Morning Business Report: May 9th, 2023

What are the top summer vacation spots in the U.S. if you’re looking to get away? Travel won’t fully recover this year, but it will get close. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Health Fit MD Aesthetics Spring Expo

Joining us today are Matt Shannon and Dr. Delphine Shannon from Health Fit MD Aesthetics. They’re here to tell us about their spring expo coming on Thursday at their new location on O’Neal Road. Tags: Health Fit MD Aesthetics, Spring Expo

Mississippi Aquarium Job Fair Wednesday

Here’s your chance to get your feet wet and experience a career at the Mississippi Aquarium. Patrick Pearson joins us to explain. The job fair takes place Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the CTA Transit Center. Categories: Local News, News Tags: job fair, Mississippi Aquarium

George County alum Justin Steele ties Cubs record

Yet another quality start for George County alum Justin Steele who continues his dominance in the Windy City. On Friday, the former Rebel carved up the Miami Marlins, throwing seven innings of one-run ball, tying the Chicago Cubs record with 14 consecutive starts allowing two runs or fewer with Jake Arrieta. Steele now ranks second in all of baseball and…

High School Baseball: Gulfport vs. Warren Central

GULFPORT, Miss. — The Gulfport baseball team had the chance to put away Warren Central at home Monday night, and that’s exactly what the Admirals did. They unleashed a nine-run bottom of the second inning en route to a nail-biter 10-9 triumph, securing their place in the third round of the 6A playoffs where Brandon awaits on the other side…

5/8 – Jeff’s “Rain Chances Tomorrow” Monday Night Forecast

Warm and humid conditions will continue for South Mississippi. For tonight, light fog could set up in some spots. Along with that, isolated rain chances of around 20% are in the picture thanks to the active pattern in the South. For your Tuesday, expect scattered showers and thunderstorms with a couple of rounds of rain possible for some. An area…

NASA launches new mission to improve hurricane forecasting

NASA has launched a new mission aimed at improving hurricane forecasting. The first two CubeSats, nicknamed ‘Rocket like a Hurricane,’ lifted off from New Zealand Sunday evening. They are about the size of a loaf of bread and weigh about 12 pounds each. In about two weeks, two additional CubeSats are set to launch. Together, the four satellites will orbit…

Local chef wins Food Network competition

A Biloxi chef recently won his battle on Food Network’s ‘Alex vs. America’ against three other chefs. Austin Sumrall, chef and owner of White Pillar restaurant and lounge in Biloxi, was invited to compete against Food Network’s Alex Guarnaschelli and three other chefs in a southern comfort cookoff. Despite owning a restaurant in the south, Sumrall told News 25 this…

Alzheimer Association gives tips on caregiving

The Alzheimer Association is teaching people how to have difficult conversations at the Homestead Assisted Living Community. They hosted a lunch and learn for people to attend who are looking to learn more about caring for someone who has Alzheimer disease. The main focus is how to have difficult conversations about doctor appointments, driving, and finances. Being a caregiver can…

Ocean Springs businesses angry after downtown shooting

Friday night there was a mass shooting at the Scratch Kitchen in Downtown Ocean Springs that left one dead and six injured. This is the second shooting to happen in Downtown Ocean Springs this month and it’s clear the toll this violence is beginning to take on residents. Many downtown businesses have since expressed their displeasure as they search for…

Military training exercises begin tonight in Moss Point

A head’s up for Moss Point residents, you may hear some loud noises the next few nights as a result of training exercises. The Marine Forces Special Operations Command will be doing those exercises in the area of Elder Ferry Road and Highway 63 starting tonight and running through Wednesday night. The training will be between the hours of 6…

Singers from Amory, MS advance to top five on American Idol

It’s coming down to the wire and a pair of contestants from Mississippi are in the thick of things in American Idol. Two singers from Amory, Mississippi, Colin Stough and Zachariah Smith, made it into the top five last night with their performances of Alanis Morrisette songs. Stough offered a country version of ‘Hand in my Pocket,’ while Smith belted…

Morning Business Report: May 8th, 2023

A new study finds grocery costs eat up a majority of American’s monthly budget and U.S. airlines makes $7 billion a year from checked bags. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Pass Christian Historical Society Tour of Homes returns

After a three-year COVID-induced hiatus, the Pass Christian Historical Society is thrilled to announce the Tour of Homes made its return on Sunday. This year’s tour featured four historic homes on East Scenic Drive. After taking a look inside each of those beautiful homes, guests were invited to a reception. Vince Vance was the highlight of the show. All proceeds…

Chandeleur Island Brewing hosts eighth annual Chandyfest

The rain Saturday did not stop people from having a good time at Chandyfest in Gulfport. Some events and performances were moved inside during the worst of the rain. Children were outside splashing in puddles and playing games while adults relaxed and listened to Grits and Greens. This is Chandeleur Island Brewing Company’s eighth year holding this event. For them,…

Humane Society of South Mississippi looking for fosters and volunteers

As summer quickly approaches, the Humane Society of South Mississippi is looking for heroes! The Gulfport shelter hosted its Hero Open House Saturday. They are currently taking applications for fosters and volunteers. During the summer, there is usually a surplus of kittens and puppies who need time to grow a little before getting into a shelter or adoption. Volunteers help…