Make-A-Wish grants local boy’s wish

Hendrix Branning is a six-year-old boy who was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor. For his seventh birthday, Make-a-Wish is sending his family to Walt Disney World. After spending a year going through chemotherapy and various treatments, Hendrix Branning is stepping out of a hospital and into Walt Disney World. His family is beyond excited to see him up and…

City of Biloxi hosted job fair

The City of Biloxi is looking to hire some new employees. A wide variety of positions are open, giving people the chance to learn about different opportunities in the city. Located at the Donal M. Snyder Community Center, departments each had a table with information on positions available. Each table featured a wide array of pamphlets and information on how…

Gulf Coast VA responds to backlash over flying Pride flag

The Gulf Coast VA has received some backlash for flying a Pride flag. The VA told News 25 that they have been receiving call after call from people asking why it is there. This is not the first time the VA has shown support for the LGBTQ+ community. In the past, they have hosted their own Pride events. This is…

Volunteers needed for 2023 Aviation Summer Camp in Gulfport

A museum in Gulfport wants to help your children soar to new heights this summer. The 2023 Aviation Summer Camp takes flight this coming Monday. The Mississippi Heritage Museum will be hosting three different sessions, spanning June and July. Sixth through 12th graders interested in aviation will be exploring the world of 3D printing, robotics, aerodynamics and drones, rebuilding engines,…

6/1 – Jeff Vorick’s “Tropical Depression Two Forms” Thursday Evening Forecast

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will gradually come to an end across South Mississippi this evening. Mild and muggy conditions look to remain in place. Cloud coverage will gradually dissipate overnight and light northeasterly winds will build back in. In the tropics, Tropical Depression Two has formed. It will drift to the south away from our area and poses no threat…

Lifeguard shortage impacting Kroc Center in Biloxi

The Salvation Army Kroc Center in Biloxi is staying afloat during a national lifeguard crisis. The Kroc Center indoor aquatic facility is coming out of a rough spring season due to the lack of lifeguards, selling fewer swim lessons, resulting in a slight loss of revenue. As we inch closer to the official start of summer, the Kroc Center is…

Mississippi Power prepares for 2023 Hurricane Season

Today is not only the start of June, but also the kick off of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Now is the time to make sure you are prepared in case a storm hits the Mississippi Gulf Coast this season. Mississippi Power has already strengthened its service territory in the event of a hurricane. Nearly 85 percent of Mississippi Power…

Man convicted of second-degree murder

A jury convicted a Jackson County man of second-degree murder in the killing of his former girlfriend during a domestic violence attack. Terrance McNaughton was sentenced to 40 years in prison and will serve the term day for day and is not eligible for parole. McNaughton is accused of running over Nina Cumbest with his truck on May 6, 2021….

Morning Business Report: June 1st, 2023

The average wedding cost just hit $29,000 and job openings in the U.S. surprisingly rose to more than 10 million. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Class Act Teacher of the Month: Gautier High’s Keisha Keys

School’s out for summer, but before students and teachers turned out the lights on the 2022-2023 school year, Grant Chighizola caught up with our teacher of the month, who is dedicated to teach her students at Gautier High skills they can apply to the real world. Take one step inside Keisha Keys’ classroom and instead of pencils and notebooks, you’ll…

6/1 – The Chief’s “First Day of June” Afternoon Forecast

Heading in to this afternoon rain will continue to move in from the southeast. That being said, an area of low-pressure off the Florida west coast will meander in the NE’tern Gulf of Mexico over the next 24/36 hours before moving east. This will bring rain NW of the low pressure system later today. Embedded t-storms should remain off the…

6/1 – The Chief’s “Potential Tropical Cyclone” In The Gulf of Mexico

Showers and thunderstorms associated with an area of low pressure over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico have increased and become better organized during the overnight hours. Environmental conditions appear marginally favorable for additional development over the next day or so, and a short-lived tropical depression or storm could form over that time span as the system meanders over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. However, by…

6/1 – The Chief’s “First Day Of June” Morning Forecast

Today is June 1st and the official start of the 2023 Hurricane Season. That being said, an area of low-pressure off the Florida west coast will meander in the NE’tern Gulf of Mexico over the next 24/36 hours before moving east. This will bring rain NW of the low pressure system later today. Embedded t-storms should remain off the coast…

Biloxi Shuckers vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos

Biloxi Shuckers hosting the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, now two-thirds of the way into a 12-game homestand. Blue Wahoos hit a pair of solo homers in the eighth to come back and win 4-3. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports

George County alum Justin Steele leaves dominant start early for Cubs

Concerning news coming out of the Windy City as Chicago Cubs Pitcher Justin Steele leaves his start early with forearm tightness. After the game, Manager David Ross saying the move was precautionary and that Steele will undergo further testing tomorrow. Prior to his removal, Steele was dealing once again, going a perfect 9 up, 9 down with one strikeout. He’s…

USM alum Matt Wallner red hot at the plate

The Southern Miss home run king is starting to heat up at both the Major League and Triple-A levels. After going 7-11 in five appearances with the Minnesota Twins last week, Matt Wallner got sent back down to the St. Paul Saints where he’s continuing to punish the baseball. In his two games since, Wallner has a pair of three-hit…

Southern Miss dogpile dreaming ahead of Auburn Regional

When Southern Miss went into dogpile mode following last year’s Hattiesburg Regional championship over LSU, the Golden Eagles celebrated like they just made history because they did as the first USM team to ever win a regional at Pete Taylor Park. Less than a year later, the Black and Gold already getting the chance to dogpile again after winning the…

Gulfport drops Game 1 pitcher’s duel to Lewisburg, 2-1

Tough loss for the Gulfport baseball team in game 1 of the 6A state championship series, falling 2-1 to North champion Lewisburg in a Division I pitcher’s duel, starring Southeastern Louisiana signee Josh Lee and Baylor signee Cayden Baker. Admirals getting to Baker early, courtesy of Dawson Hall scoring Ethan Garner on a first-inning sac fly. But the Patriots would…

5/31 – Jeff’s “Rain Potential Tomorrow” Wednesday Night Forecast

A warmer pattern has settled in for South Mississippi. Humidity is also going to remain quite high for the foreseeable future. Overnight, expect mainly cloudy skies and mild temperatures. Rain chances will be higher Thursday thanks to a nearby disturbance. It has a 20% chance of developing into a tropical depression or storm. It will head towards Florida but elevated…

Congressman Mike Ezell speaks on debt ceiling plan

The House of Representatives has officially passed the debt ceiling plan put forth by President Biden and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy. Congressman Ezell confirmed that he voted yes on the plan. While he isn’t satisfied with how little the country is cutting in spending, he is happy with the new work requirements and permitting being put in place….

Jeepin the Coast is back in South Mississippi

Rubber duckies are in abundance in South Mississippi as Jeepin the Coast hosted a kick off party in Pass Christian. Jeepers were moving and grooving to live music, but the fun doesn’t stop there. Events are happening in three cities on the Coast: Pass Christian, Bay St. Louis, and Long Beach. With 2,000 Jeeps pre-registered for the weekend and even…