Morning Business Report: June 12th, 2023

Cruise lines are cracking down on bad behavior and the return of working moms is taking the job market by storm. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Team Salt Shaker pours it on with a win at Billfish Classic

Point Cadet in Biloxi saw a packed-out crowd as the final weigh-ins were being tallied and anglers competed for a million-dollar grand prize. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic came to a close, but not before a winner was crowned Saturday as the 2023 champion. Team Salt Shaker from Destin, Florida, took home first place, reeling in a 120-inch blue…

6/11 – Jeff’s “Stormy Start To Week” Sunday Night Forecast

Winds have primarily become a southerly flow which is taking the humidity up another notch. Overnight, there is the possibility for showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Morning low temperatures will be in the low-to-mid 70s across our area. For your Monday, it will be the fairly standard hot and humid day until thunderstorm chances in the afternoon. A cold front…

George County QB Deuce Knight offered by Alabama

George County Quarterback Deuce Knight might have to adjust his top 10 schools after receiving an offer from Alabama this week. Last month, the four-star recruit from the class of 2025, listing Tennessee, Georgia, Auburn, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, and South Carolina from the SEC and then Notre Dame, Oregon, Washington, and TCU as his top choices. Knight flashing that…

Traintastic opening next week in Gulfport

For those excited for the largest model railroad train museum Traintastic, the wait is almost over. Board President Glenn Mueller said, ”I guarantee two things. When people walk through this front door, they’re gonna go, ‘Oh, wow.’ And the other thing is, when they see everything, they’re not going to be able to do it all one in day. They’re…

36th annual Summer Fair continues at the Coast Coliseum

Camels and lambs and goats, oh my! You never know what you may see, pet, or even ride at the 36th annual Summer Fair outside the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. Dozens of rides are available for people of all ages and there’s several different ways to earn big prizes. New additions this year include a pony show and a magic show…

Billfish Classic reels in some monsters

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic is off to a hot start. Eighty-one different boats are currently on a mission to reel in the biggest fish they can find and a few teams are already feeling pretty good at their chances for the one-million-dollar cash prize. The Rising Sons and Grander Sunrise reeled in two very nice mahis on deck….

Miss Biloxi wins Talent Award at Miss Mississippi Competition

Two students from the University of Southern Mississippi took top honors in the second preliminary competition at the Miss Mississippi Pageant in Vicksburg. Miss Biloxi Katelyn Perry won the talent award and the evening gown award went to Miss Rankin County Madison Delancey. The preliminary competition continues tonight. A winner will be chosen tomorrow and will go on to represent…

High School students compete in 2023 Beach Bot Battle Robotics at Gulfport High

Robots of all shapes and sizes have descended upon Gulfport High as the much-anticipated Beach Bot Battle Robotics Competition kicks off. High school students from across the south gathered to show off their engineering and creativity in the 2023 robotics competition. The aspiring engineers have spent countless hours planning, building, and programming their robots. The competition is organized into several…

Family Fun Day at Truewood Senior Living

For many the summer time is the time for barbecues and cookouts. Truewood Senior Living Facility is doing just that while raising awareness for Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is observed in June as a chance to spread the message about different neurological disease. Truewood Senior Living in Ocean Springs hosted a barbecue cookout, raising money for Alzheimer’s research….

Upgrades coming to Amtrak stations across the state

Leaders gave an update on the state of passenger rail here in the Magnolia state and greater Gulf South. Local residents and civic leaders gathered at the Hancock Chamber of Commerce Office for that update. Amtrak Vice President Nichole Bucich talked specifically about working with MDOT to secure funding for the rail project along I-20 in the central part of…

Morning Business Report: June 9th, 2023

Bud Light is no longer America’s top selling beer and air quality alert apps see a spike in usage as Canada wildfires drift into the U.S. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business

CASA Blues Fundraiser

Putting music back in little lives is what CASA Blues aims to do later this month. Here to tell us more about the event is Teresa Jay of CASA and Bob Boyte with the presenting sponsor for the event, Bob Boyte Honda of Moss Point. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: CASA Blues Fundraiser

City of Ocean Springs hosting Job Fair

The City of Ocean Springs is looking to hire and there are a wide variety of jobs available from police officers to bus drivers. Here to tell us more about the event is Community Relations Coordinator Ravin Nettles. The job fair takes place Tuesday, June 13th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Ocean Springs Civic Center. For more…

Free family event celebrating wildlife and habitats in Pascagoula

Jackson County is hosting its annual Sand Jam event, a celebration of wildlife and their habitats. Families are invited to go kayaking and fishing while also playing beach games and cornhole. It’s all happening tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Beach Park in Pascagoula. It’s a free event. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Pascagoula, Sand Jam

Summer Fair continues at the Coast Coliseum

The Summer Fair is now in full swing over at the Coast Coliseum in Biloxi. Fun for the whole family with thrilling rides or something a little easier like a magic show, even a petting zoo. Today’s hours are 5 p.m. to 11 tonight. Saturday the fair opens at 1 and stays open until 11. There’s a $10 entry fee…

Blueberry Jubilee kicks off in Poplarville

Starting later tonight, an annual festival kicks off in Poplarville that honors our state fruit: the blueberry! The Blueberry Jubilee begins at 5 tonight with a golf cart parade downtown followed by live music. Then a jam-packed day awaits festivalgoers tomorrow with vendors, u-pick blueberry opportunities, and educational presentations all throughout downtown Poplarville. You can find out more information at…