One more colder than normal night tonight before the high shiftseastward and temperatures fully moderate. Main forecast challenge for tonight is determining just how cold it will get, especially in the drainage areas. Depending on the timing of when winds turn around to the east and then southeast, temperatures could drop a degree or two lower than what is in…
On the high school diamond, D’Iberville hosting Hancock in some 6A action, first game after the conclusion of Battle at the Beach. It’s a Warriors winner on a cold night in D’Iberville, 3-1 off Highway 67. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, High School Baseball, sports
11-seed Mississippi State fell just five points short of a Sweet 16 bid in their 53-48 defeat at the hands of 3-seed Notre Dame. All four quarters were decided by five points or less, but MSU only had one player in double figures and shot less than 30 percent from the field. Guard Kourtney Weber said, “I don’t want to…
Prior to this year, the Ole Miss women’s basketball program hadn’t reached the Sweet 16 since 2007. Meanwhile, Stanford hadn’t not reached the Sweet 16 since, well, 2007. Of course, that’s why they call it March Madness. Last night, the Rebels had the Cardinal on the ropes from start to finish, never trailing once, and leading by as many as…
The state of Mississippi is launching its first oyster shell recycling program. The ‘Save our Shells’ program, funded through a Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality grant, gives the community an opportunity to give back to the environment while protecting a valuable natural resource. It is estimated that the SOS program could collect hundreds of thousands of recycled oysters in the…
A crash involving an 18-wheeler and a pick-up truck on Highway 49 left one man injured and his car totaled. Mississippi Highway Patrol received a call about the crash around 6:21 p.m. According to the patrol, the pick-up truck driver went to change lanes without yielding. The driver then switched into the lane between the semi-truck and another vehicle when…
One more colder than normal night tonight before the high shiftseastward and temperatures fully moderate. Main forecast challenge for tonight is determining just how cold it will get, especially in the drainage areas. Depending on the timing of when winds turn around to the east and then southeast, temperatures could drop a degree or two lower than what is in…
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies welcomes the special education class from East Central Middle School for a day of interactive learning. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies’ Ocean Adventures has been welcoming students to their facility since 2018. Not just students from nearby schools, but students from all walks of life. IMMS Director Moby Solangi thinks interacting with nature…
The past weekend, Mississippi Sea Wolves fans saw a rare anomaly on ice: opposing goalies fighting! A little over halfway through the first period, a fight broke out between the teams in Columbus, Georgia. After deciding he wanted to get in on the action, Sea Wolves Goalie Joe Sheppard made his way to the center of the ice where he…
Discovery Intercession campers at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center were in for a treat today as they learned the process of growing a green bean plant. The camp is designed for children ages four to ten years old and is filled with activities that bring science and art alive for children. A variety of learning experiences include art, STEM, cooking, and…
This month is Women’s History Month and Memorial Health is working to continue to empower women in the medical field. This morning, a panel was held to honor women who came before them and build upon their inspiration. Six leaders with Memorial and the community came together to talk about how to mentor and grow one another. A goal was…
The De L’Epee Deaf Center’s annual yard sale is coming Saturday in Gulfport. This center provides care to those who are deaf or hard of hearing through programs that teach sign language and deaf camps for children. Each year, the center has a yard sale to help fund these camps. You can find anything from clothes and toys to vintage…
The Blood Center hosted a blood drive at Pearl River Community College in Waveland to collect some much needed supply. The Blood Center collects 60 to 70,000 units of blood every year for the Mississippi Gulf Coast, a quarter of a million lives have been helped by donors. The college has a blood drive every spring and every fall to…
Ocean Springs residents need to be aware of heavy traffic on Ocean Springs Road. Ocean Springs Road will be under construction for the next two months. The Jackson County overlay project includes the addition of eight-inch shoulder strips on the outside of the road as well as re-striping the pavement. The project began today and will conclude on May 20th….
The Biloxi Police Department is asking for help identifying a car theft suspect. The man allegedly stole a car in the 100 block of Beach Boulevard on March 11th. He was wearing a black shirt with white writing, blue jeans, and was carrying a light-colored jacket. If you recognize this man or have seen him, you are asked to call…
St. Patrick High School makes another change to its administration. Orin Eleuterius has been named the interim dean of students for the remainder of the school year. In a social media post, the school says Mr. Eleuterius will handle disciplinary issues, promote positive behavior, and implement student handbook polices. He just retired at the end of last school year, after…
A local church in Gulfport is starting the spring season with some family fun. Temple Baptist Church held its spring family picnic yesterday afternoon. Kids of all ages received a gift for attending the outing and there were plenty of games, food, and music for everyone. Event organizers say it is a way for families to spend quality time together….
The coolest vehicles were all on display at the Touch-A-Truck event in Long Beach. The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts this fundraising event to raise money for teacher grants, high school scholarships, and small business grants. Kids of all ages were able to engage with life-sized vehicles, getting a first-hand experience at how the big toys operate. Police officers,…
Middle and high school teams competed in an underwater robotics competition over the weekend, testing their engineering and problem-solving skills. The University of Southern Mississippi held its 2023 Regional Seaperch Challenge Saturday at the Biloxi Natatorium. All teams had to build underwater remotely operated vehicles featuring low-cost, easily accessible materials. Each marine craft had to compete in an underwater obstacle…
What were the best and worst U.S. airlines for on-time performance in 2022 and U.S. home prices post their first annual decline in more than a decade. Monica Malpass is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report.
The annual Reggae Fest is coming to 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis in a little less than two weeks. Here with more about this year’s lineup is 100 Men Hall Owner Rachel Dangermond. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: 100 Men Hall, Reggae Fest
Keesler Federal Credit Union is celebrating its 75th anniversary with five days of giving back. Here to tell us about some special giveaways this week is Keesler Federal Board Chairman James Hollingsworth. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Keesler Federal Credit Union
Traffic is moving again on I-10 in Jackson County, but it was at a crawl for a couple of hours earlier this morning. An accident involving several trucks on the Pascagoula River Bridge. Pictures sent from Mississippi Highway Patrol shows damage to a pickup truck as well as two 18-wheelers after an accident in the westbound lanes. Officials say the…
Spring begins later today, but first, Mother Nature has one last grip of winter on us. Temperatures will max out 15 or so degrees below seasonal averages this afternoon. Clear skies and light winds will allow for another cold night. High pressure providing a slight southerly component to our winds should keep temperatures from bottoming out as cold as this…