The Mississippi Department of Public Safety hosted a gathering for all sworn law enforcement officers in Jackson. This is the first general assembly for all sworn DPS officers across the state. Officers heard from Governor Tate Reeves and Colonel Randy Ginn of the Mississippi Highway Patrol. Colonel Ginn followed his speech with announcing his retirement after serving since June 2020….
The University of Southern Mississippi will be hosting fall commencement ceremonies this week. Happening on Thursday, December 7, all doctoral, specialists, and master’s students will walk across the stage at the Reed Green Coliseum in Hattiesburg at 6:00 PM. The next morning on Friday, December 7 at 9, undergraduate students with an arts and sciences major will be walking across…
Governor Tate Reeves is honoring “Wreaths Across America” with a special proclamation. Back on November 30, a JROTC unit was given a private tour of the governor’s mansion. The visit ended with Governor Reeves signing and presenting a “Wreaths Across America Day” proclamation, stating December 16 will hold that honor. The Hancock County Board of Supervisors will also present a…
Ole Miss Chancellor Glenn Boyce was awarded the highest honor the Mississippi National Guard can bestow on a civilian. State Senator and National Guard Major General Trent Kelly presented Boyce with the award on November 18 during an Ole Miss football game. The award honors those who have shown commitment and support to the National Guard. According to Ole Miss’s…
In Biloxi, veterans gathered with the community for coffee and meaningful conversations. Military One Coast of the Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce hosted “Coffee with a Veteran” at the Biloxi Visitor’s Center. This event is the first of its kind as veterans and community members discussed and shared experiences exploring various avenues of support for one another. The Chamber of…
The Bay St. Louis Police Department and the Blood Center is commemorating the service and sacrifice of Officers Robin and Estorffe. Both officers were killed in the line of duty last year on December 14. Next Thursday, December 14, a memorial blood drive is being held at the Bay St. Louis Community Center from 10 to 4. The public is…
If you have a sweet tooth and are looking to try new food — the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church’s International Christmas Pastry Sale is perfect for you. This traditional bake sale has been happening for over 40 years each holiday season. The church bakes Greek, Russian, and Ukrainian pastries such as baklava, finikia, and kolachy cookies with plum filling….
Police departments on the coast are hosting the annual Christmas Gulf Coast public safety Feed the Needy program. Christmas day meals must be requested by 10 AM on Friday, December 15. You can call any police department on the coast to request a delivery. If you want to donate, you can contact D’Iberville Police Department or the Biloxi Police Department….
Ocean Springs Road is receiving improvements, that includes a pathway from Highway 90 to Deana Road. Also being introduced is a roundabout at the Groveland Intersection and a sidewalk along the south side of Highway 90. A lane closure has started to clear the city’s right-of-way. The city of Ocean Springs wants to warn drivers about reduced speed limits and…
Skies will clear out somewhat this evening into the overnight hours. A weak dry cold front will make its way through the area overnight. Winds will pick up in its wake tomorrow. Sunny skies dominate your Wednesday with breezy northerly winds making it feel quite cool. Wednesday night into Thursday morning will be the coldest night of the week. Widespread…
Gulf Park Estates residents raised concerns at the Jackson County Board of Supervisors meeting, saying that they believe putting an RV park in the neighborhood is against the law. Three appeals were filed following the Board of Supervisors’ previous decision in October, which considered granting a special exemption to the developers of Islands RV Resort, LLC. One of those appeals…
If you haven’t already, it’s time to get started on your holiday shopping this year. While it may be more convenient online, it can increase your chances of getting scammed. Emily Cassulo takes a look at how you can protect your personal information.
Daylight Saving might be out of the way, but many of us are still having trouble adjusting to the time change. Emily Cassulo takes a look at how we can use tech to help us get some better sleep.
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.
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…
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…
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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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
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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….