Former Biloxi Shucker Brice Turang hits first career MLB home run

Former Biloxi Shucker Brice Turang hit his first career big league home run today. What a way to do it, grand slam for the Brewers, putting the finishing touches on a seven-run fifth in their 10-0 win versus the Mets. Former Shucker Freddy Peralta also twirling a gem, fixing six scoreless innings with seven strikeouts. Former Shuckers Joey Wiemer and…

LSU wins NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship

They weren’t supposed to be there, they had a weak schedule, it was just Kim Mulkey’s second year as head coach of the LSU Tigers, they arrived too soon. At least, that’s what they said and yet they still arrived as national champions of women’s college basketball. On Sunday, the Purple and Gold cut down the nets at the American…

CASA of Southeast Mississippi holds Light of Hope Ceremony

The community gathered at the Round Island Lighthouse in Pascagoula for CASA of Southeast Mississippi’s first Light of Hope ceremony. CASA placed pinwheels, the national symbol for child abuse prevention, around the area. The Round Island Lighthouse will also illuminate blue at night since April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. CASA is an organization that promotes court appointed advocates…

Gulfport mayor looking to begin Daniel Boulevard project soon

The City of Gulfport is getting prepared to continue moving forward with the road project on Daniel Boulevard. The plan for this project is to create a road connecting Daniel Boulevard and Canal Road. Tomorrow, Mayor Billy Hewes and his team plans to go to the city council and ask them to expedite the hiring of an engineer to get…

Moss Point Police asking for information to help close cases

In an effort to find the people responsible for unsolved violent crimes, Moss Point police plans to begin highlighting various open investigations on a monthly basis, beginning with the most recent cases. The department says it is their goal to engage with the community and develop new information that can help bring closure for families and justice for the victims…

The Blood Center opens door of new donation center

Saving lives one pint at a time, Ocean Springs welcomed a new donor center from the Blood Center, even while Ocean Springs Hospital sponsored a blood drive in the hospital’s board room. A new place to donate blood is open on the Gulf Coast. The Blood Center hosted a ribbon cutting for its new Ocean Springs donor center, located at…

4/3 – Jeff’s “Muggy” Monday Evening Forecast

Some direct sunlight allowed for temperatures to warm into the 80s for a lot of the area today. Tonight, abundant moisture in the low-levels will allow for clouds to build, then lower. Some fog could develop by daybreak. It will be mild, and humidity will be plentiful with a very muggy feel for our area overnight. Tomorrow will be much…

USM Gulf Park Campus hosts Edible Book Festival

You can have your book and eat it too at the University of Southern Mississippi’s Edible Book Festival. Each year, faculty and students try their hand at recreating their favorite book out of food. The only requirements are that your piece be edible, related to your book of choice, and the number one rule: punny. Romeo and Julien, Juliet’s balcony…

Shopping for Easter gifts

With Easter coming up this weekend, Stella Maris Gifts has you covered on Christian gifts for your loved ones. They have everything from children’s gifts to books about Stations of the Cross and Lent. The shop has everything you would need to know about the events that led up to Easter, no matter the age. Good Friday commemorates Jesus’ suffering…

One Clean Gulfport conducting research on litter

One Clean Gulfport is asking for your help to stop littering. One Clean Gulfport is an organization made up of volunteers against littering. They are currently conducting a survey that will help determine behaviors and attitudes toward littering. Early study results show that 16 percent of Gulfport residents are causing 100 percent of litter. 84 percent said they have never…

April is Autism Acceptance Month

April is Autism Acceptance Month and the Mississippi Center for Autism and Related Developmental Disabilities has a spirit week taking place to celebrate. Each day, the center has a different theme. Today was magnificent mind Monday, people dressed up in fun hats and wigs. Throughout the month, people focus on sharing stories and providing opportunities to increase the understanding and…

Morning Business Report: April 3rd, 2023

McDonald’s reportedly temporarily shuts down its U.S. offices and prepares layoff notices and OPEC announced surprise cuts in oil production. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Residents celebrate at the Easter Parade and Egg Hunt in Waveland

The Easter Bunny was spotted in Hancock County, hiding eggs, and putting a smile on children’s faces. The City of Waveland partnered with Hancock County Tourism Development to host its first ever Easter Parade and Egg Hunt under the direction of Mayor Jay Trapani. Children of all ages were able to get their faces painted, interact with the animals at…

River Road Boat Club celebrates new marina opening in Pascagoula

It was an all-day celebration for the grand opening of a new marina in Jackson County. The River Road Boat Club held its inaugural Tank Music Fest on Saturday. The festival included several live bands, all the crawfish and jambalaya you could eat, vendors, and more. Some stayed on their boats, soaking in the good vibes on Krebs Lake. For…

Racers compete in Deborah Washington Memorial Soap Box Derby in Moss Point

Since 1992, the City of Moss Point has been the home for soapbox derby racing in South Mississippi. A little bit of inspiration can motivate us to do great things. For Deborah Washington, it was bringing soapbox derby racing to the Coast. Deborah’s mom, Gladys Zeretta Von said, “Deborah was watching the finals, I’d guess you’d say, and on television…

Art in the Pass celebrates 25 years

The first ever Art in the Pass event started 25 years ago in someone’s backyard. Now, art vendors from all across the country come to Pass Christian to be a part of this unique art show. Food, music, and art are the ingredients needed for one of the most respected art shows amongst the art community. Assemblage Artist John Walrod…

Biloxi Chamber of Commerce holds 5th annual Craft Beer Fest

The Biloxi Chamber of Commerce held its 5th annual Craft Beer Fest at MGM Park over the weekend. Guests were seen sampling many local craft beers from area breweries. New at the festival this year was a cigar lounge for enthusiasts. Festivalgoers were able to learn the difference between IPA beers, lagers, ales, and other types of beer. Urban South…

Celebrate the Gulf raising habitat awareness

In South Mississippi, the weekend provided an opportunity for children of all ages to learn a little more about the environment around them. Celebrate the Gulf Marine Education Festival is held each year on the first Saturday of April at War Memorial Park in Pass Christian. Guests were able to explore more than 35 exhibits to learn about wildlife and…

Hancock middle school student arrested for making threats

A Hancock County middle school student was taken into custody on Sunday night after threatening to “shoot up the school” on the social media app Snapchat. The student was identified and taken into custody Sunday night. In addition to being subject to youth court and charges there related to making threats, the student also faces alternative school or expulsion for…

4/3 – The Chief’s “Warm & Muggy Pattern” Monday Morning Forecast

An upper level disturbance Memphis is moving quickly eastward in zonal flow across the southern states. Another strong upper disturbance is moving onshore in the Pacific Northwest. At the surface, the warm front that moved through during the evening has progressed northward to about Interstate 20. Over the local area, isolated to scattered showers were moving northeastward, with perhaps a…

4/2 – Jeff’s “Thunderstorm Chances” Sunday Night Forecast

Warm and muggy conditions return overnight as a disturbance in the atmosphere makes its way east. It will provide for scattered thunderstorms overnight and into the first portion of Monday. Rain chances will lower and skies will clear out somewhat into partly cloudy conditions in the afternoon. It will be breezy and warm as well. Warm and humid conditions will…