Morning Business Report: October 13th, 2023

Many Americans say they could only live on their savings for about four months and talks have broken down between the actors’ union and studios. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

St. James Fall Festival

We’re joined this morning by Jack Thompson and J. Wiltz from St. James Catholic School in Gulfport to tell us what’s in store tomorrow at the fall festival. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Fall Festival, St. James Catholic Church

10/13 – The Chief’s “Friday The 13th” Friday Morning Forecast

It’s a bit on the warm side across the region this morning. A low level thin stratus deck has developed, which is keeping most of the area from radiating out. I will keep temperatures nearly steady through the early morning hours. A very dry column exists above the moist layer. Any insolation after sunrise will help mix out this layer, so clouds…

‘The Burial’ premieres Friday on Amazon

A chapter of Biloxi history hits movie screens tomorrow night when ‘The Burial’ premieres on Amazon Prime. The movie is based on the true story of Jerry O’Keefe’s lawsuit against a company trying to take over the family funeral business. The O’Keefe family was a Premier Cinema in Biloxi on Tuesday for a screening in advance of tomorrow’s release. The…

One dead, one injured in single-vehicle crash in Pass Christian

One person is dead in a single car accident in Harrison County. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said 42-year-old Ann Spiers of Dedeaux Community in Hancock County died of blunt force trauma. She was not wearing her seatbelt. Sheriff Troy Peterson said deputies and firefighters responded to the scene at Vidalia Road near Sundance Road in Pass Christian about 7…

10/12 – Jeff’s “Some Clearing” Thursday Night Forecast

Clouds will thin somewhat overnight but the same cool conditions will linger into early tomorrow. Your Friday will start off with mostly cloudy skies and seasonal temperatures. As we work though the day, skies will clear out and a lot more sunshine will be present for the afternoon. Temperatures will respond accordingly in some spots. A cold front will make…

10/12 – Trey’s “Cloudy & Cool” Thursday Evening Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

Thursday has been a much quieter day, and will remain generally quiet through the evening. Even with a cold front expected Friday night and Saturday it will likely remain dry with the forecast being mostly a temperature focused forecast. These low clouds have been stubborn and will probably continue to hang around through sunset and possibly most of the night…

City of Ocean Springs hosting annual Fall Festival

The City of Ocean Springs will be hosting their Fall Festival next Friday on October 20th. The Fall Festival will run from 11 to 2 and hamburger plates will be sold to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association. Those plates also offer a hot dog, potato salad, baked beans, and a slice of pound cake. There will also be live…

Memorial Star dedication in Hancock County honoring Charles Gray

A Heritage Star will be dedicated and unveiled on October 14th at 3 in the afternoon honoring Charles Gray. The ceremony will take place at the Hancock County Historical Society Headquarters at the Kate Lobrano House. A screening of the documentary film ‘Connections Matter,’ narrated by Charles Gray, will follow the ceremony. For background information on Charles Gray, he joined…

10/12 – Trey’s “Cloudy But Better” Noon Forecast

Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen

The low pressure that brought some measurable rainfall across the region yesterday as well as some gusty winds will continue to move downstream today. In the wake of the system, low level pressure field is breaking down allowing for winds to become lighter from west to east. Aloft, the parent wave will also continue downstream fairly rapidly in the active…

Caturday Brunch fundraiser for HSSM

Katie King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi is in studio to tell us all about a Caturday Brunch. The brunch is Saturday, October 14th from 10 a.m. until noon at The Chimneys. Tickets are $50 and kids 12 and under are $25. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Caturday Brunch, Humane Society of South Mississippi

USM volleyball to ‘block out cancer’

In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Southern Miss volleyball team is putting matters into their own hands to raise funds for the cause. The Lady Eagles on the front line have a little extra motivation to get above the net tomorrow night. The Southern Miss volleyball team is hosting an event called ‘Block out Cancer.’ For…

Ocean Springs property owners challenge slum designation in federal lawsuit

GULFPORT, Miss.—For a century, many Black residents of Ocean Springs have lived in a neighborhood nestled next to the tracks, the Railroad District. But thanks to revitalization of the city’s nearby downtown, homes that were once looked over are being eyed for redevelopment. In April of this year, the city designated this neighborhood and other areas it sees as ripe…

Singing River Health System launching new ‘Team Birth’ program

A new initiative here in South Mississippi is going to make childbirth less of a hassle for expecting patients. ‘Your birth, your story, your team:’ Singing River Health System has now launched its new initiative called ‘Team Birth’ which is helping patients feel empowered, safe, and supported. Nurse Manager Meagan Heidelberg said, “Today we are having our kickoff for the…

Three Shades of Blue Festival

Joining us this morning is Ersel Bogan to tell us more about the inaugural Three Shades of Blue Festival coming up Saturday in Lumberton. The festival begins Saturday at 2 p.m. at 20C Newton Road. Tickets are $35. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Three Shades of Blue Festival

10/12 – The Chief’s “Cloudy & Damp” Thursday Morning Forecast

The low pressure system that brought some measurable rainfall across the region yesterday as well as gusty winds will continue to move downstream today. In the wake of the system, low level pressure field is breaking down allowing for winds to become lighter from west to east. Aloft, the parent support will also continue east fairly rapidly in the active…

10/11 – Jeff’s “Rain Moving Out” Wednesday Night Forecast

Rain will gradually exit the area overnight as winds will remain blustery until around daybreak. Alerts including a Wind Advisory for the 3 immediate coastal counties and a Coastal Flood Warning for Hancock County still remain in effect. Cool conditions and some breaks in the clouds will be around out the door tomorrow. Gradual clearing will take place during your…

Deadline for FEMA is tonight

The FEMA deadline for Jackson County residents is today, it isn’t too late to apply! The Small Business Administration also announced today, it is permanently closing its business recovery centers at Moss Point City Hall tomorrow at 4. News 25’s Austin Lindsey has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: deadline, FEMA

St. Augustine Seminary in Bay St. Louis celebrating 100 years

Bay St. Louis, Miss. Apr. 28, 2023 -St. Augustine Seminary in Bay St. Louis is proud to announce its 100th anniversary celebration, coming up on October 28th and 29th. St. Augustine is the first seminary in the United States dedicated to training Black priests. The seminary was founded on September 16th, 1923, training hundreds of priests from many countries who…

Mississippi Antique Showcase coming to Biloxi

If you have any antiques you think may be worth something, you’re in luck! This weekend, on October 13th and 14th, Mississippi Antique Showcase will be in Biloxi. Bring your antiques, family heirlooms, and other precious items to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Hospitality Center for appraisal. Tickets are $100 for the two-day event. Complimentary food and drinks will…

10/11 – Trey’s “Rain & Wind” Wednesday Evening Forecast

Gulf Of Mexico Disturbance

An area of low pressure to the SW will continue strengthen as it moves NE. This will allow pressure gradient to tighten across the waters first later this morning and then breezy to windy conditions develop respectively across the area. The higher winds will be in the advisory area. Otherwise, all headlines remain as is from the previous assessment. As for…