Oscar GlasscockSt. Patrick announced that Oscar Glasscock has been named head coach for the Fighting Irish football program. Glasscock has served in a variety of coaching roles throughout his career, most recently as the head coach at Cullman High School in Cullman, Alabama. While at Cullman, Glasscock led the program to four consecutive playoff appearances and an overall record of…
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – The NCAA Super Regionals are returning to Pete Taylor Park/Hill Denson Field for the second time in program history. The NCAA announced Tuesday, June 6, that Southern Miss (45-18) will play host to Tennessee (41-19) in the 2023 NCAA Hattiesburg Super Regional. Both teams are appearing in the Super Regionals for consecutive years with the Golden Eagles making…
This morning there is a stationary front near the Mississippi coastline, with radar indicating isolated showers moving northwestward from the Gulf of Mexico. Temperatures will be in the mid-80s for much of the area today, and a few degrees warmer on Wednesday. Temperatures could reach 90 somewhere in our area Wednesday through Friday. There is a chance for afternoon shower…
Biloxi High School alum Colt Keith continuing his banner season at the Double-A level, having been named Eastern League Player of the Month following his scorching hot run at the plate. In May, Keith hitting at a clip of .374 with six home runs, seven doubles, and 27 RBI while slugging .670. For the season, Keith is now hitting .321…
AUBURN, Ala. – NCAA Auburn Regional Most Outstanding Player Dustin Dickerson blasted a three-run home run, his fourth of the tournament, to break a deadlocked score in leading No. 2 seed Southern Miss to an 11-7 championship victory over No. 4 Penn Monday afternoon at Plainsman Park. The Golden Eagles (45-18) won their second consecutive regional and third overall as…
Thunderstorm activity from earlier has come to an end. We are left with humid conditions and mild temperatures for the remainder of the night. Your day tomorrow will be much like today with a hot start and afternoon thunderstorm chances. Much of the same will be present through midweek. Some signals of slightly less unsettled weather are around for the…
High school educators will spend the next three days learning about the blue economy from GenSea. GenSea is a program that collaborates with the University of Southern Mississippi and is led by STEM programs on the Coast to show high school students the bounty of marine careers on the Coast. They host field trips, offer paid summer internships, and host…
In Harrison County, the school district is stepping up to ensure that children in the community have access to nutritious meals with its successful summer feeding program. Cafeteria Manager Latisha Crawford said, “The program has been going on forever. When I was a little girl. I faithfully went to North Gulfport Elementary. My momma used to tell me. You better…
Kids are having fun in the sun at the YMCA this summer. From swimming to going to the beach on the Mississippi Gulf Coast so many of our summer activities revolve around the water. At the YMCA, water safety is a number one priority. The YMCA is offering free swim lessons to 1,000 children and adults through a grant. The…
A Pride flag flying at the Biloxi VA entrance creates controversy among citizens. On Friday, Congressman Mike Ezell said in his weekly newsletter that he penned a letter to the VA Secretary and the interim director for the medical center asking that the Pride flag be taken down. Ezell said he didn’t think it was appropriate to fly flags that…
Showers and thunderstorms this evening will wind down around sunset. A hot and humid pattern has settled in. Overnight, expect winds to calm down and cloud coverage to be in place. Mild temperatures will be what greet you in the morning. The daily routine of sunshine popping out in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms popping up in the afternoon…
The Schooner Pier was filled with kids dropping lines and learning more about their surroundings. Each year, the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum puts on the Sea N Sail Adventure Camp for children ages six through 12-years-old. The day camp is designed to bring about a greater awareness of our original history and maritime heritage through a variety of fun…
Some traffic alerts for Waveland residents as work to repair and repave railroad crossings begins this week. Starting Tuesday, Waveland Avenue will be closed all day at the railroad tracks for that work. Wednesday, Waveland Avenue will reopen and Coleman Avenue will close for work. Thursday, Coleman Avenue will reopen and Nicholson Avenue will close for work. The city noted…
An Ocean Springs man is behind bars, charged with arson. Jackson County Sheriff’s officials say 29-year-old Branson Causey is charged with arson after a fire broke out yesterday in the woods on Old CCC Camp Road, which is off Ocean Springs Road near Plymouth Road. Causey will have an initial appearance tomorrow. Several agencies battled the blaze, including the Mississippi…
Boaters were taken back in time this weekend as historic boats hit the water in Biloxi. The Billy Creel Gulf Coast Wooden and Classic Boat Show was hosted by the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum, making its first appearance back on the Coast since 2019. The Biloxi Schooner Pier was filled with dozens of unique boats and antique vessels for…
Boaters showed their speed on the Escatawpa River over the weekend. Smokin’ the River City was back for its second year, featuring drag boat racers from as far south as the Florida Keys and as far west as Texas. As the boaters took to the water, spectators enjoyed live music and vendors in Downtown Moss Point. 53 boaters were divided…
The 18th annual Red, White, and Blueberry Festival in Downtown Ocean Springs drew in a huge crowd Saturday. More than 4,000 people flooded the L&N Depot Plaza. Guests were treated to free Kilwins ice cream topped with blueberries or strawberries. The Red, White, and Blueberry Festival ran in conjunction with the Ocean Springs Fresh Market. Several vendors were on display,…
The Gulf Coast Association of Pride held its fifth annual Pride Day over the weekend. More than 100 vendors took over Point Cadet Park, some providing health and safety information while others sold art and other merchandise. Guests in attendance were dressed in rainbow flags and clothing and enjoyed live music, guest speakers, and other performers. Gulf Coast Association of…
The ‘Barbie’ movie reportedly causes an international shortage of pink paint and airlines say they are working hard to prevent last summer’s travel chaos. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
It’s been more than 20 years since the Fire Dogs introduced their brand of football to South Mississippi. Luke Gray, owner of the Fire Dogs, is trying to bring that excitement back. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Mississippi Fire Dogs
We are still in a persistent pattern of afternoon showers and thunderstorms due to a boundary in the area will last through Wednesday. This afternoon daytime heating interacts with the sea breeze to allow for a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Activity will peak this week in the late afternoon and early evening hours when overall instability is maximized with…
A very persistent pattern of afternoon showers and thunderstorms due to a boundary in the area will last through Wednesday, given that no significant change in the overall upper level pattern. Daytime heating interacts with boundaries like the sea breeze to allow for a chance of showers and thunderstorms each day. Activity will peak in the late afternoon and early…
Hot, humid, and unsettled weather has returned to our routine in South Mississippi. For tonight, expect cloud coverage to thin somewhat and temperatures to remain mild. Humidity is here to stay as a typical summertime airmass has settled in. Tomorrow will be much like today; temperatures will warm very quickly through the morning and a sea breeze will be primed…
PEARL, Miss. — On Saturday, the St. Stanislaus baseball team ended the 2023 season one win away from its third state championship in program history, but Amory proved to be too much in a 6-2 winner-take-all 3A Game 3 defeat at Trustmark Park in Pearl. The Rock-a-Chaws took a 1-0 lead six pitches into the game off the bat of…