Tech Byte – AI & Education
President Biden recently signed an executive order, to ensure artificial intelligence doesn’t pose new risks to Americans. Emily Cassulo takes us through a look at how some universities are also responding to AI.
Christmas on the Bayou
Joining us this afternoon is Melanie Clark to tell us all about Christmas on the Bayou. On Thursday at 5:30 p.m., they will be having a captain’s meeting at Bayou Vista Golf Course. Christmas on the Bayou takes place Saturday starting at 6 p.m. at Gulfport Lake. The boat parade will travel from Gulfport Lake through Bayou Bernard back to…
12/5 – Jeff Vorick’s “Cool” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast
This afternoon will be a repeat of yesterday with slightly cooler temperatures and a bit less wind. Cool conditions linger into this evening and clouds will clear out as we progress into the night. A cold front will make its way through South Mississippi tonight. There will be no moisture with its passage. It will provide for a reinforcing shot…
12/5 – The Chief’s “Sunny & Cooler” Tuesday Morning Forecast
A relatively benign pattern will continue today before a weak cold front moves through the area. This frontal passage is expected to be dry due to the low moisture in the area. Only real impacts on the weather would be to bring a shot of some cooler air and slightly stronger winds. The temperatures will be slightly below the average especially…
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Holiday Choral Concert hosted at MGCCC
MGCCC hosted the Holiday Choral Concert at the Fine Arts Auditorium on the Harrison County Campus. The event started earlier, with many talents and choirs performing as a way to kick off the holiday season. Click on the video above to hear some of the performance. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Holiday Choral Concert, MGCCC
12/4 – Trey’s “The Tables Turn” Monday Night Forecast
Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
A weak frontal boundary continues to swing through the region this afternoon. Behind it, a bit better Cold Air Advection, compared to the previous front. That will lead to cooler conditions tonight and Tuesday. This Frontal Passage will be dry due to lack of meaningful moisture return and overall poor lift. Although cloud cover is stuck around across the region…
Gulfport – Biloxi International Airport unveils tree displays
Christmas is in the ‘air’ on the coast! The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport held a ribbon cutting for their Christmas tree display earlier today. On the first floor, trees displaying designs from sponsors was unveiled. Designs coming from the Ohr – O’Keefe Museum of Art, Lynn Meadows, and Traintastic were included! The big man himself – Santa Claus – was also…
Chanukah events happening on the coast
We have a few Chanukah events happening on the coast. Congregation Beth Israel is hosting a special night at the Gulfport Premium Outlets on Sunday, December 10. At 4:30, a giant menorah will be lit in front of Bloomingdeals on the north side of the outlets. The first 100 participants will receive an “Am Yisroel Chai” bracelet. Then on Thursday,…
Restoration project announced for Jackson County beaches
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors has recently signed an agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers to initiate a coast-wide beach and dune ecosystem restoration project. The project focuses on Jackson County’s three man-made beaches. That includes Ocean Springs’ Front and East Beach as well as Pascagoula Front Beach. The main objectives for the project include increasing the resiliency…
Be a Santa to marine life at IMMS
You can help buy presents for marine life this holiday season. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies has created their annual wish list. Many of the items on the list are toys used for enrichment with all the animals housed at IMMS. Something as simple as a soccer ball can give mental stimulation to a dolphin or a sea lion….
Local author captures the history of Downtown Bay St. Louis
A Bay St. Louis local is capturing history in his new book ‘Growing up Downtown Bay St. Louis.’ The photo book and memoir capture Bay St. Louis since the 1920s and showcases the change the city has created following storms. Pat Murphy remembers the first time he truly saw the beach in Bay St. Louis. It was after Hurricane Camille…
12/4 – Jeff’s “Cold Returns” Monday Evening Forecast
Skies will remain partly cloudy overnight thanks to upper-level clouds streaming in from southwest-to-northeast. Temperatures do plummet tonight with cool readings in the evening turning cold past midnight. Light winds will provide for a slight wind chill factor Tuesday morning. The same cloud cover will stream in through the day tomorrow. It will be a few degrees cooler during the…
Spirits of Christmas at Gulfport Arts Center
Christmas season is officially here and Kelly Devine and Phyllis Stewart with the Gulfport Arts Center is here to tell us about their Christmas gala coming up this Friday. The event takes place December 8th at 6 p.m. at the Gulfport Arts Center. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gulfport Arts Center, Spirits of Christmas
12/4 – Jeff Vorick’s “Filtered Sunshine” Monday Afternoon Forecast
Some sunshine will be around this afternoon with thin upper-level clouds continuing to stream in. Temperatures will be fairly mild but winds will be breezy at times gusting 15-20 MPH. After sunset, temperatures will plummet with winds still present out of the north/northwest. It will be a cold start to your Tuesday with upper-level clouds still hanging around. Daytime temperatures…
Bougainville Ship christened at Ingalls Shipbuilding
Ingalls Shipbuilding christened the Bougainville LHA8 amphibious assault ship Saturday morning. The ship’s sponsor Ellyn Dunford would break the bottle to celebrate the christening of the ship as the 44,000-ton ship preps for being deployed into the Navy Resource. The ship receives its name from the World War II battle in the Soloman Islands. One of the original veterans who…
9th annual Kids Safety Fair
The 9th annual Kids Safety Fair was a fun and informative time for visitors in attendance. Mississippi Power and Hancock Whitney joined WJZD 94.5 FM and the Salvation Army’s Kroc Center to put on the Kid’s Safety Fair. Kids had an opportunity to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and spend some time with Louie the Lightning Bug as well. There…
Santa makes a stop at Traintastic in Gulfport
Santa Claus came rolling into town in style this weekend. The Traintastic Express was live and in full effect over the weekend. It was a great way for families and friends to create Christmas memories while diving into the world of trains. Guests had the opportunity to take pictures with Santa Claus and donate, new unused toys for those in…
Children’s Mardi Gras Christmas Party
Mardi Gras and the Christmas Season, doesn’t that sound like a great mix? Well, Gulf Coast Carnival Association Royalty, along with Santa Claus, were down at Mary Mahoney’s Old French Restaurant hosting a children’s Mardi Gras Christmas. Guests were able to take photos with Jolly St. Nick and it even snowed at the event thanks to Giant Foam Party. Kids…
Kiwanis of Pascagoula hosted third annual Pancakes with Santa
Kids in the Pascagoula area had the chance to spend Saturday morning with Santa and eat a delicious breakfast at Pascagoula High. Kiwanis of Pascagoula hosted its third annual Pancakes with Santa event where kids had the chance to interact with Santa and share what was on their Christmas wish list. The breakfast is one of the local chapters largest…
27,000 wreaths placed at Biloxi National Cemetery
Volunteers came out by the hundreds to honor veterans who are no longer with us for the holiday season. Despite the thunder, rain, and a little lightning, hundreds of volunteers came together for the annual Laying of the Wreaths Ceremony at Biloxi National Cemetery. It’s an annual event that happens every year around Christmas time. It was a great way…
Meggan Monday: The Civic League of Gulfport Christmas Tour of Homes
Meggan Monday has officially entered the Christmas spirit as she takes a look at a few houses that are sure to put you in the mood for the holidays. It is the season after all and coming up this weekend is a wonderful event by the Civic League of Gulfport in this beautiful community of Florence Gardens in Gulfport. You…
Singing River Little Theater presents ‘A Christmas Story’
Joining us this morning is Joelle May and Melissa Myers with Singing River Little Theater to tell us all about the upcoming production of ‘A Christmas Story.’ ‘A Christmas Story’ will run from December 8th through the 10th at the Jackson County Fairgrounds. Shows are at 7 p.m. on the 8th and the 9th and 2 p.m. on the 10th.
12/4 – The Chief’s “Recap Of Heavy Rain” Monday Morning Forecast
A broad upper level disturbance over the eastern third of the CONUS will be the primary feature impacting the forecast area through Wednesday. Pacific based moisture will continue to feed into the region on the back of the westerly flow, and this will keep scattered to broken cirrus deck in place through tomorrow. At the surface, high pressure building in from…