9/28 Chris’s “Seasonal Day” Thursday Afternoon Forecast

A stalled stationary front in the northern Gulf of Mexico, continues to flare up showers well to the south. High pressure to the northwest will be the dominate feature and it will begin to push the front further south over the next couple of days. In between the aforementioned systems, expect breezy conditions times with winds out of the east…

Gulfport Holiday Classic expanding reach

High School basketball on the Gulf Coast and the holiday season have always been two things that just go together and this year is no different as the Gulfport Holiday Classic hits 40 years. But some eye-popping changes in store for this year’s milestone tournament. Gulfport Athletic Director Matt Walters hosted a press conference at Bert Jenkins Gymnasium, alongside senior…

Kiwanis Club of Gulfport holds 2023 Installation Banquet

The Kiwanis Club of Gulfport held its annual community awards last night. Government officials, community leaders, and Kiwanis members filled the Great Southern Club at Hancock Whitney Bank for the banquet. It’s a night of inauguration and recognition for officers, board members, and community leaders. Several awards were also given out at the event, including educator of the year, public…

Morning Business Report: September 28th, 2023

Almost nine in 10 parents admit they’ll never stop worrying about their child and the UAW again threatens to expand strikes at the automakers if progress isn’t made by Friday. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Vicari Auctions at Cruisin’ the Coast

We’ve got Cruisin’ the Coast coming up in just a few days and one of the highlights is always the Vicari Auto Auction. This year, however, Vicari has added a rock n roll memorabilia auction during Cruisin. Here to tell us more about that is Steve Williams. The auction runs Wednesday through Saturday at the Coast Coliseum starting at 10…

Gulfport Biloxi International Airport wins grant to establish flight service to Washington, D.C.

The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is expanding its wings to incorporate non-stop flights to the nation’s capital. Today, U.S Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and U.S. Representative Mike Ezell announced a $365,000 grant to the Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport Authority to establish a nonstop flight service to Washington Reagan National Airport. Hyde-Smith and Ezell wrote letters of support for the airport authority’s applications for…

HSSM holding free community clinic in Long Beach

Heads up for all you pet owners, the Humane Society of South Mississippi will be hosting a free pet vaccine clinic on October 10th. It will take place at the West Harrison Civic Center off Espy Avenue and will run from 2 to 6 in the afternoon. The clinic is available to all residents in the 39560 and 39571 zip…

Ric Flair Drip Cannabis coming to Mississippi

WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair, known as ‘Nature Boy’ when he was in the ring, is bringing his brand of cannabis to Mississippi. Flair and Carma Holdco are partnering with Southern Sky Brands to bring Ric Flair Drip to Mississippi. Flair said in a recent interview that while he was once ‘hooked on Xanax,’ he no longer uses the…

View the Cruise starts in Downtown Gulfport Sunday

If you’re looking to get an early start to Cruisin’ the Coast, the City of Gulfport will be hosting its 14th annual View the Cruise. The event kicks off Sunday at 8 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. View the Cruise covers a bit of Highway 90, but is mostly in Gulfport’s downtown area. Local restaurants and businesses will have…

Handling traffic during Cruisin’ the Coast

There is a lot of construction going on across the Coast, but it’s not putting a damper on Cruisin’ the Coast. All lanes of traffic will be open on I-10 including Menge Avenue. The I-110 closure will have the biggest impact. All southbound traffic on I-110 towards Biloxi will be required to take the Bayview Avenue Exit. MDOT has increased…

U.S.S. Jack H. Lucas leaves Ingalls Shipyard for homeport

The first Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, the U.S.S. Jack H. Lucas, left Ingalls Shipbuilding today and will be commissioned on October 7 at a ceremony in Tampa, Florida. The U.S.S. Jack H. Lucas’ homeport will be San Diego. The ship’s namesake has an impressive story, Jack H. Lucas joined the Marine Corps at the age of 14 by lying…

City of Pascagoula looking for volunteers for Cruisin’ the Coast

In preparation of Cruisin’ the Coast, one city is still looking for more volunteers to assist with the tons of tourism. The City of Pascagoula needs more volunteers starting on October 5th when the city hosts its events for the car show festival. The city will run festivities from the 5th through the 7th beginning at 9 a.m. with volunteers…

Work set to begin on I-110 repairs late next month

New details are being released on the status of the portion of the I-110 overpass damaged by a trailer fire a week ago. MDOT District Engineer Kelly Castleberry tells us there have been two inspections by MDOT and a third party over the week. Now, a repair recommendation will be made this Friday and after a 10-day waiting period, contractors…

Boot Scootin’ Boobies event at Ground Zero in Biloxi

We’re joined today by Terry McCormack with Carter’s Champions and Singer Cary Laine to tell us about the Boot Scootin’ Boobies event coming up on Saturday. The event begins at 6 p.m. Saturday at Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi. Tickets start at $25. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Boot Scootin’ Boobies, Ground Zero Blues Club

9/27 – Chris’s “Spotty Rain” Wednesday Afternoon Forecast

This afternoon there is a cold front just to the south of our area along the Mississippi sound. This cold front will not affect temperatures that’s much as we will be a degree or two warmer today with high temperatures in the low 90s. To the northwest of us high pressure is the dominant feature. There is also still a…

Pact Act deadline is this Saturday

A head’s up for Mississippi veterans, the next deadline to apply for Pact Act benefits is approaching fast. That deadline is at midnight Saturday. As we’ve reported previously, this enrollment is open to veterans who served in combat zones and left active duty between September 11th, 2001 and October 1, 2013 to enroll directly for VA Healthcare without first applying…

Morning Business Report: September 27th, 2023

UPS is hiring over 100,000 holiday workers and Target said it will close nine stores across the country after struggling with crime. 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. Baldrick’s hosting Rock the Bald event

Rebecca Morrow is here to tell us about the Rock the Bald event to benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. The Rock the Bald event takes place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Jones Park. For more information visit stbaldricks.org. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: St. Baldrick’s Foundation, ‘Rock the Bald’