Ocean Springs residents promote “Festive for CASA” with Christmas lights

One Christmas fanatic is using Christmas decorations to bring attention to a local organization and he’s looking for other houses to join in. Court-appointed special advocates for children is a group of volunteers that advocate for abused or neglected children involved in court proceedings. The family created a sign to place amongst their decorations, educating others about CASA with a…

12/12 – The Chief’s “Rain-Free Workweek” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast

Although the surface high pressure will be centered east of the area, increasing upper-level subsidence aloft will continue. Winds at the surface will remain out of the northeast, but mid-level flow will shift to a more southeasterly component on the southwest periphery of the mid-level ridge centered over Alabama and Georgia. A very gradual period of moisture advection in the mid-levels…

Class Act: Winter Wonderland Edition

This month’s Class Act Teacher of the Month is one that takes the phrase ‘Deck the Halls’ to a whole new level. The teacher we are highlighting has gone above and beyond for years now to bring some Christmas joy and magic to the halls of West Elementary in Gulfport. If you happen to walk through the doors of West…

Stabbing on Mississippi State University campus

In Starkville, a suspect is in custody after a stabbing on the campus of Mississippi State yesterday. The university says the stabbing happened in a parked vehicle near Herbert Hall just before 4 p.m. The victim is a university employee who was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Campus operations returned to normal a few hours after the…

Heat for the Holidays

We’re joined this morning by our friends Brian and Peyton Younger with Geiger Heating and Air to update us on Heat for the Holidays. To register for the Heat for the Holidays contest, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Heat for the Holidays

12/12 – The Chief’s “Slow Warm-Up Ahead” Tuesday Morning Forecast

A departing surface high pressure will continue to induce light north to northeast flow, low Dew-points, and clear skies through this morning. Upper-level clouds will continue to move into the region from the south. Although the surface high pressure will be centered east of the area, increasing upper-level subsidence aloft will continue. Winds at the surface will remain out of the…

East Central high school baseball receives state championship rings

The East Central high school Hornets baseball team received their 5A state championship rings on Monday for the 2022-23 season. The Hornets finished the season with a 28-11 win/loss record, including 8-1 in region play. This is East Central’s second state championship in as many years. At the Ceremony head coach Bo Long spoke on what his team was able…

Pearl River hires new wide receivers coach

Pearl River has hired a familiar face to be their next wide receivers coach for the 2024 season. Sirvares Snow will head the wide receiving group next season, Head Coach Seth Smith announced. Snow was a former Wildcat defensive back who played two seasons for PRCC. He also served as a gradate assistant for the program last year, helping with…

12/11 – Jeff Vorick’s “Winter Pattern” Monday Night Forecast

Temperatures will drop a few more degrees overnight as a cold airmass continues to be in place. Clear skies and light winds have allowed for efficient cooling. Some thin cloud cover could halt some of the cooling but bottom line is it will be quite cold out the door tomorrow. Some spots could deal with frost/borderline freeze conditions. Thin upper-level…

Sandyman pops up on Pass Christian Beach

A snowman made an appearance on Pass Christian Beach! Well, not exactly a snowman. A sandman popped up over Thanksgiving Break, this year being the 8th year he appeared. The Sandyman has become an iconic holiday landmark, waving to drivers along Highway 90 and participants of the Gulf Coast Marathon. Categories: Local News, News Tags: christmas, holidays, sand, sandman, sandyman,…

12/11 – Jeff’s “Clear & Cold” Monday Evening Forecast

Below seasonal average temperatures will repeat tonight with mainly clear skies expected. Winds will also back down which will promote very efficient cooling overnight. Some thin upper-level clouds may totally prevent temperatures from bottoming out but it will still be quite cold to start your Tuesday. Thin clouds will become more of a factor tomorrow which will help keep temperatures…

Mississippi Power donates 150 bikes to Salvation Army Angel Tree

For decades, Mississippi Power has donated bikes to children during the holidays. Children across the Gulf Coast are having their wishes granted this Christmas thanks to Mississippi Power and The Salvation Army. They have collected 150 bikes and helmets. Some might remember that feeling when you received your first bike, especially the feeling when the training wheels came off. This…

Tech Byte – Online Toy Shopping

Cyber Monday might be over, but there’s still a lot of holiday shopping left to do. It’s not too late to get that toy on your child’s wish list. We catch up with “The Toy Guy” for some of his online toy shopping tips.

Man faces aggravated assault charge in Gautier

Gautier police have made an arrest on a man wanted since mid-November on an aggravated assault charge. Thirty-three-year-old Skyler Overstreet was wanted on an outstanding warrant stemming from a November 19th incident. Gautier police say Overstreet got into an argument with a woman and they allegedly stabbed one another during the fight. He was picked up on Friday. Overstreet is…

Gautier man faces sexual battery charge

A Gautier man is behind bars, charged with sexual battery. Gautier Police Chief David Bever says 38-year-old Zavoktron Reddix was arrested after a traffic stop showed he was wanted on a warrant of sexual battery involving a minor. Bever said the alleged incident happened in October and the minor was younger than 16. Reddix is expected to go before a…

Third annual Holly Jolly Block Party in Gulfport

In Gulfport, the Christmas spirit was alive and well in Gulfport as one church celebrated with its community. Crosspoint Church in Gulfport held its third annual Holly Jolly Community Block Party Saturday. The party included candy land lane where guests could pick up free treats and goodies, a bounce house and slide, and pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus and…

City of Biloxi holds 19th annual Christmas in the City

It’s Christmas time in the City of Biloxi. The 19th annual Christmas in the City event had something for everyone. Guests had the opportunity to take pictures with Santa and enjoy live music while also getting Christmas shopping done. Many arts and crafts vendors, as well as food vendors, were spread out throughout Downtown Biloxi. One band says performing Christmas…

Celebrating Hanukkah with the ‘Unite to Light’ Menorah lighting

On the 4th night of Hanukkah, South Mississippi’s Jewish community celebrated with a Menorah-lighting ceremony. Unite to Light, a Night of Jewish Pride, was held at Gulfport Premium Outlets last night as part of ongoing Hanukkah festivities. Congregation Beth Israel invited the public out for night of treats and kids crafts, dreidels, and more. Rabbi Akiva Hall says unity amongst…

Runners compete in 8th annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon

Runners from across the country and the world descended on the Coast over the weekend for the 8th annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon. The action kicked off Saturday morning with the Margaritaville Mississippi Gulf Coast 5K Run and Chevron Kids Marathon. The event wrapped up yesterday morning with the half and full marathons, starting at Henderson Point in Pass Christian,…