We all know Martin Luther King Jr.’s most well-known line, “I have a dream.” The community in Picayune paid tribute to the activist today by hosting a celebration for anyone and everyone to enjoy together. “Martin Luther King had a dream,” said Eiram Magee, a young girl attending the parade. “and his dream was to have everyone united” 69 years…
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for our area tonight until 9 AM Tuesday. There will be the possibility of light freezing rain leading to some icing concerns, mainly on elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses. Scattered light rain continues this evening and overnight, colder air will then work in. Locations that drop below freezing will see the…
What exactly happ ens to all those parade floats when the route ends? For the Gulf Coast Carnival Association, Mardi Gras preparations for the next year start as soon as the floats finish the parade and roll into the Float Den. “After the parade, all the floats come back in, and then we have a several-week process of coming in…
Over in the Bay, the 7th annual Dolly Should Festival brought out all the Dolly lovers in the region. You could say Downtown Bay St. Louis was alive with Dolly Love on Saturday. So many people put on their Dolly Parton tribute costumes for the contest. Mockingbird Café had Dolly specials and also featured live entertainment from the country western…
Artificial intelligence is taking over the Consumer Electronics Show this year. Emily Cassulo reports on some cool products being featured in 2024.
Dr. Stanford Owen with The A.D.D. Clinics discusses the links between A.D.D. symptoms and anxiety and depression and how he works through an effective treatment plan. Categories: Expert Talk
Over the weekend, a community expo was held on the Coast ahead of MLK Day. The second annual Martin Luther King Community Expo at the Orange Grove Community Center provided multiple resources to the community. Attendees were able to receive expert advice in the areas of health and wellness, entrepreneurship, and more. Angie Juzang with Memorial Health System shares with…
When it comes to protecting pets and animals from the cold, one local shelter is providing relief to the local homeless community and their pets. Monday and Tuesday, the Humane Society of South Mississippi in Gulfport is opening its shelter facilities to homeless and transient individuals who have pets, but need to find shelter themselves. We also spoke to shelter…
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY in effect… Obvious forecast problem through Tuesday night is the arctic air and it`s effect on any precipitation that may fall late this afternoon and overnight. There could be as much as a 20 degree spread or more across the area late this morning and early this afternoon, with the potential for that to occur over a rather…
A new Citi survey performed by You-Gov shows that while 90 percent of U.S. adults say they believe they’re able to fend off financial scams more than 27 percent reported having fallen victim to them at some point with increasing financial consequences. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with some tips on avoiding become a victim. Categories: Business Tags: morning…
The newest edition of Meggan Monday takes us to D’Iberville where one young scout is making a difference in her community while trying to earn the honor of being an Eagle Scout. This week we are bringing you a story about a 14-year-old who is working to become the youngest female to earn the rank of Eagle Scout and make…
A large upper level disturbance encompasses about the northern half of the country, with relatively zonal flow across the southern half of the country. The next in a series of strong disturbances is digging southward out of Canada through Montana early this morning Obvious forecast problem through Tuesday night is the arctic air and it’s effect on any precipitation that may…
A fairly tame one we’ve had this weekend will give way to a challenging week at times for the Mississippi Coast. DANGEROUSLY COLD temperatures arrive to the area by the middle of this week. But first, a Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect from 9 PM Monday (from 6 PM in Pearl River County) until 9 AM Tuesday for…
Gulfport Police are investigating a shooting on Saturday evening that left three people wounded. Officers were called to the 1000 block of 45th Avenue on Saturday about 6:27 p.m. about a shooting. When they arrived, officers learned three people has been taken to a local hospital with gunshot wounds. Two victims were in stable condition. The third victim was in…
Lonzo Norris PayneBiloxi Police have charged a man with leaving the scene of an accident after striking a pedestrian who died at the scene. Police say 70-year-old Lonzo Norris Payne was charged with leaving the scene of an accident causing death. He was arrested without incident and taken to Harrison County jail. Bond is set at $200,000. According to police,…
Gov. Tate Reeves has declared a state of emergency as frigid temperatures, sleet and snow creep into the state. On Sunday, Reeves posted the decree to his X account. “I’ve declared a State of Emergency in anticipation of freezing temperatures and severe winter weather,” Reeves said on X. “This will allow us to mobilize state assets, and better support response…
Saturday and Sunday will both feature cold starts, with temperatures in the 30s. Afternoons will be pleasant with more cloud cover and noticeable winds on Sunday. A frontal system will be making its way into the region for Monday bringing a 40% chance of rain during the afternoon. The question then becomes when cold air works in, and when moisture…
On Thursday we highlighted Mississippi State men’s basketball big win over the No. 5 ranked Tennessee Volunteers. It seems as if fans in the Magnolia State are riding the momentum built by the big conference win. Mississippi State men’s basketball announced on X that their game against Alabama has been officially sold out. 9,100 seats at The Hump will be…
Law enforcement officials from as far as New York came to support Deputy Malone’s family, friends, and colleagues. Governor Tate Reeves and many local law enforcement officials were in attendance to show their support. Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter was a pallbearer. Pastor of Agricola Baptist Church and Chaplin of George County Sheriff’s Department Tommy Mitchell served as clergy of…
After a relatively nice and warm day, colder air works in which will tank temperatures very quickly overnight. Freezing temperatures are very much in play for everyone north of the interstate tomorrow morning and possible for the beachfront. Saturday will be a nice day with cool, but tolerable temperatures and light winds. Sunday brings more wind into play ahead of…
The funeral service for fallen Deputy Jeremy Malone was held Friday at Agricola Baptist Church in Lucedale. Deputy Malone was killed on January 4th during a traffic stop. He leaves behind a wife and three daughters. Numerous police agencies as well as Governor Tate Reeves were at the funeral to pay their respects. Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter said, “No,…
AP Photo/ Eric GayWashington coach Kalen DeBoer has informed the team he is leaving to replace Nick Saban at Alabama, according to a person who attended the meeting. DeBoer, 49, is a former NAIA coach who led Washington to the national championship game in his second season. The person spoke to The Associated Press Friday on condition of anonymity because neither school…
Lori sits down with Dr. David Roberts and Tierra LeDuff with Sage Health in Gulfport to find out the differences between traditional medical facilities and one that specializes in caring for patients 55 and older. With a focus on preventative care, free concierge service to appointments, and a community center offering classes and activities Sage Health is one of a…
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