Morning Business Report: November 17th, 2023
Union members approved new contracts with the big three and Walmart predicts food prices will fall. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report.
39th annual Asgard Toy Run and Charity Motorcycle Ride
In a little more than a week, the riders of Asgard Motorcycle Club will take to the streets of South Mississippi for a worthy Christmas cause that’s now in its 39th year. Joining us in studio today is Ray Bale to talk more about the annual Asgard Toy Run and Charity Motorcycle Ride. The toy run takes place Sunday, November…
Hancock Chamber honors teachers at 2023 appreciation event
The Hancock Chamber hosted a teacher appreciation dinner last night. The Bay St. Louis Community Hall hosted the event. Guests were greeted with exhibits and a social hour. After dinner, more than $2,000 in prizes from local businesses and organizations were given out. The Make-A-Wish classroom grants were also announced. Those winners were Kelly Chang from Holy Trinity Elementary School…
11/17 – The Chief’s “Finally…Sunshine Ahead” Friday Morning Forecast
The midweek upper disturbance is now over Florida with weak high pressure over Texas. A northern stream disturbance extends from Hudson Bay to Lake Superior to the Northern Plains States. At the surface, the next cold front was located from Lake Superior to the Texas Panhandle. Quite an abundant cirrus shield moving overtop the high pressure to the west will…
11/16 – Trey’s “Dry Frontal Passage” Thursday Night Forecast
Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
A trough digging over the Great Lakes will start approaching the Gulf Coast, and bring a cold front along with it. Ahead of the front, compressional warming will allow temperatures to be even warmer than Thursday, on Friday (about 5 degrees warmer). That will be paired with minimal rain chances. Very spotty showers with the cold frontal passage tomorrow night…
Hard Rock Casino and Back Bay Mission team up for 17th Annual Hunger Homeless Thanksgiving Meal
Back Bay Mission held its 17th annual Hunger Homeless Thanksgiving Meal. The Hard Rock Casino donated a full spread of food including turkey, dressing, and dessert. Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for what we have. Some of us have a lot, some of us have very little. At the Hunger Homeless Thanksgiving Meal, it’s not about material things….
11/16 – Jeff Vorick’s “Fog Possible Overnight” Thursday Evening Forecast
Winds relax this evening as an area of low pressure in our region fades into memory. Clouds will build back in overnight and there could be the possibility for fog if the cloud deck can get low enough. Clouds dissipate quickly with some sunlight tomorrow. However, there will be an average of mostly cloudy skies Friday. A weak cold front…
Crisis Communications Bootcamp
We’re joined this afternoon by Morgan Shiyou and Erin Rosetti to tell us about an upcoming bootcamp for public relations professionals on how to deal with communications in a crisis. The Crisis Communications Bootcamp takes place November 30th at 8 a.m. at the Kroc Center. For more information visit prambeach.net. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Crisis Communications Bootcamp, PRAM
11/16 – Jeff’s “Peeks of Sunshine” Thursday Afternoon Forecast
Some sunshine returns this afternoon, particularly along the beachfront. Temperatures will be slightly warmer and right at the average high temperature this afternoon. Winds will also back off through the day and become less breezy by this evening. Clouds will still stick around overnight with your Friday likely starting off with a low-level deck of clouds. There will be sunshine…
To Fry or Not to Fry? Safety tips for frying your Thanksgiving meal
According to the National Fire Prevention Association, Thanksgiving Day holds the record for more home cooking fires with more than three times the daily average of accidents. Throwing that turkey into grease plays a part in the uptick. Overfilling your pit, not thawing the turkey fully, and not patting it dry can lead to a fire and a burnt turkey….
City of D’Iberville holds ‘Day of Kindness’ Blood Drive
The City of D’Iberville held a Day of Kindness Wednesday by helping others in need of blood. The Red Cross set up at the D’Iberville Community Center for a blood drive. Everyone had the opportunity to come out and give blood for the holidays. As a bonus, all donors received limited edition holiday socks as a thank you for giving….
11/16 – The Chief’s “Gray & Gloomy Continues” Thursday Morning Forecast
The upper level support for the system to the SW has now moved to the NE. The surface feature is to the south of the Florida Panhandle, with the surface low well to the south of our coastal waters. Very patchy light rain or drizzle across about the eastern half of the area this morning, but not producing much more…
11/15 – Trey’s “Gale Warning Continues” Wednesday Night Forecast
Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen
Mostly cloudy skies will continue Thursday thanks to a persistent corridor of easterly lower-tropospheric moisture advection that isn`t backing down much, if any. Strong winds will be a concern Thursday as well, especially with the potential for big gusts over coastal areas. The National Weather Service has continued the GALE WARNING covering the Mississippi Gulf Coast and 60 nautical miles…
Christmas in the Pass taking place December 1st
There’s also a Christmas event happening on December 1st in Downtown Pass Christian. From 4 until 10, there will be a Whoville set up near Hancock Bank with a screening of ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’. There will be music, food, and children’s activities, but there will also be llamas. If you really want, there is a kissing booth for…
‘Flick and Float’ Christmas Movie night at Kroc Center
It’s never too early to get into the Christmas spirit. The Kroc Center is letting anyone dive into the Christmas spirit by watching a Christmas movie poolside. This event is Friday, November 17th and runs from 5:30 to 7:30. Right now, the Kroc Center is deciding between watching ‘The Santa Clause’ or ‘Home Alone.’ The event is free for all…
Pathways2Possibitilies career expo begins in Biloxi
Thousands of students filtered into the Mississippi Coast Convention Complex this morning, eager to explore the Pathways2Possibilites Career Expo. More than 6,700 students registered for the two-day event. Now in its 10th year, the expo is designed to give students a glance into various industries and careers. Eight hundred professionals from across the Gulf South were on hand, introducing students…
Ms. Audrey’s offering thanksgiving meals to the community
Thursday is Ms. Audrey’s Southern Kitchen Food Giveaway! Ms. Audrey and her staff want to thank the community for their support by offering free Thanksgiving meals. Anyone can stop by in their cars to pick up a plate of traditional Thanksgiving foods. The free meals will start at 4 in the afternoon in a drive-thru fashion and Ms. Audrey will…
11/15 – Jeff Vorick’s “Windy & Cool” Wednesday Evening Forecast
Rain chances will remain isolated this evening into the overnight hours with an area of low pressure still sitting offshore. Some passing showers or patches of mist/drizzle are all we can expect. Winds will be breezy and gusting over 20 MPH at times overnight. Winds begin to back down Thursday and rain chances are put to bed tomorrow as well….
West Biloxi Library reopens after undergoing renovations
The City of Biloxi hosted a ribbon cutting on Monday after a major renovation at the West Biloxi Library. The library is the busiest of all four libraries. The renovation project included a new H-VAC system, carpet, and paint. The H-VAC had not been replaced since 1968 and Library Director Sarah Crisler-Ruskey said the library would get extremely uncomfortable at…
Groundbreaking held for new fire station in Tradition
Harrison County leaders broke ground on a new fire station in the tradition area. Fire station number 15 is located on Tradition Parkway just off Highway 67 near the new veterans home. The facility will be a modern headquarters for Harrison County firefighters in that area of the county. The land was donated by Joseph C. Canizaro, who has played…
Students pack Christmas boxes for children overseas
Beta Club students at Harper McCaughan Elementary are getting into the giving spirit! The club set out to fill 150 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Fourth, fifth, and sixth-grade classes all helped collect toys, school supplies, and hygiene products for the boxes. Once the supply drive was over, the beta club came together to sort through those donations and…
11/15 – Jeff’s “Gloomy Pattern Continues” Wednesday Afternoon Forecast
Any rain this afternoon will be light in nature with drizzle and intermittent bouts of showers fading by the evening. Winds remain elevated as an area of low pressure sits off shore. Expect gusty winds this afternoon into tonight and rain chances of 30% or so to fall to 20% after sunset. Tomorrow provides the opportunity for some clearing and…
Kiln man suspect in death of judge’s dog arrested in Harrison County
Norman Archer Jr. Hancock County officials have arrested a Kiln man who allegedly broke into the Hancock County Animal Shelter to get his pit bull before it could be euthanized. Sheriff Ricky Adam said 59-year-old Norman Archer Jr., was arrested in Harrison County by U.S. Marshals. Archer had the pit bull, Diesel, with him when he was captured and the…
C Spire Conerly Trophy nominations have been announced for the 2023 football season
The C-spire Conerly Trophy nominations for the 2023 football season have officially been announced. One player from the 10 four-year institutions who play football are chosen from their squad as their most outstanding player. This year’s nominees are: Alcorn State University – Aaron Allen (quarterback) Belhaven University – Kolbe Blunt – (running back) Delta State University – Patrick Shegog –…