Southern Miss Ace Tanner Hall named First-Team All-American

Southern Miss pitcher Tanner Hall named First-Team All-American courtesy of the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. Yesterday, Hall became the first Golden Eagle to ever receive first teams honors in consecutive seasons, putting the exclamation point on a Hall of Fame USM career. In 2023, the junior ace of the staff going 12-4 with a 2.48 ERA and 124 strikeouts…

6/15 – Jeff’s “Hot, Humid, Unsettled” Thursday Night Forecast

It will remain warm and humid overnight with southerly winds continuing. A 20% or so chance of a shower or thunderstorm cannot be ruled out. A thunderstorm complex from our northwest could clip our area Friday morning. Rain chances will be scattered in nature during the day tomorrow. An isolated strong thunderstorm or two packing the potential for damaging wind…

Hometown Heroes: Volunteer Leslie Ramone gives back to community

At a time when she had nothing but a car, Leslie Ramone gave her all to help those around her.  Leslie Ramone is this month’s Hometown Hero. Leslie Ramone doesn’t shy away from volunteer work. She has spent the last six years doing it. It started right in her own home. “I used to live in downtown Biloxi, so a…

Candlelight Memorial for HIV Patients at Ken Combs Pier

South Mississippi AIDS Task Force hosted a candlelight memorial earlier this evening to honor those living with HIV and those who have died from the disease. The event was held at the Ken Combs Pier as people recognized HIV Long term Survivors Awareness Day. Everyone was able to light a candle in honor of someone who has HIV, someone who…

Long Beach Public Library celebrates Father’s Day with preschool story time

Sunday is Father’s Day and toddlers in Long Beach celebrated early with a date at the library. Long Beach Public Library hosted its weekly story time reading with the local toddlers and preschoolers with the theme centered around Father’s Day. Librarians read the children ‘How to Surprise a Dad’ by Jean Reagan. The children enjoyed dancing and singing and created…

Harvard Business School recognizes MGCCC’s workforce training

A local community college has been recognized by Harvard University for being a catalyst for regional economic growth and opportunity. Over the years, MGCCC has become the leader in workforce training on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. It’s one of five community colleges being featured by Harvard Business School in their book ‘America’s Hidden Economic Engine: How Community Colleges can Drive…

Coast Transit Authority hosted Try Transit Day across the Coast

Coast Transit Authority invited everyone to ride free all day during Try Transit Day. CTA wants locals to experience how riding public transit can save passengers money, boost the economy, and promote a greener community. CTA offered free rideS all day during Try Transit Day as a way to introduce residents to public transit. Yvette Vogel, CTA’s marketing and mobility…

Man sentenced to life in fatal Waffle House shooting

A Biloxi man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the murder of a Waffle House waitress in 2015. Fifty-two-year-old Johnny Max Mount was found guilty of first-degree murder of Julie Brightwell this afternoon after a three-day trial. Mount shot Brightwell in the head November 27th, 2015 after the waitress told him he could not smoke in…

Morning Business Report: June 15th, 2023

A drop in mortgage rates sparked some interest in the housing market and the Federal Reserve pauses interest rate hikes for now. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

King Master Tournament underway in Biloxi

Anglers are on the Gulf Coast vying for the King Master Tournament. The teams competing in it sped out to a shotgun start this morning. There are 22 boats vying for more than $125,000 in cash prizes. The boats launched in four-foot seats that made for a wild ride as they headed for blue water south of the Barrier Islands….

Procession for Pearl River K9 officer Friday

Tomorrow, Pearl River County residents will line the streets to say goodbye to a beloved K9. Earlier this week, the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department announced the loss of K9 Soyer after recent health issues. Soyer was responsible for several arrests and got a lot of dangerous drugs off the streets. A procession is planned for 9 Friday morning in…

Suspect in hit-and-run that injured 13-year-old girl arrested

Gulfport Police have arrested a 20-year-old Gulfport man in connection with the hit-and-run on Saturday that injured a 13-year-old girl. Police have arrested David Harrell on a charge of leaving the scene of an accident causing serious injury. He was taken to Gulfport Police Department for processing. He will then be taken to the Harrison County jail. Bond is set…

6/14 – Jeff’s “Hot & Unsettled” Wednesday Night Forecast

It will remain warm and humid overnight. Winds out of the southwest will continue to keep the hot pattern in place for South Mississippi. Any threat of severe weather will be out of the picture overnight. Tomorrow will be another very hot and humid day across South Mississippi. The storm track will shift slightly and bring more rain potential. This…

American Legion Post 119 hosts Flag Retirement Ceremony

Today is National Flag Day as active and veteran service members salute the flag in its honor. The American Legion Post 119 held a flag ceremony to honor the stars and stripes. Former and active military assisted in taking down the American Legion’s flag and burning it as part of the retirement ceremony. People in the community were invited to…

Biloxi Lions Club honors Father of the Year

In honor of Father’s Day this weekend, the Biloxi Lions Club recognizes one man as the Father of the Year. Since 1999, the Biloxi Lions Club presents the annual Father of the Year award. This year, the prestigious honor was awarded to father of six, Steve Gautreaux. Steve is a nurse anesthetist in the U.S. Air Force who is dedicated…

MDOT offers resources and advice for hurricane season

Hurricane season is here and the Mississippi Department of Transportation is advising residents how to be safe in the face of danger. MDOT provides free resources to help Mississippi residents prepare for a hurricane evacuation when a storm system threatens. The MDOT traffic mobile app, hurricane evacuation kit checklist, and the 2023 MDOT hurricane evacuation guide gives residents a checklist…