Eats
We had five coast soccer programs compete in the MHSAA Soccer State Championships, and three of them not only came out victorious, but also defended their previous earned titles. Starting things off on Friday, the St. The Patrick girls soccer team took on Tupelo Christian Prep for the class one State Championship at Madison central. The Lady Irish didn’t even…
Opening day for college baseball took place this past weekend, and the Southern Miss Golden Eagles hosted Marist for their opening series. The Golden Eagles started off the series strong defeating Marist 4-1 on Friday, and then again on Saturday with a final score of 10-5, but they fell short on Sunday with a final score of 3-6. Southern Miss…
There was a significant police presence on Highway 90 at Courthouse Road early this morning. Police scanner traffic originally indicated the activity is a result of a high-speed chase, but Gulfport PD Public Information Officer Jason Ducre confirmed there was no high-speed chase. According to communications on the scanner, the activity happened around 3 a.m. Two cars were involved in…