The St. Martin High School drone team won first place at the Aerial Drone Championship held over the weekend in Jackson. The team of five, made up of sophomores and freshmen, had maintained the 10th position throughout the competition. However, in the final round, they were selected by another team to form an alliance. Together they secured victory. This is…
‘Carl the Rooster, a children’s book’ is now available for purchase. Chelsea Prince, the author, moved to Ocean Springs three years ago with her family. While visiting town often with her children, Prince had the chance to know Carl by watching his daily activities. Prince was inspired to write her first book on Carl since he was not only the…
Cloud coverage has remained across the area today. Clearing will come tonight and winds will relax somewhat which will allow for more efficient cooling. On and off cloud coverage with more widespread afternoon warmth can be expected for Tuesday. Winds will begin to shift to a southerly direction as high pressure to our north moves to its east. Rain chances…
Today is the second day of National Library Week, a week that promotes local libraries and their workers. The theme for this year’s Harrison County Library System is “there’s more to the story” to highlight things beyond finding books at the library. The library offers a variety of resources such as computers, printers, online databases, programs, and items such as…
In the aftermath of Black Spring Break, city officials and the police force have been studying how other cities have handled the event in the past. Much like Biloxi, Panama City and Panama City Beach are hot tourist spots. Spring break was a yearly event in Panama City Beach that Sheriff Tommy Ford helped maintain. Until that changed. “The straw…
Today, students at Pearl River Central got a look at what could happen if they partake in underage drinking and driving during prom season. Prom season is here and students at Pearl River Central got a first hand look at the dangers of underage drinking and driving. Don Mieger with the Carriere Fire Department said, “We put on what is…
It’s been 30 days since tornadoes tore through central Mississippi. So far, the American Red Cross has identified over 800 homes with major damage. As the days go on, some people have found temporary housing, but many are still living in shelters and need assistance. Nearly 7,000 households have received some form of assistance from the American Red Cross. They…
A man was convicted of felony leaving the scene of an accident today. John Cole of Biloxi hit a pedestrian while driving on Highway 609, running from the scene. The pedestrian, Douglas Couey of Jacksonville, Florida, died at the scene. Cole was sentenced to the maximum prison term, serving 15 with five years on post-release supervision. Categories: Local News, News…
An Ocean Springs man died in a boating accident over the weekend. Department of Marine Resources and Jackson County sheriff’s deputies were called out to Old Fort Bayou on Sunday about a boating accident near the Sanctuary subdivision. Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. identified the victim as 22-year-old Steven Nall. DMR told us the incident is under investigation and…
The Girls Auxiliary of Macedonia hosted their first Youth Explosion at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Ocean Springs where important topics of discussion were on the table. The event covered important talks about sex trafficking, bullying, drug and sexual abuse, suicide, and gun violence. Each topic was presented by speakers of organizations that had experience or were trained in those…
Ocean Springs School District’s JROTC program now has its first permanent obstacle course! On Saturday, the ribbon was cut on the new course and cadets attempted the obstacles for the very first time. This PT Course is unique to the Coast and soon it will host JROTC PT competitions, welcoming schools from all over the southern states. Cadets and student…
The Hancock County Library System’s Fanfest gave gaming and comic book enthusiasts a chance to celebrate all things pop culture this weekend. Participants were able to compete in cosplay and art contests, view exhibits, and tour the expo hall where guests interacted with creators and performers from every type of fandom. Library System Executive Director John Brdecka is excited to…
A new report says business travel will never be what it was before the pandemic and Bed, Bath, and Beyond throws in the towel. Jane King is the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
The Ocean Springs Environmental Alliance celebrated Earth Day at the Mary C. Cultural Arts Center on Saturday. The event aims to raise awareness about environmental issues and inspire people to take action to protect our planet. It featured twenty vendors offering eco-friendly products, interactive discussions and activities for families to learn about the importance of sustainability. Activities also included educational…
A local daiquiri shop is helping one nonprofit organization find forever homes for their four-legged friends. The Humane Society of South Mississippi teamed up with Coastal Daiquiri Shop in downtown Long Beach and Tito’s Vodka for the inaugural Daqs for Dawgs Cornhole Tournament and Adoption Event. It was a chance for the community to learn more about the adoption process…
Harrison County and Mississippi Power helped homeowners get rid of their hazardous waste over the weekend. The Bring It event was held at Plant Watson in Gulfport. Close to 650 cars came through the donation line, dropping off household chemicals, tires, old appliances, and batteries. More than 120 volunteers from Mississippi Power, Harrison County, Coast Young Professionals, and the Seabee…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Buddy Sports provides recreational sports and leisure opportunities for youth and adults with special needs. This weekend, they’re taking a group out for a very special fishing excursion. Here with details is Mike Crawford. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Fishing with Buddies, Mississippi Gulf Coast Buddy Sports
Swimmers from California, Arkansas, Alabama, Texas and Mississippi gathered in Biloxi to compete in the Mississippi Senior Games. This year’s Senior Games was a non-qualifying year for Nationals, but it did not stop swimmers from improving their times and learning some new pointers for next year’s qualifying meet. Teams competed in a number of individual heats and relays and even…
The Budweiser Clydesdales are one of the most recognizable brands in television commercials and you can see them up close this week when the draft horses and their handlers come to town. Anna Grace Tanner with Mitchell Distributing is here to tell us all about their stops on the Coast. The Clydesdales will be in Bay St. Louis on Wednesday…
High pressure over the northern Rockies is setting up a quasi-zonal flow across the southern third of the country. At the surface, a reinforcement of drier air has shifted off the coast with mainly mid-level clouds across the area. It looks like the main forecast question over the next 36 hours is cloud cover and the effect on high and…
After surviving storms like Hurricanes Camille and Katrina, this Long Beach tree has been reduced to a stump. On Earth Day, the 200-year-old Live oak tree on Jeff Davis Avenue and 4th Street in Long Beach took its last breath before being chopped into pieces. A few months ago, some residents found out developers wanted to tear the tree down…
An area of low pressure remains over the Great Lakes this morning, with a disturbance moving into the Pacific Northwest. High pressure was noted over the northern Rockies. This sets-up a quasi-zonal flow across the southern third of the country. At the surface, a reinforcement of drier air has shifted off the coast with mainly mid-level clouds across the area. It…
Cloud coverage and possible drizzle can be expected tonight as a disturbance moves near our area. Temperatures will be on the cool side and winds will begin to elevate towards daybreak. Clouds will clear somewhat tomorrow afternoon towards Tuesday. The pattern will be relatively stagnant with impulses moving across the region for much of the week. Cloud coverage and rain…
A round of showers and thunderstorms will make their way through South Mississippi over the next few hours. The cold front will follow suit shortly after leading to clearing skies around daybreak. Saturday will shape up to be a beautiful day with breezy conditions around much of the day. Clouds will increase Sunday ahead of the first of several disturbances…