Women’s Resource Center needs donations for Fall Yard Sale

The Women’s Resource Center is accepting donations for their Fall Yard Sale. The yard sale helps raise money for families to receive car seats, diapers, and other necessary items when they have a baby. You can drop off donations at the Women’s Resource Center Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to…

10/18 – Jeff Vorick’s “Mild” Wednesday Evening Forecast

Some clouds that were around this afternoon will clear out overnight. Southerly flow will remain in place which will provide for a modestly warmer overnight as humidity sticks around. Clouds ahead of a storm system could move in as early as the pre-dawn hours so expect an average of a few clouds tonight. Tomorrow will be warmer and slightly more…

Memorial Health System holds Mammogram-a-Thon for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Memorial Health System set out to encourage people to get checked for breast cancer at their Mammogram-a-Thon. Memorial Health System is using Breast Cancer Awareness Month to remind locals about the importance of testing and early prevention. Memorial representatives were on site at Walmart to answer any questions people may have about testing, prevention, and finances. Memorial Health also partnered…

Gulf Coast Gospel Music Awards

Joining us this afternoon is Lekeisha Cotten to tell us about the upcoming Gulf Coast Gospel Music Awards. The awards take place November 4th at 4 p.m. at the Pentecostals of the Gulf Coast Church. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gulf Coast Gospel Music Awards

Southern Miss at South Alabama

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles traveled to Mobile last night to play the South Alabama Jaguars for a Sunbelt Conference matchup. Great crowd on hand at Hancock Whitney Stadium, former South Alabama star Jalen Tolbert in the house, the receiver enjoying his second season with the Dallas Cowboys. Southern Miss fell short to the Jaguars with a final score of…

First-grade musical at East Hancock Elementary

First-graders at East Hancock Elementary presented ‘Barnyard Moosical’ this morning for parents, teachers, and kindergarten students. Each first-grade class learned the main song, then another song about their characters. Each group took turns taking center stage for the performance. They had chickens, goats, pigs, cows, and farmers! Music Teacher Carlos McKibben said it was easy and fun for the first-graders…

Gautier signs agreement to bring top-level entertainment to Sound Amphitheater

Gautier has entered a partnership with a Nashville booking agency to bring top-tier entertainers to the city to perform at the Sound Amphitheater. The agreement with 46 Entertainment, signed today, will guarantee a minimum of 10 ‘A-Level’ artists to perform at the amphitheater once it opens in early next year. According to a press release from the city, A-level artists…

Morning Business Report: October 18th, 2023

Home sales are nearing 2008 levels and car thefts are up this year and which models are most vulnerable? Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Gulf Coast Equality Fest

It’s almost time for an annual event celebrating equality and pride here in South Mississippi. Joining us this morning is John Perkins to tell us all about this weekend’s Equality Fest in Biloxi. The event takes place Saturday at Harrah’s Great Lawn at 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The theme this year is ‘true colors.’ Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Gulf…

Singing River Health Academy’s Class of 2023 graduates

There is a shortage of healthcare workers in the United States right now, but a few have just graduated and are headed for the coast. “Difference maker. You are in a position now where you can make a difference,” said Dr. Randy Roth, Chief Medical Officer. “Whether it’s in a hospital, or clinic, or lab.” The Singing River Health Academy’s…

10/17 – Jeff’s “Some Changes Ahead” Tuesday Night Forecast

It will be slightly less chilly overnight but overall, the same conditions will hold true with clear skies and light winds. Some spots could see fog develop but it won’t be a widespread issue. It will generally be about 5 degrees or so warmer out the door, especially along the beachfront. Temperatures will be slightly warmer tomorrow afternoon with southerly…

B’OOMA After Hours being hosted Thursday

Things will be looking a little spooky at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art this Thursday. Running from 5:30 to 6:40 in the evening, B’OOMA After Hours will be hosted. Admission is free after 5, so be prepared to show up in your best costume! Speaking of costumes, dress as your favorite artist for a chance to win fun prizes! The…

City of Biloxi to fix draw on Popp’s Ferry Bridge

The City of Biloxi accepted a grant from the Mississippi Transportation Commission to fix the draw on Popp’s Ferry Bridge. Over the years, the draw has gotten out of alignment, which caused it to not close or open completely. The city announced plans to completely re-do the bridge and add an extension, but there is not enough funding or a…

Center Stage finishing construction on new extension

One theatre in Biloxi is getting ready to debut a new addition by putting on a play. Center Stage Theater is finishing construction on a new extension of their lobby which will improve upon the theatre’s original 1989 structure. While the additional space may seem small, it allows for a new ADA accessible ramp, entrance, and a row of freshly-painted…

Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church thanks first responders at annual luncheon

Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Ocean Springs held their annual first responders luncheon. Today marks six years that the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Ocean Springs has been serving up home-cooked meals for local first responders. 60 pounds of potato salad, six gallons of green beans, three different protein options, and tons of desserts, that’s how much food it takes…

Southern Miss facing off against South Alabama tonight

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles will travel to play the South Alabama Jaguars tonight for a Sunbelt Conference matchup. The Golden Eagles are in a bit of a slump as they have dropped the last five games, most recently a tough loss to Old Dominion 17013. The Jaguars are an even 3-3, taking a win over UL Monroe in week…

10/17 – The Chief’s “Sunny & Warm” Tuesday Afternoon Forecast

Lovely…but below seasonal temperatures will continue this afternoon as high pressure slides eastward to the Atlantic Coast by Wednesday afternoon, eventually turning low level flow onshore by Wednesday afternoon. This will cut off any cold air advection later this afternoon and overnight, with dew points moderating late in the day Wednesday. It’s going to be difficult to get much in…

Jackson County Fair continues

The Jackson County Fair continues today in Pascagoula with a focus on families. Tonight is Family Night at the fair. Kiddie Land rides open at 2 this afternoon and then discounted rides run from 4 to 9 p.m. There are plenty of other themed days the rest of the week. Thursday is Old Settler’s Day, Friday is Children’s Day, and…

Morning Business Report: October 17th, 2023

Work from home rates drop to the lowest level since the pandemic and Netflix may hike prices after success of password-sharing crackdown. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Free Senior Citizen Health Fair

Joining us today is Linh Nguyen and Danielle Guillory with Boat People SOS to talk about an upcoming health fair. The health fair takes place at the Vietnamese Martyrs Church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Friday. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Boat People SOS, senior citizen health fair, Vietnamese Martyrs Church

10/17 – The Chief’s “Cool, But Warmer Temps Ahead” Tuesday Morning Forecast

An upper level disturbance extends from off the New England coast to the Carolinas, down to the northeast and central Gulf of Mexico. High pressure was noted over the Rockies, with a strong disturbance diving down the east side of the high pressure toward Lake Superior. Another disturbance was climbing the west side of the high pressure over British Columbia. High pressure…